Michael Walsh
Perth,Australia
Summary
All-round operator with experience across WA mining and civil operations, specialising in loader and excavator work within ROM, pad construction, road construction, and production environments. Proven ability to maintain high production rates while operating safely under Tier 1 standards, including Critical Risk Management (CRM) and site-critical controls. Highly experienced operating a range of heavy plant in fast-paced brownfield and mining environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Loader / Excavator Operator
Multiplant Holdings
, Australia
02.2026 - Current
- Operate CAT 982 loaders and CAT 340 excavators across pad construction, trenching, and bulk earthworks.
- Load material into Moxy ADTs and maintain efficient haulage to active work fronts.
- Perform material conditioning in borrow pits for engineered pad construction.
- Execute trenching for slurry and firewater pipelines to design specifications.
- Support construction of equipment pads and TSF windrows using grade control systems.
- Maintain strong communication with supervisors, survey, and operators in a live brownfield environment.
- Comply with Rio Tinto CRM and site safety procedures.
- Rio Tinto Mesa A (RVS), WA
All-Round Operator
Pilbara Resource Group
Wiluna, Australia
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Operated CAT 982, 988, 992 loaders, haul trucks, and excavators across pit and ROM operations.
- Loaded quad road trains using Loadrite systems to meet axle weights and load plans.
- Hauled ore and waste to ROM following haul road and site safety protocols.
- Managed wet material handling and rehandling for consistent crusher feed.
- Maintained safe loading areas to improve efficiency and reduce spillage.
- Worked safely around multiple machines, light vehicles, and drill and blast crews.
- C4 Iron Ore Mine, Wiluna WA
Loader / All-Round Operator
Decmil
Marble Bar, Australia
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Operated CAT 966 and 982 loaders for stockpile load-outs, embankment construction, and final trim preparation.
- Loaded side tippers and maintained efficient load-out operations for singles and road trains.
- Operated prime mover side tippers transporting material from cut to fill areas.
- Transported rock to stockpiles while maintaining awareness of site hazards and ground conditions.
- Prepared material to meet design specifications for road construction and grading works.
- Guided trucks and assisted with safe positioning and tipping operations.
- Conducted pre-starts, maintenance checks, and defect reporting while coordinating plant movements via radio.
- Roy Hill to McPhee Creek Road Project, Marble Bar WA
Loader Operator
Crushing Services Australia
Karratha, Australia
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Operated CAT 980 and 982 loaders feeding mobile crushers to maintain production.
- Operated CAT 988 and 992 loaders for load-out into haul trucks, side tippers, and ADTs.
- Loaded and operated Volvo side tippers, carting material up to 25 km.
- Used Loadrite scales to maintain payload accuracy.
- Assisted with crusher relocations and float transport across WA.
- Maintained strong safety performance with zero incidents.
- Perdaman Project, Karratha WA
Loader / Dump Truck Operator
Rapid Crushing & Screening
Ravensthorpe, Australia
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Operated WA500 loader feeding ROM material to crushers.
- Managed up to 5,000 tonnes per shift supporting continuous production.
- Operated haul trucks across site operations.
- Maintained stockpiles, haul roads, and crusher feed systems.
- Supported housekeeping and safe site operations.
- Ravensthorpe WA
Lorry Driver
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Operated rigid and articulated trucks across Ireland, UK, and Europe.
- Transported freight, machinery, and construction materials.
- Managed route planning, ferry crossings, and delivery documentation.
- Secured loads in compliance with transport regulations.
- Delivered to tight access areas with zero incidents.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Welding & Fabrication Technology
University of Galway
Galway, IrelandSkills
- Safety Procedures
- Teamwork & Communication
- Multi-Skilled Machine Operation
- Time Management & Meeting Production Targets
- Excellent Hand-Eye Coordination
- Equipment operation
- Site safety compliance
- Machinery maintenance
- Material handling
- Document accuracy
Certification
- MC-B Licence
- Loader, Excavator, ADT (Moxy), Telehandler, Roller Tickets
- Working at Heights
- Confined Spaces
- White Card
- First Aid / CPR
- Police Clearance
- Rio Tinto, Roy Hill, Laing O'Rourke Inductions
Languages
English, Native / Fluent
Timeline
Loader / Excavator Operator
Multiplant Holdings
02.2026 - Current
All-Round Operator
Pilbara Resource Group
08.2025 - 02.2026
Loader / All-Round Operator
Decmil
01.2025 - 08.2025
Loader Operator
Crushing Services Australia
07.2024 - 01.2025
Loader / Dump Truck Operator
Rapid Crushing & Screening
08.2023 - 07.2024
Lorry Driver
01.2019 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Welding & Fabrication Technology
University of Galway