Muzingaye Banda
Alkimos,Australia
Summary
Safety-focused and reliable underground miner with experience operating heavy underground mining equipment in FIFO environments. Experienced operating Epiroc MT65 underground haul trucks and working as an Underground Nipper, supporting jumbo operators while maintaining high safety standards. Strong mechanical aptitude with previous experience in machine operation, welding and construction. Able to work effectively in demanding environments, follow procedures, and contribute positively to team performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Underground Truck Operator
Byrnecut Australia
06.2025 - 07.2026
- Safely operated Epiroc MT65 underground haul trucks in an active underground mining environment.
- Transported ore and waste efficiently while following mine plans and production schedules.
- Completed pre-start inspections and reported mechanical defects promptly.
- Operated equipment in accordance with site safety procedures and underground traffic management requirements.
- Maintained high housekeeping standards and complied with all safety and environmental policies.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors and other underground crews to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Machine Operator
Enduraclad
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Operated automated welding machine and performed routine maintenance tasks to ensure optimal performance.
- Addressed machine malfunctions promptly to minimize downtime and ensure operational efficiency.
- Stud steel plates using stud welding gun to the specifications outlined in the shop drawing.
- Stud ceramic plates using stud welding gun to the specifications outlined in the shop drawing.
- Operate ceramic saw machine to cut plates according to the shop drawings.
- Prepared steel plates for production using power tools and arc welding machine to meet production specifications.
- Recorded measurements and readings from machines during shifts to maintain quality standards.
- Operate a variety of equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Performed regular cleaning and organization of work area to uphold safety standards.
Mechanical/Air Conditioning Apprentice
Project Air Melbourne
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Installed and assisted with refrigeration systems, air supply fans, mechanical exhaust fans, and ductwork to ensure optimal operation.
- Utilised hand and power tools effectively to support various mechanical tasks.
- Read and follow mechanical shop drawing specifications.
- Acquired understanding of diverse systems and components.
- Collaborated with team to refurbish commercial spaces, ensuring completion within project deadlines.
- Read and follow mechanical shop drawing specifications.
Underground Nipper
Byrnecut Australia
- Loaded and transported mining materials and equipment underground.
- Assisted Jumbo operators with underground development activities.
- Performed manual handling tasks and supported development crews.
- Maintained clean and safe work areas in accordance with site standards.
- Worked safely in confined underground environments while following all site procedures and safety protocols.
Education
Certificate III - plumbing
Chisholm Institute
Dandenong, Victoria06-2022
Web Development Bootcamp -
Le Wagon
Victoria, Australia05-2022
Certificate II - Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship
Challenger Institute of Technology
Rockingham, Western Australia05-2015
Skills
- Epiroc MT65 Haul Truck Operation
- Pre-start Inspections
- Underground Safety Procedures
- Hazard Identification & Risk Management
- Underground Nipper Experience
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Computer proficiency
- Team collaboration
- Operational Efficiency
- Manual handling
- Effective communication
Safety Key Responsibilities
- Undertake duty of care for myself and others at all times
- Immediately reporting accidents, near misses and workplace hazards
- Actively participate in Healthy and safety
Licences Qualifications
- White card (card No 820729)
- RII20420 Underground metalliferous mining
- Underground truck ticket
- Underground drill rig offsider-voc
- RIIUMM203D Prepare and perform manual scaling operations
- RIIWHS204E work safely at heights
- Light vehicle operations
- WA Driving Class C
- Forklift (LF)
Attributes
- Physically fit and able to perform at a high level with no problem
- Effective communication: skills articulate communicator with an appreciation for the different communication styles required when working with a diverse team or with customers.
- Honest and reliable: Able to take tasks with a degree of responsibility due to strong morals and ethics ensuring honesty and reliability.
- Time management: Dedicated to effectively prioritising and managing time by allocating tasks and activities and keeping track of them in diaries and daily to do lists
Timeline
Underground Truck Operator
Byrnecut Australia
06.2025 - 07.2026
Machine Operator
Enduraclad
07.2024 - 06.2025
Mechanical/Air Conditioning Apprentice
Project Air Melbourne
02.2022 - 11.2022
Underground Nipper
Byrnecut Australia
Certificate III - plumbing
Chisholm Institute
Web Development Bootcamp -
Le Wagon
Certificate II - Plumbing Pre-Apprenticeship
Challenger Institute of Technology