Patareka Warren
Pacific Pines,Australia
Summary
I have been working in the Crushing and Screening industry for the past 14 years working on several sites. I have a stable employment history and record of reliable and honest service with all my employers. I am flexible and open to any job opportunities that arise for which I am considered suitable, and I am prepared to travel and live away from home to extended periods.
Reliable Crusher Fitter/ Supervisor with solid background in fitting and mechanical assembly. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints, ensuring precise execution of tasks. Exhibited problem-solving skills and attention to detail in maintaining and repairing machinery, fostering operational efficiency.
Experienced with mechanical fitting and assembly, ensuring high-quality workmanship. Utilizes technical drawings and blueprints to execute tasks accurately. Knowledge of equipment maintenance and repair to support operational efficiency and longevity.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crusher Fitter
Mining and Drilling Services
Perth, WA
2022 - Current
- Run and maintain Terex Finlay Crushing equipment such as- J1175 Jaw crusher, 1550 Cone Crushers, Screening plants etc.
- Completed fitting assignments efficiently through proficient use of machinery and tools.
- Inspected finished products for compliance with industry standards, identifying defects and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and enhance overall production efficiency.
- Fabricated and assembled components according to engineering specifications, ensuring high precision and quality standards.
- Trained junior fitters on best practices, tool usage, and safety protocols to improve team performance.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed, materials used, and time spent on projects for reporting purposes.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced waste and minimized downtime during assembly operations.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues, coordinating repairs to minimize disruption in workflow.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
- Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during the fitting process.
- Supported a positive work environment by fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and assisting peers as needed.
- Improved overall project completion time through proficient use of hand tools, power tools, and specialized machinery.
- Maximized tool lifespan through proper care and maintenance procedures resulting in reduced replacement costs.
- Corresponded with supervisor to identify and carry out projects, implementing repairs, expansions and new installations according to customer requirements.
- Reduced downtime by performing preventative maintenance on equipment, ensuring smooth operations.
- Assembled and installed components according to technical specifications and blueprints.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues efficiently.
- Maintained inventory of tools and parts, streamlining procurement processes for timely project completion.
- Operated hand tools and machinery proficiently, adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- Assisted in training new fitters on operational procedures and equipment usage effectively.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance product reliability and reduce rework incidents.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing insights for enhanced workflow efficiency.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Maintained accurate records of job progress, materials used, and time spent on each task to support accurate billing and inventory management.
- Troubleshot complex mechanical issues, developing effective solutions that minimized disruptions to project timelines.
- Operated hand tools and machinery safely to complete fitting tasks efficiently and effectively.
Crushing Supervisor
Nordev Contractors
Mt Isa
12.2021 - 06.2022
- To promote a safe and healthy work environment
- Demonstrate professional and competent activities at all times
- Investigate and report on all incidents
- Monitor and comply with stated KPI’s for safety and production
- Monitor actual tonnage vs forecast tonnage
- Ensure optimum labour is available
- Ensure that customers receive a high quality service
- Ensure daily tasks( pre starts, take 5s, JSEA, service sheets) are completed
- Supervise operational personnel to ensure full adherence to safety and environmental standards
- Operate machinery:
- WA500-8 loader
- WA470-7 Loader
- PC-450 Excavator
- PC-350 Excavator
Crusher fitter/ operator
Mobile Concreting solutions
Tom Price Quarry
12.2020 - 11.2021
- To maintain all aspects of mobile crushing plant
- Internal fit outs on Crushers, Screens, Vertical Shaft Impactors
- 3054, LT120 Metso Jaw Crushers
- 380x Cedar Rapids Cone Crushers
- 1175, Finlay Jaw Crusher
- 1300,1000 Maxtrak Power Screen Cone Crushers
- 1540, 1550, Terex Cone crushers
- VS350 Terex Impactor
- Chieftain Power Screen Screen
- 893 Terex Screen
- QA330 Sandvik Screen
- 984 Terex Screen
- Operate mobile machinery:
- 980k, WA500-7, 988h, loaders
- PC850, komatsu, 520 Hitachi, 330 cat excavators
- 775 cat dump trucks
Crusher Operator/ Shift Supervisor
Crushing Service Solutions
Minja Gold Operations Southern Cross Western Australia/ Wiluna blackhams Gold Mine
11.2019 - 11.2020
- To operate and maintain the mobile crushing plant
- Feed crushers as well as stock pile with loaders, (980H 972M CAT Loaders)
- Daily plant inspections, record and report defects, hazards, maintenance issues
- Perform all scheduled maintenance on all equipment from rollers, side skirts, screen changes, liner changes on cone crushers (MetsoHP300 ,LT220, Terex C1550) full strip down and rebuild for crusher health checks, liner changes on Jaw Crushers( Metso LT106, LT120)
- Repairs to feed chutes, rock boxes, measure, cut, replace wear plates when needed
Mechanical Fitter/Night shift Supervisor
Southern Cross Engineering
Hanson’s Quarry Wolfdene
11.2016 - 10.2019
- Perform nightly crusher inspections on: Metso HP500, HP400, HP4, HP300, Cedarapids- MVP 380 Cone Crushers,60x48 Ruwolt duel Toggle jaw crusher
- Keeping track of wear on liners and mantles, and replacing when due
- Perform internal checks on Crushers and replace parts when needed
- Perform other nightly tasks set by the supervisor such as:
- -Screen changes
- -full screen inspections/repairs
- -head and tail drum bearing change outs/ screen bearing change outs
- -coupling inspections and replacement when due or damaged
- -replace wear plates where needed
- -Oxy cutting and welding when needed
- -Patch and repair conveyor belts
- -Roller/frame, change outs
- -Skirting replacement when needed
Fixed Plant Operator/Maintainer
Crushing Services International
The Granites NT, Newmont Gold Mine Operations
08.2014 - 10.2016
- Operate the Crusher Control Room CITECT system
- Operate a variety of other small machinery (Skid Steer & Excavator)
- Conduct routine maintenance works around the crushing plant
- Report any safety/ hazard to supervisor within 30mins
- Ensure any maintenance/ part requirements are communicated by the end of shift
- Conduct job hazard analysis prior to commencing any new task
- Ensure 100% compliance with safety procedures
- Identify and advise on areas for improvement in procedures and efficiency
- Actively participate in safety and tool box meetings
- Ensure 100% compliance with company policies and procedures
Fixed Plant Operations
MCG Group
Moranbah South Quarry
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Pre-check over fixed plant every morning before starting up
- Checking conveyor belts for wear and tear, making sure all return rollers and trough rollers aren’t worn , checking head chutes for buildup of material and cleaning if needed, checking screens for wear or holes, checking all drive belts on screens and crushers for wear, making sure crusher size setting has been set to production size, checking inside crushers for worn mantle and liners, making sure distributor cap is not loose, cleaning up any build up under tail drums, return roller guards etc.
- Any defects or problems to be recorded and reported to maintenance management.
- Keeping communication between control room, other personnel and fitters in restricted area to make sure all personnel are clear of restricted area before start up
- Checking fuel and oil levels in Generators before start up
- Control Room Operations. Ensuring all aspects of the fixed plant is running smoothly by watching the plant startup in its sequence.
- Do a walk around the plant before running product threw to make sure all Conveyors are tracking properly, all return rollers, trough rollers are spinning, listening and checking for any unusual noises.
- Keeping radio communication between pit supervisor for production from face excavator and dump trucks.
- Dump Trucks haul from face to ROM so fixed plant can start crushing and producing specified product
- During the day, alternate between personnel in the control room, doing walk overs the fixed plant cleaning were needed with the Case skid steer, hosing guards etc.
- End of the day, shutdown plant. Isolating the plant In the MCC room so maintenance can commence from fitters and personnel.
- Also doing maintenance with fitters when needed. Doing screen changes, changing out trough rollers, return rollers, side skirts, repairing conveyor belts when needed, servicing crushers, every 2 weeks, Mantle, Liner changes when needed
- During operations of the Fixed Plant always made sure that work safety procedures were used around plant.
- Monitoring Lockout Procedures when maintenance is been carried out.
- Making sure Take 5 forms are filled out after every task and handed in at the end of the day
Dump Truck Operator/Water Cart Operator/Fixed Plant Operations
Bromelton Quarry
Beaudesert, Brisbane
01.2010 - 09.2013
- Daily risk assessment forms as required by Site Senior Executive and Quarry OH&S Policy
- Dump Truck Operations
- 773B Cat/ 465-5/465-7 Komatsu
- Pre-start Dump Truck at the beginning of every shift
- Checking for Oil and Hydraulic leaks
- Checking oil levels
- Checking water level in radiator
- Checking tire conditions
- Checking for defects under and around the body and cab
- Cleaning air filters or replacing if needed
- Greasing every 3 days
- Do break test before driving
- Haul production rock from Face Shot to the ROM or to the surge pile
- Haul end product, road base, aggregate, drainage, form fixed plant to stock piles
- Water Cart Operations/ Volvo F10
- Pre-start water cart at beginning of shift
- Checking for oil water and hydraulic leaks
- Check oil and water levels
- Checking for defects under and around the equipment
- Filling up Water Cart at fill up point
- Wetting down Haul roads and stock pile to keep dust down around the quarry
- Fixed Plant Operations
- Pre-check over Fixed Plant every morning
- Checking all head chutes for build up, checking return and trough rollers to make sure they aren’t worn or are spinning, checking conveyor belts for wear and tear, checking all drive belts on crushers and screens for wear and replacing when needed, leding crushers to make sure closed side setting is right, checking all oils and hydraulic levels in crushers and gear boxes, greasing bearings, screens and crushers, and checking screens for wear or holes and replacing when needed, checking mantle and liners for wear.
- Control Room Operations. Ensuring plant starts up in sequence and runs smoothly before running product threw
- Maintaining communication between supervisor and personnel on the ground before start up to make sure everyone is clear of restricted area.
- Dump Trucks start hauling from the face to the surge bin so I can start making specified product.
- Keeping an eye on the plant during the day to ensure Fixed Plant runs all day.
- At the end of the day Plant is Isolated in MCC room and isolating so I can start doing maintenance that needs to be done.
Education
NCEA Qualification Level 1
Massey High School
Skills
- Ability to work within a team or independently
- Excellent communication skills
- Lots of initiative abilities to problem solve
- Exceptional organization skills
- Adaptable and flexible able to take on additional tasks and roles when needed
- Excellent time management
- Ability to prioritize and complete tasks
- Dedicated team player
- Eye for detail
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Honest and reliable
- Approachable
- Good sense of humor
Certification
- SECTION 44
- S1, S2, S3(Mining Supervisor)
- RIICOM301D- Communicate Information
- RIIRIS301D- Apply Risk Management Processes
- RIIRIS301D- Conduct Safety and Health Investigations
- RIIMPO321F- Conduct Civil Construction Wheeled Front End Loader Operations
- RIIMPO311A- Conduct Haul Truck Operations
- RIIPRO301A- Conduct Crushing and Screening Plant Operations
- RIISAM202A- Isolate and Access Plant
- RIIWHS201B- Operate Light Vehicle
- RIIMPO318B- Conduct Construction Skid Steer Loader Operations
- RIIWHS202D- Entry and Work in Confined Spaces
- RIIWHS204D- Work Safely at Heights
- TLILIC2005- License to Operate a Boom Type Elevating Work Platform 11m or more
- RIIMPO301C- Conduct Hydraulic Excavation Operations
- RIIHAN203D- Conduct Lifting Operations
- RIIHAN309A- Conduct Telescopic Materials Handler Operations
- RIIHAN305D- Operate a Gantry or Overhead Crane
- CPPCOHS1001A- Work Safely in the Construction Industry
- TLILIC3006A- License to Operate a Non-slewing Mobile Crane (greater than 3tonnes capacity)
- RII30715 Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue
- -RIIERR301D Respond to Mine Incident
- -RIIERR303D Operate in Self Contained Regenerative Oxygen Breathing Apparatus
- -RIIERR305D Control Underground Fires
- -RIIERR306D conduct Underground Search
- -RIIERR307D Extricate Casualties from Underground Incident
- -RIIERR309D Establish and Operate from Fresh Air Base
Hobbies and Interests
Very outgoing person, enjoy playing sports, Rugby, League, Touch Football, Boxing, Martial Arts, Supportive to a partner and 3 daughters
Timeline
Crushing Supervisor
Nordev Contractors
12.2021 - 06.2022
Crusher fitter/ operator
Mobile Concreting solutions
12.2020 - 11.2021
Crusher Operator/ Shift Supervisor
Crushing Service Solutions
11.2019 - 11.2020
Mechanical Fitter/Night shift Supervisor
Southern Cross Engineering
11.2016 - 10.2019
Fixed Plant Operator/Maintainer
Crushing Services International
08.2014 - 10.2016
Fixed Plant Operations
MCG Group
09.2013 - 07.2014
Dump Truck Operator/Water Cart Operator/Fixed Plant Operations
Bromelton Quarry
01.2010 - 09.2013
NCEA Qualification Level 1
Massey High School
Crusher Fitter
Mining and Drilling Services
2022 - Current