PETER CHARLES VANIC
South Guildford,WA
Summary
Results-driven mining professional with over 25 years of extensive experience operating a diverse fleet of heavy machinery, including dump trucks and water carts. Proven expertise in optimizing operational efficiency and ensuring safety standards in high-pressure environments. Committed to leveraging industry knowledge to contribute to team success and drive productivity improvements. Strong track record of maintaining equipment and adhering to regulatory compliance, ensuring seamless operations in the mining sector.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Semi Water Cart Operator
Roy Hill
- Operated a semi water cart at Roy Hill while the operator was on holiday 3 weeks.
Cat 785 Dump Truck Operator
Bald Hill Lithium Mine
- Operated a cat 785 dump truck at Bald Hill lithium mine till most operators were laid off. Was there for nearly 1 year.
Semi Water Cart Operator
Iron Bridge
- Operated a semi water cart at Iron Bridge. Water the road from the airport back to the plant and some other areas. Doing mainly dust suppression or working with a grader doing road works. Approximately 13 months.
- Also worked in Wiluna, Mt Keith, Argyle, and more.
Semi Water Truck Operator
Cunderlin Contracting at FMG Iron Bridge
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Spray water on the road from the airport to the plant and some small sections. There about 6 months.
Cat 793F Dump Truck Operator
MacMahon Mining
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Super pit. Operate Cat 793F dump trucks. Started December 2022. Finished September 2023. 10 months.
Moxy Water Cart and Komatsu 785 Dump Truck Operator
Bis Karara
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Mainly operate moxy water cart and Komatsu 785 dump truck. Job completed.
Dump Truck and Water Cart Operator
Hampton Mining
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Operate 777F dump trucks and 773 water carts, and Komatsu 1500 DTs. About 18 months.
Dump Truck and Water Cart Operator
Plutonic Gold Mine for Wolf Contractors
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Operating 773 and 777 dump trucks and Isuzu 8 wheel water cart. Finished this job as Wolf Contracting lost the contract. No job available with Wolf. Approximately 13 months.
Dump Truck and Water Cart Operator
Rio Tinto at West Angelas
02.2011 - 12.2018
- Operated Komatsu 730, 830 and 930 diesel electric dump trucks. Also operated water cart for dust suppression on service road from the camp to the mine, at West Angelas operating a Scania 8 wheel water truck, and semi water truck.
Dump Truck and Water Cart Operator
Mac Mahon Contracting
03.2005 - 01.2011
- About 6 years at OB18 operate Cat 785, Cat 789 DTs also operated a semi and rigid water cart on the ore body 18 service road from the camp to the OB18 security gate. Job finished as BHP took over ore body 18 and Wilara pits was no longer required. When BHP took over many Mac Mahons works were replaced.
Dump Truck Operator
Ngarda Contracting
01.2003 - 01.2004
- At West Angelas. Ngarda was a contractor for Rio Tinto. Worked at West Angelas as dump truck operator until Ngarda lost the contract. About one year.
Terex Truck Operator
Skilled Paraburdoo for Hamersley Iron
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Operated Terex 4000 and 4400 trucks.
Cat 789 Operator
Woodie Woodie
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Worked at Woodie Woodie operate Cat 789.
Cat 793 Operator
Sun Rise Dam
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Operate Cat 793.
Road Truck Driver
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Drove road trucks.
Australian Army
01.1978 - 01.1999
- Was in the Australian Army (21 years).
Education
High School -
Governor Stirling High School
01.1974
Skills
- Dump truck maneuvering
Timeline
Semi Water Truck Operator
Cunderlin Contracting at FMG Iron Bridge
09.2023 - 05.2024
Cat 793F Dump Truck Operator
MacMahon Mining
12.2022 - 09.2023
Moxy Water Cart and Komatsu 785 Dump Truck Operator
Bis Karara
07.2022 - 11.2022
Dump Truck and Water Cart Operator
Hampton Mining
03.2020 - 05.2022
Dump Truck and Water Cart Operator
Plutonic Gold Mine for Wolf Contractors
01.2019 - 02.2020
Dump Truck and Water Cart Operator
Rio Tinto at West Angelas
02.2011 - 12.2018
Dump Truck and Water Cart Operator
Mac Mahon Contracting
03.2005 - 01.2011
Dump Truck Operator
Ngarda Contracting
01.2003 - 01.2004
Terex Truck Operator
Skilled Paraburdoo for Hamersley Iron
01.2003 - 01.2004
Cat 789 Operator
Woodie Woodie
01.2002 - 01.2003
Cat 793 Operator
Sun Rise Dam
01.2001 - 01.2002
Road Truck Driver
01.1999 - 01.2001
Australian Army
01.1978 - 01.1999
Semi Water Cart Operator
Roy Hill
Cat 785 Dump Truck Operator
Bald Hill Lithium Mine
Semi Water Cart Operator
Iron Bridge
High School -
Governor Stirling High School