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RICHARD PARKES

BYFORD,Australia

Summary

Versatile and results-driven professional with a robust background in both the mining sector with JWI Contractors and rehabilitation program facilitation across various organizations. Excelled in operating heavy machinery and leading cultural/motivational programs, demonstrating strong problem-solving and communication skills. Proven track record of enhancing workplace productivity and safety, underpinned by a commitment to self-improvement and environmental policies.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

FIFO PERTH

JWI CONTRACTORS
, Australia
11.2024 - 02.2025
  • Company Overview: NORTHERN STAR JUBILEE MINE, KAMBALDA, WA
  • 40t Komatsu articulated dump truck hauling tailings
  • VOC- 36t Komatsu Excavator
  • Performing pre-starts and Take 5
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.

Senior Programme Facilitator

ARA MOANA ADVENTURES LTD
, New Zealand
01.2011 - 01.2024
  • Company Overview: NORTHLAND REGIONAL CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, NZ
  • Deliver cultural / motivational rehabilitation programme to sentenced offenders to motivate and understand their offending, increase interest to engage with other interventions to reduce likelihood of reoffending and pro-socially integrate back into society on release

Programme Facillitator

NGAPUHI IWI SOCIAL SERVICES LTD
KAIKOHE, New Zealand
01.2010 - 01.2011

Programme Facillitator

FAMILY WORKS NORTHERN
WHANGAREI, New Zealand
01.2000 - 01.2010

Dump Truck Operator

MCMAHON MINING CONTRACTORS
Pine Creek, Australia
01.1998 - 01.1999
  • Operating 785 CAT hauling iron ore
  • Performing pre-starts

Combat Driver / Supplier

NEW ZEALAND ARMY TROOP
, New Zealand
01.1993 - 01.1997
  • Transport people, equipment, supplies to camps within NZ, recovery operations
  • Convoy driver on civilian roads and tactical off-road navigation
  • Operate, service and maintain vehicles (V8 rovers, Uni-mog U1700L trucks, HETs)

Skills

  • Workplace health & safety
  • Environmental policies
  • Problem solving
  • Communication
  • Technical procedures
  • Decision making
  • Organizational skills
  • Prioritization
  • Self-improvement

References

  • David Sherbanowski, Boart Longyear Drilling Services, 044 888 3621, david.sherbanowski@boartlongyear.com
  • Arrin@aramoana.maori.nz, 00614 21 365 778

Employment References

  • Jarrod Hannan, Civil Contracting, 0456 757 570
  • Arrin and Yoka Clark, Ara Moana Adventures Ltd, 001164 21 365 778, arrin@aramoana.maori.nz

Professional Development

  • 02/01/25, National Police Clearance
  • 01/01/24, Verification of Competency, Articulated Haul Truck, JWI Contractors
  • 01/01/24, WA Unrestricted C and HR-A driver license
  • 01/01/24, WA Construction White Card

Timeline

FIFO PERTH

JWI CONTRACTORS
11.2024 - 02.2025

Senior Programme Facilitator

ARA MOANA ADVENTURES LTD
01.2011 - 01.2024

Programme Facillitator

NGAPUHI IWI SOCIAL SERVICES LTD
01.2010 - 01.2011

Programme Facillitator

FAMILY WORKS NORTHERN
01.2000 - 01.2010

Dump Truck Operator

MCMAHON MINING CONTRACTORS
01.1998 - 01.1999

Combat Driver / Supplier

NEW ZEALAND ARMY TROOP
01.1993 - 01.1997

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