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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