Richard S Pearson
Gosnells,Australia
Summary
Underground Construction and Team Safety Representative with extensive mining experience in ground support, infrastructure installation, and contractor supervision. Strong safety leader with expertise in risk management, workforce training, and compliance, holding HR Licence, Crane Ticket, Senior First Aid, and White Card.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Underground Construction Leading Hand
Goldfields – Granny Smith Gold Mine
03.2015 - Current
- Leading underground construction projects including ground support, ladder-way installation, ventilation, and services.
- Acting as Safety Representative, ensuring compliance with company and statutory mine safety standards.
- Conducting risk assessments, JHAs, and safety inspections to maintain high safety performance.
- Supervising contractors and coordinating construction activities to meet production targets safely.
- Installing and testing ground support systems (rock bolts, mesh, chemical bolts).
- Involved in major infrastructure projects: conveyor systems, crushers, HV electrical works, ventilation, and large concrete pours.
- Liaising with management and workforce to maintain strong safety culture and operational efficiency.
Supervisor / Air Leg Miner
Allwest Mining
09.2014 - 03.2015
- Drilled and installed chemical rock bolts for ladder-way installations (underground and open pit).
- Managed ground control rock bolting and concrete slab works.
- Completed JHAs, supervisory paperwork, and pre-start checks.
- Supervised contractors and provided training on ladder-way installation.
- Mobilised/demobilised plant and equipment.
Air Leg Miner
Clover Downs Contracting (CDC)
09.2011 - 04.2014
- Rock bolting, pull testing, grout pumping, and formwork.
- Installation of crushers, overhead cranes, and ~6 km of conveyor modules.
- Ground support, meshing, ventilation installations.
- HV cable and substation installation/removal.
- Safety documentation (JHAs, see-stop controls).
- Assisted with dust suppression, extraction systems, and large concrete pours.
Truck Driver
Gibson Binness Industries (GBI)
06.2008 - 09.2011
Labourer / Truck Driver / Grano Worker
Carson Concrete Contracting
01.2003 - 05.2008
Leading Hand
Suburban Tree Services
01.2000 - 01.2003
Chef / Lease Operator
Mount Magnet Corner Hotel
01.1998 - 01.2000
Chef / Camp Manager
Monadelphous Engineering
01.1997
Mine Site Rehabilitation Coordinator
Dalgaranga Mine Site (Normandy Poseidon)
01.1997 - 01.1998
Development Air Leg Miner / Bogger Driver / Skipman & Brace Man
Golden Crown Mine (Posgold)
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Equipment Operated:
- Boggers: Toro 150, Toro 400, Wagner ST 2 LHD
- Trucks: Wagner MT 426, Bell B25L
- Forklift & Front-End Loader (surface operations)
Education
Pinjarra Senior Highschool
Pinjarra, WA01-1987
Skills
Leadership & Supervision
Workplace safety & Compliance
Communication & Teamwork
Problem solving & Risk management
Training & Mentoring
Time management & Organisation
Adaptability & Resilience
Certification
- HR Licence
- Crane Ticket
- “R” Licence
- Construction White Card – 464714
- Working Safely at Heights
- Senior First Aid
Timeline
Underground Construction Leading Hand
Goldfields – Granny Smith Gold Mine
03.2015 - Current
Supervisor / Air Leg Miner
Allwest Mining
09.2014 - 03.2015
Air Leg Miner
Clover Downs Contracting (CDC)
09.2011 - 04.2014
Truck Driver
Gibson Binness Industries (GBI)
06.2008 - 09.2011
Labourer / Truck Driver / Grano Worker
Carson Concrete Contracting
01.2003 - 05.2008
Leading Hand
Suburban Tree Services
01.2000 - 01.2003
Chef / Lease Operator
Mount Magnet Corner Hotel
01.1998 - 01.2000
Chef / Camp Manager
Monadelphous Engineering
01.1997
Mine Site Rehabilitation Coordinator
Dalgaranga Mine Site (Normandy Poseidon)
01.1997 - 01.1998
Development Air Leg Miner / Bogger Driver / Skipman & Brace Man
Golden Crown Mine (Posgold)
01.1993 - 01.1996
Pinjarra Senior Highschool
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