Riki Watts
Pingelly,Australia
Summary
Heavy Machinery Operator with over 11 years of extensive experience in the WA mining industry, specialising in the operation of loaders, graders, and road trains. Demonstrates strong team leadership and hazard management skills, ensuring adherence to safety standards and efficient project execution. Committed to maintaining high operational efficiency and safety culture while pursuing further career growth in machinery operation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
All Rounder Heavy Machinery Operator
Youngs Earthmoving & Karijini Civil
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Operated 972 and 980 Cat Loaders efficiently for road construction projects.
- Loaded road trains, enhancing construction workflow and project timelines.
- Drove road trains, contributing to the development of new roads.
- Improved operational efficiency, ensuring timely delivery of materials.
- Collaborated with team to achieve project goals and maintain safety standards.
HAULAGE PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR/ GRADER OPERATOR
MLG OZ, BRONZEWING
08.2023 - 06.2024
- DATA INPUT, DAILY PRODUCTION REPORTS, CLIENT MEETINGS, PRE-START MEETINGS
- ROAD TRAIN HAULAGE, TRIPLE, QUAD SIDE TIPPERS
- 972, 980, 988, LOADER OPERATION, ROCK BREAKER
- ROAD CREW – ROAD MAINTENANCE, GRADER OPERATION
HAULAGE PRODUCTION SITE MANAGER
MLG OZ, FORTNUM
07.2023 - 08.2023
- DATA INPUT, DAILY PRODUCTION REPORTS, CLIENT MEETINGS, PRE-START MEETINGS
- ROAD TRAIN HAULAGE, TRIPLE SIDE TIPPERS
- QUADS, WA 600, 972, 980, 988, LOADER OPERATION, ROCK BREAKER, MOXY WATER CART OPERATION
- ROAD CREW – ROAD MAINTENANCE, GRADER OPERATION
HAULAGE PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR/ RELIEF SITE MANAGER
MLG OZ, MOUNT MAGNET, KING OF THE HILL, LEONORA, JUNDEE
11.2020 - 07.2022
- DATA INPUT, DAILY PRODUCTION REPORTS, CLIENT MEETINGS, PRE-START MEETINGS
- ROAD TRAIN HAULAGE, TRIPLE SIDE TIPPERS
- QUADS, 972, 980, 988, LOADER MULTI TYRE WHEEL ROLLER, DRUM ROLLER, PAD FOOT ROLLER
HAULAGE/HEAVY MACHINERY OPERATOR/LEADING HAND
MLG OZ, GRANITES, NEWMONT MINING
02.2018 - 11.2020
- ROAD TRAIN HAULAGE, TRIPLE SIDE TIPPERS
- RELIEF SUPERVISOR/LEADING HAND
- FLOAT OPERATION- Hauling heavy machinery between sites. Use of expandable trailers and load restraints.
- PASTE PLANT OPERATOR, SERVICE TRUCK, GRADER, WATER CART OPERATOR
- 980, 988, LOADER, MOXY DUMP TRUCKS, REMU
- 30 TONNE DIGGER
- 50 TONNE FLOAT
HAULAGE/HEAVY MACHINERY OPERATOR
MLG OZ, MOUNT MAGNET
07.2017 - 02.2018
- ROAD TRAIN HAULAGE, QUAD SIDE TIPPERS
- 988 LOADER
- WATER CART OPERATOR
HAULAGE OPERATOR
BGC CONTRACTIN KOOLYANOBBING
04.2014 - 06.2017
- ROAD TRAIN HAULAGE, TRIPLE SIDE TIPPERS
- WA 600 LOADER, BUS DRIVER, PC 300 DIGGER, WATER CART OPERATOR
- MULTI TYRE WHEEL ROLLER, DRUM ROLLER, PAD FOOT ROLLER
- ROAD CREW – ROAD MAINTENANCE, GRADER
- MOVE SMART INSTRUCTOR
Education
High School -
BROOKTON DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL
Certificate - Trade Meat Industry, General Butchering
TAFE SOUTH METROPOLITAN
01.1992
Skills
- Experienced in diverse heavy machinery operation
- Roadtrains, loaders, graders, excavators, rollers, dozer, water cart, moxy, skidsteer
- SKILLED AT THE IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT OF HAZARDS RISKS AND SAFETY
- DEMONSTRATED ABILITY TO UNDERTAKE AND OVERSEE PLANT MAINTENANCE
- DEMONSTRATED ABILITY IN COMPUTER OPERATION WITH EXPERIENCE IN USING INTERNAL SOFTWARE, MICROSOFT OFFICE
- ABILITY TO INSTILL A POSITIVE WORKPLace culture
Certification
- CERT 111 AG, PREPARE & APPLY CHEMICALS
- TRANSPORT, HANDLE& STORE CHEMICALS
- HEAVY VEHICLE LICENCE MC
- WHITE CARD
- NATIONAL ROLLER TICKET
- NATIONAL EXCAVATOR TICKET
- NATIONAL LOADER TICKET
- STATUTORY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR MINING SUPERVISORS
Timeline
All Rounder Heavy Machinery Operator
Youngs Earthmoving & Karijini Civil
08.2024 - 04.2025
HAULAGE PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR/ GRADER OPERATOR
MLG OZ, BRONZEWING
08.2023 - 06.2024
HAULAGE PRODUCTION SITE MANAGER
MLG OZ, FORTNUM
07.2023 - 08.2023
HAULAGE PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR/ RELIEF SITE MANAGER
MLG OZ, MOUNT MAGNET, KING OF THE HILL, LEONORA, JUNDEE
11.2020 - 07.2022
HAULAGE/HEAVY MACHINERY OPERATOR/LEADING HAND
MLG OZ, GRANITES, NEWMONT MINING
02.2018 - 11.2020
HAULAGE/HEAVY MACHINERY OPERATOR
MLG OZ, MOUNT MAGNET
07.2017 - 02.2018
HAULAGE OPERATOR
BGC CONTRACTIN KOOLYANOBBING
04.2014 - 06.2017
Certificate - Trade Meat Industry, General Butchering
TAFE SOUTH METROPOLITAN
High School -
BROOKTON DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL
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