Experienced with operating complex machinery and maintaining production efficiency. Utilizes technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues swiftly. Knowledge of safety protocols ensures secure and productive work environment.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator - Eliwana Operations
Fortescue Metals Group
05.2023 - Current
Daily plant inspections, troubleshooting and carry out operational tasks
Contributing to the achievement of production targets in a safe and efficient manner
Mentor/trainer for new starters and VTEC students
Operator - Port Operations
Fortescue Metals Group
07.2022 - 05.2023
Routine plant inspections, troubleshooting and carry out operational tasks
Contributing to the achievement of production targets in a safe and efficient manner
Process Operator Solomon
Brunel Australia
08.2021 - 07.2022
Routine plant inspections, troubleshooting and carry out operational tasks
Contributing to the achievement of production targets in a safe and efficient manner
Occupational Health Safety Officer/Senior Ranger
Esperance Tjaltjaark Native Title Corporation
08.2020 - 08.2021
Implement health and safety practices
Supervise workplace safety operations
Safety and toolbox meetings
Implement the new ISO 45001 health and safety procedures
Day to day operations with healthy country programs
Mentor/role model for young rangers
Director of the Executive committee
Process Operator Advanced
Fortescue Metal Group PTY LTD
01.2010 - 01.2020
2IC current crew processing operations
Acting role of Supervisor with the current crew and other crews
Contributing to the achievement of production targets in a safe and efficient manner.
Routine plant inspections, troubleshooting and carrying out operational tasks.
Operation of mobile equipment, including but not limited to loaders, forklifts, excavators and EWP
Provide on-the-job training and coaching while offering advice and support in the areas of competence.
Mentoring and training for new employees across all crews.
Previously safety representative for our crew
Currently using SAGE for our permit to work system
Permit Coordinator/Leading hand 2IC
Shotfirer assistant
HWE Mining - Area C Newman
10.2009 - 01.2010
Priming shot. Loading shot, tie in shot
Process Technician
BHP BILLITON PTY LTD - RAVENSTHORPE
04.2007 - 01.2009
Operating Leaching plant
Processing the limestone
Control room
Operating permit huts within the plant
Casual Plant Operator
CO-OPERATIVE BULK HANDLING - ESPERANCE
11.2006 - 06.2006
Inloading and Outloading grain receivables.
Grain sampling.
To assist with tarping.
Maintain site hygiene levels.
Having a working knowledge of CBH systems requirements to the position.
Clean and service storage and machinery during and after grain movement.
Aboriginal Youth Mental Health Officer
BAY OF ISLES ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY
01.2002 - 11.2005
To manage programs to raise awareness/education issues regarding to youth mental health.
Providing counselling services to youth for intervention strategies.
Mentoring youth for support & guidance.
Engage the local Aboriginal community to provide workshops, sessions on mental health, health issues.
Establishing relationships with local schools to raise awareness of youth health, sex education.
Liaise with agencies to ensure that the local Aboriginal community is represented on complex issues.
Provide timely reports to the Management committee, Office of Aboriginal Health.
Provide input to establish recommended strategies, policies, guidelines, programs and performance indicators for achievements of the Esperance Aboriginal Health service (EAHS) objectives.
To assist EAHS committee on procedural elements to meet requirements of the services provided.
To provide leadership skills to youth on camps as duty of care, mentoring, support & advice.
Demonstrating high level of interpersonal skills when interacting within the community.
Representing the EAHS on local committees regarding health.
Knowledge & understanding of local Indigenous issues.
Community Development Employment Program Supervisor
BAY OF ISLES ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY
01.2001 - 01.2002
Proven ability to liaise, consult negotiate with community relating to provide training, workplace agreements.
Providing allocation of jobs to all CDEP participants.
Demonstrating leadership skills to enable CDEP participants to complete job tasks.
Able to communicate effectively at all levels particularly within the Indigenous community.
Building relationships & rapport with CDEP participants to enable for a whole team approach.
To negotiate, organise Aboriginal men's health & wellbeing camps as part of a team.
Providing advice & support to participants on issues regarding their workplace, their own health & wellbeing.
An advocate for CDEP participants for workplace training, jobs.
Investigating government funding bodies to access funding for programs.
Provide reports to the Bay of Isles Aboriginal committee & Office of Aboriginal Health.
Able to communicate effectively at all levels particularly within the Indigenous community.
Demonstrated a fair consistent approach with all participants and the Indigenous community.
Process Operator
ANACONDA - MURRIN MURRIN
01.1999 - 01.2001
Building positive relationships with other employees.
To enable Occupational Health & Safety requirements were met.
Driving haulpack dump trucks from open pit to assembling area.
Individually operating the mill for the crushing & grinding process of the nickel.
Assisted with the leaching, thickening & lubrication process for the nickel slurry.
Experience working with Indigenous people in the training & mining sector.
Mentor
NULSEN PRIMARY SCHOOL
01.1998 - 01.1999
Working with children 'at risk' in a whole school environment.
To assist with building positive relationships between the students, teacher and parents/caregivers.
Assisting students with day to day classroom activities.
A mentor for the students to provide support & advice on a daily basis.
Act as an advocate for the students when communicating with their parents/caregivers and teachers.
To assist them to achieve their targets/goals for the day.
Monitoring, evaluating & reporting to all stakeholders.
To encourage students to attend school more frequently.
Supervising & organising in all outdoor activities.
To encourage students to have a go.
Communications Officer Level 3
TELSTRA
01.1987 - 01.1998
Joining cables unsupervised.
Installation of Telstra equipment in Esperance/Norseman region.
Attending to faults & repairs in the Esperance/Norseman region.
High level of communication skills with the local community & the Esperance/Norseman area.
Working in a whole team approach.
Self-motivated on all allocated job tasks & completed with competence.
Working in a team environment.
Education
Achievement Certificate - Year 10
Esperance Senior High School
Certificate 1 - General Studies
Esperance TAFE
Certificate 4 - Primary Health
Marr Moorditj Health College
01.2005
Certificate 3 - Primary Health
Marr Moorditj Health College
01.2004
Diploma - Aboriginal Mental Health
Marr Moorditj Health College
01.2003
Certificate 3 - Mental Health
Marr Moorditj Health College
01.2002
Skills
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Other Areas Of Achievements
True, 3, South East Football Team - Great Southern Football Carnival, Wesfarmers Football Carnival, Volunteer coach, Coach of local men & women basketball teams, Coach of junior basketball, Representative at a junior/senior level at countryweek basketball team, Coach of a junior soccer team
Telephone
0497255714
Drivers Licenses
HR
Machinery
Haulpack Truck
Ditchwitch
Front End Loader
Bobcat
Personal Information
Hobbies: Fishing, Gardening, Camping, Sport
Date of Birth: 10/09/63
Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Operator - Eliwana Operations
Fortescue Metals Group
05.2023 - Current
Operator - Port Operations
Fortescue Metals Group
07.2022 - 05.2023
Process Operator Solomon
Brunel Australia
08.2021 - 07.2022
Occupational Health Safety Officer/Senior Ranger
Esperance Tjaltjaark Native Title Corporation
08.2020 - 08.2021
Process Operator Advanced
Fortescue Metal Group PTY LTD
01.2010 - 01.2020
Shotfirer assistant
HWE Mining - Area C Newman
10.2009 - 01.2010
Process Technician
BHP BILLITON PTY LTD - RAVENSTHORPE
04.2007 - 01.2009
Casual Plant Operator
CO-OPERATIVE BULK HANDLING - ESPERANCE
11.2006 - 06.2006
Aboriginal Youth Mental Health Officer
BAY OF ISLES ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY
01.2002 - 11.2005
Community Development Employment Program Supervisor