Ryan Hamrey
Yeppoon
Summary
Qualified Mining Operator with experience across a wide range of heavy mobile plant including dozers (D11–D7), graders, wheel loaders, water carts, articulated and rigid haul trucks, scrapers and service cart operations. Transitioned into mining after 11+ years as a Venue Manager, bringing strong leadership, communication, safety awareness, problem-solving and high-pressure decision-making skills. Known for being reliable, calm under pressure and committed to safe, efficient operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operator
Garraway Group
04.2023 - Current
- Safely operate dozers, loaders, graders, water carts, scrapers, rigid/ART trucks and service cart equipment.
- Conduct daily pre-starts, equipment checks and hazard identification.
- Follow production plans to meet targets while maintaining safe operating standards.
- Apply S1–S3 and G2 training to support risk assessments.
- Collaborate with supervisors and ground crews to ensure smooth operations.
- Operate machinery in varied conditions including night shift and rain.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Venue Manager
Railway Hotel, Yeppoon
01.2011 - 01.2023
- Managed venue operations including staffing, budgets, compliance and customer service.
- Led a team of 20+ employees across bar, kitchen and accommodation areas.
- Developed strong leadership, conflict resolution and communication skills.
- Oversaw safety compliance and incident response.
Skills
- Safe & efficient operation of heavy mobile equipment
- Risk assessment & hazard identification
- Pre-start inspections & equipment monitoring
- Following SOPs, SWPs & site safety procedures
- Teamwork & communication in high-risk environments
- Time management & multi-tasking under pressure
- Strong HSE focus & zero-harm mindset
- Problem-solving and situational awareness
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new equipment
Certification
- S1, S2, S3 – Supervisor Training
- G2 – Carry Out the Risk Assessment Process
- Provide First Aid
- Provide CPR
Heavy Mobile Plant Competencies
- Track Dozers: CAT D11, D10, D7
- Grader Operations: CAT 16H
- Wheel Loaders: CAT 980, 988, 990
- Water Cart Operations
- Scraper Operations: CAT 623, 627, 631
- Rigid Haul Truck Operations
- Articulated Haul Truck Operations
- Service Cart Operations
Timeline
Operator
Garraway Group
04.2023 - Current
Venue Manager
Railway Hotel, Yeppoon
01.2011 - 01.2023