Reliable, hardworking and motivated individual, seeking opportunities to grow in Mining.
A quick learner with a history of meeting company goals and objectives whilst maintaining safe working practices.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainee Service and Paste Crew
Barminco
Perth
09.2022 - Current
Operation of IT Carrier to transport goods and people
Installation, maintenance and repair of all underground services
Construction of paste walls for Stopes
Installation and removals of communication equipment
Scaling
Performance of duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote a safe working environment.
Underground Truck Driver and Truck Team Leader
Barminco
01.2022 - Current
Responsible for facilitation of trucks , to achieve both production and development targets;
Liaising with Truck drivers, Shift bosses and different departments;
Trucking at safe speed and constant driving to conditions;
Tramming up and down decline and tipping responsibly;
Performing pre-starts and informing maintenance when a mechanical issue arises;
Tagging on and off at start and end of shift.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Operations Manager
Foresight Serv Solutions Pty Lyd
01.2018 - 01.2022
Managed network of Fuel Stations and convenience stores, providing support to various store managers, whilst liaising with senior management, reporting to Director;
Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices, ensuring sites are prepared and standards met for Department of Mining inspections and, Council Health Audits and Safety Audits.
Reviewed shift reports to understand current numbers and trends, with a focus on stock control and profit margins
Developed company operating procedures and policies and Oversaw training standards for new teams members on proper protocols, customer service standards and safety procedures were met.
Developing company operating procedures and policies;
Assist in store downs, server downs and all technical aspects;
Reason For leaving: Left for newer challenge in the mining industry.
Technical Multi-Site Manager
Puma Energy Retail
01.2014 - 01.2018
Managed four site’s providing support to various site managers and operational staff;
Interviewed, hired and trained new workers;
Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance;
Preparing rosters and timesheets;
Developed training manual and on-the-job training programs for procurement, food preparation and sanitation.
Managed site safety, WHS, trade and external Stakeholders;
Conducted all staff training, inductions and tool box talks;
Developed company operating procedures and policies
Assisted in store downs, server downs and all technical aspects
Reason for Leaving: Promoted to affiliated Group Company, Foresight Solutions.
IT & Software Trainer
ARCH Software
01.2011 - 01.2014
Installed hardware, software and network configurations (both hardwired and virtually);
Localized and repaired faults on hardware, software and network;
Carried out training needs analysis;
Defined skill sets needed to perform different roles;
Designed training workshops appropriate to skills needed;
Designed course materials and other documents such as handouts, manuals and exercises;
Prepared learning environment and resources, including setting up IT equipment where appropriate;
Delivered training programs in formal, on-the job and floor-walking settings
Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs and learning outcomes;
Maintained appropriate records of learner development and resource allocation
Cabling in confined spaces
Prepared servers and localised faults
Formed part of a team that allowed for multi-skilling and opportunities of leadership
Reason for leaving: My family made the decision to move to Australia
Open Lines Technician Fitter/Faults
Telkom SA
01.2001 - 01.2011
Installed and repaired telephone lines from the MDF to the client premises,
Localized and repaired faults on obsolete technologies like SOR, Dect, 1+1,0+2 to 0+10 technology and ISDN,
Localized and repaired faults on more current technologies like ADSl,
Worked with both KPI’s, KPA’s and Individual Targets,
Mainly worked alone but was able to easily work with a team
Worked on both over head and underground cable
Installed both UG and overhead cable
Worked in confine spaces as (manholes) personal holes
Worked at great heights, often on an extended Ladder and occasionally Scaffolding
Adhered to OHS standards and undertaking safe work practices
Reason for leaving: Telkom, a parastatal, was downsizing and I took a voluntary retrenchment package to study and pursue my career aspirations in IT
Education
Various
Mining Tickets
Perth, WA
2022
Bachelor Degree - IT and Information Systems
Curtin University
Perth, WA
Telecommunications Installations And Repairs
Telkom SA College
South Africa
2005
Electrical Engineering, N4
Berea College
South Africa
2000
Certificate in PC Engineering (A+) -
ML Sultan Technical College
South Africa
2000
High School Diploma -
Hillview Secondary School
South Africa
1996
Skills
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Work well independently and in a Team
Excellent Communication skills
Work safely and comply with all safety procedures
Hard working and target driven
Additional Information
References
Steven King
Shift Boss - Goldfields
Mobile : 0427 300 765
Ruth Andrews
Director - Excell Serv Solutions Pty Ltd T/A Puma Energy Mundaring/Glendforrest/Sawyers Valley and Woorooloo