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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
CORE COMPETENCIES
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
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Steven Haines

Yanchep,WA

Summary

A hardworking, versatile and highly experienced Excavator/Loader Plant Operator and Truck Driver with a proven record for demonstrating exceptional level of integrity, diligence and conscientiousness in delivering high quality service in civil construction settings. Offering a comprehensive background in Plant Operation, Maintenance of Equipment, Machinery & Tools, Mechanical and Construction knowledge, Knowledge of Mechanical Standards, Safety Analysis and Quality Control Analysis. Recognised for excellence and effectiveness in delivering efficient improvement solutions and development strategies that surpass standards in safety and quality. Equipped with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities as well as exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. A hardworking and innovative individual who is looking for a new employment opportunity to utilise operation, construction and maintenance knowledge and skills.

Professional machine operation specialist with substantial hands-on experience in operating and maintaining industrial machinery. Strong focus on ensuring precision, safety, and efficiency in all tasks. Collaborative team player known for reliability and adaptability to changing production needs. Skilled in troubleshooting equipment issues, maintaining optimal machine performance, and adhering to safety protocols.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

All Rounder /Machine Operator

MLG
, WA
07.2023 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of production output and machine performance metrics.
  • Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness.
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.

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  • Operated machinery to produce quality products, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

All Rounder /Machine Operator

Mine Servicer BHP
, WA
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Operated machinery to meet production targets and maintain quality standards.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks to ensure optimal machine performance.
  • Assisted in training new operators on equipment usage and safety protocols.
  • Monitored production processes, identifying and resolving operational issues promptly.
  • Implemented safety measures to minimize workplace hazards during operations.
  • Site all round operator on Cat734 excavator
  • 988 Loader
  • 16m 18m grader
  • D10 dozer

Rom Loader Operator/ 988/992

Destec
, WA
2022 - 12.2022
  • Operated heavy machinery to load and unload materials efficiently.
  • Conducted routine inspections on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline loading processes and reduce delays.
  • Maintained accurate records of materials handled and delivered to various locations.
  • Adhered to safety protocols to minimize risks during operations.
  • Troubleshot minor mechanical issues to maintain workflow continuity.
  • Implemented best practices for material handling, enhancing team productivity.
  • Operated loaders in a variety of weather conditions and terrain types, demonstrating adaptability and resilience under challenging circumstances.
  • Rom loader 988

GPS Excavator Operator

CPB Contractors
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Operated excavators for earthmoving, grading, and trenching activities on mining sites.
  • Conducted pre-operational inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
  • Collaborated with team members to execute site plans and maintain operational efficiency.
  • Adhered to safety protocols and regulations to minimize risks during excavation tasks.
  • Monitored site conditions to adjust operations for optimal performance and safety compliance.
  • Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.

Excavator Operator

Iron Mining Contractor
, WA
2021 - 06.2021
  • Operated excavators to complete excavation projects efficiently and safely.
  • Conducted pre-operation inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
  • Collaborated with site supervisors to coordinate work schedules and project timelines.
  • Utilized GPS technology for precise grading and excavation tasks.
  • Maintained equipment by performing routine servicing and repairs as needed.
  • Followed safety regulations and protocols to minimize workplace hazards.
  • Building excavation pads

Excavator/Loader Operator

D&S Civil
, WA
01.2020 - 2021
  • Coordinate all activities in compliance with company and public health and safety regulations, policies and procedures at all times.
  • Conduct basic maintenance on equipment such as maintaining lubricators, changing teeth, cutting edges and changing filters.
  • Manage picking up of raw material unloaded by dump trucks and loading into haul trucks to dump into the hopper.
  • Ensure efficient and effective strategies that keep stone/coal in yard pushed up on pile for dump trucks to have adequate place to unload.
  • Manage loading waste into trucks for haulage to waste dump.
  • Provide cleaning of settled mud and sludge from settling ponds and loads into waste trucks.
  • Monitor required equipment checklist, perform a pre-shift safety and mechanical check on the loader/excavator.
  • Perform repairs to equipment and maintain equipment clean to ensure safety.
  • Provide report of potential operational or safety problem to supervisor.
  • Install fibre optic cable for 180 kms, pits and rehab and operate machines sizes 20 to 45 tons.

GPS Excavator Operator

MACA CIVC Mining
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Collaborated closely with field manager by discussing plans for the day's work, reviewing blueprints if necessary and determining best method of getting assigned work done safely, accurately and on time.
  • Performed equipment maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing and oiling machines.
  • Coordinated equipment with priority of making job safe for all people working around equipment.
  • Ensured other workers stay clear of machine while working in tight places and ensure there is teamwork between self and other operators working at the project site.
  • Manage Excavator with GPS Operation to a civil capacity.
  • Coordinate Topcon and Trimble GPS machines to finalise trim batters and road works.
  • Operate machines size 35 to 90 tons.

Excavator/Loader Operator

CAPE, Koodarrideri rail project
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Coordinate all activities in compliance with company and public health and safety regulations, policies and procedures at all times.
  • Conduct basic maintenance on equipment such as maintaining lubricators, changing teeth, cutting edges and changing filters.
  • Manage picking up of raw material unloaded by dump trucks and loading into haul trucks to dump into the hopper.
  • Ensure efficient and effective strategies that keep stone/coal in yard pushed up on pile for dump trucks to have adequate place to unload.
  • Manage loading waste into trucks for haulage to waste dump.
  • Provide cleaning of settled mud and sludge from settling ponds and loads into waste trucks.
  • Monitor required equipment checklist, perform a pre-shift safety and mechanical check on the loader/excavator.
  • Perform repairs to equipment and maintain equipment clean to ensure safety.
  • Provide report of potential operational or safety problem to supervisor.
  • Install fibre optic cable for 180 kms, pits and rehab and operate machines sizes 20 to 45 tons.

Mobile Plant Operator

Glendun Screening and Crushing
05.2018 - 11.2018
  • Operate powered machines and materials with monitoring external and technical conditions in accordance with established policies, procedures and safe working practices.
  • Perform daily equipment safety checks and routine maintenance as needed, including preparing the crane for operations, extending outriggers, assembling/dismantling ballast, reeving cables and connecting safety systems in strict compliance with manufacturer instructions and Company policy.
  • Coordinate the procedures for correct use of crane operation, including driving it to and from site.
  • Communicate with supervisors daily regarding job schedule and service issues, completing tasks as directed by supervisor in a timely manner.
  • Ensure each lifting operation is planned and carried out in a safe manner.

Mobile Plant Operator/Truck Driver

JSW Holding
12.2016 - 05.2018
  • Undertook wide range of plant operation and labouring tasks as a part of multi-disciplined team to improve efficiency and collaboration.
  • Successfully managed construction equipment operators including trucks.
  • Coordinated machine safety operation, daily servicing checks and basic maintenance as per operator's handbook.
  • Provided variety of plant and hand tools operations associated with road maintenance and construction works.
  • Maintained all duties in secure manner whilst ensuring the safety of team members and customers.
  • Undertook operation of excavator and front end loader including loading road trains with sand, gravel and aggregate from quarries.
  • Maintained housekeeping and general clean up duties throughout the site to ensure safety protocols.
  • Established strong and close collaboration with supervisor by reporting progress or issues daily.
  • Completed time sheets and daily reports in a timely and accurate manner.

Leading Hand Cable Layer

T&H Cabling
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Supervised job scheduling and time-management for a team of 5 workers.
  • Organised and monitored digging holes and trenches for installing wood, concrete and steel poles to lay underground cables.
  • Coordinated activities regarding replacement of fire alarm boxes, police call boxes, traffic and street lighting systems including overhead and underground wires.
  • Supported team in removing obstructions along overhead line for installing foundations for poles, structures, and distribution and transmission towers.
  • Performed general housekeeping at maintenance yards, line trucks and job sites including cleaning and caring of hand tools and pneumatic tools to ensure safe and healthy environment.
  • Undertook operation of excavators up to 30 tons and Front by ensuring work quality and compliance with safety policies.
  • Managed cleaning job site to ensure safe and healthy environment.
  • Established strong and meaningful working relationship with site managers.

Leading Hand Cable Installer/Drain Layer

SR Civil
01.2007 - 01.2014
  • Ensured high level of service is provided by actively managing and meeting response times, deadlines and safety obligations while carrying out works and services.
  • Coordinated high-quality installation of underground services for gas, water, sewerage, drainage and telecommunications to ensure safety protocols and quality standards are met.
  • Undertook plant operation including excavators, loaders, bobcats and trucks
  • Managed effective and efficient strategies for drain laying and maintenance.
  • Coordinated actions to meet deadline and quality requirements in line with plans and levels.
  • Provided high-level interpretation of plans and schedules.
  • Presented business and company professionally when dealing with external and internal stakeholders.
  • Established strong and meaningful working relationship with site managers.
  • Prior employment history available upon request

Leading Hand Cable Installer/Drain Layer

Brierty's Contractors
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Ensured high level of service is provided by actively managing and meeting response times, deadlines and safety obligations while carrying out works and services.
  • Coordinated high-quality installation of underground services for gas, water, sewerage, drainage and telecommunications to ensure safety protocols and quality standards are met.
  • Undertook plant operation including excavators, loaders, bobcats and trucks
  • Managed effective and efficient strategies for drain laying and maintenance.
  • Coordinated actions to meet deadline and quality requirements in line with plans and levels.
  • Provided high-level interpretation of plans and schedules.
  • Presented business and company professionally when dealing with external and internal stakeholders.
  • Established strong and meaningful working relationship with site managers.
  • Prior employment history available upon request

Education

4 WD Training -

Eureka

Operate Vehicle Loading Crane - undefined

Down to Earth Training & Assessing

Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations - undefined

RMS Training and Recruitment

Excavator Operator Assessment - undefined

WorkSafe, WA

Operate Light Vehicle - undefined

WA Skills Training

Civil Construction Skid Steer Loader, Conduct Backhoe/Loader Operations, Wheeled Front End Loader Operations, Operations with Integrated Tool Carrier, Conduct Roller Operations, Conduct Water Vehicle Operations, Conduct Articulated Haul Truck Operations, Conduct Bulk Water Truck Operations - undefined

Central Regional Tafe WA

Front End Loader (Skid Steer) - undefined

WorkSafe, WA

Lay Underground Electrical Supply Cables - undefined

Power Training Services, WA (Western Power)

Dogman, Fork Lift and Elevating Work Platform - undefined

WorkSafe Licence to Perform High Risk Work

Quick Cut Power Saw Operator - undefined

Civil Contractors Federation

Front End Loader/Back Operator - undefined

Civil Contractors Federation

Water Corporation's PVC Pipelaying Course - undefined

Civil Train

Skills

  • Small Machinery Operation
  • Hand Tool Operation
  • Plant Operation
  • Maintenance of Equipment, Machinery & Tools
  • Mechanical Knowledge
  • Construction knowledge
  • Knowledge of Mechanical Standards
  • Safety Analysis
  • System Analysis
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Customer Service
  • Legislative & Regulatory Compliance
  • Quality Assurance
  • Occupational Health & Safety
  • Workplace safety
  • Problem-solving

Certification

  • Police Clearance | Issued 2018
  • Drivers Licence HC & R Class Western Australian | No 3425213
  • Construction Safety Awareness Training (Blue Card) WorkSafe, WA | No 025221
  • Work Safety at Heights Access Unlimited International | BCGCM1006A
  • Operate Vehicle Loading Crane Down to Earth Training & Assessing | RIIHAN307A
  • Conduct Rigid Haul Truck Operations Daysafe Training Ltd | RIIMPO338D

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Keen sense of professionalism, proactive nature and genuine commitment to safety and efficient working practices, ensures the completion of all assigned responsibilities in a timely, safe and quality assured manner.
  • Highly skilled at Plant Operation service, ensuring highest level of corporate satisfaction as per quality, timeliness, cost control, compliance and management.
  • Extensive knowledge of Maintenance of Equipment, Machinery & Tools and Mechanical Standards; integrates safety protocol strategies, standards, tools and best practices for generating operational intelligence to influence maintenance of safe and secure environment.
  • Competence to comply with all aspects of OHS policies and guidelines and drive a comprehensive and complete operational risk program; confidently conveys strategic insight and thought leadership in identifying and resolving emerging operational risk issues.
  • Excellent verbal, presentational and written communication skills, utilising appropriate styles and methods to maximise impact and understanding with relevant stakeholders in diverse environments.
  • Ability to collaborate and problem-solve effectively with a variety of teams at all levels and to lead through influence in a complex and dynamic environment.
  • Disciplined and structured attitude to effectively balance conflicting priorities to deliver to tight deadlines.
  • Values collaboration, respect, innovation, integrity and diversity and brings these core values to bear in identifying and capitalising on strengths in the organisation.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Tenacious with analytical mindset, motivated and reliable with positive work ethic and excellent attendance history.
  • Effective strategic thinking, decision making and problem-solving abilities.
  • High degree of professionalism, ethics and personal integrity.
  • Flexible and able to handle multiple and/or changing priorities and deadlines.
  • Committed to delivering results in a dynamic environment.
  • Authentic professional approach based upon collaboration, consultation and facilitation.
  • Physically and mentally fit with high level of physical agility and endurance.

Timeline

All Rounder /Machine Operator

MLG
07.2023 - Current

All Rounder /Machine Operator

Mine Servicer BHP
01.2023 - 07.2023

GPS Excavator Operator

CPB Contractors
06.2021 - 12.2021

Excavator/Loader Operator

D&S Civil
01.2020 - 2021

GPS Excavator Operator

MACA CIVC Mining
01.2019 - 01.2020

Mobile Plant Operator

Glendun Screening and Crushing
05.2018 - 11.2018

Excavator/Loader Operator

CAPE, Koodarrideri rail project
01.2018 - 01.2019

Mobile Plant Operator/Truck Driver

JSW Holding
12.2016 - 05.2018

Leading Hand Cable Layer

T&H Cabling
01.2014 - 01.2016

Leading Hand Cable Installer/Drain Layer

SR Civil
01.2007 - 01.2014

Leading Hand Cable Installer/Drain Layer

Brierty's Contractors
01.2005 - 01.2007

Operate Vehicle Loading Crane - undefined

Down to Earth Training & Assessing

Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations - undefined

RMS Training and Recruitment

Excavator Operator Assessment - undefined

WorkSafe, WA

Operate Light Vehicle - undefined

WA Skills Training

Civil Construction Skid Steer Loader, Conduct Backhoe/Loader Operations, Wheeled Front End Loader Operations, Operations with Integrated Tool Carrier, Conduct Roller Operations, Conduct Water Vehicle Operations, Conduct Articulated Haul Truck Operations, Conduct Bulk Water Truck Operations - undefined

Central Regional Tafe WA

Front End Loader (Skid Steer) - undefined

WorkSafe, WA

Lay Underground Electrical Supply Cables - undefined

Power Training Services, WA (Western Power)

Dogman, Fork Lift and Elevating Work Platform - undefined

WorkSafe Licence to Perform High Risk Work

Quick Cut Power Saw Operator - undefined

Civil Contractors Federation

Front End Loader/Back Operator - undefined

Civil Contractors Federation

Water Corporation's PVC Pipelaying Course - undefined

Civil Train

Rom Loader Operator/ 988/992

Destec
2022 - 12.2022

Excavator Operator

Iron Mining Contractor
2021 - 06.2021

4 WD Training -

Eureka
Steven Haines