TATENDA TRIZZY MABAYA
Pimpama,Australia
Summary
Professional and diligent grader operator who possesses strong work ethic and excellent communicational skills with a strong focus on safety. Skilled in heavy machinery operation, team work and problem solving. Reliable, adaptable and always calm under pressure. Currently pursuing a challenging role where i can utilise my extensive training, skills and experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Final Trim Grader Operator/Crew Coordinator
TDH – (BMA South Saraji/Goonyealla Riverside, QLD)
01.2024 - Current
- Operated a grader to cut, fill and trim roads, pads, shoulders, batters and drains utilizing precise grade control GPS and laser guided systems
- Conducted rehabilitation works to maintain haul roads, access roads, dig faces, tip heads, spreading and trimming topsoil
- Collaborated with management to set achievable team goals whilst overseeing crew schedules, health and safety, KPIs and production
- Organized team-building activities that helped foster professional relationships, collaboration, and trust within the crew
Final Trim Grader Operator
Gulf Civil
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Operated a grader to trim batters, shoulders, drains and roads utilizing GPS systems
- Effectively worked in challenging weather conditions and busy road traffic conditions by adapting operating techniques as needed to maintain progress without sacrificing safety or quality standards.
- Liaised with sub-contractors, operators and site managers to day to day activities
- Increased project and machine safety with thorough pre-operation equipment inspections and pre work area inspections, identifying and addressing potential hazards.
Grader Operator
Cross Verwjimeren – (RIO TINTO PARABURDOO)
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Operated a grader to maintain haul roads, pit floors, dig faces, tip heads, access roads and drill pads
- Cut batters and drains, building drill pads and access ramps
- Undertook machine pre-starts, Take 5s, JHAs whilst assessing work sites daily for potential hazards.
- Adhered to instructions from supervisors and project managers onsite
Grader Operator
SA Road Service
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Operated a grader to maintain more than 250 kms of unsealed and access roads (flood damage and re-sheeting)
- Assessed work sites, selected appropriate traffic guidance schemes and maintained appropriate signage before and during work hours
- Helped to conduct routine inspections and maintenance on graders to ensure efficiency
- Monitored environmental conditions on a daily basis to adjust grading practices in compliance with safety standards
Mobile Plant Operator
McMahon Services – (RIO TINTO GOVE OPERATIONS)
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Loading bauxite into articulated dump trucks - CAT 980G, Komatsu WA500
- Cleaning up windrows, moving bauxite and clearing roads and access tracks
- Operating VOLVO A945 and Cat 945 articulated dump trucks to cart bauxite from pits to graders
Mobile Plant Operator
NRW Civil & Mining – (BHP OLYMPIC DAM)
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Operated front end loaders to load articulated dump trucks with gravel for stock piles
- Conducted dust suppression duties and provided water to graders
- Operated heavy mobile plant equipment (articulated dump trucks, water-carts, dozers), ensuring adherence to mine site safety protocols and operational guidelines
- Participated in team risk assessments for tasks involving hazardous materials or conditions, implementing appropriate controls to mitigate occupational hazards effectively
Civil Operator
T & J Constructions
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Operated a water-cart for dust suppression and to provide water to graders
- Utilized load-rite on a front end loader to accurately load tippers, road trains and articulated dump trucks
- Operated an articulated dump truck to move road base, aggregate and gravel
- Performed pre-starts, work area inspections and participated in daily team tool box meetings
Quarry Operator
Firth Industries
11.2017 - 03.2019
- Batched concrete into trucks and performed routine concrete slump tests
- Fed aggregate into hoppers
- Operated a front end loader to clean up the ROM
- Operated concrete agitator trucks to deliver concrete to customers
Senior Fraud Investigator
British Airways PLC
01.2013 - 08.2017
- Reviewed and resolved irregular transactions reported by British Airways/OneWorld club members
- Gathered evidence from member accounts to support criminal prosecution and civil remedy
- Processed legal escalations where frequent flyer members were a threat to British Airways/OneWorld
Education
Master of Arts - Fine Art
University of East London
NEWHAM, UK01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
University of Derby
DERBY, UK01.2011
A-Level Art - Business Studies and Physical Education
Philip Morant School & College
COLCHESTER, UK01.2007
GSCEs -
Sir John Cass Secondary School
STEPNEY, UK01.2005
Skills
- GPS and laser system proficiency (Trimble, Topcon)
- Final trim and slope grading
- High proficient computer literacy
- Crew coordination
- Mine site haul road maintenance
- Heavy machine operation (grader, dozer, loader, articulated dump truck, road train, water-cart)
- Environmental awareness and safety procedures
- Teamwork, adaptability and cultural awareness
- Problem-solving and time management
- Attention to detail and risk assessment
- Self motivation and calm under pressure
- Excellent communicator and highly organizational
Certification
- S123 G2
- BMA CORE Induction
- Standard 11 Coal Mine Surface Induction
- Coal Board Medical
- BHP, BMA & RIO TINTO Inductions
- 3 Covid-19 vaccinations
- Grader
- Loader
- Dozer
- Excavator
- Articulated Haul Truck
- Bulk Water
Timeline
Final Trim Grader Operator/Crew Coordinator
TDH – (BMA South Saraji/Goonyealla Riverside, QLD)
01.2024 - Current
Final Trim Grader Operator
Gulf Civil
09.2023 - 01.2024
Grader Operator
Cross Verwjimeren – (RIO TINTO PARABURDOO)
01.2023 - 08.2023
Grader Operator
SA Road Service
08.2022 - 12.2022
Mobile Plant Operator
McMahon Services – (RIO TINTO GOVE OPERATIONS)
01.2022 - 06.2022
Mobile Plant Operator
NRW Civil & Mining – (BHP OLYMPIC DAM)
08.2020 - 11.2021
Civil Operator
T & J Constructions
05.2020 - 07.2020
Quarry Operator
Firth Industries
11.2017 - 03.2019
Senior Fraud Investigator
British Airways PLC
01.2013 - 08.2017
Master of Arts - Fine Art
University of East London
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art
University of Derby
A-Level Art - Business Studies and Physical Education
Philip Morant School & College
GSCEs -
Sir John Cass Secondary School
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