THOMAS CHADWICK
26 Elsie Street, Kallangur
Summary
Experienced and safety-conscious Underground Coal Mine Operator with over 15 years of hands-on expertise across various mining methods, including bord and pillar and place change mining. Proven leadership as a Supervisor in ventilation and secondary support operations. Committed to exceeding production targets, maintaining high safety standards, and fostering strong team collaboration in challenging environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor – Ventilation and Secondary Support
Carborough Downs
2024.09 - 2025.04
- Led underground teams ensuring effective ventilation and secondary support operations.
- Maintained compliance with mining safety standards and improved operational workflows.
Production Crew – Bord and Pillar / Place Change Mining
Cook Colliery
2024.03 - 2024.09
- Operated mining equipment and conducted production duties, focusing on maximizing output safely.
Underground Operator – Bord and Pillar
Crinum Underground (Sojitz Blue)
2023.08 - 2024.03
- Permanent employee involved in efficient coal extraction and maintenance of safety standards.
Underground Operator – Bord and Pillar Mining
Ensham
2020.08 - 2023.04
- Engaged in daily underground operations maintaining coal production targets.
Warehouse Operator
Workpac – Riverside Goonyella
2020.04 - 2020.07
- Managed warehouse operations including material handling and logistics.
Supervisor – Secondary Support Crew
Lunar Mining
2017.03 - 2020.04
- Supervised chemical pump operations, ventilation, and assisted longwall and development crews.
Underground Operator
Wilson Mining Service
2016.06 - 2017.03
- Operated underground machinery and conducted secondary support work.
Underground Operator
Spartan Mining – Carborough Downs Coal Mine
2016.03 - 2016.06
- Performed secondary support and ventilation tasks in challenging underground environments.
Underground Operator
Mastermyne – Moranbah North Coal Mine
2015.02 - 2016.03
- Supported longwall moves, secondary support, and ventilation operations under OH&S standards.
Trade Assistant
Tasman Structural Engineering
2012.01 - 2015.02
- Forklift and Franna crane operations, welding, spray painting, and general trade support.
Underground Coal Miner
WDS – Oaky Creek North Mine
2010.02 - 2011.11
- Controlled machinery, conducted support and excavation work, consistently exceeding targets.
Trade Assistant/Apprentice – Floor and Wall Tiling
Private Contractor
2007.01 - 2009.11
- Hands-on training across all aspects of floor and wall tiling.
Goalkeeping Development Squad Member
Queensland Roar Program
2006.01 - 2006.11
Education
Year 12 - Mathematics, English, Marine Biology, Physical Education, Study of Religion
Southern Cross Catholic College
Scarborough01.2006
Skills
- Supervisory leadership skills
- Underground equipment operation
- Shuttle car operation
- QDS bolter expertise
- Airtrack proficiency
- Multi-bolter operation
- Driftrunner skills
- Eimco loader experience (130,ED7, ED10)
- Jug-A-O loader operation (V2, V3)
- Secondary support techniques
- Ventilation management
- Bord and pillar mining
- Place change mining
- Emergency response planning
- Risk management strategies
- Continuous miner training (6 Months)
- Equipment maintenance & Safety compliance
Certification
- Underground Supervisors Ticket
- Current S1, S2, S3, G2 Certifications
- Standard 11 Surface & Underground Training
- Construction White Card
- Forklift License
- Franna Crane License
- Manual C Class Driver’s License
- Coal Board Medical
- Police Clearance
References
- David Matheson, Underground Secondary Support Coordinator, Mastermyne, 0431 099 567
- Brent Fraser, Warehouse Superintendent, BHP, 0409 443 778
- Chris Boshoff, Project Manager, 0467 054 397
Timeline
Supervisor – Ventilation and Secondary Support
Carborough Downs
2024.09 - 2025.04
Production Crew – Bord and Pillar / Place Change Mining
Cook Colliery
2024.03 - 2024.09
Underground Operator – Bord and Pillar
Crinum Underground (Sojitz Blue)
2023.08 - 2024.03
Underground Operator – Bord and Pillar Mining
Ensham
2020.08 - 2023.04
Warehouse Operator
Workpac – Riverside Goonyella
2020.04 - 2020.07
Supervisor – Secondary Support Crew
Lunar Mining
2017.03 - 2020.04
Underground Operator
Wilson Mining Service
2016.06 - 2017.03
Underground Operator
Spartan Mining – Carborough Downs Coal Mine
2016.03 - 2016.06
Underground Operator
Mastermyne – Moranbah North Coal Mine
2015.02 - 2016.03
Trade Assistant
Tasman Structural Engineering
2012.01 - 2015.02
Underground Coal Miner
WDS – Oaky Creek North Mine
2010.02 - 2011.11
Trade Assistant/Apprentice – Floor and Wall Tiling
Private Contractor
2007.01 - 2009.11
Goalkeeping Development Squad Member
Queensland Roar Program
2006.01 - 2006.11
Year 12 - Mathematics, English, Marine Biology, Physical Education, Study of Religion
Southern Cross Catholic College