Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
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Thomas Elder

Mirani,QLD

Summary

Currently residing in Mackay, working for MasterMyne at Aquila mine as an underground operator. Dependable, enthusiastic and keen to learn individual.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Underground Operator

Mastermyne
Aquila Mine
06.2023 - Current
  • Currently undergoing the yellow hat programme with Mastermyne at Aquila mine.
  • Conversations about safety in relation to underground machinery and coal mine workers in the pit
  • Assembling conveyor belt components for longwall and development panels
  • Implemented safe environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures.

Yardman

Mastermyne
Middlemount, QLD
09.2022 - Current
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Communication with other work groups to complete tasks safely
  • Two-way communications
  • Keeping a tidy work area
  • Continuously practiced safe operation standards and safety awareness around active plant

Labourer

Dragline Cleaning Services
Mackay, QLD
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Labourer

Advanced Personal
Southland, Invercargill
01.2020 - 07.2021
  • Liaised with customers, management and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service and polite support to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Coordinated efficient restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
  • Kept accurate records of all incoming and outgoing shipments.
  • Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield at all times.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Civil Construction Labourer

Storer Contacting Ltd
05.2019 - 08.2019

Duties:

  • Maintaining safe and organised work sites
  • Abiding by regulations and protocols around heavy machinery
  • Use of heavy machinery (Rollers, excavators and loaders)
  • Manual Excavation
  • Preparation of roads, curbs, footpaths and driveways
  • Cleaning of tools and gear

Drainlayer

Downright Drainage LTD
07.2018 - 04.2019

Duties:

  • Operated necessary equipment within manufacturer’s safety and operation guidelines
  • Manual excavation of trenches in tight positions
  • Locating service lines
  • Spotting for excavator operator
  • Communicated with clients to decipher nature of reported issues
  • Completed most if not all jobs with quality and efficiency within allotted time frame
  • Recognized for consistent quality service and efficiency
  • Commended by management for continuous punctuality and superior performance
  • Crafted piping, including measuring and cutting materials to correct angles
  • Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards
  • Alerted supervisors and coworkers of hazards and other issues for quick resolutions

Factory Worker

Vital Pet Food
01.2018 - 06.2018

Duties:

  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances
  • Carefully packaged finished products and prepared for shipment
  • Monitored machinery in operation to identify concerns and make corrections or report complex problems
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas
  • Unloaded and loaded items from conveyors, machines, and conveyances
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards
  • Supported machine operators in set up and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs
  • Enthusiastically took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule
  • Operation of forklift to transport goods in and out of freezers

Education

High School Diploma -

James Hargest College Senior Campus
Invercargill, Southland
05.2015

Skills

  • Following instructions to detail
  • Safety-conscious
  • Hardworking
  • Dependable and punctual
  • Mathematical aptitude
  • Tool operation
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Strong communication, written and verbal
  • Technological aptitude

Accomplishments

Accomplishments:

Rowing

  • Acquiring entry to high performance New Zealand' regional performance squad (2015-2017)
  • Earning a NZ junior Squad trial (2015)
  • Awarded Southland senior oarsman of the year (2017)
  • Representing Southland in the inter-provincial competition (2013 - 2018)

Tickets & licenses:

  • QLD Full drivers licence
  • HR truck licence
  • Forklift
  • Standard 11
  • Working at heights
  • Confined space
  • Gas test atmosphere

Additional Information

References

  • Risati Āpe - supervisor (DCS) +61 499 996 881
  • Georgina Grey - Supervisor (DCS) +61 437 844 390
  • Stacey White - control room operator (Anglo) +61 452 577 191
  • Justin Goodwin - General manager (DCS) 0409 183 967

Timeline

Underground Operator

Mastermyne
06.2023 - Current

Yardman

Mastermyne
09.2022 - Current

Labourer

Dragline Cleaning Services
01.2022 - 08.2022

Labourer

Advanced Personal
01.2020 - 07.2021

Civil Construction Labourer

Storer Contacting Ltd
05.2019 - 08.2019

Drainlayer

Downright Drainage LTD
07.2018 - 04.2019

Factory Worker

Vital Pet Food
01.2018 - 06.2018

High School Diploma -

James Hargest College Senior Campus
Thomas Elder