Thomas Sherd
Beechwood,NSW
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quarry Site Manager
Hy-Tec Concrete and Aggregate
COOPERABUNG, New South Wales
01.2016 - Current
- Implemented new technologies into existing processes in order to improve productivity.
- Established schedules for drilling, blasting, hauling and processing operations at the quarry site.
- Monitored inventory levels to plan for future needs while minimizing costs.
- Coordinated with other departments such as engineering, sales, marketing, logistics and customer service to ensure smooth operation of the quarry site.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and facilities in order to address any potential safety issues or hazards.
- Developed and maintained quarry safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Developed strategies for optimizing resources in order to maximize efficiency in operations.
- Supervised a team of workers and managed daily operations including production, maintenance, and quality assurance.
- Managed environmental protection programs at the quarry site according to local laws and regulations.
- Created reports on operational performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities related to the quarry site.
- Oversaw personnel training initiatives related to safe work practices in order to reduce incidents of workplace injury.
- Assisted with budgeting decisions by providing input on labor costs, material requirements, overhead expenses.
- Monitored equipment operation and made timely adjustments to achieve desired product quality and consistency.
- Recruited and hired workers, in addition to supervising and monitoring daily performance.
Quarry Supervisor
Hy-Tec Concrete & Aggregates
COOPERABUNG, New South Wales
03.2013 - 12.2015
- Maintained accurate records of production levels and material inventories for reporting purposes.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper maintenance and safe operation.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing quarry operations.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance for equipment used in the quarrying process.
- Organized workers into teams to maximize efficiency in areas such as drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, crushing, screening.
- Monitored air quality at the quarry site to make sure it met environmental standards.
- Managed daily operations of the quarry, including safety and production.
- Oversaw the installation of new equipment or upgrades to existing machinery.
- Resolved conflicts between workers regarding job assignments or working conditions.
- Monitored equipment operation and made timely adjustments to achieve desired product quality and consistency.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Eliminated project lags by organizing work-in-progress and delegating tasks.
- Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards.
Plant Operator
Hy-Tec concrete and Aggregates
COOPERABUNG, New South Wales
07.2011 - 02.2013
- Monitored gauges, indicators, and meters to ensure optimal performance of plant systems.
- Maintained accurate records of process readings on a daily basis.
- Performed preventive maintenance activities on plant machinery and equipment.
- Performed daily pre-shift inspection on machines to ensure proper working order prior to beginning operations.
- Followed company policies and procedures when operating machinery in order to maximize efficiency and minimize risk of injury or damage to property.
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, front-end loaders, skid steers, and excavators.
- Loaded and unloaded items to and from trucks.
- Maintained machines by refueling, lubricating and completing minor repairs.
- Assisted customers and contractors by loading materials in vehicles.
Crusher Operator
Milbrae Quarries
Mt Isa , Queensland
11.2010 - 06.2011
- Operate and maintain crusher equipment including conveyors, feeders, and screens.
- Perform pre-start checks to ensure machines are ready for use.
- Monitor the performance of crushers by regularly checking output and adjusting settings as required.
- Load materials into hoppers or onto conveyor belts before feeding into crusher.
- Identify potential problems with machinery before they become major issues.
- Check oil levels in hydraulic systems and change filters when necessary.
- Record production data such as tons per hour processed, downtime.
- Maintain daily logs of operation activities and document maintenance performed on crushers.
- Perform minor repairs on crushing machinery using hand tools or welding equipment as needed.
- Monitored equipment operation to verify correct settings and proactively identify malfunctions.
Contractor Excavator Operator
Sherd Excavations
Mid North Coast
11.2009 - 11.2010
- Ensured safety protocols were being followed at all times by employees and subcontractors on site.
- Maintained records of all costs associated with each project, including labor expenses, material costs, equipment rentals.
- Resolved any problems encountered during the course of construction work.
- Developed detailed plans for projects based on customer needs and expectations.
- Kept clients informed about progress status updates throughout the entire process.
- Strip overburden for quarry pit development.
- Road and civil excavator work.
- Dam Constuction.
Capenter Joiner
Lahey Detailed Joinery PTY LTD
Kempsey
12.2000 - 11.2009
- Attended regular training sessions covering new developments in the field of carpentry and joinery work.
- Created complex mouldings using specialist router cutters combined with manual shaping techniques.
- Assembled pre-fabricated components such as window frames, staircases and cabinets for onsite installation.
- Produced detailed drawings of bespoke joinery projects using CAD software packages.
- Utilised CNC machining centers to accurately produce components for large scale joinery projects.
- Built timber frames for walls, floors and roofs following exact measurements provided by architects plans.
- Removed damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repaired or replaced using hand tools.
- Installed windows, flooring, or trim using hand or power tools.
- Calculated accurate material estimates to create quotes for clients .
- Shaped materials to exact measurements for job requirements with hand tools and power equipment.
- Installed doors, windows, stairs and other fixtures in buildings using glue, screws and nails.
- Ensured that all tools were kept clean and well maintained at all times whilst adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Measured and cut wooden parts to specified dimensions using hand tools, power saws, routers, jointers and shapers.
- Fitted joints together with traditional woodworking techniques such as dovetailing and mortise and tenon joints.
Education
Diploma of Surface Operations Management - Mining Operations Management
Mine Resilience
05-2018
High School Certificate
Westport High School
Port Macquarie, NSW11-2000
Skills
- Scheduling Coordination
- Cost Estimation
- Production Planning
- Budgeting and cost control for R&M
- Hazard Identification
- Environmental regulations
- Site Inspections
- Health and safety compliance
- Emergency Response
- WH&S Compliance
- Labor Management
- Environmental Compliance
- Permit processing
- Site Management
- Contracts
- Safety Compliance
Certification
· Practising Certificate
· Diploma of Surface Operations Management
· Safe and Efficient Blasting in Mining
· Electrical Awareness for Quarry Managers & Supervisors
· Plant Design and Configuration
· Administer the Implementation of Fatigue Management Strategies
· Fit for Duty-Drugs, Alcohol & Fatigue
· Work Safely at Heights
· Provide First Aid
· First Attack Firefighting and Workplace Evacuation
Timeline
Quarry Site Manager
Hy-Tec Concrete and Aggregate
01.2016 - Current
Quarry Supervisor
Hy-Tec Concrete & Aggregates
03.2013 - 12.2015
Plant Operator
Hy-Tec concrete and Aggregates
07.2011 - 02.2013
Crusher Operator
Milbrae Quarries
11.2010 - 06.2011
Contractor Excavator Operator
Sherd Excavations
11.2009 - 11.2010
Capenter Joiner
Lahey Detailed Joinery PTY LTD
12.2000 - 11.2009
Diploma of Surface Operations Management - Mining Operations Management
Mine Resilience
High School Certificate
Westport High School
· Practising Certificate
· Diploma of Surface Operations Management
· Safe and Efficient Blasting in Mining
· Electrical Awareness for Quarry Managers & Supervisors
· Plant Design and Configuration
· Administer the Implementation of Fatigue Management Strategies
· Fit for Duty-Drugs, Alcohol & Fatigue
· Work Safely at Heights
· Provide First Aid
· First Attack Firefighting and Workplace Evacuation
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