Toby Reynolds
Wee Waa,NSW
Summary
Diligent Longwall Operator with solid background in underground coal mining. Extensive hands-on experience in operating heavy machinery and ensuring safety protocols are met. Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and effective teamwork in high-pressure environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Underground Coal Miner
Whitehaven
03.2019 - Current
- Operate as a shearer driver on the Long Wall face.
- Conducting Long Wall moves.
- 4 years as a development operator.
- Operating heavy machinery for efficient coal extraction and transportation.
- Ensuring adherence to safety protocols, minimizing risk during underground operations.
- Conducting regular equipment inspections, identifying maintenance needs to enhance operational efficiency.
Boilermaker
Namoi Cotton
02.2019 - Current
- Started as an mature age Apprentice boilermaker in the fabricating workshop for Namoi Cotton. In this role I was a part of a team that fabricates and maintains new equipment for cotton gins around the area.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency on the shop floor.
Cotton Ginner
Auscott
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Working in the cotton industry, maintaining factory equipment, welding, changing bearings, driving loaders and tractors to assist in processing the cotton.
- Conducted regular inspections and preventive maintenance on machinery.
- Trained and mentored team members to enhance performance and operational efficiency.
Labourer
Millenium Carpentry
10.2014 - 02.2015
- Assisting tradesmen with manual labour and all aspects of carpentry. Assisting with plastering and weatherproofing.
Cotton ginner
Auscott
01.2013 - 10.2014
- Working in the cotton industry, maintaining factory equipment, welding, changing bearings, driving loaders and tractors to assist in processing the cotton.
Education
Cert 3 in Engineering and Fabrication Trade - Fabrication And Welding
Tamworth TAFE
Tamworth01.2019
Year 12 -
Wee Waa High School
Wee Waa, NSW01.2011
Skills
- Longwall mining ( continuous miner operation, operate Long Wall shearer, assisting shot firing, gas detection)
- Mines Rescue trained
- Heavy machinery operation
- Adaptability to conditions
- Experienced in multiple welding methods: MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-cored
- Experience in oxycutting, Plasma, Plasma cam, straight line cutting
- Skilled in fabrication processes
- Experience in using appropriate hand and power tools, including dogs, wedges, turnbuckles, plumbobs, levels
- Hydraulic pipe welding expertise
- On-site welding expertise
Certification
Mines Rescue trained
Advanced First Aid training
Tickets: Forklift Ticket, Elevated Work Platform, Dogman, Non slewing Crane (Greater than 3 tonne), confined space ticket, working at heights, current first aid ticket, General construction Induction.
Timeline
Underground Coal Miner
Whitehaven
03.2019 - Current
Boilermaker
Namoi Cotton
02.2019 - Current
Cotton Ginner
Auscott
02.2015 - 02.2017
Labourer
Millenium Carpentry
10.2014 - 02.2015
Cotton ginner
Auscott
01.2013 - 10.2014
Cert 3 in Engineering and Fabrication Trade - Fabrication And Welding
Tamworth TAFE
Year 12 -
Wee Waa High School