Trent Duncan
Kirwan,QLD
Summary
Reliable and adaptable professional with extensive experience in operating machinery within the mining industry. Known for maintaining safety standards and enhancing workflow efficiency to achieve production goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
20
20
Certifications
Work History
Processing Technician
Chinova Resources Pty Ltd
Osborne Mine, Queensland
03.2025 - 12.2025
- Maintained safety standards and protocols across workplace operations.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections to ensure optimal functioning.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Adhered to company policies during daily task execution.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices and productivity improvements.
- Adjusted machines to meet product specifications accurately.
- Communicated progress updates effectively to supervisors regarding work assignments.
- Operated production machinery in accordance with established procedures.
- Dumped or poured specified amounts of refined or unrefined materials into equipment or containers for further processing or storage.
- Operating the Caterpillar WA500 loader to feed the crusher.
- Operated the IT to empty bins around site and to empty fine ore bins
- Transporting water safely, controlling water flow accurately to suppress the dust around the plant and mine site operating a Caterpillar Water Cart 769
Production Technician
Chinova Resources Pty Ltd
Osborne Mine, Queensland
09.2021 - 03.2025
- Operated machinery across multiple mine sites, ensuring efficient production processes.
- Conducted routine inspections to maintain optimal functionality of equipment.
- Monitored safety protocols, promoting a secure environment for all personnel.
- Documented production activities, maintaining accurate operational records.
- Transported water using Caterpillar 773C Water Cart, controlling flow to suppress dust effectively.
- Participated in pre-start and toolbox meetings, providing suggestions to enhance safety and productivity.
- Communicated progress updates regularly with team members regarding assigned tasks.
- Reported unsafe conditions and faulty equipment, adhering to safety regulations throughout operations.
- Operating a Caterpillar D9T and D10 cleaning up and prepping digger floors and maintaining tip heads. Clearing vegetation for tip heads, ROMS etc, building ramps and flat topping stockpiles
- Completing work as per the allocated work scope, accurately documenting work carried out, fuel consumption, machinery operating hours, man-hours, and control systems.
- Displaying a strong understanding of both production and maintenance strategies to achieve operational plans.
- Positively contributing to pre-start and toolbox meetings, offering suggestions to improve safety, productivity, and morale.
- Working long shifts on both days and nights, as well as overtime, while following appropriate fatigue management plans.
- Effectively using Pos Coms
- Ensuring all daily operational KPI targets are being met safely, environmentally compliant, efficiently, and within the specified project timeframes.
- Complying with all safety procedures, including SOPs, JHAs, and wearing the correct PPE when handling chemicals.
- Participating in and contributing to daily team pre-start meetings, liaising with management and supervisors to relay important safety information.
- Undertaking daily machinery prestart inspections, checking fuel and fluid levels, mirrors, indicators, and communication systems, ensuring machines remain in good working order, and reporting any defective equipment and tagging out if unsafe to operate.
- Maintaining strict compliance with site safety rules and regulations, including JSAs, JEAs, and SWIs. Take 5s, SWP, and hazard identification and reporting, along with promoting an LTI-free work environment, adhering to all WHS procedures, and complying with site safety regulations, within the structured base of the company.
Parks and Recreation Worker
Townsville City Council
Townsville, Queensland
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Operated landscaping tools to enhance park aesthetics and green spaces.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment and reported any issues promptly.
- Performed maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, pruning trees and shrubs, watering plants, raking leaves, picking up litter.
Education
Senior Certificate -
Kirwan State High School
Townsville, QLD11-2016
Skills
1 Honest, Responsible and Trustworthy
2 Reliable and Punctual
3 Excellent personal presentation, physically fit
4 Able to work in a team environment
5 Ability to learn quickly and adapt to change
6 Use Initiative
7 Observant
8 Capacity to work unsupervised
9 Able to exercise sound judgement in decision making
10 Follow workplace occupational health & safety procedures
Certification
RIIMPO308F Conduct Tracked Dozer Operations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Processing Technician
Chinova Resources Pty Ltd
03.2025 - 12.2025
Production Technician
Chinova Resources Pty Ltd
09.2021 - 03.2025
Parks and Recreation Worker
Townsville City Council
05.2019 - 04.2021
Senior Certificate -
Kirwan State High School