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Victor Mokaraka

Gold Coast,QLD

Summary


I have significant experience in various operating positions within a variety of site roles including construction, drilling, shotcreting, general labouring.

Safe driver and equipment operator with excellent communication skills and 10 years of related experience. Versatile at working in team based environments to complete challenging work in different weather conditions. Willing to take on any task to support team needs. Deadline driven machine operator with 10 years experience in a fast pace environment. Great attention to detail and organisation skills. Team minded and safety driven individual promoting strong work ethic.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Operator

Austunnel
Brisbane, Qld
01.2022 - Current
  • Cleaned machine filters and lubricated equipment.
  • Performed preventive maintenance to promote machine reliability and longevity.
  • Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
  • Followed detailed maintenance and operational schedules to complete projects and keep vehicles functioning.

Shotcrete Rig Trainee

UNDERGROUND TUNNELER, WEST CONNEX
ST PETERS SYDNEY, NSW
10.2020 - 12.2021
  • Applying shotcrete throughout tunnel (final lining)
  • Operate diesel bolter
  • Drill install, grouting wall and ceiling bolts
  • Other duties include, Strip drains, Apply waterproofing membrane, Install depth pins, String lines, Erection and dismantle all services, Water, Air, Dewatering, EWP operations
  • Storeman, Operating excavator, Loader, Skid steer, EWP platform
  • Working at heights, Moxy truck, Underground concrete truck
  • Crew first aider and crew SSHR.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

OPERATOR

MACMAHONS BYERWEN
, QLD
01.2020 - 10.2020
  • Operating in a new open cut coal mine in Glenden; operating cat793 trucks, cat 987 988 loaders on coal stockpiles
  • Cat 35t excavator 50t Hitachi excavator IT loader
  • Leading hand
  • Line services pump and earthworks crew
  • Pit dewatering servicing and operating highwall and skid water pumps, set up pit poly pipe 315mm, 500mm pipe as part of the team at Byerwen mine.

Full Time Underground Tunneler

Lendlease
Pennant Hills, NSW
09.2018 - 10.2019
  • Final lining Shotcrete rig trainee, applying shotcrete throughout tunnel
  • Other duties include, strip drains, apply waterproofing membrane, install depth pins, string lines, erection and dismantle all services, water, air, dewatering, EWP operations
  • Storeman, operating excavator, loader, skid steer, EWP platform
  • Working at heights, Moxy truck, underground concrete truck
  • Crew first aider and crew SSHR for Lendlease.

OPERATOR /PUMP CREW MINE SERVICES

BHP BILLITON
Poitrel, QLD
03.2013 - 09.2018


  • Perating CAT dump trucks in pit and rom, operating CAT 777 tailings truck for 4years
  • Currently have a position on the pump crew mine services, pit de watering installing of highwall and in pit pumps, install and bolt up of 315mm and 500mm poly pipe
  • Maintaining roads, bunding, pads all areas of mine site
  • Inspections and services on all pumps and heavy machinery daily
  • Ensuring safe operation of all heavy machinery, always ensure health and safety rules and regulations are adhered to

SHOT FIRER

Downer EDI Blasting
Blackwater, QLD
03.2012 - 03.2013


  • Operator of MMU Truck, Semi Trailer Tippers, JCB Loader, Tele handler,
  • Operate skid steer loader, Loading/unloading of ammonium nitrate emulsion, Loading/ unloading of
  • Ammonium nitrate bulk products, stocktake and order raw products, All duties involving the safe loading and firing of bulk explosives, Blast Guard, Measuring blast hole depths, Dewatering blast holes,
  • Loading of Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil (ANFO) blast products, preparing and priming detonators and boosters in blast holes, stemming blast holes, safe operations of tying and firing the shot, Working with electronic and nonelectronic detonators, complete written JSA and follow safe working procedures, Handling and transportation of detonators and boosters

Furniture Removalist

JND Transport
TOWNSVILLE, QLD
01.2012 - 03.2012
  • Driving Heavy Rigid Vehicles
  • Delivery of House lots, warehouse and furniture items
  • Invoicing

Concrete Construction

Humes Pipeline Systems
TOWNSVILLE, QLD
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Form work
  • Setup precast moulds
  • Steel fixing
  • Stress and destress steel cables
  • Pouring and setting of concrete
  • Gantry operator
  • Maintain a safe workplace
  • General labouring duties

Stevedore/Lasher

Ports Of Auckland
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
09.2010 - 12.2010
  • Rigging and securing of containers to vessels for exportation
  • Unlashing/derigging of containers for distribution
  • Directing Crane/Straddle operators
  • Berth/Traffic Control
  • Working to Health & Safety requirements, ensure PPE gear is worn at all times
  • Ongoing training

CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN

BONITAR CONSTRUCTION LTD
Auckland, NEW ZEALAND
01.2010 - 09.2010
  • Apply site safety requirements
  • Estimation of costs
  • Ordering building materials,
  • Organising subcontractor
  • Delegation, Inspections, ensuring workmanship meets local council standards
  • Progress reports
  • Regular health and safety meetings, ensure PPE gear is worn at all times

SUPERANNUATION CONSULTANT

HULJICH WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Auckland, New Zealand
02.2006 - 01.2010
  • Presentation of Superannuation Funds
  • Attend to customer enquiries
  • Marketing of various products,
  • Update databases, market & statistics research
  • Keep informed of market trends

RESIDENTIAL SALES & MARKETING CONSULTANT

HARCOURTS REAL, ESTATE
Auckland, NEW ZEALAND
02.2006 - 01.2010
  • Marketing and Advertising of properties
  • Inspections
  • Update databases
  • Market & Statistics research, Keep informed of market trends
  • Boosted residential sales through persuasion, negotiation and issue resolution.
  • Reviewed property listings, interviewed potential clients, accompanied clients to properties and effectively communicated condition of sales.
  • Coordinated appointments to show tenants and buyers prospective homes.
  • Collaborated with mortgage companies to accurately determine loan and mortgage options for clients.
  • Performed home evaluations and developed competitive market analysis for individual homes.
  • Studied property listings, interviewed prospective clients, accompanied clients to properties and discussed condition of sales.
  • Managed scheduled meetings to maintain satisfaction of both buyers and sellers and facilitate smooth purchases.

CONSTRUCTION CARPENTER

STEEL STUD COMMERCIAL, FRASIER CONSTRUCTION LTD
Auckland, NEW ZEALAND
08.2003 - 01.2006
  • Pre-cast construction, Pre-cast erection, Form work carpentry, Steel stud framing, Steel tie and fixing cages in footings commercial and residential, Place floor mesh bending and cutting of various sized reinforcing rods, Jump platform construction, Commercial and residential foundations, Concrete drilling,
  • Basic knowledge of architectural and engineered plans, Paths, Concrete exposure, Piles, Driveway, Mark out and set gridlines, working drawings, Conduct regular site and safety meetings, Ensure PPE gear is worn at all times

Skills

  • Self motivated
  • Reliable
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Works well individually and within a team
  • Production work
  • Tool operation
  • Equipment operation
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Safety and compliance

Accomplishments

  • USI NUMBER38N4WJ7XPL
  • CAT 777 DUMP TRUCK
  • CAT 793F DUMP TRUCK
  • CAT 793C DUMP TRUCK
  • 988 LOADER
  • IT3 LOADER
  • 50T EXCAVATOR
  • PIT DE-WATERING
  • BLAST GUARD
  • LV, HR, MR QLD DRIVERS LICENCES
  • SUPPORT SHOTFIRER TICKET
  • EWP LICENSE
  • WORKING AT HEIGHTS TRAINING
  • CONFINED SPACES TRAINING
  • GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INDUCTION TRAINING (WHITE CARD)
  • CURRENT STANDARD 11 INDUCTION (OPEN CUT MINING)

Referees

Quinn Unahi

Tunnel Foreman at Westconnex Project

Email: quinn.unahi@m4-m5linktunnels.com.au

Phone: 0425011277


Michael Thompson

BHP Billiton Supervisor at Poitrel mine

Phone: 0400969814


Rick Robinson

Mine Superintendent at Byerwen Coal mine

Phone: 0419798808


Tim Craig

Tunnel Foreman at Northconnex

Phone: 0403450948


Timeline

Operator

Austunnel
01.2022 - Current

Shotcrete Rig Trainee

UNDERGROUND TUNNELER, WEST CONNEX
10.2020 - 12.2021

OPERATOR

MACMAHONS BYERWEN
01.2020 - 10.2020

Full Time Underground Tunneler

Lendlease
09.2018 - 10.2019

OPERATOR /PUMP CREW MINE SERVICES

BHP BILLITON
03.2013 - 09.2018

SHOT FIRER

Downer EDI Blasting
03.2012 - 03.2013

Furniture Removalist

JND Transport
01.2012 - 03.2012

Concrete Construction

Humes Pipeline Systems
01.2011 - 01.2012

Stevedore/Lasher

Ports Of Auckland
09.2010 - 12.2010

CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN

BONITAR CONSTRUCTION LTD
01.2010 - 09.2010

SUPERANNUATION CONSULTANT

HULJICH WEALTH MANAGEMENT
02.2006 - 01.2010

RESIDENTIAL SALES & MARKETING CONSULTANT

HARCOURTS REAL, ESTATE
02.2006 - 01.2010

CONSTRUCTION CARPENTER

STEEL STUD COMMERCIAL, FRASIER CONSTRUCTION LTD
08.2003 - 01.2006
Victor Mokaraka