William Thomson
Minimbah
Summary
Highly skilled and safety-focused Plant Operator with over 45 years of experience in open-cut mining operations. Adept at operating a wide range of heavy machinery, including excavators, bulldozers, haul trucks, loaders, and graders, ensuring efficient material handling and site productivity. Proven ability to work in demanding environments while maintaining strict adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
Minimbah Rural Management & Maintenance
10.2020 - Current
- Property Management
- Excavator & Tipper - Dam maintenance, driveways, trenching & rubbish removal
- Tractor & Mulcher - Slashing, mulching, fire break clearing
- Fencing (wood/metal) - Entrance, internal, boundary
- Cattle Husbandry - tagging, drenching, mustering etc.
Plant Operator
Peabody Energy
05.2017 - 10.2020
Plant Operator
CFMEU Northern Mining and NSW Energy District
09.2010 - 09.2020
Plant Operator
TM Earthmoving Pty Ltd
01.2016 - 05.2017
Plant Operator
Mayfield Group
10.2015 - 12.2015
Plant Operator
Tesa Mining
10.2011 - 12.2012
Plant Operator
Ashton Coal Operations
05.2005 - 08.2011
Plant Operator
Ashton Coal Operations
05.2005 - 08.2011
Plant Operator
Tesa Mining
12.2004 - 12.2004
Plant Operator
Damstra Mining Services
06.2003 - 11.2003
Plant Operator
Lemington Mine
03.1986 - 06.2000
Plant Operator
Hunter Valley Earth Moving Co.
09.1985 - 02.1996
Education
Statement of Attainment - Skid Steer Loader, Backhoe/Loader, Excavator, Front End Loader, Dozer, Grader, Scraper operations – components of Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
01.2014
Statement of Attainment - Maintain Livestock Water Supplies, Operate Tractors, Conduct Dozer Operations, Operate Quad Bikes
01.2013
Construction Industry White Card -
01.2011
Master Tree Growers Certificate -
01.2008
Certificate of Competency - 320 Excavator, PC 800 Excavator, 140 H Grader, 769 Water Truck, 777 Water Truck
01.2005
OH&S Certificates - Loader, Skid Steer Loader, Forklift and Excavator
01.2002
Work Cover OH&S Induction Training for Construction -
01.2002
Grazing for Profit -
RCS
01.2001
Certificate in Coaching Principles Level 1 -
01.1997
Farm Management Course - Statement of Completion
01.1991
School Certificate -
Singleton High School
Singleton, NSW01-1979
Skills
- Operating plant machinery
- Dozers
- Excavators
- Loaders
- Graders
- Scrapers
- Tractors
- Water Trucks
Certification
- Drivers Licence, HR, R
- Firearms Licence/Permit, A, B
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Minimbah Rural Management & Maintenance
10.2020 - Current
Plant Operator
Peabody Energy
05.2017 - 10.2020
Plant Operator
TM Earthmoving Pty Ltd
01.2016 - 05.2017
Plant Operator
Mayfield Group
10.2015 - 12.2015
Plant Operator
Tesa Mining
10.2011 - 12.2012
Plant Operator
CFMEU Northern Mining and NSW Energy District
09.2010 - 09.2020
Plant Operator
Ashton Coal Operations
05.2005 - 08.2011
Plant Operator
Ashton Coal Operations
05.2005 - 08.2011
Plant Operator
Tesa Mining
12.2004 - 12.2004
Plant Operator
Damstra Mining Services
06.2003 - 11.2003
Plant Operator
Lemington Mine
03.1986 - 06.2000
Plant Operator
Hunter Valley Earth Moving Co.
09.1985 - 02.1996
Statement of Attainment - Maintain Livestock Water Supplies, Operate Tractors, Conduct Dozer Operations, Operate Quad Bikes
Construction Industry White Card -
Master Tree Growers Certificate -
Certificate of Competency - 320 Excavator, PC 800 Excavator, 140 H Grader, 769 Water Truck, 777 Water Truck
OH&S Certificates - Loader, Skid Steer Loader, Forklift and Excavator
Work Cover OH&S Induction Training for Construction -
Grazing for Profit -
RCS
Certificate in Coaching Principles Level 1 -
Farm Management Course - Statement of Completion
Statement of Attainment - Skid Steer Loader, Backhoe/Loader, Excavator, Front End Loader, Dozer, Grader, Scraper operations – components of Certificate III in Civil Construction Plant Operations
School Certificate -
Singleton High School
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