Dedicated and highly experienced Machine Operator with a proven track record of operating a wide range of machinery, from forklifts to excavators. Known for exceptional communication skills, strong work ethic, and consistent reliability in all tasks. Possessing a Heavy Combination Truck License, adept at driving trucks and floating with precision and attention to detail.
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WILLIEM FERNANDES
Excavator operator
WEST MELBOURNE,AUSTRALIA
Summary
Overview
17
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Pilbarra Railway Maintenance
Railway Maintaining Operator
01.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Exhibited flexibility by managing a range of machinery in varied work contexts.
- Enforced strict adherence to safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
- Trained new operators by sharing best practices.
- Facilitated skill development for team members through structured training.
- Applied industry standards to maintain safety during equipment setup and operation.
- Demonstrated ability to perform tasks effectively in diverse weather environments.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- Handled adjustments or modifications to machines as needed based on product specifications or changes in operational parameters.
- Collaborated in ballast undercutting and slab replacement operations.
- Executed clean-up tasks at the site.
Cheela Plains Contracting
Excavator Operator
09.2024 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Managed and executed various tasks and responsibilities.
- Operated machinery on steep terrain for effective site rehabilitation.
- Comprehended task requirements for rehabilitation drill pad.
- Adapted excavator operations to diverse terrain challenges.
- Coordinated site-to-site movement of large machinery.
- Executed detailed work using Trimble and Topcon GPS equipment.
Binbirri Contractor
Excavator Operator
05.2023 - 09.2024
Job overview
- Duties and responsibilities:
- - Rehabilitation job for drill pad exploration iron ore and steep terrain operator
- - Understand the task and requirements for rehabilitation drill pad
- - Operating excavator on any conditions of the ground
- - Manage the transport of the 36-ton excavator between sites. This involves using a heavy haulage (HC) truck
- - Final trim gps, trimble/topcon operator for detailed works
CPB Contractor Pilbara
Excavator/ Dozer/ Bogger Moxy/ Loader Operator
01.2023 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Duties and responsibilities:
- - Clearing, cutting batter
- - Push and ripped on barrow pit
- - Excavation under services/ trenching
- - Structure maintenance/ civil work
- - Bulking/ earthwork
- - Steep terrain excavator/ dozer operator
- - Underground mining operating bogger loader and bogger moxy
- - Final trim gps, trimble/topcon operator for detailed works
Monadelphous
Excavator/ Dozer Operator
12.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Duties and responsibilities:
- - Perform trenching and backfilling task
- - Dewatering project
- - Tailing dam
- - Building pad
- - Rehab job on mining
- - Bulk earthwork / pushing material as dozer operator
- - Maintenance civil construction
- - Roadwork
- - Final trim gps, trimble/topcon operator for detailed works
X Power
Plant Operator
05.2022 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Duties and responsibilities:
- - Civil Work installation for city power Melbourne
- - Perform task such as trenching and find other assets underground before installing the conduit compacting and back filling with finished coal mix
- - Make sure delivery of project on time to the client of subcontractors
- - Skillfully operating excavator on site, understanding task and can read the plan of the project assigned
- - Final trim gps, trimble/topcon operator for detailed works
Inoteq (RIO TINTO)
Mining Civil Plant Operator
06.2021 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Duties and responsibilities:
- - Performs tasks such as trenching and back fill and clear and grade
- - Pre operational check, relevant documentation is filled in and signed
- - Liaise with the client, subcontractors, distributors and land holders
- - Make sure that the delivery of projects is on time within the client and employer specifications and regulations
- - Proficiently operate the dozer for clearing area open pit
- - Competently operate the loader, dozer, grader for Iron Ore pit production
- - Skillfully operate the skid steer, excavator, dozer, grader, roller, loader, trucks
- - Comply with organisational policies and procedures including Workplace, Health and Safety (WH&S) regulations and guidelines
- - Machinery operated at work:
- Excavator
- Loader
- Grader
- Dozer
- Skidder
Goodline (BHP PORT HEDLAND)
Mining Civil All Rounder Plant Operator
01.2021 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Duties and responsibilities:
- - Proficiently operate the excavator BHP shutdown
- - Skillfully operate the skid steer, excavator, dozer, roller, loader, trucks
- - Comply with organisational policies and procedures including Workplace, Health and Safety (WH&S) regulations and guidelines
Hanson Construction
Multi Machine Operator
04.2020 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Duties and responsibilities:
- - Proficiently operate the excavator
- - Competently operate the roller and Moxy Loader
- - Skillfully operate the dozer and scrapper
- - Comply with organisational policies and procedures including Workplace, Health and Safety (WH&S) regulations and guidelines
Coca Cola, Brisbane
Forklift Operator and Machine Operator
03.2019 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Duties and responsibilities:
- - Skillfully operate the forklift with due care and attentiveness
- - Proficiently engaged in operations with the glass line area
- - Adhered to Occupational, Health and Safety (OH&S) regulations and protocols
Westgate Melbourne Tunnel, Melbourne
Watercart and Bobcat Operator
02.2018 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Duties and responsibilities:
- - Excelled at operating the watercart and bobcat
- - Proficiently engaged in activities for a road project
- - Complied with business vision and objectives
- - Adhered to OH&S
Onsite, Melbourne
Bobcat Operator and HC Truck Driver
05.2017 - 01.2018
Job overview
- Duties and responsibilities:
- - Proficiently operated the bobcat with due care and attentiveness
- - Carefully drove the heavy rigid truck with a trailer
- - Knowledgeable in commercial area house development
- - Adhered to OH&S
- - Proactively ensured a clean and tidy workplace
Repurpose it, Melbourne
Machine Operator
03.2015 - 04.2017
Job overview
- Duties and responsibilities:
- - Adeptly moved piles of all materials including timber, rocks, bricks, sol, sand, plastic and asphalt
- - Competently provided materials at the quarry for selling
- - Skillfully and carefully loaded the trucks with materials
- - Excelled at operating the watercart and dump truck
Tarmac, Adelaide
Forklift Operator and Machine Operator
03.2008 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Duties and responsibilities:
- - Competently operated the forklift
- - Knowledgeable in timber mill operations
- - Proficiently unloaded trucks with stacked timber
- - Actively ensured materials were ready for clientele
- - Adhered to WH&S regulations
Skills
- Highly-developed communication skills
- Proficiency in operating machinery
- Excellent attention to detail
- Manual labour experience
- Efficient organisation and time-management skills
- Knowledge of, and adherence to, Occupational, Health and Safety (OH&S) regulation and protocols
- Accomplishes goals and objectives
Certification
- Heavy Combination Truck License
- Construction Induction/ White Card- no. 401017395301
- Forklift License – no. 620449
- LE Excavator, Loader, Bobcat, Watercart, Haul truck, Traffic Management, Plan EWP Rollers, Tide training- no. 18/1734
- Certificate of Level 1 RIW
- Certificate of Level 1 Safety Work Corridor
- Certificate of Level 1 SWIRC Railway
- Certificate of Level 1 TVO1 Operator
- RITI Certificate and License Mining Construction and Civil Construction for Multi Machines Operator
- Work Safely at Heights
- Basic Fire Training/ Confine small emergencies in a facility
- Enter and work in confined space
- Gas test atmospheres
- 4WD ticket
Timeline
Railway Maintaining Operator
Pilbarra Railway Maintenance
01.2025 - Current
Excavator Operator
Cheela Plains Contracting
09.2024 - 01.2025
Excavator Operator
Binbirri Contractor
05.2023 - 09.2024
Excavator/ Dozer/ Bogger Moxy/ Loader Operator
CPB Contractor Pilbara
01.2023 - 05.2023
Excavator/ Dozer Operator
Monadelphous
12.2022 - 01.2023
Plant Operator
X Power
05.2022 - 12.2022
Mining Civil Plant Operator
Inoteq (RIO TINTO)
06.2021 - 04.2022
Mining Civil All Rounder Plant Operator
Goodline (BHP PORT HEDLAND)
01.2021 - 06.2021
Multi Machine Operator
Hanson Construction
04.2020 - 12.2020
Forklift Operator and Machine Operator
Coca Cola, Brisbane
03.2019 - 03.2020
Watercart and Bobcat Operator
Westgate Melbourne Tunnel, Melbourne
02.2018 - 05.2019
Bobcat Operator and HC Truck Driver
Onsite, Melbourne
05.2017 - 01.2018
Machine Operator
Repurpose it, Melbourne
03.2015 - 04.2017
Forklift Operator and Machine Operator
Tarmac, Adelaide
03.2008 - 01.2015
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