Yi Yang
Kalgoorlie,Australia
Summary
Mining Engineering graduate with hands-on underground operational experience at Northern Star sites including Mt Charlotte, Kanowna Belle and Fimiston. Currently working as an Underground Service Technician with daily exposure to jumbo and longhole drilling operations, consumable usage, and production coordination. Strong academic background in mining engineering and proven ability to work with crews on active headings. Actively seeking progression into a Graduate / Junior Mining Engineer role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Underground Service Technician
LHS Rocktools Australia
07.2025 - Current
- Provide daily operational support to jumbo and longhole drilling crews across Northern Star underground mines (Mt Charlotte, Fimiston, KB).
- Work closely with operators and supervisors to understand drilling cycles, consumable selection, and production requirements.
- Monitor drilling consumable usage in relation to ground conditions and drilling performance.
- Regular exposure to active headings, stope development areas, and production drill patterns.
- Operate underground light vehicles in accordance with site traffic and safety management plans.
- Develop strong understanding of underground production workflows, safety systems, and shift coordination.
Trade Assistant (Shutdown & Maintenance Support)
Specialised Engineering Services
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted with mechanical maintenance and shutdown works at gold processing plants.
- Gained exposure to plant equipment systems, isolation procedures, and safety-critical work.
- Worked alongside boilermakers and supervisors during major shutdowns.
Train Prospector Cleaner
Ventia Australia Pty Ltd
09.2023 - 09.2024
Retail Team Member
Ampol Retail Pty Ltd
08.2023 - 03.2024
Construction Technician
Poly Developments & Holdings Group Co., Ltd.
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Delivered M&E engineering designs and provided on-site technical coordination during construction.
- Resolved engineering design issues during construction stages.
- Worked closely with contractors and site teams to ensure design compliance.
Education
Master of Professional Engineering - Mining Engineering
Curtin University – WA School of Mines
07-2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Building Electricity & Intelligence
Xi’an University of Architecture & Technology
07-2021
Languages
English
Mandarin Chinese
Work Rights
Full Working Rights
Skills And Certifications
Underground mining operations, Drill and blast support & drilling logistics, Processing plant maintenance exposure, Engineering design coordination, Deswik (currently learning), UnWedge, RS2, Ventsim (university project experience), AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Confined Space & Gas Testing, Working at Heights, Senior First Aid, White Card
Timeline
Underground Service Technician
LHS Rocktools Australia
07.2025 - Current
Trade Assistant (Shutdown & Maintenance Support)
Specialised Engineering Services
09.2024 - 01.2025
Train Prospector Cleaner
Ventia Australia Pty Ltd
09.2023 - 09.2024
Retail Team Member
Ampol Retail Pty Ltd
08.2023 - 03.2024
Construction Technician
Poly Developments & Holdings Group Co., Ltd.
07.2021 - 05.2023
Master of Professional Engineering - Mining Engineering
Curtin University – WA School of Mines
Bachelor of Engineering - Building Electricity & Intelligence
Xi’an University of Architecture & Technology