Zachariah Brown

As an underground projects supervisor the role is too run, organise and maintain progression, standards, safety and stability of the crew throughout the period in which each task is presented.

As a projects team its our job to complete everything given too us via Engineers, Construction officers, Managers and other contract Engineers and Architects. Project works being Re-habilitation to existing mine locations, structural and mining asset improvements, mining development, De-watering of flooded locations throughout the mine, and to meet various time based contracts in order to complete the tasks given.

Prior to being the supervisor I was a 2IC for the Mining and Share holder company Glencore. My job consisted of project work also only throughout a different mine. The position entailed running my small crew throughout the task at hand.

I am also currently serving as a Reserve Australian Defence Force member in North West Queensland as a rifleman / Patrolman within the reconnaissance unit.

During my carpentry apprenticeship i decided to join the reserve ADF unit to become a rifleman. I competed this role very well throughout my time in Sydney. Once moving to QLD I i put a hold on my Readiness level in order to complete another line of work, That being Cattle-work. Once moving to Mount Isa to being my work with the Underground i have slowly been entering back into the Defence work, and im now currently back to my Readiness level to being regularly activity and PLT movements again.

Throughout Defence here or some key learning points i have acquired and believe I do well.

• Ensuring accurate reporting of intel gathered during patrols or reconnaissance which i believe helps contribute to the overall situational understanding of the battlefield.
• Maintained optimal weapon functionality by cleaning and servicing firearms regularly as well as addressing any malfunctions promptly during combat scenarios.

As part of my role being 2IC for the special projects crew it was expected to maintain and improve multiple different fixed plant asset areas of the Underground mine, These include:

• Various rigging and belaying tasks for shaft work.
• Developing and constructing improvements and new methods which in turn increase performance and reliability for production squads and crews throughout the mine.
• Increased worksite safety by conducting regular inspections of machinery and tools.
• Improve operations by identifying areas for improvement in daily work PMO ( Periodic maintenance orders) and implementing corrective measures.
• Project completion with effective communication and coordination among team members and in a timely manor.

As a cattleman the main and most important part is too keep the cattle healthy and increase the numbers throughout each block. I was a part of Breeding block, Therefore doing what we could as a team could to keep the cows and bulls healthy every year.

To be a Young cattleman / Ringer i believe it requires being self motivated, ability to obtain personal responsibility.

To also be comfortable working alone for days on end. Including being in an environment that can be fast paced which usually requires collaborative team work during each task.

Being able to have the proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations is something I maintain and believe is an asset in any workforce.

Working for Sydney Restoration Company was about restoring life back to heritage listed buildings and structures. These jobs usually were prolonged and are not a fast paced in and out scene.

The finished product was more important then then the money, Restoring the building or structure, church etc to its previous standard and life within the build was the priority.

Throughout working for SRC ( Sydney Restoration Company) I believer I have learned everything below to a high standard.

• Demonstrating versatility in carpentry techniques, working proficiently with both hand tools and power tools to achieve desired results.
• Specialized in specific carpentry tasks such as framing, finish work, or restoration projects to provide clients with tailored services and high-quality results.
• Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
• Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
• Repaired existing structures such as staircases, decks, or door frames with precision to extend their lifespan without compromising structural integrity or aesthetics.