Giles Waikato
Raahui Pookeka,Huntly
Summary
Hard working and driven individual who proactively pursues opportunities to grow skill base and expand range of knowledge/experience, always aiming to excel in any chosen fields pursued, Organized Operator skilled in equipment operation, safety and quality initiatives. Experienced with equipment maintenance, inspections and repairs. Team player and clear communicator.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fixed Plant Fitter
BT Mining
02.2025 - Current
- Operation, Monitoring and Maintenance of fixed coal wash plant & coal blending plants.
- Welding/fabrication general maintenance of all fixed plant machinery
- Reduced downtime by performing preventative maintenance on equipment, ensuring smooth operations.
- Enhanced production efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and specifications for various projects.
- Site water level management via operation, setup & maintenance of diesel centrifugal and electric submersible pumps
- Setup and operation of Water treatment plant to adhere to water management and discharge regulatory requirements
- Health and safety representative reviewing SOPs, WRACs, attending ICAM, incident investigations, conducting safe work observations etc
- Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
CHPP Technician
Fitzroy Coal Management Pty Ltd
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Operation, Monitoring and Maintenance of Coal Handling Preparation Plant
- Welding/fabrication general maintenance of all fixed plant machinery.
- Safe operation of a wide range of mobile equipment including, Forklift, Telehandler, EWP, Hiab Crane, Overhead Gantry, Stockpile Dozer etc.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- Surface Emergency response team including fire fighting, safe use of CABA, Advanced first aid resuscitation and pain management
Coal Handling Preparation Plant Maintainer/Operator
Carrolls CHPP Consultancy
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Operation, Monitoring and Maintenance of Coal Handling Preparation Plants across Central Queensland.
- Welding/fabrication general maintenance of all fixed plant machinery.
- Safe operation of a wide range of mobile equipment including, Forklift, Telehandler, EWP, Hiab Crane, Overhead Gantry, Stockpile Dozer etc.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing optimized machine settings and routine maintenance procedures.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
Mines Rescue Brigades Men
New Zealand Mines Rescue Service
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Trained for rescue scenarios in irrespirable atmospheres.
- Safe use of CABA, BG4 and Drager self rescuers.
- Fire fighting techniques.
- Advanced first aid.
- High level of fitness, situational awareness and team work.
- Safe use of a wide range of tools and equipment used in rescue scenarios including lift bags etc
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Fixed Plant Fitter
Bathurst Mining Ltd.
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Operation, Monitoring and Maintenance of fixed coal wash plant & coal blending plants.
- Welding/fabrication general maintenance of all fixed plant machinery
- Reduced downtime by performing preventative maintenance on equipment, ensuring smooth operations.
- Enhanced production efficiency by accurately interpreting blueprints and specifications for various projects.
- Site water level management via operation, setup & maintenance of diesel centrifugal and electric submersible pumps
- Setup and operation of Water treatment plant to adhere to water management and discharge regulatory requirements
- Health and safety representative reviewing SOPs, WRACs, attending ICAM, incident investigations, conducting safe work observations etc
- Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
Quarry Maintenance Fitter
Stevenson Construction Materials Ltd.
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Maintaining mobile crushing and screening plants
- Maintaining fixed plants, Cone and Jaw crusher screens and conveyors
- Welding Fabrication (MMAW/GMAW) Remedy any faults or breakages (Basically full quarry maintenance)
- Enhanced equipment reliability by conducting thorough preventative maintenance and routine inspections.
- Reduced downtime for essential machinery by swiftly diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues.
- Improved safety standards within work facility through regular hazard assessments and implementing corrective actions.
Mechanical Engineer Apprentice/CNC Setter/operator
Pentair Flow Technology Hamilton
01.2013 - 08.2018
- Issue material stock and confirm job operations via computer
- Use forklift to move stock into workshop, Load/unload trucks
- Operate manual and rotisserie TIG/MIG Welders
- Weld Stainless steel/Mild steel components to quality standards
- Operate Manual Lathe and Milling machinery
- Produce product and custom components, jigs and fixtures via manual lathes and milling machinery to quality standards
- Clean and maintain machinery
- Use of solid works to draw/dimension components to be machined also to measure and simplify complex dimensions, angles and radiuses
- Use of solid works to establish machining co-ordinates to be used via CNC Galaxy Mill
- Interpret mechanical drawings to perform the required task
- Grind & polish job components to acceptable standards.
- Fabricate a wide range of items e.g.: Benches,shelves,trolleys etc
- Setting and operating CNC Lathes/Machining centres
- Tool and Equipment servicing/maintenance
- Set up and operation of friction welders
Education
Mechanical Engineering
Intech, Institute of Technology
09.2023
Mechanical Engineering
Competenz
03.2018
Skills
- Lock out tag out test ie isolation procedures
- Confined space training
- Gas Atmospheric testing
- Working at heights training
- Safe operation of a variety of mobile equipment eg Forklifts, Telehandlers, MEWP, HIAB Crane, Stockpile Dozers
- Rigging and slinging/Dogman training
- Time management, Problem solving and planning
- Safety Compliance
- NZ mines rescue training, including but not limited to safe use of BG4 and CABA for rescue in Irrespirable atmospheres etc
- NZ Emergency response training and Advanced first aid
- Drive manual transmission vehicles
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Hand and power tools
- Mechanical aptitude
- Blueprint interpretation
- Precision measuring tools
Certification
- MEM30219-Cert III Mechanical engineering
- RIIWHS202E-Confined space
- MSMWHS217-Gas test atmospheres
- RIIWHS204E;Work at heights
- RIIHAN201E-Operate a forklift
- RIIHAN301E-Operate EWP
- RIIHAN309F-Operate Telehandler
- RIIVEH202F-Operate medium vehicle
- RIIVEH307F-Operate Heavy Rigid vehicles
- TLIF0020-Safely Access Rail corridor
- CPCWHS1001-White card
- S11 Surface
- Coal Board medical
- Class C/Type O QLD Drivers license
- Mechanical engineering level 4 certificate (NZ)
- Full First Aid Certificate achieved (NZ)
- Advanced first aid via ERT training (NZ)
- Level 3 Occupational Health & safety Certificate (NZ)
- Rigging and slinging/Dogman (NZ)
References
- Cameron Baxter, CHPP Supervisor, Fitzroy, +61447939396, Cameron.Baxter@FitzroyOZ.com
- Stanley Carroll, Business owner, Carroll CHPP Consultancy,+61419196222, Stanley@carrollchppconsultancy.com
- Bruce McKenzie, CHPP Manager, Bathurst Resources Ltd, +64 21 1901 081
- Russell Clark, Maintenance Supervisor, Integrated Maintenance Group, +64 21 1877 087
- Paul Moffit, North island regional manager, NZ Mines Rescue Services, Paul.moffit@minesrescue.org.nz, +64 21 2222 092
- George Hintz, Maintenance supervisor, Bathurst Resources Ltd, George.hintz@bathurst.co.nz, +64 21 823 433
- Craig Slee, Maintenance Leading hand, Bathurst Resources Ltd, Cslee702@gmail.com, +64 27 341 2605
Timeline
Fixed Plant Fitter
BT Mining
02.2025 - Current
CHPP Technician
Fitzroy Coal Management Pty Ltd
07.2024 - 02.2025
Coal Handling Preparation Plant Maintainer/Operator
Carrolls CHPP Consultancy
08.2023 - 07.2024
Mines Rescue Brigades Men
New Zealand Mines Rescue Service
08.2022 - 07.2023
Fixed Plant Fitter
Bathurst Mining Ltd.
01.2019 - 06.2023
Quarry Maintenance Fitter
Stevenson Construction Materials Ltd.
08.2018 - 01.2019
Mechanical Engineer Apprentice/CNC Setter/operator
Pentair Flow Technology Hamilton
01.2013 - 08.2018
Mechanical Engineering
Intech, Institute of Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Competenz
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