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Kallum Taylor Riches

Summary

Hardworking, honest, safe, reliable, good communicator, willing to try anything, punctual, believe that “quality is key” on every job. Proactive team member and leader focussed on producing results and efficiencies for the business. Country up-bringing - mustering, drafting, branding, dehorning, feeding, fencing, cattle yard repairs, pump maintenance, feral animal control, and other general labouring duties associated with life in the bush.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Diesel Fitter / Boilermaker

FMG
02.2024 - Current
  • Follow and maintain awareness of Workplace Health and Safety requirements and site-specific protocols. Ie; Adhering to SWI's, completing JHA's, work permits and Field leadership
  • Building knowledge of BOS practices to contribute to reduction of waste, streamlining and optimising tasks ie; commitment to completing task boards
  • Refer to SAP to determine maintenance schedules, ordering parts and complete time confirmations
  • Utilise CAT SIS for identifying parts and obtaining service manuals for correct procedures for maintenance
  • Repair and maintain Ancillary Equipment
  • Component replacements and servicing
  • Defect identification and repairs
  • Chassis crack repairs of Ancillary Equipment
  • Responsible for efficient and competent on-site fabrication repairs of machinery - Tray Repairs
  • Loader bucket crack repairs (994, hard facing/wear plates)
  • General repairs on all equipment (ladders, stairs, walkways, handrails, mirrors, aerial post
  • General repairs on all equipment (ladders, stairs, walkways, handrails, mirrors, aerial post

Diesel Fitter / Boilermaker / 2IC

BHP
08.2020 - 02.2024
  • Shutdown Coordinator 1 year
  • Workshop 2IC fill in 6 months
  • Follow and maintain awareness of Workplace Health and Safety requirements and site-specific protocols. Ie; Adhering to SWI's, completing JHA's, work permits and Field leadership
  • Building knowledge of BOS practices to contribute to reduction of waste, streamlining and optimising tasks ie; commitment to completing task boards
  • Refer to SAP to determine maintenance schedules, ordering parts and complete time confirmations
  • Utilise CAT SIS for identifying parts and obtaining service manuals for correct procedures for maintenance
  • Repair and maintain Ancillary Equipment
  • Component replacements and servicing
  • Defect identification and repairs
  • Chassis crack repairs of Ancillary Equipment
  • Responsible for efficient and competent on-site fabrication repairs of machinery - Tray Repairs
  • Loader bucket crack repairs (994, hard facing/wear plates)
  • General repairs on all equipment (ladders, stairs, walkways, handrails, mirrors, aerial post
  • General repairs on all equipment (ladders, stairs, walkways, handrails, mirrors, aerial post

Operator

Mikaela Group
07.2019 - 08.2020
  • Understood and adhered to all mine site procedures
  • Safely and efficiently operate the following machinery
  • CAT 24M grader
  • CAT 16M grader
  • CAT 793F (mechanical)
  • Light Vehicle authorisation –

- responsible for transporting operators for hotseats and crib breaks

- responsible for transporting operators to training sessions

- responsible for delineation in pit

Civil Field Supervisor / Boilermaker / Operator

Hammer & Co Earthmoving
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Onsite contact person liaising with project owner and other external contractors
  • Responsible for efficient and competent on-site boiler making repairs of machinery. Primarily excavator and moxy repairs inc. cracks in buckets, general hard-facing of buckets, excavator booms and stick repairs, scraper bowls and apron, cracks in rock grabs, moxy's tub wear liners, water-cart tank repairs; and other field maintenance support
  • Responsible for assigning operators to machinery and delivering daily prestart talks
  • Responsible for coordinating and monitoring jobs to meet targets
  • Safely and efficiently operate the following machinery

- Excavators - CAT 336, CAT330, Sumi 30 tonne, Komatsu 8 tonne, CAT 5 tonne - Scrapers - CAT627B, CAT 623F, CAT 623B

- Graders - CAT 14H series 1 and 2, CAT 12G

- Dozer - Komatsu 85

- Moxy

- Water truck

- Hino 8 tonne truck

- Compactor/Roller

  • Earthworks include all works associated with the construction of a new export cattle facility - Trim/Level fill
  • Dam building and desilting dams
  • Grader trimming and general clean-up
  • Clean out cell pens for feedlot (self-load and haul truck)

Tradesman Boilermaker

Self Employed
01.2017 - 08.2018
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and fabricate designed work
  • Fabrication of ute trays, bullbars, trailers, truck bodies, dog crates, horse floats, all structural steel, cattle/horse equipment, panels, fencing
  • Building and designing of shipping container homes
  • Sub-contracting to mine sites for field maintenance eg. truck body and chassis repairs, excavator and loader bucket repairs
  • Completed multiple shutdowns on mine sites, including Ravenswood Gold, Pajingo and Phosphate Hill
  • Working safely at heights and in confined spaces on mine sites

Field Boilermaker / Operator

Diggin In Earthworks
06.2016 - 01.2017
  • Field on-site maintenance and fabrication repairs to machinery – bucket repairs, chassis repairs, excavator dipper arm repair, hard-facing of excavator and teeth, replacement of bucket gums, etc
  • Safe operation and current competencies of Moxy MT40, CAT D4 dozer, bobcat, backhoe, drum roller on an as-needs basis

Qualified Boiler Maker

Windmill Bricklaying
03.2015 - 06.2016
  • Responsible for all fabrication jobs (MIG, TIG and stick welding) – excavator bucket repairs, builders metal works, light to medium structural steel, chutes, aluminium, stainless steel and mild steel fabrication, handrails, balustrades etc to support onsite building projects
  • Operate bobcat, forklift on various job sites
  • Various labouring jobs when required including setting up security fencing, TA to bricklayers

Apprentice Boiler Maker

Wulguru Group
12.2011 - 03.2015
  • Successful completion of a four year apprenticeship, including receiving the highest class achievements at each TAFE placement
  • Understood and adhered to all workshop procedures
  • Safely and efficiently operate all tools and equipment
  • Safe operation of forklifts, overhead cranes and franna cranes
  • Worked on various mine sites and at JBS Townsville meatworks, complying with all site specific rules and regulations
  • Welding and fabrication of boiler and separator tanks
  • Welding repairs in confined spaces inc. drop chutes, storage tanks
  • Mine site shutdown work including excavator bucket repairs, 777 and 785 truck chassis and tray repair


Skills

  • Certificate III in Engineering and Fabrication
  • Certificate III in Mobile Plant Technology
  • 2IC Fill in for 6 months of 14 man crew
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Safety Rep
  • Confined Spaces ticket
  • Australian Steel Fabrication ticket
  • Standard 11
  • Roadtek welding accreditation
  • Coal Board Medical (Section 4)
  • Mine site shutdown experience (Fabrication)
  • RIIMPO310F – Conduct Grader Operations
  • RIIMPO301E – Conduct Hydraulic Excavator Operations
  • RIIMPO308F – Conduct Tracked Dozer Operations

Timeline

Diesel Fitter / Boilermaker

FMG
02.2024 - Current

Diesel Fitter / Boilermaker / 2IC

BHP
08.2020 - 02.2024

Operator

Mikaela Group
07.2019 - 08.2020

Civil Field Supervisor / Boilermaker / Operator

Hammer & Co Earthmoving
08.2018 - 07.2019

Tradesman Boilermaker

Self Employed
01.2017 - 08.2018

Field Boilermaker / Operator

Diggin In Earthworks
06.2016 - 01.2017

Qualified Boiler Maker

Windmill Bricklaying
03.2015 - 06.2016

Apprentice Boiler Maker

Wulguru Group
12.2011 - 03.2015
Kallum Taylor Riches