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Career Objective

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David is a former Fitter & Machinist who has transitioned to a more rewarding role in Disability / Aged Care and Community Services. He possess a technical mindset and enjoys being innovative and creative. 

In 2019 and 2020, David worked as a volunteer driver for a local community service group and assisted with a disabled neighbour during a period whilst his parents suffered ill health. During this time, David discovered that he was well suited to a role in the disability, community services and aged care sectors.

David is passionate about community inclusion, mental health and the emotional wellbeing of his clients. David’s goal is to work in Diversional Therapy promoting active lifestyle, recreation, creativity and Social and Digital Inclusion to aged, disabled or disadvantaged people.

David is self motivated and can work efficiently with minimal supervision. He is always willing to learn and enjoys undertaking new challenges and is willing to undertake more studies for the right role.

Manufacturing
& Repairs

Turning a roller in a lathe
Turning a roller in a lathe
Repairs to a shuttle car on the surface at Integra U/G
Repairs to a shuttle car on the surface at Integra U/G

WORK SITES

  • Newcastle Engineering 
  • Goninan’s Mining & Industrial Services
  • Sandvik (ARO)
  • FanQuip / Minetek
  • Berendsen Fluid Power
  • Powerflow Systems Pty Ltd
  • Blue Circle Cement
  • Integrated Reliability Solutions
  • Hardy Spicer
  • Nepean Longwall Pty Ltd
  • SETCO Australia Pty Ltd
  • Swanson Industries
  • Joy Rutherford Workshop
  • Coal Mine Services
  • Macquarie Manufacturing
Finishing Touches
Finishing Touches

Steel

Wire paying out onto Stelmor conveyors at the Rod Mill
Wire paying out onto Stelmor conveyors at the Rod Mill

WORK SITES

  • One Steel – Rod Mill
  • Moly-Cop Waratah
  • One Steel – Conti-Stretch
  • One Steel – Wire Mill
  • One Steel – AusTubes Mills 
  • BHP Steel Works
Grinding Media being formed at MolyCop.
Grinding Media being formed at MolyCop.

Mining

COAL HANDLING & PREPARATION PLANTS

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Coal being Screened

WORK SITES

  • Port Waratah Coal Loader
  • Bulga Coal CHPP
  • MT Thorley / Warkworth CHPP
  • Hunter Valley Operations CHPP
  • MT Arthur CHPP and Open Cut
  • Newstan Collieries CHPP
stack-reclaimer
A Stacker /Reclaimer at stock pile.

UNDERGROUND

shuttle Car
The continuous Miner loading a Shuttle Car

WORK SITES

  • Integra Underground Mine
  • Ravensworth Underground
  • Beltana / Blakefield
  • Abel Underground
  • West Wallsend Underground
bolting
Installing roof bolts

OPEN CUT

A P&H 4100 Face Shovel

WORK SITES

Dragline and Shovel shutdowns

  • Bengalla 
  • MT Arthur 
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A Dragline Bucket

energy

Inside the Turbine House at Port Augusta Power Station.
Inside the Turbine House at Port Augusta Power Station.

WORK SITES

  • Liddell Power Station NSW
  • Port Augusta Power Station SA
  • Tallawarra Power Station NSW
  • Bayswater Power Station NSW
  • Stanwell Power Station Qld
Fitting end covers to Condensator at Stanwell Power Station.
Fitting end covers to Condensator at Stanwell Power Station.

Chemical

Orica Kooragang Plant
Orica Kooragang Plant

WORK SITES

  • Orica – Kooragang Island
  • Transpacific Oil Refinery
Shooting a Shelf with ANFO (Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil)
Shooting a Shelf with ANFO (Ammonium Nitrate Fuel Oil)

Other Industries

WORK SITES

  • Rhomberg Rail Australia
  • GWH Build (Truck Driver)
  • Lake Macquarie Council
  • Sanitarium
  • Williamtown RAAF Base (Labourer)
  • Newcastle Jockey Club (Labourer)
  • MainMark Equipment (Forklift Driver)
Working at Heights and EWP experience on many sites.
Working at Heights and EWP experience on many sites.

Job roles

MCCS Community Transport Car
MCCS Community Transport Car

JOB ROLES

  • Fitter & Machinist
  • Plant Mechanic
  • Diesel Fitter
  • Forklift Driver
  • Operator
  • Confined Space Sentry
  • Fitter & Machinist
  • Trades Assistant
  • Truck Driver
  • Public Transport Driver
  • Labourer
  • Mine Technician
  • Shot-firing Assistant
  • Storeman
  • Small Business Owner
  • Computer Support
  • Yard Person
Myself operating our old 2WD International Tractor at the farm
Myself operating our old 2WD International Tractor at the farm