1. JADE DARYL WALKER 0400 160 130
Mechanical fitter/ welder texaswalker25@gmail.com
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OBJECTIVE
I am a qualified mechanical fitter/ welder with in depth knowledge of copper processing,
operations and the fixed plant maintenance involved with this form of mining. In particular,
through undertaking my apprenticeship at Northparkes Mines (NPM), I have site specific
knowledge of the mining operation and the fixed plant mechanical equipment in both the
underground and OPD environments. During my time working at NPM, I have
demonstrated strong leadership, safety, team work and organisational skills and identify
with the zero harm culture at NPM.
QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING & LICENCES
Qualifications
Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (MEM30205) 2012- 2015
TAFE New South Wales, Orange
Certificate III in Mine Emergency Response and Rescue (RII30709) 2011-2014
Fire and Safety Australia
Certificate III in Waterproofing (general construction) (BCG31403) 2005-2007
Senior certificate 1997-2001
Licences and work cover
 Dogging Licence (TAFE NSW, 2013)
 Boom-type Elevated Work Platform Certificate (TAFE NSW, 2013)
 Working at Heights (KGE Mines Rescue, 2012)
 Enter and work and confided space (KGE Mines Rescue, 2012)
 Supervise work in confined space (KGE Mines Rescue, 2012)
 Apply Advanced First Aid (HLTFA402B) (Corporate Training Solutions, 2011)
 Forklift Licence (Australian Forklift Training, 2010)
 Business Management Course for Licensed Contractors (Master Builders, 2010)
 Dangerous Goods Handling/Hazardous Substances (TransQual, 2011)
 Current open drivers licence (class c, manual, marine)
 4WD and recovery certification (2012)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Mechanical Maintenance Apprenticeship (Fixed-plant maintenance team)
Northparkes Mines, Parkes January 2012 – August 2015
 Provide technical support to the mechanical coordinator by undertaking everyday
duties, utilizing skills learnt through studies and role based training.
 Work with tradespeople to ensure that schedule compliance for the Mechanical
work group is achieved.
 Raise Notifications in NPM’s Business Solutions (SAP) for any additional work carried
out or defect elimination work required.
 Maintain Mechanical Work Group schedule compliance.

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 Ensuring no work is carried out without a Work Order being generated and all work
order completion data being provided accurately and clearly on the completed
Work Order sheet
 Contribute to the elimination of equipment failures through detailed and thorough
routine preventative maintenance inspections.
 Promoting maintenance best practices through the suggestion and implementation
of improvement ideas for equipment and maintenance procedures using the HIS
system.
 Ensuring flexibility in work hours to meet the requirements of the plant during planned
shutdowns and breakdowns, including night shift.
 Behaving in a manner that promotes health, safety and environment and
participating actively and enthusiastically in NPM’s Safety Interaction (SI) Program.
 Supervising visitors / non-inducted personnel to access areas within their authorised
access.
 Prioritizing tasks to ensure deadlines are met.
 Providing supervision and guidance during shut downs including supervision of
contractors (Maxitool) while undertaking ML001 and ML002 mill relines.
 Assisted shift fitter on the shift roster for a three month period.
 Supervise, lead and offer guidance to the other apprentices.
 Experience working in both underground and OPD environments.
Emergency Response Member (Emergency Response team)
Northparkes Mines, Parkes January 2011 – present
 Prepare and maintain equipment for emergency response
 Apply initial response and advanced first aid
 Develop incident containment tactics
 Coordinate search and rescue operations
 Respond to mine incident
 Work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures
 Conduct local risk control
 Maintain and monitor site quality standards
 Operate in Self-Contained Regenerative Breathing Apparatus
 Operate breathing apparatus open circuit
 Establish and operate Fresh Air Base
 Operate Emergency Response vehicles
 Operate Pumps
 Apply risk management processes
 Render hazardous materials incidents safe
 Employ Personal Protection at Hazardous Materials Incident
 Respond to local emergencies and incidents
 Control emergencies and critical situations
 Undertake Road Crash Rescue Training
 Undertake Confined Space Rescue Training
 Undertake Vertical Rescue Training

3. JADE DARYL WALKER 0400 160 130
Mechanical fitter/ welder texaswalker25@gmail.com
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Warehouse Officer (Procurement team)
Northparkes Mine, Parkes January 2011 – January 2012
 Assisting with the replenishment of stores and purchasing of materials in accordance
with routine and prescribed programs and specific tasks in accordance with NPM
Procurement Policy.
 Assisting with Procurement enquiries from other departments, ensuring good
customer relations by providing prompt and efficient service and directing any
enquiries to the appropriate department or officer
 Accurate input, processing and retrieval of Warehouse Information on SAP, including
Stores Issues/Credits to personnel authorised by a completed Requisition, Purchase
Order Receipts, Stocktaking transactions, Bin Location movements and all
associated enquiries
 Keeping our customers informed as to the receipt of direct charge materials
 Follow up warehouse enquiries in an efficient and professional manner
 Arranging for collection and delivery of equipment and/or packages
 Safely lift, carry, unpack, load and unload supplies by using a forklift or other licensed
vehicle
 Analysing quantities of unpacked supplies against delivery notes and Purchase
Orders
 Ensure all goods and hazardous chemicals are stored in accordance with our health
and safety requirements
 Operation of forklift for works associated with day to day activities in the Warehouse
and Warehouse Yards
 Maintaining equipment in a clean and serviceable condition in accordance with
the recommended operating practices including the completion of a daily pre-start
check
 Undertake the duties of the warehouse/freight coordinator in a relieving position if
and when required
 Maintaining clean and efficient warehouse premises and a properly a clean yard
 Actively record, take action, and inform warehouse/freight coordinator of any
identified problem or possible improvement.
 Behaving in a manner that promotes health, safety and environment
 Undertaking safety initiatives across site including JHAs, SOPs and ESH meetings
Underground LHD (Bogger) Operator (Underground and operations)
GWS, Parkes October 2010- January 2011
 Operating bogger
 Spotting/monitoring CV13
 Monitoring ground conditions underground
 Establishing and maintaining positive contact with other vehicles underground
 Shift work hours and monitoring fatigue
 Other General assistance and labouring

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Foreman
Arrow Waterproofing, Yandina July 2007 – October 2010
 Supervision of other staff members
 Scheduling & prioritising jobs between staff members
 Responsible for quoting for prospective jobs
 Communicating with external foreman to ensure a smooth process and successful
completion of duties
Labourer
Arrow Waterproofing, Yandina June 2005 - July 2007
 Application of membrane to wet areas (bathrooms, laundries etc)
 Application of membrane to retaining walls and decks
 Working as part of the team to ensure best practice and efficient delivery of our
work
 General labouring duties
Safe/ Vault Installer
Bentley Safes and Security, Mossman January 2005-June 2005
Sheet Metal Labourer
East Marine, Rushcutters Bay April 2004-December 2004
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
 Surf Boat Rowing/ Lifesaving (former member of Noosa Heads, Coolum Beach and
Maroochydore)
 Travelling ( Recently visited North America, Hawaii and Europe)
 Sports (Broncos supporter, playing hockey and cricket)
REFEREES
Brett Neville
Repairable Spares Officer - Northparkes Mines (Formerly OPD Fixed Plant Supervisor)
0427 653 984
brett.neville@northparkes.com
Robbie Owens
Emergency Response Specialist- Northparkes Mines
0417 523 991
robert.owens@northparkes.com