Archie Rounds

Safety-focused and reliable Mobile Plant Operator with over five years of experience operating heavy machinery across mining, production and civil construction environments. Experienced operating articulated dump trucks, front end loaders, excavators and other mobile plant while maintaining strict compliance with workplace health, safety and environmental procedures. Skilled in pre-start inspections, hazard identification, material handling, stockpile management and working within high-risk operational environments.

Seeking long-term opportunities across FIFO mining, quarrying and civil construction where strong equipment operating experience, safety commitment and work ethic can contribute to productive and efficient operations.

Articulated Dump Truck Operator - Ritchie Fabrication Contracting (KSN Mineral Hill Mine)

(2026-05)

• Operate Volvo A45G Articulated Dump Trucks in open pit mining operations.
• Complete pre-start inspections and daily equipment safety checks.
• Transport bulk materials safely across designated haul routes.
• Support earthmoving and production haulage activities across site.
• Follow mine traffic management plans and site operating procedures.
• Maintain safe separation from other mobile plants and personnel.
• Maintain effective radio communication with supervisors and operators.
• Record production loads and haulage activities accurately each shift.
• Monitor machine performance and report faults to maintenance personnel.
• Identify hazards and apply workplace risk control measures.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Support production targets while working safely in high-risk mining environments.

Shutdown Worker (Casual) - Newmont Cadia, Orange NSW - Orange NSW

(2026-03)

• Work within a high-risk mining shutdown environment under strict safety controls.
• Follow site inductions, permits and operational shutdown procedures.
• Maintain full compliance with PPE requirements and site standards.
• Identify hazards and apply risk controls before commencing tasks.
• Work safely around heavy mobile plants and operational mining equipment.
• Follow supervisor instructions to complete shutdown activities efficiently.
• Support shutdown works within restricted and controlled work areas.
• Assist with maintaining safe and hazard-free work environments.
• Apply isolation awareness and lockout principles during shutdown activities.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and shutdown personnel.
• Work to strict shutdown schedules while maintaining safety standards.
• Demonstrate reliability, adaptability and a strong commitment to safety.

Loader Operator - Borg Panel, Oberon NSW - Oberon NSW

(2019-03)

• Operate Liebherr L556 XPower and Volvo L110H front end loaders in a busy production
• Conduct pre-start inspections and daily operational equipment checks.
• Load, transport and manage bulk materials within production areas.
• Support earthmoving, site preparation and material handling activities.
• Maintain stockpiles, loading zones and work areas safely and efficiently.
• Load trucks and equipment while maintaining production schedules.
• Monitor machine performance and report defects promptly.
• Follow Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and site procedures.
• Maintain compliance with workplace health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Perform routine servicing checks and basic equipment maintenance
• Identify hazards, report near misses and support workplace risk management.
• Support production, quarry and civil construction operations using heavy mobile plants.

Energy Operator - Borg Panel

(2019-03)

Chef - Jenolan Caves, NSW - NSW

(2018-03 - 2019-07)

Head Chef - Governors Lodge Resort Hotel, Norfolk Island - Norfolk Island

(2011-01 - 2015-12)

Head Chef - Bounty Lodge Restaurant & Apartments, Norfolk Island - Norfolk Island

(2010-01 - 2011-12)

Chef De Partie / Sous Chef - Likuliku Lagoon Resort, Fiji - Fiji

(2007-01 - 2010-12)

Sous Chef - The Pearl South Pacific Resort, Fiji - Fiji

(2004-01 - 2007-12)

Assistant Cook - Blue Lagoon Cruises, Fiji - Fiji

(1994-01 - 1999-12)