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Christopher Rogers

Mount Gambier

Summary

Experienced Leading Hand with extensive experience at AUMS, excelling in equipment maintenance and technical training. Proven ability to lead teams, ensuring safety compliance and efficient breakdown repairs. Recognized for mentoring fitters, and enhancing operational performance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Workshop Leading Hand

AUMS
Geita Gold Mine
10.2022 - Current
  • I am currently working for AUMS at Geita Gold Mine
  • I am the workshop leading hand
  • Here we have a fleet of 6 DD421-C, 2 DL431, 4 Cat R2900G, 3 Cat AD60, 2 Cat AD63, 4 Sandvik LH621i, 5 Sandvik TH663i, 5 Volvo L120F, 5 Normet Charmec
  • I oversee, train and mentor a crew of 4 expat fitters and 10 national fitters
  • We have one central workshop and three underground sites, with a breakdown fitter and service man at the three sites.
  • My current roster is 6 and 3 doing dayshift and night shift
  • I report to the workshop foreman

Underground Fitter

Mader
Olympic Dam
05.2021 - 10.2022
  • Field Service S.A
  • I was originally based at Olympic Dam at BHP’s underground workshop. Working on their Epiroc Jumbos and Simbas.
  • Then I was sent to Prominent Hill, to Raising Australia to carry out planned maintenance and breakdowns on their raise bores drills and Rhino drill rig.

Underground Fitter / Trainer

Barminco Botswana
Zone 5
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Working in Zone 5, Botswana, as a Maintenance Trainer. I trained and mentored the national fitters on our underground fleet of Sandvik drills: DD421, DD422i, DL431, and DL421.
  • Sandvik trucks and loaders – TH663i, and LH621i.
  • Normet Sparymecs, Normet Agis, and Normet Charmecs.
  • Volvo L120F loaders.
  • This was both a hands-on role and a technical training role.
  • Carrying out PM services, breakdowns, and major repairs.

Leading Hand

Downer
Palabora Mining Company
08.2019 - 10.2020
  • I was a leading hand in the underground workshop, working on a wide range of Sandvik drills, DD321, DD420, DL321, and Cabolter.
  • Cat and Sandvik trucks and loaders, R1700G, AD30, TH430, LH517, and LH514.
  • Normet Spraymec, Maclean AC3 charge rig, Aard Charmec, Volvo L120F.
  • I was on the floor training and mentoring the national fitters to carry out P.M. servicing, repairs, and breakdowns.
  • I trained the local workers how to maintain the machines safely and correctly, passing on knowledge while working with them.
  • I then got transferred to Carrapateena, South Australia, due to COVID-19 restrictions.
  • I was a breakdown fitter at Carrapateena. Working on a wide range of equipment: 4 Sandvik DD421 jumbos, 1 DD422i jumbo, and 3 Epiroc EC7.
  • 10 TH661i trucks, 8 LH621i loaders, 3 Normet Spraymecs, 4 Normet Agi’s, and 4 Normet Charmecs. 8 Volvo L120H I.T.s
  • I was underground, carrying out breakdowns as they occurred, and performing daily services in between breakdowns.

Drill Specialist

Murray Engineering
Mali
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • At this position, I was a drill specialist.
  • Working on DD321, DD420, DD421, and DL311 Sandvik drill rigs.
  • I train the local workers how to maintain the drills safely and correctly.
  • I looked after all PM services and breakdowns.
  • Daily, I would take a national fitter underground and carry out the daily services. Teaching them the correct way to carry out daily tasks, and the correct ways to carry out breakdown repairs safely and efficiently.

Drill Specialist

Sandvik India
Dariba
09.2017 - 09.2018
  • At this position, I was a drill specialist.
  • I was based in the surface workshop, working on Sandvik DD321, DD311, DL321, and DL421 Jumbos and Solos.
  • I trained and mentored the local workers on how to maintain the drills correctly and safely, by working with them on the floor and underground, assisting with technical breakdowns.

Workshop Leading Hand

PJL
Challenger Gold Mine
02.2016 - 09.2017
  • At this position, I was the workshop leading hand/planner.
  • Coordinated and scheduled servicing operations and repair tasks, ensuring parts availability and work orders were created.
  • I ran a crew of five fitters and two breakdown fitters.
  • 2 x Sandvik DD420-60 Jumbos, 1 x Sandvik DD421-60 Jumbo, 1 x Sandvik DL430 Long Hole, 1 x Sandvik DL431 Long Hole, 2 x Cat R2900G Boggers, 1 x Cat R1700G Bogger, 3 x Cat AD60 Trucks, 1 x Cat AD45 Ejector, 3 x Volvo L120F I.T.s, 1 x Maclean AC3 Charge Rig, and 1 x Cat 12H Grader.
  • I was also in the Challenger Mines Rescue.
  • I competed in the 2017 South Australian Mines Rescue Competition; we placed 2nd.

Leading Hand / Field Service Fitter

Heavy Mechanical Services
Mount Gambier
01.2014 - 02.2016
  • At this position, I serviced and maintained all the Volvo earthmoving equipment in the Lower South East for Warrin Mining and CJD.
  • I was the leading hand of the workshop and was also a field service fitter.
  • I worked on a wide range of Volvo machines, mainly working on Volvo loaders.
  • Also, when required, I serviced and maintained forestry equipment out in the bush. Such as TigerCat skidders, harvesters, and forwarders. Peterson chippers, cat dozers, and excavators.

Breakdown Fitter

Pybar Mining
Cobar
08.2012 - 01.2014
  • At CSA, I was the breakdown fitter.
  • I looked after 2 Tamrock Axera-7s, a DS421 Cabolter, a Normet Charmec, 2 Normet Agis, 2 Jacon Maxi Jets, 2 Cat R2900 Gs, 2 Cat AD45 ejectors, a Volvo I.T., and a Manitou Telehandler.
  • I was the breakdown fitter. I also worked in the workshop, doing services on these machines.
  • I was also the alternate leading hand, filling in when required.

Underground Mechanic

MacMahons Underground
Olympic Dam
11.2010 - 08.2012
  • MacMahon's Underground.
  • BHP Billiton Olympic Dam site.
  • Working underground for MacMahons, servicing and repairing underground machines such as Cat Boggers R2900G, Tamrock Toro 50+ haul trucks, Normet Charge Rig, and Atlas Copco M2D and ML2D jumbos.
  • I was transferred to Cadia, N.S.W., in July 2011, due to contract reductions.
  • Newcrest Mining Limited. Ridgeway operation, Cadia Hill, and also Cadia East.
  • Working underground for MacMahons, servicing and repairing breakdowns on underground machines such as Cat Boggers R2900G, Tamrock Toro 50+ haul trucks, Normet Charmec, and Atlas Copco M2D, M2C, and L2C jumbos.
  • The contract finished in June 2012, and I was transferred back to Olympic Dam.

Diesel Mechanic

Cav Power
Olympic Dam
03.2010 - 11.2010
  • Worked for Cat Rental, maintaining and servicing rental equipment on the BHP Billiton site, Olympic Dam.
  • Ranging from all sizes of Cat forklifts and a wide range of civil and underground Cat equipment.
  • I was based off-site in the workshop, doing major repairs and rental on and off hires.
  • I also went to the site to carry out scheduled maintenance and breakdowns.
  • I was also on call after hours.

Aboriginal Apprentice Diesel Mechanic

Group Training Employment
Mount Gambier
01.2005 - 03.2010
  • While doing my apprenticeship, I won T.I.O.G 3rd Year Diesel Mechanic Apprentice of the Year.
  • I qualified in January 2009, and was kept on by K&S Freighters, Mount Gambier, and then was transferred to the Adelaide workshop.
  • I serviced and carried out major repairs on suspension, brakes, engine, gearbox, and final drive assemblies on a wide fleet of on-highway trucks, ranging from smaller flatbeds to double road trains.
  • I also carried out major rebuilds on damaged trucks, such as rollovers and major crashes.
  • During my apprenticeship, I spent six months in the trailer shop, carrying out welding repairs and major repairs to trailers.
  • I also spent six months in the panel shop doing paint and body repairs.

Education

Diesel mechanic - 1st yr

Mt Gambier Tafe

Diesel mechanic - 2nd and 3rd yr

Naracoorte Tafe

St Anthony's Catholic Primary School -

Millicent Public High School -

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Technical training
  • Safety compliance
  • Breakdown repairs
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Team leadership
  • Diagnosis skills

Ethnicity

Aboriginal descent

Licenses Tickets

  • Driver’s License, HR class
  • High risk forklift license
  • Trade certificate, number 2009/95312
  • EWP and Scissor lift
  • Confined space
  • First Aid

Accomplishments

  • Third-year apprentices of the year
  • Second place in the South Australia mine rescue competition, 2017

Affiliations

  • Camping and four-wheel driving
  • Motorbike riding
  • Cars
  • Family holidays
  • Formula 1

Referees

Peter Work

Leading hand at CSA

Mobile: +61 42 733 5440

Derryn Talbot

Foreman at Cadia, Cobar, Challenger, South Africa, Botswana, and Tanzania

Mobile: +61 429 699 587

Paul Humphris

Senior superintendent at Mali, West Africa

Mobile: +61 475 411 866

Aaron Herbert

Foreman at AUMS, in Tanzania

Mobile: +66 994 411 154

Timeline

Workshop Leading Hand

AUMS
10.2022 - Current

Underground Fitter

Mader
05.2021 - 10.2022

Underground Fitter / Trainer

Barminco Botswana
10.2020 - 05.2021

Leading Hand

Downer
08.2019 - 10.2020

Drill Specialist

Murray Engineering
09.2018 - 08.2019

Drill Specialist

Sandvik India
09.2017 - 09.2018

Workshop Leading Hand

PJL
02.2016 - 09.2017

Leading Hand / Field Service Fitter

Heavy Mechanical Services
01.2014 - 02.2016

Breakdown Fitter

Pybar Mining
08.2012 - 01.2014

Underground Mechanic

MacMahons Underground
11.2010 - 08.2012

Diesel Mechanic

Cav Power
03.2010 - 11.2010

Aboriginal Apprentice Diesel Mechanic

Group Training Employment
01.2005 - 03.2010

Diesel mechanic - 1st yr

Mt Gambier Tafe

Diesel mechanic - 2nd and 3rd yr

Naracoorte Tafe

St Anthony's Catholic Primary School -

Millicent Public High School -

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