1. Kain Dillon
12 Saville Street, Emerald, QLD 4720
Mobile: 0416 232 306 Email: kaindillon@bigpond.com
Highly trained Underground Miner Driver, trainer and
assessor, EMT now investigating career challenges
within the
Mining sector.
· Proven capacity to lead and manage teams in demanding situations
· Broad problem solving and decision making skills
· Experienced trainer with diverse groups
PROFILE
Overview
A multi-skilled Miner Driver, ex Australian Navy Clearance Diver, Emergency Medical Technician with
extensive qualifications and experienced Training and Assessor qualified.
Offering strong training and leadership skills as well as a track record of achieving safety standards,
knowledge and skills to underpin the diverse range of competencies.
Qualities & Attributes
· Passionate about safety in the workplace
· Dedicated, committed, reliable, and hard working
· A strong reputation for getting things done and on time
· Not scared to take on a challenge with the ability to quickly familiarise myself with
current processes.
CAREER PATH
ABM (NOVEMBER 2014 to Present)
As Underground Miner Driver(Development).
· Operation of ABM 25 with extreme care and sound judgment
· Supervise operations in a team environment in a Development panel
· Emergency Medical Technician for all personal on site
· Trained to Drug and Alcohol test all personal on site
· Competent/ticketed operation of Machines/Tools required for development
· Take on responsibilities within a team environment
· Continuous improvement to the working environment
· Implement control measures to eliminate injury or property damage
MASTERMYNE/WORKPAC (JULY 2011 to November 2014)
As Underground Miner Driver(Development).
· Operation of ABM 20 and MB650 with extreme care and sound judgment
· Emergency Medical Technician for all personal on site
· Trained to Drug and Alcohol test all personal on site
· Competent/ticketed operation of Machines/Tools required for Development
· Continuous improvement to the working environment
· Implement control measures to eliminate injury or property damage

2. “Kain has continued to prove his ability within the mining sector. With his previous
knowledge and skills from the Royal Australian Navy (Clearance Diver) and construction
industry in operating and driving heavy equipment as well as his underground mining
experience he will be the best asset to your company and/or to any crew.”(Leon
Bodsworth Reference-Supervisor Rio Tinto 2014)
METRO LIFT CRANES-GLOBAL CRANES (2004 to 2011)
As Open Crane Operator/Rigger.
· Competent operation of cranes ranging from a 12tonne Franna up to a 220 Grove
with extreme care and sound judgement.
· Inspect Jobs to identify the correct machine and correct procedure.
· Create Job Safety Analysis using the process of Risk Management
· Identify hazards in a work situation
· Assess the risk of injury and or property damage from hazards
· Decide on control measures to eliminate injury or property damage
· Implement control measures
· Monitor and review control measures
· Safely control single and multiple crane lifts
“Kain Dillon is a very reliable and safe operator. He dose not complain and he has a
“Can Do” attitude. I believe that anyone who employs Kain will not be disappointed in
his work ethics or his operating ability”(Lee-Ann Munro-Branch Manager, Global Cranes
September 2009)
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY (1998 to 2004)
As ABLE SEAMAN CLEARANCE DIVER
Undertook mine counter measures including:
· Location and disposal of sea mines in shallow waters
· Rendering safe and recovering enemy mines
· The search for and disposal of ordnance below the high water mark
· Clearance of surface ordnance in port or on naval facilities, and
· The search for, rendering safe or disposal of all ordnance in RAN ships and facilities,
including the removal of Improvised Explosive Devices
· Clandestine clearance or demolition of sea/land mines and/or obstacles
· Clandestine placing of charges, demolitions for the purpose of diversion or
demonstration
Other duties included:
· Preparation, placement and initiation of demolition charges
· Underwater maintenance on ships’ hulls
· Operate one and two compartment re-compression chambers
· Protect ships and harbour installations
· Recognise diver illness and render first aid
· Coxswain a naval work boat, light utility boat and an inflatable rubber boat
· Support of diving operations involving SCUBA or Surface Supply Breathing Apparatus
· Fire fighting team on board HMAS Hawkesbury, HMAS Diamantina and land
establishments
Key achievement: explosives instructor in a Leading Seaman role, responsible for the issue
of explosives and supervising the preparation of explosives by junior personnel. “Kain’s
interaction and interpersonal skills with peers and superiors alike is one of relaxed

3. authority and he ensures all members are aware of tasking, the timings involved and
standard required.” (Performance Appraisal, September 2002)
QUALIFICATIONS
Certificate IV in Clearance Diving Sydney 2000
Certificate III in Occupation Diving Sydney 1999
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Brisbane 2010
Currently Studying Deputies course Lennons Training (Emerald)
OBTAINABLE QUALIFICATIONS THROUGH RPL
Diploma of Management
Diploma of Security and Risk Mgmt
Diploma of Govt (Security)
OH&S SHORT COURSES
· M31 Electrical Hazard Identification
(Nov 2008)
LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Successful completion of the Navy Leadership and Management course including modules
on:
· Situational leadership · Team building
· Equity & diversity · Principles of mentoring
· Presentation skills · Conflict resolution
· Intervention and interviewing · Managing change
· Time Management · Problem solving and decision making
· Stress and suicide awareness · Alcohol and drug awareness
· Interpersonal and organisational communications
OTHER CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Coal Competencies
Coal Board Medical
Continuous Miner Kestrel
Emergency Medical Technician
Drug Testing Qualified
Australian Registry of Emergency Medical
Technicians
Certificate III in Surface Extraction
Operations CO- Open Crane Operator
Philljenn Training and Assessing
Generic Coal/Metalliferous Induction Occupational Health Services Australia
MNCG1002B Implement and Apply Risk
National On Site Training
Management Processes (G2)
MNCG1001A Apply Risk Management
Processes (S1)
Central Queensland Institute of TAFE
MNCG1008A Conduct Safety and Health
Investigations (S2)
Central Queensland Institute of TAFE
MNCG1009A Communicate Information (S3) Central Queensland Institute of TAFE
Drift Runner/PJB Kestrel
Loader – Juganaut Eimco (ED7, 130) Kestrel
Shuttle Car Kestrel
Continuous Miner Bolter Kestrel
Hand Held Bolter(Windy borer, Gopher,
Kestrel
Panther)
Dolly Car (Conveyor Drift) Kestrel

4. Vetter – Airbag Kestrel
Isolation Off – Development Kestrel
Trailer Wheel Mounted Pipe Kestrel
Trainer & Assessor Kestrel
Fire/Rescue and Plant:
Basic Fire Fighting Course NSW Rural Fire Brigade
Shore Fire Fighting Course Royal Australian Navy
Multi Combination (TRUCK) D/T Training
First Aid Course (Senior First Aid Equivalent) St John Ambulance Australia
Advanced Resuscitation 12896NT St John Ambulance Australia
Open crane Operator & Intermediate Rigger Clout's Training
Organisational and Computer:
Good Working Relationship Course Royal Australian Navy
Equity & Diversity Awareness Royal Australian Navy
Microsoft Word Royal Australian Navy
Excel Royal Australian Navy
Powerpoint Royal Australian Navy
Dive and Naval
Dive Master PADI
Rescue Diver PADI
Advanced Open Water Diver PADI
Browning Machine Gun Royal Australian Navy
Tactical Baton - Service Issue Royal Australian Navy
Boarding Party Fast Roping Course Royal Australian Navy
Scuba Air Diver Course Royal Australian Navy
NC04 Ships Preservation Royal Australian Navy
Standard Combat Survivability Course Royal Australian Navy
Survival At Sea Course Royal Australian Navy
Basic Seamanship Course Royal Australian Navy
General Service Duties Course Royal Australian Navy
Steyr F88 Rifle Conversion Course Royal Australian Navy
9mm Pistol Course Royal Australian Navy
IT SKILLS
· MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
· Computer literate—quick to learn new applications and procedures
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
· Recreational interests: fishing, camping, football, diving
REFEREES
Clay Browne Deputy/Supervisor
Rio Tinto
M: 0408614015
E: claybrowne@bigpond.com
Leon Bodsworth Deputy/Supervisor
Rio Tinto
M: 0417734082