1. RESUME
JOHN MICHAEL BURKE
22 Santa Barbara Court
Waikiki WA 6169
Tel: 0407 932737 (Mobile)
E-mail: johnburke63@iinet.net.au
WORK ETHIC
Provide a safe, efficient work environment and to contribute to the positive development of the
organisation. Achieve weekly service schedule targets and cost efficient methods. Consistent monitoring
of current safety practices as I have a strong commitment to zero harm practices.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ACCREDIATAON
 Mechanical Trade Certificate
 Certificate IV in Frontline Management – Institute of Management (AIM)
 Queensland S1, S2 and S3
 Incident Investigation and Analysis Course
 Risk Analysis and Job Safety Course
 Roche safe Supervisor
 Front Line Leadership
 Dupont, Managing safety techniques
 Safe working at heights
 Working in Confined Spaces
 Queensland Generic Induction
 Counseling and Discipline and Termination (AMMA)
 SAP Proficient
 J D Edwards Proficient
 License to Perform High Risk Work - Forklift
 Standard 11 Coal Induction
 Senior First Aid
 Fire Extinguisher Training Course
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2. COMPETENCIES
Plant and Equipment:
Trucks:
 Toro 40D and 45D Ejector Truck, AD 40 and AD45 Dump Trucks
 Wagner MT44 Dump Truck
 Bell B30 Dump Truck
 Caterpillar 769 C & B Rear Dump Trucks
 Caterpillar 777, 785 ,789 Rear Dump Trucks
 Komatsu 830E, 630E Electric Dump Trucks
 Hitachi E1700 Dump Trucks
Face Shovels
 Leibherr 996 (650 tons)
Loaders And Dozers:
 Toro 501 and 650LHD
 Elphinstone R1500, R1700, R2800 and R2900
 Caterpillar D10&11R, 11T Dozers, Caterpillar 992, 988,854 Loaders
Excavators:
 Hitachi EX1900, EX2500, EX3600, EX5500.
 Komatsu PC 3000, PC 1900, PC 2000, PC 1254.
Drill Rigs:
 Tamrock Powerclass Jumbo
 Data Solo Longhole Drill
 Atlas H282, H322 M2D and MD218 Jumbo
 Simba 1354 Longhole Drill
 Atlas DML and DMH
Service Equipment:
 Caterpillar IT 14, 18 and 28
 Volvo IT and BML 90
 Getman Charge-up Rig
 Getman Scissor Lift
 Jacon Maxi Concrete Sprayer
 JCB Concrete Agitator
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3.  Caterpillar 16H Graders
Administrative Equipment:
 Proficient in Microsoft XP Software
 S.A.P. Proficient
 Proficient in modern Internet and E-mail communications
 Excel Spreadsheets
WORK EXPERIENCE AND SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
November 2009 – July 2015 MMG Century Mine QLD
Position Description Maintenance Shift Supervisor
Primary Duties and achievements:
 Ensure compliance to maintenance schedule is performed in a safe and practical manner and all
unplanned work is carried out in accordance with relevant SWI
 Supervision of a team of 25 fitters
 Development and implementation of work plans and schedules
 Continual monitoring of safe work practices
 Creating Work orders
 Closing off completed work and supplying information for future planning
 Ordering parts for planned and unplanned tasks
 Continuous improvement to work practice safety
 Provide assistance to planning of major shut work
September 2008 – May 2009 Downer EDI Limited Norwich Park QLD
Position Description Maintenance Shift Supervisor
Primary Duties and Achievements:
 Maintaining a safe work environment in and out of Workshop by regular supervisory checks
and daily pre-shift safety talks
 Ensuring compliance with all Work Procedures and Safe operating practices
 Working with management to ensure prompt and effective repairs to scheduled component change-
outs
 Compliance with Daily and Weekly maintenance Schedules
 Supervision of Contract fitters, Auto Electricians and Boilermakers as well as a crew of Downer
employees
 Daily updates of logs and records
 Ongoing networking with other staff to improve communication between crews and management
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4. June 2007 – April 2008 Macmahon Underground Argyle Diamond Mine,
Linster Nickel Mine
Position Description: Maintenance Foreman
Primary Duties and Achievements:
 Machine audits to entire fleet to ensure compliance with Macmahon build list at Argyle Diamond
Mine, utilizing a continuous quality improvement focus
 Instigating, the organization of new workshop at Linster Nickel Mine
 Contributing to the updating of work instructions at Perth Welshpool office
 Creating new formats for machine inspection sheets and collating information for a speedier process
of quoting on repair work at Macmahons’ rebuild workshop at Nebo, North Queensland
 Performed hands-on duties during major mechanical repairs
February 2006 – June 2007: Macmahon Olympic Dam Operations
Position Description: Maintenance Foreman
Primary Duties and Achievements:
 Ensuring a safe working environment by regular monitoring of safe work practices and adherence to
procedures
 Successful compliance with weekly and daily maintenance schedules
 HR duties involving recruitment of appropriate staff by accurate assessment of resumes and
interviews
 Supervision of a team of heavy equipment and light vehicle fitters
 Teamwork to develop work instructions and safe work instructions and safe work practices ensuring
cohesion and understanding of safety and work ethics
 Daily data entry and records maintenance of accurate records
 Successful liaison with service and parts providers to establish timely and economically effective
service provision
 Performing hands-on workshop duties during peak periods
 Regular participation at staff and management meetings
2003 -2006 Macmahon Underground Enterprise Mine, Mt Isa QLD
Position Description: Maintenance Foreman
Primary Duties and Achievements:
 Ensuring adherence to all safety policies and procedures, resulting in no maintenance LTI’s and low
MTI’s
 Ensuring timely and efficient repairs to entire mobile fleet by effective management of human
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5. resources and time management skills
 Efficient running and maintenance of workshop, including close monitoring of schedules and major
maintenance repairs
 Effective management of 16 maintenance staff, including mentoring, training and mediation
 Staff recruitment and supervision
 Effective management of all work and training schedules, involving strategic planning for future
equipment and specialized repairs
 As part of a management team, develop and implement work instructions, training and inductions
 Perform administration duties utilizing Macmahon Business System (MBS)
 Regular liaison with Macmahon senior management team to ensure efficient communication and
sharing of information
 Ordering all parts and equipment, obtaining best value by effective liaison with suppliers
 Regular presentations on activities and progress utilizing multi media
 Active participation in planning sessions and staff meetings to ensure targets were on track
June 2002 – Feb 2003 Macmahon Underground Meekatharra, WA
Position Description Diesel Fitter /Leading Hand
Primary Duties and Achievements;
 Supervision and assistance on repairs and servicing of plant
 Ensuring all work was carried out in a safe manner
 Report to the maintenance foreman on a regular basis
2000 – 2002 Machmahon Underground Selwyn Mine, QLD
Position Description: Diesel Fitter/Leading Hand
Primary Duties and Achievements:
 Efficient servicing of underground dump trucks, loaders and drill rigs
 Timely repairs to breakdown situations
 As leading hand, I performed relieve duties as Maintenance Foreman, resulting in promotion to
successful performance of equivalent duties to the satisfaction of the company.
January 2000 – March 2000 Brandrill Mining, George Fischer Mine, Mt Isa, QLD
Position Description: Underground Diesel Fitter
Primary Duties and Achievements:
 Effective and timely repairs to all plant and equipment
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6. 1997 – 1999 Ryan Mining, Mt Magnet, WA
Position Description: Underground Diesel Fitter
Primary Duties and Achievements:
 Perform professional repairs on all plant and equipment
1995 – 1997 Port Hedland Engineering, Port Hedland, WA
Position Description: Diesel Fitter
Primary Duties and Achievements:
 Undertake effective and timely repairs to BHP plant and mobile equipment
 Customer liaison resulting in continued trade with stakeholders
REFERENCES:
Mr John Gilmore Mr Stan Smith
Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance Supervisor
MMG Century Mine MMG Century Mine
M: 0411 693011 M: 0401 774693
Mr Scott Fiechtner Mr Matt Orton
Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance Superintendent
MMG Century Mine MMG Century Mine
M: 0400 657205 M: 0413103040
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7. 1997 – 1999 Ryan Mining, Mt Magnet, WA
Position Description: Underground Diesel Fitter
Primary Duties and Achievements:
 Perform professional repairs on all plant and equipment
1995 – 1997 Port Hedland Engineering, Port Hedland, WA
Position Description: Diesel Fitter
Primary Duties and Achievements:
 Undertake effective and timely repairs to BHP plant and mobile equipment
 Customer liaison resulting in continued trade with stakeholders
REFERENCES:
Mr John Gilmore Mr Stan Smith
Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance Supervisor
MMG Century Mine MMG Century Mine
M: 0411 693011 M: 0401 774693
Mr Scott Fiechtner Mr Matt Orton
Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance Superintendent
MMG Century Mine MMG Century Mine
M: 0400 657205 M: 0413103040
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