Jonathon Buckton has over 20 years of experience in mining operations, maintenance, and training roles. He is currently the Acting CHPP Superintendent at Vale Australia's Carborough Downs Mine, where he oversees daily operations and ensures production and maintenance targets are met. Previously, he held roles such as CHPP Mechanical/Mobile Maintenance Supervisor and CHPP Production Supervisor. He has a strong safety focus and aims to utilize his extensive experience to benefit a progressive company in the mining industry.

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R É S U M É
Jonathon Buckton
13 Smalls Road
HAMILTON CREEK QLD 4714
M: 0427 396 134
E: jonathon.buckton@yahoo.com.au
Career Objective
Trade qualified, results-driven and safety focused with a commitment to driving productivity aligned with set objectives, I am
actively pursuing a career opportunity in the mining industry where I can utilise my extensive experience in various Supervisory
roles that would prove beneficial to your progressive company. I possess strong fault finding and problem solving skills with a
hands-on approach and the ability to work in remote areas and challenging conditions. I offer my 100% flexibility to work
various rosters on a FIFO basis with a proven track record of achievement promoting a zero harm environment with added
expertise in risk management and hazard prevention in the workplace. Physically fit and energetic, I am willing and able to
complete a current Medical Certificate and undertake Drug and Alcohol Screening.
Trade Certificates
1993 Engineering Tradesperson (Mechanical)
Department of Employment Vocational Education, Training & Industrial Relations
Licences, Tickets & Certificates
Current Heavy Vehicle Driver Licence (Class HR & HE), Department of Transport (QLD)
2013 (S1) Apply Risk Management Processes - RIIRIS301A, 100% Training Pty Ltd
2013 (S2) Conduct Safety and Health Investigations - RIIOHS301A, 100% Training Pty Ltd
2013 (S3) Communicate Information - RIICOM301A, 100% Training Pty Ltd
2013 (G2) Carry out the Risk Management Processes, Sharp Training
2013 Conduct Grader Operations - RIIMPO310A, Central Highlands Safety Services
2013 Operate Heavy Rigid Vehicle - RIIVEH307A, Central Highlands Safety Services
2013 Diploma of Occupational Health & Safety (Enrolled), OTEN
2012 Certificate IV Training & Assessment - TAE40110, 100% Training Pty Ltd
2012 Meets Standard 11 Requirements Reserve Training & Safety Pty Ltd
2012 Operate a Medium Vehicle - RIIVEH202A, Central Highlands Safety Services
2012 Work Safely at Heights - RIIOHS204A, Central Highlands Safety Services
2012 Conduct Tracked Dozer Operations - RIIMPO308A, Central Highlands Safety Services
2012 Conduct Crushing and Screening Plant Operations - RIIPRO301A, Central Highlands Safety Services
2012 Enter and Work In Confined Spaces - RIIOHS202A, Reserve Training & Safety Pty Ltd
2012 Service Mine Plant and Equipment - RIISAM212A, Central Highlands Safety Services
2012 Test Operational Functions of Vehicles and Equipment - RIISAM301A, Central Highlands Safety Services
2011 Conduct Hydraulic Excavator Operations - RIIMPO301A, Central Highlands Safety Services
2011 Conduct Wheel Loader Operations - RIIMPO304A, Central Highlands Safety Services
2009 Conduct Wheeled Dozer Operations - MNC10124A, Central Highlands Safety Services
2007 Certificate III Surface Coal Operations - MNC30104, Queensland College of Coal Operations
2007 Certificate III in Coal Preparation - MNC30204, Queensland College of Coal Operations
2007 Certificate II in Surface Coal Operations - MNC20104, Queensland College of Coal Operations
2007 Certificate II in Coal Preparation - MNC20204, Queensland College of Coal Operations
2007 General Coal Preparation Course, Australia Coal Preparation Society Limited
2007 Implement and apply risk management processes - MNCG1002A, TAFE Queensland
2001 (LS) Skid Steer Loader (Engine Capacity of more than 2L) - No.01585903, OHS Certification Australia
2000 (LZ) Dozer - No. 04179202, OHS Certification Australia
2000 (CN) Non Slewing Mobile Crane (with capacity of more than 3T) - No. 01496586, OHS Certification Australia
2000 (LF) Forklift Truck (not pedestrian operated) - No. 01507700, OHS Certification Australia
2000 (LBG) Bridge/Gantry, 3 Power remote Control (load over 5T) - No. 01496586, OHS Certification Australia
2000 (WP) Work Platform (Boom 11M or more) - No. 01507698, OHS Certification Australia
1999 (LB) Backhoe Front-end Loader (engine capacity of more than 2L) - No. 01479200, OHS Certification Australia

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Employment History
Apr 2014 - Current VALE AUSTRALIA
Carborough Downs Mine (Copperbella)
Dec 2015 - Current Actingg CHPP Superintendent
Apr 2014 - Dec 2015 CHPP Mechanical/Mobile Maintenance Supervisor
Jun 2013 - Apr 2014 CHPP Production Supervisor
Company Profile:
 Vale is a global diversified mining company with headquarters in Brazil, and more than 139,000 employees and
contractors. Vale operates the Carborough Downs Mine, which produces predominantly hard and semi-hard coking coal
with pulverized coal injection (PCI) as a secondary product.
Acting CHPP Superintendent (Dec 2015 - Current)
Key Duties:
 Plan and oversee the daily operations (contractors and staff) to ensure that production or maintenance targets are met.
 Ensure compliance with policies and standards in the production of coal or maintenance of equipment.
 Prepare reports on production or maintenance issues on a daily basis.
 Ensure crews are given daily plans and are operating according to the plans.
 Coordinate inspections daily to ensure compliance and operational standards are being maintained.
 Participate in planning meetings as required.
 Manage changeovers to ensure they are completed on time and to budget.
 Coordinate with various areas in the mine (e.g. Technical Services and Maintenance) to ensure optimal resource utilisation
on a daily and long term basis.
 Coach team members to improve performance and develop individuals.
CHPP Mechanical/Mobile Maintenance Supervisor (Apr 2014 - Dec 2015)
Key Duties:
 SAP Maintenance Systems Processes
 Procurement Processes
 Service Entry Sheet Processes
 Contractor Management/ Training/ Compliance
 Maintenance resources and imparted guidance to maintenance craft supervision.
 Coordinated with operation superintendents and imparted resources.
 Imparted Maintenance cost analysis.
 Established annual and long-term budgets and administered resident contractors.
 Maintained asset health and coached subordinates.
 Carried out preventive and predictive maintenance job plans.
 Handled staffing decisions and resolved disciplinary issues.
 Established Maintenance Organisation and recruited personnel.
 Vast mechanical supervision experience
 Huge knowledge of techniques, equipment, tools used in mechanical trades
 Deep knowledge of occupational hazards
 Familiarity with architectural, and structural plans and as well as construction specifications
 Ability to interpret blueprints and manage instructions, administer varied mechanical work projects and estimate labor,
material, and equipment
CHPP Production Supervisor (Jun 2013 - Apr 2014)
Key Duties:
 Manage CHPP Personal
 StockPile management and management of Site Contractors
 Railing and SAP scheduling
 Mobile Plant Management
 MIS Reporting and Document control
 Monitored delivery of CHPP Product, Quality control
 Reviewed Contractors performance and managed performance data.
 Outlined descriptions of on-site work and administered production operations.
 Developed short-term activities and coordinated with plant function areas.
 Suggested innovations in production flow.
 Guided subordinates and suggested improvisation of machines and equipment.
 Wide experience with production operations
 Extensive experience in CHPP processes and support equipment operations and leadership ability

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 Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills
 Wide knowledge of Safety and Environmental Requirements
 Administered daily activities of subordinates and contract personnel.
 Imparted coaching and tools to subordinates.
Employment History
Jan 2011 - Jun 2013 YANCOAL
Yarrabee Open Cut Coal Mine, Blackwater, Central Queensland
Jan 2012 - Jun 2013 Training Officer
Jan 2011 - Jan 2012 CHPP Specialised Operator/Trainer/Fitter Maintainer
Company Profile:
 Yancoal Australia Ltd is a listed public company with a business focus on the Australian coal industry. Yarrabee Coal
Mine is a wholly owned subsidiary of Yancoal, and is located approximately 40 kilometers northeast of Blackwater in
Central Queensland’s Bowen Basin.
Training Officer (Jan 2012 - Jun 2013)
Key Duties:
 Developing training needs analysis
 Mentoring enterprise trainers
 Mentoring mine site trainees/apprentices
 Developing and delivery of training packages
 Quality control of documentation
 Tracking and reporting of current training
 Conducting assessment’s
 Delivering site induction
 Upgrading employees competencies
 Excellent PC skills, public speaking skills
 Excellent experience in equipment and process and leadership ability
CHPP Specialised Operator/Trainer/Fitter Maintainer (Jan 2011 - Jan 2012)
Key Duties:
 Mentoring CHPP Trainers and CHPP Trainees
 Contractor Management
 Control Room Training and Management (Citect)
 Delivery of training packages
 Safety/Hazzard Auditing
 Maintaining throughput of CHPP/Quality Assurance
 Maintaining and Servicing CHPP/ROM Equipment
 Carry out of Planned Maintenance
 Maintenance Planning / Reporting SAP
 Tracking and reporting of current training
 Conducting assessment’s
 Ensuring the training needs meet CHPP requirements
 Upgrading employees competencies
 ROM Management Operations
 Coal Stockpiling and Reclaiming
 Isolation Officer
 WA900 Komatsu loader/992 Caterpillar
 D9,D10,D11 caterpillar dozer,375 komatsu dozer
 323b caterpillar skid steer, 4&7 tn forklift
 25tn franna non slew crane, 16m caterpillar grader
 777c/785c/789c Caterpillar rear dump trucks
 830E Komatsu rear dump trucks
 1000tn mobile crusher
 Pc1100/pc400/pc350 Komatsu excavator
 Ex2500 Hitachi excavator
 CHPP competence
 Extensive experience in equipment and process
 Excellent leadership capability
 Citect Control Room Systems/Scada Control/SAP

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Employment History
Jan 2006 - Jan 2011 ANGLO AMERICAN AUSTRALIA (ANGLO COAL)
Various coal mines as detailed below
Jan 2008 - Jan 2011 CHPP Leading Hand Operator/Trainer/Fitter Maintainer - German Creek Coal Mine
Jan 2006 - Jan 2008 CHPP Supervisor Operator/Trainer/Fitter Maintainer - Foxleigh Coal Mine
Jan 2006 - Jan 2008 High Wall Mining Operator/Trainer/Maintainer - Dawson Coal
Company Profile:
 Anglo American is the second largest Australian and third largest global export metallurgical coal producer operating in
open cut and underground mining.
CHPP Leading Hand Operator/Trainer/Fitter Maintainer (Jan 2008 - Jan 2011)
Key Duties:
 Mentoring CHPP Trainers, CHPP Trainees and CHPP employees
 Contractor Management
 Ensuring employees training needs are met and recorded
 Maintaining CHPP quality/throughput/performance
 Maintenance of Muliple CHPP/ Train Loading/ ROM/ Stacking Reclaiming/ Overland Conveyor Systems
 Ensuring raw material quantities/quality are adequate for plant needs
 Ensuring train loading meets railing schedule
 Constant monitoring of production needs through management meetings
 Providing feedback to personnel
 Ensuring daily log reports are accurate and current
 Conducting SAO on Chpp employees and reporting findings
 Modification to SWP/SOP as changes and review are required
 CHPP Specialist/Maintainer
 Raw coal handling
 Train loading clam/choke types
 SHADE portal reclaimers
 SHADE bridge reclaimers
 Radial stackers
 Overland conveyor cable / conventional
 Citec control systems
 Komatsu loaders wa900/wa800/wa500
 Tracked dozer komatsu 475
 Skid steer loader, clark 735,toyota sk8/sk4,case60xt
 Caterpillar grader 16h
 Hitachi 35o excavator
CHPP Supervisor Operator/Trainer/Fitter Maintainer (Jan 2006 - Jan 2008)
Key Duties:
 Mentoring CHPP Trainers and CHPP Trainees
 Contractor Management
 Mentoring CHPP employees and contractors
 Ensuring employees training needs are met and recorded
 Maintaining CHPP quality/throughput/performance
 Maintaining CHPP/rom/stacking/product bin/ reclaiming systems
 Maintenance Reporting/Fault Diognosis
 Maintaining customers’ needs are met
 Ensuring raw material quantities/quality are adequate for plant needs, and train loading meets railing schedule
 Constant monitoring of all over production needs through management meetings
 Providing feedback to personal
 Ensuring daily log reports are accurate and current
 Conducting SAO on CHPP employees and reporting findings
 Modification to SWP/SOP as changes and review are required
 Developing SOP/SWP to meet coal mining act& regulations due no previous documentation
 CHPP specialist

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 Plant Maintenance
 Raw coal handling specialist
 Train loading
 Sky line product stacking
Employment History
 CITEC control systems
 Komatsu loaders wa900/, Tracked Dozer Komatsu 475
 Skid steer loader, Case 60xt, Caterpillar grader 16h
 Komatsu 785 haul truck, Triple road train operation
High Wall Mining Operator/Trainer/Maintainer - Dawson Coal (Jan 2006 - Jan 2008)
Key Duties:
 Mechanical tradesperson
 Loading of conveyor cars to miner launch
 Relocating of launch
 Removal of high wall material to allow set up of high wall miner
 Removal of raw product in pit by means of wheel loader into cat 793 haul trucks
 Mechanical repairs to conveyor cars & belt replacement
 Control room operation
 Removal and reconnection of electrical adaptors
 Operation of Hitachi 350 excavator, Caterpillar d11 tracked dozer and Caterpillar 992c wheel loader
Jan 1998 - Jan 2006 BHP BILLITON MITSUBISHI ALLIANCE
Goonyella Riverside Mine, Central Queensland
Jan 2000 - Jan 2006 Shovel/Conveyor Crew Coordinator/Trainer/Fitter Maintainer
Jan 1998 - Jan 2000 CHPP Service Person/Fitter Maintainer
Company Profile:
 Goonyella Riverside is a large open cut coking coal mine in the Bowen Basin. It is one of many coal mines in Central
Queensland and is located at Moranbah about 30 km north of the townshop. The mine produced 12.4 million tonnes of
metallurgical coal from July 2012 to June 2013.
Shovel/Conveyor Crew Coordinator/Trainer/Fitter Maintenance (Jan 2000 - Jan 2006)
Key Duties:
 Crew coordinator
 Maintaining Conveyor/ Drive Heads/ Mobile Hopper Cars/ Mobile Crusher/ 4100 XPB Shovel/
 Spreader Stacker/ Tripper car systems.
 Coordinating between shovel operation and spreader operation
 Coordinating Maintenance contractors Maintenance and Shut Down Situations.
 Maintaining throughput of raw material through regular service and inspection
 Constantly monitoring process through remote control system citec powered
 Cleaning of buildup material at drive heads, transfer points and take up pulley system
 Reporting directly to the shovel conveyor manager , with key impact production issues and changes required
 Relieving dozer , spreader and shovel operators for required breaks
 Mechanical tradesperson, repairing and operating
 Overland conveyors
 Drive head mechanisms
 10,000 tn/ph mobile mmd crusher
 2000tn mobile spreader/tripper
 4100xpb shovel p&h
 Caterpillar d10,d9,d11 tracked dozers, Caterpillar 988 with cable realer
 Cable tractor
 16h&24h caterpillar grader
 Caterpillar 950 wheel loader
CHPP Service Person/Fitter Maintenance (Jan 1998 - Jan 2000)
Key Duties:
 Servicing/Maintaining CHPP/ ROM/ Train Loading equipment
 Centrifuge
 Vibration screens and vibration feeders

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 Drives
 Clam mechanisms train loading
 Water/slurry pumps
 Pontoon pumps, tailing pumps
Employment History
 Rotary breakers, impact breakers
 Hammer mill, roller crushers
 Screen deck replacement
 Trunnion drives, ring gear drives
 Reporting directly to the Chpp supervisor on fault and improvement requirements
 Mechanical tradesperson
 Good understanding of equipment and operation
 Excellent fault finding technics
 Self-motivated and excellent planning ability
Plant Maintenance/Operation Experience
 R.O.M. Maintenance/Repairs
 Extensive Coal Processing
 Apron Feeders
 Hammer Mill
 Grizzly Feeders
 Rotary Breakers
 Vibrating Feeders
 Vibrating Screens
 Roller Crushers
 Stacker Reclaimers
 Train Loadout Facilities
 Screen Bowl Centrifuge
 Horizontal/Vertical Centrifuge
 Belt Fitters
 Filter Press
 Teeter Beds
 Jamison Cell
 Micro Cell Bucket Conveyors
 Bucket Conveyors
 Malco Feeders
 Cyclones
 Chain Feeders
 Extensive Multiflow & Legra Pontoon Pumps
 Allight & Midnight Lighting Towers
Machinery & Equipment
 Haul Trucks: Cat 777,b,c,f/785b,c/789b,c/793c/Kom795/730E/830E
 Excavators: Kom Pc1100/Pc750/Pc450/Pc350/Pc300/Hitachi Ex2500
 Dozers: CatD9n,r,t/D10n,r,t/D11n,r,t Kom 375/475
 Loaders: Cat 992c, d/D988c/930h, g Kom Wa800/Wa900
 Graders: Cat 16H, 16M/24H, 24M
 Backhoe: Cat428B John Holland 315C
 Skid Steer: Cat 323B, Toyota SDK8, SDK8 ClarkS185, 753 Case490XT, 60XT
 No Slew Crane: Franna 20-25tn Hummer 25tn
 EWP: JLG, Genie
 Forklift: Types?
Demonstrated Skills & Abilities
 Physically fit with the ability to work in remote locations, flexible in working hours and shifts undertaken.
 Consistently adheres to workplace OH&S and Environmental policies and procedures.
 Capable utilising and safely operating various tools, machinery and equipment.
 Highly experienced in the safe, effective operation of heavy vehicles and plant equipment.
 Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead, direct, motivate and inspire others.
 Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with the ability achieve positive outcomes.
 Proven ability to read and interpret technical/engineering plans and drawings.
 Highly developed communication skills with the ability to consult with people at all levels.
 Proven ability to establish mutually beneficial relationships with people at all levels.
 Active, helpful and contributing team member with a strong work ethic.
 Proven ability to multi-task with a high level of organisation and time management.

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 Self-motivated, energetic and results-driven with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
 Committed to ongoing training and development with the ability to learn new skills quickly.
 Bridge/Portal Stacker Reclaiming Systems and Bucket Wheel Stacker Reclaiming Systems
 Crushing and Screening, Train Loading
Personal Details
Nationality: Australian
Date of Birth: 24 November 1972
Languages: Fluent English
Health: Excellent, physically fit, non-smoker
Medicals: Coal Mine Workers’ Health Scheme (Medical), Yancoal (Yarrabee Mine Blackwater), and
Drug Screen on Site, Dr Vijay Prahlad
Professional Referees
Steve Jackson
Production Superintendent
Vale Australia
M: 0418 867 200
Trevor Turner
Maintenance Engineering Manager
Vale Australia
M: 0409 891 261
Shane Abraham
CHPP Supervisor
Vale Australia
M: 0413535971
Greg Koelher
CHPP Production Supervisor
Yarrabee Coal
Yancoal Backwater
M: 0439 078 231
Shane Youd
EEM CHPP Supervisor
Vale Australia
M: 0407674295