Tyler King

• Phone: +61 412 345 678
• Email: tyler.king@email.com
• Location: Sydney, Australia
• LinkedIn: tyler-king-logging

Summary

Over 9 years of hands-on experience as a Logging Equipment Operator, proficiently operating feller bunchers, harvesters, forwarders, and skidders in challenging Australian forest environments. Consistently maximized timber yield and operational efficiency by adhering to strict safety protocols and sustainable forestry practices, contributing to a 15% reduction in timber waste over the last three years.

Skilled in pre-operational checks, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting heavy logging machinery to ensure minimal downtime. Proven ability to interpret cutting plans and execute precision felling and processing operations, maintaining high productivity rates while safeguarding environmental integrity.

Experience

Lead Logging Equipment Operator, Blue Gum Forestry Solutions -- Grafton, NSW, Australia

May 2018 – present

• Operated and maintained Tigercat feller bunchers and John Deere harvesters across multiple sites, achieving an average daily production increase of 10% through optimized cutting patterns.

• Mentored junior operators on safe equipment handling and efficient timber extraction techniques, enhancing team productivity and reducing incident rates by 20%.

• Conducted daily pre-shift inspections and preventative maintenance on heavy machinery, reducing unscheduled downtime by 15% through proactive fault identification.

• Collaborated with forestry managers to implement sustainable harvesting plans, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and forest regeneration targets.

Logging Equipment Operator, Outback Timber Harvesting -- Dubbo, NSW, Australia

Mar 2014 – Apr 2018

• Operated Ponsse forwarders and Caterpillar skidders for efficient timber extraction from felling sites to landing decks, consistently meeting load targets.

• Executed precise delimbing and bucking operations using hydraulic processors, maximizing marketable timber volume from each log.

• Maintained accurate daily logs of timber volume, equipment hours, and fuel consumption, improving data accuracy for operational planning.

• Participated in site preparation and post-harvest clean-up activities, ensuring adherence to environmental best practices and site rehabilitation.

Education

TAFE NSW - Grafton Campus, Certificate III in Forest Harvesting Operations in Forestry Operations and Heavy Equipment -- Grafton, NSW, Australia

Feb 2013 – Feb 2014

Skills

Equipment Operation: Feller Bunchers (Tigercat, John Deere), Harvesters (Ponsse, Komatsu), Forwarders, Skidders (Caterpillar, John Deere), Log Loaders, Excavators, Chainsaws

Forestry Techniques: Precision Felling, Delimbing, Bucking, Merchandising, Timber Extraction, Landing Deck Management, Road Building (basic), Site Rehabilitation

Safety & Compliance: OH&S Regulations, Chainsaw Safety, First Aid, Fire Suppression, Environmental Protection (EPA guidelines), Risk Assessment, Emergency Procedures

Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Pre-operational Checks, Routine Maintenance, Hydraulic System Diagnostics, Electrical System Basics, Minor Repairs, Greasing, Fluid Checks

Software & Tools: GPS for Navigation & Mapping, Production Tracking Systems, Digital Log Reporting