Joshua Carter

• Phone: +61 412 345 678
• Email: joshua.carter@email.com
• Location: Sydney, Australia
• LinkedIn: joshuacarterquarry

Summary

Seven years of dedicated experience in quarry operations, precisely executing rock splitting and breaking tasks to optimize material extraction and ensure site safety. Proven ability to operate and maintain specialized rock splitting equipment, contributing to a 15% increase in daily material yield at previous roles. Committed to upholding stringent safety protocols and efficiently managing rock fragmentation processes in high-volume quarry environments.

Experience

Senior Rock Splitter, Blue Mountains Quarries Pty Ltd -- Lithgow, Australia

Aug 2019 – present

• Led a team of 3 junior rock splitters, providing on-the-job training and guidance on best practices for rock fragmentation.

• Operated hydraulic rock splitters and expansive mortar techniques to break down large rock formations, consistently meeting daily production targets of 500+ tonnes.

• Implemented new dust suppression techniques during splitting operations, reducing airborne particulate matter by 25% and improving worker health and safety.

• Conducted routine maintenance and pre-operational checks on all splitting equipment, minimizing downtime by 10% through proactive issue identification.

Rock Splitter Apprentice, Hunter Valley Aggregates -- Muswellbrook, Australia

Mar 2017 – July 2019

• Assisted senior rock splitters in preparing blast sites and setting up rock splitting equipment according to site specifications.

• Learned and applied safe handling procedures for various rock types, including sandstone and granite, under direct supervision.

• Contributed to achieving a 98% success rate in primary rock fragmentation targets through diligent application of splitting techniques.

• Maintained accurate logs of equipment usage and material output, supporting efficient inventory management.

Education

TAFE NSW - Ultimo Campus, Certificate III in Surface Extraction Operations in Quarry Operations/Drilling and Blasting -- Sydney, Australia

Jan 2016 – Dec 2016

Skills

Technical Rock Splitting Skills: Hydraulic Rock Splitting, Expansive Mortar Application, Manual Rock Splitting, Rock Breaking, Quarry Face Preparation, Material Yield Optimization, Blast Hole Drilling (basic)

Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Hydraulic Breakers, Jackhammers, Rock Drills, Skid Steer Loaders, Front-End Loaders (basic), Preventative Maintenance, Equipment Troubleshooting

Safety & Compliance: OH&S Regulations, Site Safety Inspections, Risk Assessment, Emergency Response, First Aid, Dust Control, Noise Abatement, PPE Compliance

Quarry Operations: Material Handling, Production Scheduling, Quality Control, Site Logistics, Environmental Regulations (basic), Geotechnical Awareness