Ricky Lucas2 Browns Lane, Penguin 73160487 922 617Rickylucas91@hotmail.com

CVI wish to register my interest for the Mechanical Fitter position that is currently available. Having worked in the mining industry for 6 years I understand the importance of success and working safely and meeting business/operational goals. In my current role I have met and exceeded the company goals, expectations and performed at a consistently high level. My success in these areas covers multiple aptitudes, I am confident I will do the same if a member of your team. What I will bring to this position is my vast knowledge of the mining industry along with an understanding of reliability and maintenance strategies.I can work unsupervised in a safely and effectively manor to minimise plant down time. I can fault find in a fast paced environment on plant equipment in a safe manor and apply effective solutions. I am always willing to learn, have a strong work ethic and am eager to progress in my career.I have attached my CV for your perusal. I look forward to hearing from you to further discuss this application. I can be best contacted on 0487 922 617.

Yours SincerelyRicky Lucas

Ricky Lucas

CAREER OBJECTIVE

I am a qualified Fitter and Machinist that is working at Huon Aquaculture as a Fixed Plant Fitter. Prior to this I completed my apprenticeship in Cert III Mechanical Engineering with Bluestone at the Renison Tin Mine. From this position I gained a vast amount of knowledge on crushers, screens, pumps and conveyors. I have worked across 6 other mine sites within Tasmania and have various experience. I am a safety conscious individual who strives to continual improve the way we do things. I work well within a team environment, but can confidently work unsupervised if necessary, I have excellent interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic looking to take the next step of my career. Please take into consideration I am looking to relocate and have four years of the DIDO lifestyle.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Viking Maintenance & Contracting

May 2015 – Current

Fixed plant shift fitter

Viking Maintenance & Contracting is a proudly Tasmanian owned and operated Labour Hire, Maintenance and Construction company. We specialize in construction, agriculture, manufacturing and all other blue collar industries. As a fixed plant shift fitter my duties and responsibilities include;

Conduct breakdown and preventative maintenance on fixed plant equipment

Mechanical repairs on Warman centrifugal pumps, Mono pumps, Baader filleting machines, Marel slicers and Multivac sealing units.

Installation and repairs on pneumatic cylinders, regulators and lines

Complete fault finding in a fast pace environment by applying safely and effective maintenance strategies

Fabrication and welding repairs on the plants infrastructure

Creating and completing JSA's

On call during morning and afternoon shift

Communicate on a daily basis with team members, opposite shift fitter and maintenance manager

Bluestone Mines Tasmania – Rension Bell

April 2011 – April 2016

Fitter and Machinist apprentice

Renison Tin Mine is the largest operating tin mine in Australia. Metals X and Yunnan Tin Group own the mine through a 50/50 joint venture called Bluestone Mines Tasmania Joint Venture. The tin ore is subjected to fine grinding, magnetic separation, and tin flotation processes. The processing of tin ore includes a three stage crushing along with primary grind, copper flotation and cassiterite flotation in addition to concentration. As a fitter and machinist my duties and responsibilities include;

Conduct breakdown maintenance on fixed plant equipment

Mechanical repair on Warman slurry pumps, Ritz’s pumps, Sandvik cone and jaw crushers, screens, Sepro Falcon centrifugal concentrators, Radicon gearboxes and conveyors

Plan and install pipework throughout underground and surface

Attended to all fabricating and lathe work as required

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Surface and underground maintenance experience

Complete fault finding to limit down time by applying safely and effective maintenance strategies

Utilise Pronto, doc control, entering work requests, following work orders, scoping and intranet to access required HSEC policies and procedures.

Communicate on a daily basis with team members, planners, control, engineering, production and other internal groups to ensure safe and effective delivery to plan.

Setori Engineering

2010-2011

Trades Assistant

Setori is a Tasmanian engineering company committed to providing their clients with quality services, they have progressively expanded and rationalised our entity with both professional personnel and expertise. As a trade assistant my duties and responsibilities include;

Perform routine and unplanned maintenance as required Assist fitters /welders on surface and underground at the Henty Gold mine and Mount Lyell mine site Perform maintenance in confine spaces Work as part of a cohesive team

General workshop and housekeeping duties

QUALIFICATIONS, ACCREDITATIONS AND LICENSES

Current Class full driver’s licence Confined Space entrant/Standby

Safe working at Heights for Workers

Construction White Card

Non-slewing Mobile Crane

Dogging

Elevated Work Platform

Forklift Licence

First Aid

2008-2009 Hellyer college Tasmania (year 11 & 12)

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REFERENCES

NAME: Bruce KeatingCOMPANY: Bluestone Maintenance SupervisorCONTACT: 0428 731 154

NAME: Ray PowellCOMPANY: Bluestone Maintenance Leading HandCONTACT: 0400 069 511

NAME: Matt SteeleCOMPANY: Bluestone Shift FitterCONTACT: 0400 512 034

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