Lewis Burnett
Geraldton,WA
Summary
Adaptable professional with extensive experience in snowmaking and heavy machinery operation. Known for effective team communication and time management, consistently delivering optimal snow conditions and maintaining equipment reliability.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Snowmaker / snowcat operator
Sun Valley Resort
10.2025 - Current
- Operated snowmaking equipment to create optimal snow conditions.
- Monitored weather conditions to ensure efficient snow production.
- Maintained and repaired snowmaking machinery as needed.
Snowmaker
Cardrona alpine resort
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Adjusted fan speeds, nozzles sizes, water pressures and other variables according to specifications.
- Conducted regular maintenance on pumps, hoses, valves and other components used in the process.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for efficient use of resources.
Snowcat operator / snowmaker
Sun valley resort
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Provided assistance with setting up skiable areas in preparation for opening day.
- Operated snow cat to groom and maintain ski trails effectively.
- Conducted regular inspections for equipment safety and performance issues.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols while operating heavy machinery.
- Operated snowcat in a safe and efficient manner to ensure the highest quality grooming on ski trails.
- Responsible for clearing paths of debris before commencing operation.
- Maintained accurate records of grooming operations, such as hours worked, areas groomed and fuel consumed.
- Monitored weather conditions to optimize snow production efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain snow quality and consistency.
- Inspected and maintained snowmaking machinery for optimal performance.
- Assisted in setting up and dismantling snowmaking infrastructure during seasons.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and equipment operation procedures.
Snowmaker
Cardrona ski resort
Cardrona Valley
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Investigated major & minor malfunctions and breakdowns of snow making equipment
- Operated various Mobile equipment
- Ordered special replacement parts and components
- Operated SMI snow guns to produce best possible snow quality
- Monitored pump house operations
- Diagnosed snow gun faults and repaired according
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
GC mechanical
Geraldton
03.2018 - 05.2024
- Removed and disassembled defective heavy diesel components in trucks, buses, construction and earthmoving vehicles to complete repairs.
- Utilized computer programs and visual inspections to diagnose problems with major components
- Completed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, hydraulic, Electrical and other vehicle systems
- Ordered replacement parts through OEM suppliers
- Delegated tasks to other workshop technicians
- Assisted other workshop technicians in repairs and fault finding
Operator
Rockvale Pty Ltd
Northhampton
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with team members to ensure all farm operations ran smoothly and efficiently.
- Operated farm machinery inc tractors, earth moving and trucks
- Diagnosed/ repaired breakdowns
- Moved equipment around the farm efficiently for best productivity
- Carried out daily pre start checks
Education
Certificate III Heavy Diesel Trade -
Central Regional TAFE
Geraldton Western Australia 10-2020
GED -
Geraldton Senior High School
Geraldton Western Australia 03-2018
Skills
- Diagnostics/ fault finding
- Various Machinery operation
- Team Communication
- Time management
- Snowgun operation
- Resource management
- Weather observation
Timeline
Snowmaker / snowcat operator
Sun Valley Resort
10.2025 - Current
Snowmaker
Cardrona alpine resort
05.2025 - 09.2025
Snowcat operator / snowmaker
Sun valley resort
10.2024 - 04.2025
Snowmaker
Cardrona ski resort
05.2024 - 10.2024
Operator
Rockvale Pty Ltd
10.2022 - 12.2022
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
GC mechanical
03.2018 - 05.2024
Certificate III Heavy Diesel Trade -
Central Regional TAFE
GED -
Geraldton Senior High School