Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Certification
References
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Alex Busby

Bongaree

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advanced Rigger/ Open Crane Operator

Lee Crane Hire LCH
09.2020 - Current
  • Development and implementation of JHA's and Take 5's for Tasks across the mining & general crane hire industry
  • Operate Frannas 16t, 20t, 25t & 40t throughout Central Highlands, QLD on multiple mine sites
  • Rigging, Dogging & Operate slew cranes 60t -280t
  • Various shutdown work for Draglines, Shovels, Excavators & Wash plants
  • Loading and unloading of large mining components
  • Dump truck & digger builds
  • Ensured accurate load positioning with precise use of crane signals, preventing damage to materials or equipment on site.
  • Contributed to a positive working environment by mentoring junior team members and sharing knowledge about advanced rigging techniques.
  • Exceeded client expectations by consistently delivering high-quality results, fostering strong relationships and repeat business.

Advanced Rigger

C & H Acquisition LCR Crane Hire
09.2018 - 09.2020
  • Development and implementation of JHA's and Take 5's for many differing tasks across the general crane hire industry, for lifts ranging from a single lift with a 25t Franna up to multiple crane lifts using an Ac100, Ac200 and Ac350
  • Rigging and Dogging of Frannas on various site across Brisbane
  • Use of Frannas for dual crane lifts
  • Rigging and Dogging of slew cranes from Ac80 up to Ac500
  • Use of two way radios, whistles and hand signals for communication with operators
  • Various shut down rigging work
  • Installation of bridge beams
  • EWP operation and Dog Box work
  • Loading and unloading of wind farm components.

Advanced Rigger, Leading Hand Rigger

Bechtel
03.2015 - 07.2018
  • Installation of various sized and length pipes using chain blocks, Frannas and slewing cranes of various sizes
  • Loading and unloading of pipe spools
  • Assisting pipe fitters with aligning butts for pipe welders
  • Assisted with Favco erection and demobilisation
  • Operation of EWP's ranging from 30ft electric scissor lifts to 185ft straight stick JLG's
  • Rigging and Dogging of various loads using Frannas, 3t and 5t Spider cranes, 80t- 250t Roughies and Truck Mounted Cranes, 100t Crawlers up to 330t Favco M2480D Tower Crane
  • Assembly, installation and removal of Fly sections to 80t Roughies
  • Assembly, installation and removal of Luffing Fly on 250t Truck Mount Crane
  • Assisting with CSU works, working under commissioning procedures using an in depth Permit system, lock out/ tag out isolations and engineered lift studies for lifting in a live gas plant
  • Consistent rigging and dogging of heavy loads over 50t.

Leading Hand Rigger

Thiess TPL QCLNG Ruby Jo CPP, Wooleebee Creek CPP
06.2013 - 02.2015

Advanced Rigger

Leightons Civils Gorgon Barrow Island
04.2103 - 06.2013

Advanced Rigger

Thiess TPL QCLNG Dalby
- 03.2013

Barge Rigger (Advanced)

McConnell Dowell T155 FMG Wharf Expansion Project 2
07.2011 - 12.2012

Rigger / Leading Hand Rigger

Bechtel Australia Pty Ltd Yarwun 2 Project
05.2009 - 07.2011

Rigger/ Leading Hand Rigger

John Holland Pty Ltd Yarwun 2 Project
11.2008 - 05.2009

Rigger/Leading Hand Rigger/ Structural Supervisor

Thiess Sedgman Joint Venture Lake Vermont Project Alliance
01.2006 - 11.2008

Rigger / Dogman

Thiess Lake Lindsay Project Alliance
09.2007 - 04.2008

Rigger / Dogman

Theiss Dawson Alliance
01.2006 - 09.2007

Skills

  • Winch Operation
  • Load Chart Interpretation
  • Hazard Identification
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Load Calculation
  • Load Balancing
  • Crane Operation
  • Lift Planning
  • Safety understanding
  • Documentation skills

Certification

  • S1
  • S2 & S3
  • Working at Heights
  • Confined Space
  • Standard 11
  • C Class
  • HR
  • CO
  • RA
  • WP
  • White Card

References

  • Charlie Palazzi, 0428 233 036
  • Matiu Haereroa, Supervisor Allocator LCH, 0400493775

Timeline

Advanced Rigger

Leightons Civils Gorgon Barrow Island
04.2103 - 06.2013

Advanced Rigger/ Open Crane Operator

Lee Crane Hire LCH
09.2020 - Current

Advanced Rigger

C & H Acquisition LCR Crane Hire
09.2018 - 09.2020

Advanced Rigger, Leading Hand Rigger

Bechtel
03.2015 - 07.2018

Leading Hand Rigger

Thiess TPL QCLNG Ruby Jo CPP, Wooleebee Creek CPP
06.2013 - 02.2015

Barge Rigger (Advanced)

McConnell Dowell T155 FMG Wharf Expansion Project 2
07.2011 - 12.2012

Rigger / Leading Hand Rigger

Bechtel Australia Pty Ltd Yarwun 2 Project
05.2009 - 07.2011

Rigger/ Leading Hand Rigger

John Holland Pty Ltd Yarwun 2 Project
11.2008 - 05.2009

Rigger / Dogman

Thiess Lake Lindsay Project Alliance
09.2007 - 04.2008

Rigger/Leading Hand Rigger/ Structural Supervisor

Thiess Sedgman Joint Venture Lake Vermont Project Alliance
01.2006 - 11.2008

Rigger / Dogman

Theiss Dawson Alliance
01.2006 - 09.2007

Advanced Rigger

Thiess TPL QCLNG Dalby
- 03.2013
  • S1
  • S2 & S3
  • Working at Heights
  • Confined Space
  • Standard 11
  • C Class
  • HR
  • CO
  • RA
  • WP
  • White Card
Alex Busby