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Training
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ALEXANDER BRIDGLAND

Ipswich, Raceview

Summary

A seasoned telecommunications rigger with 10 years of experience, working with and leading teams in fast paced and diverse environments. Proficient in time management and prioritising to streamline complex tasks. A solid understanding of technical instructions and procedures having an analytical aptitude and ability to adapt and problem solve. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. A professional work ethic focused on maintaining a positive company image and adhering to safe working practices and procedures.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Telecommunications Rigger

Ericsson
09.2018 - Current
  • Lead rigger in NBN and Telstra expansion projects, mentoring and teaching less experienced team.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support, guidance, dispute resolution, making an effort to maintain working morale and monitor fatigue and stress of work mates.
  • Installing, commissioning, integrating, relocating and decommission of RAN and MW equipment, cabinets, cabins, batteries, steelwork and tower construction.
  • Ability to interpret technical construction and schematic documents, record keeping and acceptance artifacts.
  • Troubleshooting, diagnosing, faultfinding and rectifying systems and defects.
  • Operating EWPs, capstan winches, guiding crane lifts and setting up rigging solutions to adapt to requirements and conditions.
  • Identifying, organising and ordering materials and required consumables as required.
  • Working in collaboration with external contractors including electricians, EWP and crane operators.
  • Responsible for completing SWMS and company document recordkeeping.
  • A voluntary safety champion for Ericsson QLD, escalating concerns and helping to develop safe working practices.
  • Have passed a number of site audits helping to maintain the company reputation.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts, in difficult to reach and remote locations.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Communications Electronic Technician/ Rigger/ Truck Driver

Royal Australian Air Force
01.2008 - 09.2018
  • Manage and schedule maintenance tasks involving a multitude of organisations to ensure minimal disruption to air traffic service
  • Conduct rotating shift work, working weekends, holidays and on call
  • Lead rigging activities in regional and remote locations
  • Difficult terrain driving and vehicle recovery of 4WD, Trucks heavy vehicles, trailers and equipment.
  • Configure and deploy UHF, VHF, HF, masts, radar, sat dish systems, mobile air traffic control systems and software systems in remote and offshore localities.
  • Transportation of equipment – loads and lashing
  • Vehicle maintenance, record keeping and inspection tasks
  • Forklift driving in warehousing environments
  • Stocktaking and auditing of various equipment - ordering parts
  • Perform maintenance on tower and gantry structures
  • Troubleshooting and fault finding of technical equipment
  • Ordering, replacing and repairing parts and systems
  • Mentored and trained junior staff – skill development
  • Led and coordinated teams in rigging work in regional and rural locations to maintain structural integrity of tower masts and cabling
  • Remote SA, Cocos Island
  • Enhanced functionality and safety of equipment by servicing and testing antennas
  • Worked as a height safety supervisor and conducted tower rescue training
  • Reviewed and interpreted service manuals, specifications, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
  • Australian Defence Medal

Various Roles

01.1997 - 01.2007
  • General labouring
  • Land Care worker
  • Cleaner – Alert Cleaning Company
  • Cabinet maker – NB Industries
  • Electrician Trades Assistant – Alert Electrical
  • Process Worker – Torresan Winery

Education

Bachelor of Environmental Health -

Flinders University

Certificate III Engineering - Electrical/Electronic

Department of Defence
01.2013

Certificate I - Transport & Distribution

Excel Training
01.2008

Certificate I - Pre Vocational Electrical

O'Halloran Hill Tafe
O'Halloran Hill, SA
01.2007

Certificate I Carpentry, Furnishing & Joinery -

TAFE Douglas Mawson Institute
01.2001

Certificate III Natural Resources -

TAFE Murray Institute
01.2000

Skills

  • Assistant driving instructor

  • Occupational Health & Safety

  • Strong Communicator

  • Radio Operation / Communications

  • Teamwork

  • Problem solver

  • Rigging preparation

  • Safe driving

  • Teamwork and collaboration

  • Time management

  • Leadership skills

Training


  • Fatigue management
  • Security awareness
  • Hazardous chemical awareness
  • Hearing and noise awareness
  • Risk management awareness
  • Asbestos awareness
  • Leadership training
  • Responsible recordkeeping
  • CISCO networking devices
  • Offshore survival and helicopter escape


Certification

  • Australian Drivers Licence C and MR
  • HRWL Full EWP, Forklift, Advanced Rigging
  • CPR/AED/FIRSTAID Certification
  • Tower Rescue
  • Working at Heights
  • Radhaz awareness training
  • Telstra site induction and Telstra One card
  • NBN Enable
  • Construction White Card
  • Fitness to Climb Medical

Timeline

Lead Telecommunications Rigger

Ericsson
09.2018 - Current

Communications Electronic Technician/ Rigger/ Truck Driver

Royal Australian Air Force
01.2008 - 09.2018

Various Roles

01.1997 - 01.2007

Certificate I - Transport & Distribution

Excel Training

Certificate I Carpentry, Furnishing & Joinery -

TAFE Douglas Mawson Institute

Certificate III Natural Resources -

TAFE Murray Institute

Bachelor of Environmental Health -

Flinders University

Certificate III Engineering - Electrical/Electronic

Department of Defence

Certificate I - Pre Vocational Electrical

O'Halloran Hill Tafe

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