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Allan Flight

Kelso,Australia

Summary

Experienced and competent crane operator with a specialization in mining operations, general hire, and marine works. Proficient in using cranes of all sizes for support in mining operations, maintenance, shutdowns, construction, and marine works. Skilled in operating various types of cranes to ensure efficient and safe task execution. Demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality results in challenging work environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Leading Hand Open Ticketed Crane Operator

Ugl/Hpp
09.2023 - 02.2025
  • Developed a strong rapport with staff members through effective communication and leadership skills.
  • Enhanced team productivity by efficiently allocating tasks and closely monitoring progress.
  • Facilitated smooth workflows by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing corrective measures.
  • Promoted safety awareness among the workforce, leading to reduced incidents and accidents on site.
  • Trained employees how to fix problems, correct mistakes, and maximize productivity.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

: ▪ working and supporting with direct supervision to undertake installations of 2 gas/diesel fired generators on the snowy hydro 2.0 project near Cessnock N.S.W my primary role was to assist with the day- to-day operations of all cranes and rigging duties planning schedule works for the project also I was also a SME for on all cranes including Franna Crane’s. Kobelco, Sumitano, Sany and Manitowoc crawler cranes All Terrains also rough terrain cranes up to 130t, 280t and a 600t set up in ringer configuration I regularly operated theses cranes when required. ▪ Other equipment I was asked to operate were ewp's, all forklifts and at times transported plant to their locations using site semi-trailers.

Crane Operator

Monadelphous Heavy Lift
04.2022 - 09.2023
  • Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
  • Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
  • Excelled under pressure by safely executing demanding lifts in challenging weather conditions and tight spaces.
  • Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.Apr 2022 – Sep 2023 Open Ticketed Crane Operator
    Monadelphous Heavy Lift
    Duties
     Operating all cranes including and up to 350t Demag, Liebherrs, Tadano,
    and grove cranes servicing all mining operations and general hire Liebherr
    LR1300 LR1350 with Luff Fly.

Open Ticketed Crane Operator / Rigger / Machine Operator

Mammoet / ALE Heavy Lift
11.2020 - 02.2022
  • Plant:
  • Liebherr LTM 100t, 220t, 250t, 300t
  • Liebherr LR1300 LR1350 with Luff Fly
  • Terex CC2400 - Mac 25 Franner
  • Kobelco crawler cranes up to 250t
  • Tadano rough terrain cranes
  • Various prime movers for transporting cranes and crane equipment
  • Duties:
  • Operate various cranes throughout Australia, such as:
  • Kaban Windfarm, Queensland
  • Rio Tinto
  • FMG
  • BHP
  • Various other Companies
  • Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
  • Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
  • Assisted in training new crane operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and providing guidance for skill development.
  • Used troubleshooting and resolution skills to address crane-related malfunctions while minimizing downtime.

Open Ticketed Crane Operator

Freo Cranes Australia – BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance, South 32 Mine
11.2016 - 05.2020
  • Plant:
  • Kobelco Crawler Cranes; 350t / 250t / 80t
  • Grove All Terrain Cranes; 220t / 130t / 100t / 80t
  • Tadano all terrain, rough terrain and crawler cranes; 220t / 180t / 90t
  • Liebherr all terrain, rough terrain and crawler cranes; 250t / 100t / 55t
  • Franna Cranes; 16t – 25t
  • Various models of trucks and trailer combinations
  • Backhoe
  • Skid Steer Loader
  • Forklift / Manitou
  • Duties:
  • Responsible for crane and various plant operation in the Bowen Basin area, South 32 Cannington Mine and Mt Isa Mine areas
  • Support various mining operations including shutdowns and maintenance
  • Operate cranes in open cut and underground mining environments
  • Use various truck and trailer combinations for transport of counterweights and other equipment
  • Prepare lift studies and plans for all operations
  • Operate cranes safely according to lift studies for the movement of major components
  • Undertake dogging and rigging of cranes
  • Manage dual crane lifts following best practice
  • Manage lifts for all equipment and materials to support operations
  • Undertake general hire crane operations throughout all industries as required

Open Ticketed Crane Operator

Laing O’Rourke – JKC Ichthys
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Plant:
  • LR 1300SX with luffing fly; 300t
  • Liebherr with luffing fly; 128t / 60t crawler with hydraulic boom
  • Kobelco crawler crane; 250t
  • Hitachi Sumitomo crawler crane; 135t
  • Grove rough terrain crane; 60t
  • Duties:
  • Provide advanced operating capability in specialist skills and advice in relation to all crane operations
  • Deliver practical support for the construction and installation of cryogenic LNG tanks
  • Prepare and implement lift studies for major components
  • Conduct rigging gear inspections
  • Implement safety control measures
  • Support rigging and dogging for steel erection and other project works
  • Manage crane operations within a high risk environment

Open Ticketed Crane Operator / Rigger / Machine Operator

Thiess Construction – BMA / Bechtel
04.2013 - 12.2013
  • Plant:
  • Demag with luffing fly and super lift; 300t
  • Kobelco crawler cranes; 250t / 135t
  • Grove rough terrain cranes; 80t / 60t
  • Tadano hydraulic cranes; 55t
  • Franna Cranes
  • Duties:
  • Operate various cranes for the installation and direction of a new coal processing plant at Cavil Ridge Mine, Moranbah
  • Liaise and provide advice to the client and project managers on lift studies and safety control measures
  • Coordinate, manage and operate cranes for dual and single lifts
  • Allocate responsibilities to other crane operators as required
  • Coordinate staff to demobilise and relocate cranes to suit various operational requirements
  • Apply detailed safe work practices and processes

Open Ticketed Crane Operator

LCG Group – BMA / Rio Tinto
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Major Sites / Contracts:
  • Westfarmers, Curragh Mine
  • Arrow Energy / Vause
  • General Crane Hire Moranbah / Blackwater
  • Duties:
  • Operate various cranes up to and including 280 tonne crawlers including Liebherr, Demag, Grove hydraulic cranes and Franna cranes
  • Supervise and support staff to organise shutdown works and maintenance on plant and equipment such as draglines, face shovels, diggers, rear dump trucks, wash plants and overland conveyors
  • Undertake wireline services operating various cranes for the installation of gas wells and transfer stations on behalf of Arrow Energy
  • Provide service and advice to mines undertaking works including removal and installation and repair of major fixed plant, draglines, face shovels and other plant and equipment
  • Install and remove large-scale mining accommodation camps
  • Undertake multiple crane lifts as required
  • Install primary and secondary crushers, screens and shakers
  • Operate gantry cranes and other fixed plant within the mining sector
  • Provide training to staff to secure safety requirements for all cranes, rigging, dogging and other mobile plant including excavators, backhoes, bobcats and forklifts
  • Conduct extensive risk assessments and implement safe work practices on site
  • Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
  • Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.

Skills

  • Technical
  • Extensive experience and proven recognition as a subject matter expert in all areas of open slew crane operations
  • More than 20 years’ crane operation experience in commercial, construction, marine, oil and gas and mining projects
  • Experience in general hire works for crane operations in all industry sectors
  • Advanced capability to prepare and implement lift studies including single and dual crane operations
  • Experience in adapting quickly to different mining and construction environments ensuring safe operations at all times
  • Highly competent in all areas of dogging and rigging
  • Advanced technical capability in the mobilisation and demobilisation of cranes
  • Multi skilled operator including the safe application of truck and trailer combinations, backhoes, forklifts, excavators and skid steer loaders
  • Advanced knowledge and understanding of all safe work practices associated with crane operation and application to open cut and underground mining environments
  • Professional
  • Experience in leadership and supervisory positions providing direction to staff and managing operations
  • Willingness and ability to undertake training and professional development to improve knowledge
  • Demonstrated willingness to accept additional responsibility and undertake tasks to support operations
  • Exceptional attendance record in the workplace demonstrating reliability and punctuality
  • Ability to work under pressure while remaining calm and professional
  • Personal
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people within a multidisciplinary workforce
  • Demonstrated initiative and self-motivation including working away for long periods
  • Capacity to adapt quickly and effectively to change
  • High level of ethics, integrity and accountability
  • Strong attention to detail, research and analytical skills
  • Demonstrated physical fitness with a capacity to pass all medical and drug and alcohol testing
  • Willingness to travel and work away from home in fly in, fly out, rostered positions
  • High level of personal presentation at all times

Certification

  • Certificates and Training
  • Senior First Aid and CPR Certificate
  • General Construction Induction – White Card
  • Licence
  • “MC” Class Open QLD. Drivers Licence
  • High Risk Licence
  • Forklift
  • Open Mobile Slew Crane
  • Non Slewing Mobile Crane
  • Intermediate Rigging
  • Dogger
  • Basic Scaffolding
  • Elevated Work Platform
  • Excavator
  • Front End Loader / Backhoe
  • Skid Steer Loader
  • Recreational Marine Licence
  • Management and Leadership Training corses.

Training

  • Mining Sector Competencies
  • Carry out the risk management process
  • Apply risk management process
  • Conduct safety and health investigations
  • Communicate Information
  • Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle
  • Conduct slew crane operations
  • Conduct non slew crane operations
  • Perform basic rigging
  • Perform intermediate rigging operations
  • Perform dogging
  • Work in accordance with an issued permit
  • Enter a confined space
  • Issue work permits
  • Conduct hazard analysis
  • Gas test atmospheres
  • Conduct Telescopic Materials Handler
  • Work Safely at Heights
  • Operate Elevated Work Platform
  • Coal Board Medical
  • Generic Passport

Timeline

Leading Hand Open Ticketed Crane Operator

Ugl/Hpp
09.2023 - 02.2025

Crane Operator

Monadelphous Heavy Lift
04.2022 - 09.2023

Open Ticketed Crane Operator / Rigger / Machine Operator

Mammoet / ALE Heavy Lift
11.2020 - 02.2022

Open Ticketed Crane Operator

Freo Cranes Australia – BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance, South 32 Mine
11.2016 - 05.2020

Open Ticketed Crane Operator / Rigger / Machine Operator

Thiess Construction – BMA / Bechtel
04.2013 - 12.2013

Open Ticketed Crane Operator

Laing O’Rourke – JKC Ichthys
01.2013 - 01.2015

Open Ticketed Crane Operator

LCG Group – BMA / Rio Tinto
01.2008 - 01.2013
Allan Flight