Allen Cole
Perth ,WA
Summary
Advanced Rigging Professional Experienced and qualified with a career spanning over 10 years across the mining, oil and gas, construction, building and event management sectors in Australia. Proven track record in preparing, setting up and completing rigging activities in line with specifications, plans and schedules. Solid background in many aspects of OHS&E with a demonstrated capability in client, contractor and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Rigger
Bechtel
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Lifted and carried heavy equipment, moving machinery, installed structural steel and supporting items.
- Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
- Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to engineering requirements.
- Assembled and installed rigging and lifting equipment to support lifting operations.
- signaled verbally and via hand gestures to crane operator when lifting heavy loads to provide directional and placement guidance.
- Utilized situational critical thinking skills to resolve and identify technical issues with equipment, eliminating injuries through pre-emptive risk management.
- Attached loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment.
- Worked effectively in brown fields areas under permits and isolations, as well as "red lock"holder training.
- Familiar with live gas plant OH&S guidelines and requirements whilst maintaining a high standard of work and quality.
Advanced Rigger
Kobalt Engineering
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Installation of structural steel, processing plant components and piping.
- Operate Elevated Work Platform of various height types and models.
- Set up rigging gear (chain blocks, lever hoists, turfers) to finalize pipe, spools, and process plant component's locations.
- Dogging and rigging of structural steel/ process plant components and piping as per lift studies with aid of 60-350T cranes.
- Installation and pre-fabricated/assembled modules.
- Dogging and controlling of heavy lifts ranging from 20-100 tonnes
- Reading shop drawings / plans
- Perform a broad range of rigging activities including but not limited to: Assisting Franna operator in daily lifts/tasks, assessing work scopes and creating lift studies and setting up rigging gear
Leading Hand Rigger
Simpec
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Understanding of Critical Lift Plans and procedures
- Use of radio and hand signals for direction of single and multi crane lifts exceeding 100 Tonnes plus.
- Ability to direct work flow to personnel under my direct leadership based on individual skill levels and ability's.
- Achieve deadlines and targets in a safe and professional manner.
- Liaise with client and management to achieve a common goal within deadline.
- Organise and arrange all rigging gear required for multi crane and multi spreader bar lifts/configurations
Advanced Rigger
Monodelphous / Mondium
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Anchored pieces to fixed structures with bolts and clamps.
- Prepared and erected steel, torque and bolt-up connections.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to engineered requirements.
- Assembled and installed rigging and lifting equipment to support lifting operations.
- Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Installation of structural steel, processing plant components and crusher assembly
- Operate Elevated Work Platform of various height types and models
- Work effectively on a consistent night shift whilst managing fatigue and preforming tasks to highest quality standard possible
- Proven ability to work well amongst peers while sharing valuable knowledge and listing to other team members input/ideas
- Dogging and rigging of structural steel/ process plant components as per lift studies with aid of 100-350T cranes
- Setup and pack up of all terrain cranes/ hydraulic cranes in a safe and effective manner
- Set up rigging gear (chain blocks, lever hoists, turfers) to finalize pipe, spools, and process plant component's locations.
Advanced Rigger
Civmec Construction And Engineering
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Installation of structural steel with various types of EWPs ranging from 60m to 135m
- Perform a broad range of rigging activities including but not limited to: Assisting Frana operator in daily lifts/tasks, assessing work scopes and creating lift studies and setting up rigging gear (spreader beam assemblies, chain blocks turfers and lever hoists), Dogging a variety of cranes ranging from 50-100T Roughies, 150-750T Pin/Jib Crawlers and hydraulic cranes
- Involved in multi- crane lifts at a variety of weights and crane capacities
- Operate Elevated Work Platform (EWP) across site for activities including structural steel, pipework
- Responsible for operating on behalf of other trade personnel as needed
- Installation and pre-fabricated/assembled modules
- Dogging and controlling of heavy lifts ranging from 20-200 tonnes
- Reading shop drawings / plans
- Ability to work day shift and night-shift and be a versatile asset when required
- Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
- Utilized situational critical thinking skills to resolve and identify technical issues with equipment, eliminating injuries through pre-emptive risk management.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Work effectively with multiple disciplines and various assets across the work site
Advanced Rigger
Downer EDI Mining
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Landing, installation and completing of Mining Area C high voltage switch yard (132kv-33kv) transformer (200T Crawler)
- Provide mechanical aid assistance for 630 mm Hight voltage cable install
- Central Pilbara Terminal High Voltage electrical equipment transportation and erection to erected structural steel framing
- Landing& install of Primary Crushers 1&2, Ring Main Units allocated locations around Mining Area C/ South Flank (70 T Roughy)
- Erection and understanding of general substation support systems including footings, structural steel and restraints for mechanically engineered designs
- Steel erection for Central Pilbara Terminal high voltage switchyard construction and general complexing
- Cable support system mechanical protection install
- Assisting Franna Operator with daily checks and lifting duties.
- Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
- Attached loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment.
Advanced Rigger
Downer EDI Mining
01.2016 - 08.2019
- Perform a broad range of rigging activities including but not limited to: Assisting franna driver in daily lifts/tasks, assessing work scopes and creating lift studies,
- Working closely with cranes from 60T up to and including gantry cranes and crawlers
- Complete all assigned tasks and projects in a timely manner and in accordance with the relevant codes, standards, specifications, drawings, guidelines and company procedures
- Operate Elevated Work Platform (EWP) across site for activities including structural steel and pipework installation
- Responsible for operating on behalf of other trade personnel as needed
- Attend daily safety meetings and sign off on all necessary risk, hazard and safety paperwork across site operations (JHAs)
- Report and assist in the resolution of any hazards or risks
- Liaise closely with a diverse range of trade professionals in order to plan safe work methods along with meeting deadlines
- Provide hands on support to management team to ensure deadlines are met
- Maintain workshop in a clean, tidy and safe condition
- Report and resolve any risks and hazards
- Operate and maintain a diverse range of hand, air and power tools
- Tag out any defective
- Key achievements:
- Zero LTI or OHS incidents to report during tenure of employment
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to engineered requirements.
- Consistently met and exceeded all deadlines and schedules across operations
- Prepared and erected steel, torque and bolt-up connections.
- Plan and complete complex lifts requiring transfer from crane to chain blocks and chain block to chain block
Advanced Rigger
BGC Precast
06.2014 - 02.2016
- Perform a broad range of rigging activities including but not limited to: Lifting tilt panels from production beds and transporting to temporary storage racks. Lifting tilt panels from temporary storage racks to transport vehicles. Restraining tilt panels onto transport vehicles.
- Complete all assigned tasks and projects in a timely manner and in accordance with the relevant codes, standards, specifications, drawings, guidelines and company procedures.
- Operate Elevated Work Platform (EWP) across various sites for activities including concrete patching. Responsible for operating on behalf of other trade personnel as needed.
- Attend daily safety meetings and sign off on all necessary risk, hazard and safety paperwork across site operations (JHAs). Report and assist in the resolution of any hazards or risks.
- Assist in concrete pouring, tying off steel along with utilising the concrete finishing machine.
- Compile and organise all dispatch paperwork and ensure all information recorded is accurate.
- Liaise closely with a diverse range of trade professionals in order to plan safe work methods along with meeting deadlines. Provide hands on support to management team to ensure deadlines are met.
- Carry out various tasks on tilt panels including drilling out of place props, grout tubes, ferrules.
- Maintain workshop in a clean, tidy and safe condition. Report and resolve any risks and hazards.
- Operate and maintain a diverse range of hand, air and power tools. Tag out any defective.
Advanced Rigger
Event Personnel Australia
01.2012 - 06.2014
- Responsible for working across various locations and events throughout WA to setup and prepare certain areas for festivals and large events including “Big Day Out” and “Perth Arena” shows
- Read, interpreted and understood detailed floor plans and drawings in order to prep lifting points and assess scopes of work
- Reviewed and monitored any safety concerns or hazards throughout all stages
- Worked closely with other teams and liaised over radio ensuring all jobs were being completed as per schedule
- Assisted other trades and construction staff with their rigging and lifting needs
- Set up lifting trusses and prepped all related lift gear
- Inspected all completed setups for quality and safety
- Performed manual lifting of stage motors and pulley systems into their specific places and area locations
- Assisted with other areas of venue setup as required and worked with Project and Event Managers
- Completed all work by expected deadline whilst under tight time constraints
- Called back to complete numerous jobs by Event Personnel Australia as a result of strong work ethic
- Climbing at Heights to assemble overhanging truss and steel frames/ connections.
- Understanding of correct harness choice and work at height procedures associated with climbing and walking of steel.
Education
High School Diploma -
Williams High School
Williams, AZ07.2009
Skills
- Safe Work Practices
- Hoist and Crane Operations
- Safety Understanding
- Project Deadlines
- Critical Thinking
- Rigging Planning
- Control Equipment Movements
- Dependable and Responsible
- PPE Compliance
- Organization and Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Western Australia High Risk License [RA,RB,WP]
- Safe Work At Heights & Confined Spaces
- Construction Induction White Card
Timeline
Advanced Rigger
Bechtel
04.2023 - 12.2023
Advanced Rigger
Kobalt Engineering
10.2022 - 03.2023
Leading Hand Rigger
Simpec
09.2021 - 10.2022
Advanced Rigger
Monodelphous / Mondium
03.2021 - 08.2021
Advanced Rigger
Civmec Construction And Engineering
07.2020 - 03.2021
Advanced Rigger
Downer EDI Mining
09.2019 - 08.2020
Advanced Rigger
Downer EDI Mining
01.2016 - 08.2019
Advanced Rigger
BGC Precast
06.2014 - 02.2016
Advanced Rigger
Event Personnel Australia
01.2012 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Williams High School
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