Andreas Thoma
11 Winding Way, Belair,Australia
Summary
I believe myself to have the following qualities: great team leadership skills with a will to ensure everyone is happy and everything gets done in a safe and productive manner, punctuality, motivated, honest, reliable, excellent problem solving skills, enthusiastic, flexible, good listening skills, good team worker, fast learner and willing to take on new challenges, strong initiative, can work independently and have great interpersonal skills.
Resourceful Operator/Rigger known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possessing specialised skills in load calculation, signal interpretation, and safety compliance which contribute to smooth operational flow on job sites. Excel using communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities to ensure projects are completed safely and effectively.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operator/Advanced Rigger
SGP Civil
Adelaide, SA
06.2025 - Current
- Operated heavy machinery to complete construction tasks efficiently and safely.
- Monitored project progress, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow and enhance productivity.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment to maintain optimal performance levels.
Operator/Rigger
PHE Mining and Electrical
South Australia
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Oversaw operation of heavy machinery to enhance production efficiency and uphold safety standards.
- Oversaw equipment functionality through systematic inspections and execution of preventative maintenance protocols.
- Spearheaded collaboration initiatives among team members to enhance workflow efficiency and productivity.
Rigger/Crane Operator
Volley Recruit
Clarence Gardens, SA
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Executed FIFO mining shutdowns and maintenance operations in collaboration with Boom and BHP.
- Operated rigging equipment to ensure safe lifting and movement of materials.
- Collaborated with team members to develop efficient rigging plans for various projects.
- Inspected and maintained rigging gear, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Trained junior riggers on best practices for equipment handling and safety protocols.
- Enhanced workflow by streamlining rigging processes and reducing downtime during operations.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure accuracy in load calculations and placement.
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
- Improved lifting efficiency with proper selection of rigging equipment for specific tasks.
- Increased workplace safety by conducting regular rigging inspections and equipment maintenance.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
Rigger/Crane Operator
Hooked on Crane and Rigging
Burton, SA
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Maintained open communication with crane and other equipment operators to smoothly transport loads.
- Construct custom rigs from scratch according to specific requirements as directed by a director or producer.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions for maintenance and storage of rigging equipment.
- Perform regular checks on all cables and ropes used in order to ensure they meet safety standards.
- Provide technical advice, support regarding installation, operation issues related to theatrical flying systems.
- Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials.
- Planned and prepared rigging before performances and handled rigging changes during performances.
- Execute complex set changes quickly and efficiently while ensuring the safety of cast members and crew members on stage.
- Transported materials, tools and machines to installation sites.
- Determine appropriate load-bearing capacity of various types of rigging systems and components.
- Reviewed job specifications and site conditions to determine appropriate rigging configurations.
- Used bolts and clamps to attach pulleys and fix beams, ceilings and gin pole booms.
- Unloaded materials and arranged in specific locations.
- Securely attach loads to rigging equipment using clamps, shackles, and other fasteners.
- Conducted frequent safety evaluations on rigging equipment.
Advanced Scaffolder, Leading Hand Supervisor, Basic Rigger on Swingstages and Mast Climbers, HSR
Pinnacle Scaffolding and Rope Access
Burton, SA
09.2018 - 09.2022
- Skills Established; Lead and supervise teams and other workers to meet a specific goal, supervise jobs from beginning to finish, liaise with clients on site and report back to managers, liaise with clients and managers for problem solving on site and within the company, measuring up jobs and providing gear lists for pricing, servicing and repairing scaffold components, creating and fulfilling gear list needs and assisting in loading and unloading of truck at yard, erect, alter and dismantle both swing stages and mast climbers, studied to become a HSR (health and safety representative)
Advance Scaffolder and Leading Hand Supervisor
All State Scaffolding/All State Access
Adelaide, SA
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Skills Established; work in a team environment, work towards a common goal, lead and supervise other workers, liaise with clients on site, report back to managers, general yard duties including operating forklift, scaffold component management, servicing and repairing scaffold components, creating and fulfilling gear list needs and assisting in loading and unloading trucks
Bartender and Bottle Shop attendant
Holdfast Hotel
Glenelg, SA
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Skills Established; opening and closing of bars, customer service in fast-paced environment, restocking shelves and fridges, general cleaning duties, TAB and Keno services
Cleaner
Saclean Cleaning Services
Adelaide, SA
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Skills established; commercial janitorial services, carpet cleaning, window cleaning, construction clean-up, restroom sanitation, floor care and maintenance
Sales assistant, shelf re-stocker, warehouse assistant
Quality and Price Variety Retail Stores
Adelaide, SA
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Skills established; customer service, restocking shelves, opening and closing of shops, stock management, general cleaning duties, cash handling and banking responsibilities
Education
South Australian Certificate of Education -
Hamilton Secondary College
SA, Australia01.2006
Skills
- Site installations
- Load movement control
- Advanced Scaffold license
- Advanced Rigging Licence
- Forklift, Telehandler, Franna and C6 licenses
- EWP and Scissor lift tickets
- Climbing skills
- Materials transportation
- Safety focused with HSR Level 1
- Load calculation
- Documentation skills
- Scaffolding management
- Rigging planning
Certification
- Work Safely at Heights, 23/10/13
- Work Safely in the Construction Industry, 31/01/12
- Licence to Erect, Alter and Dismantle Scaffolding Basic Level, 03/02/12
- Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck, 24/07/12
- Gas Test Atmospheres, 30/07/12
- Work in Accordance with an Issued Permit, 30/07/12, 26/03/21
- Enter and Work in Confined Space, 30/07/12, 26/03/21, 04/11/21
- Licence to Erect, Alter and Dismantle Scaffold Intermediate Level, 19/10/12
- Santos Gas Detection and Monitoring, 10/08/14
- Santos Permit Holder and Work Party, 10/08/14
- Licence to Perform Dogging, 31/10/14
- Licence to Operate Tractor Crane and Franna Crane (non-slewing mobile crane), 20/11/14
- Provide First Aid and CPR, 27/05/16, 11/03/21
- Licence to Erect, Alter and Dismantle Scaffold Advanced Level, 20/01/17
- Licence to Perform Basic Rigging, 22/11/19
- Health and Safety Rep - Level 1, 13/11/21
- EWP - Above 11m, 22/07/22
- EWP - scissor, boom and vertical lift, 08/10/22
- Licences to perform Intermediate Rigging 10/05/24
- Licence to operate 60 tonne crane (C6) 31/01/25
- Licence to perform Advanced Rigging 01/04/25
Hobbies and Interests
- All sports, mainly AFL
- Travel
- Music and live gigs
- Food, whether it's eating or cooking
References
- Evangelos Ignatiou, Owner, Quality and Price Variety, 0417840922
- Jason Weiland, Operations Manager, Pinnacle Scaffolding, 0403 738 489
Personal Qualities
- Great team leadership skills
- Punctuality
- Motivated
- Honest
- Reliable
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Enthusiastic
- Flexible
- Good listening skills
- Good team worker
- Fast learner
- Willing to take on new challenges
- Strong initiative
- Can work independently
- Great interpersonal skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Greek
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Operator/Advanced Rigger
SGP Civil
06.2025 - Current
Operator/Rigger
PHE Mining and Electrical
02.2025 - 06.2025
Rigger/Crane Operator
Volley Recruit
11.2023 - 02.2025
Rigger/Crane Operator
Hooked on Crane and Rigging
09.2022 - 09.2023
Advanced Scaffolder, Leading Hand Supervisor, Basic Rigger on Swingstages and Mast Climbers, HSR
Pinnacle Scaffolding and Rope Access
09.2018 - 09.2022
Advance Scaffolder and Leading Hand Supervisor
All State Scaffolding/All State Access
01.2010 - 01.2018
Bartender and Bottle Shop attendant
Holdfast Hotel
01.2009 - 01.2010
Cleaner
Saclean Cleaning Services
01.2008 - 01.2009
Sales assistant, shelf re-stocker, warehouse assistant
Quality and Price Variety Retail Stores
01.2004 - 01.2007
South Australian Certificate of Education -
Hamilton Secondary College