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Overview
Work History
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Ashley Palmer

Haynes,WA

Summary

Advance Scaffolder with extensive experience in tier 1 companies and some background in oil and gas. Expertise in high-risk execution and safety compliance, ensuring adherence to industry standards. Proven track record of improving project processes using ATPAC and TUBE/CLIP systems. Strong leadership skills and commitment to professional development drive successful outcomes in heavy industry environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advance Scaffolder

Monadelphous
Port headland, Western Australia
07.2025 - Current
  • FIFO 2 and 1
  • Executed shutdown project for BHP Construction, ensuring minimal downtime.
  • Worked towards car dumper replacement at Nelson Point CD3RP to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Utilized ATPAC and TUBE/CLIP systems to streamline project processes.

Advance Scaffolder Leading Hand

Builtrite
Sydney, NSW
05.2024 - Current
  • Executed MCL7 Blue scope project to enhance operational workflows.
  • Western Sydney Harbour Tunnel package, ensuring timely delivery and compliance.
  • Construction of Sydney Metro project stations at Olympic Park, Burwood, and The Bays.
  • Sinter plant and coal bins projects at Port Kembla Steel Works for Bluescope.
  • Development of commercial apartment buildings, adhering to safety and quality standards.
  • Utilized PRO-SAFF, QUICKSTAGE, ATPAC, and TUBE and CLIP systems for project management efficiency.
  • Served in fallback position during non-FIFO, DIDO, or shutdown work periods while maintaining skill proficiency.

Advance Scaffolder

UNI/SPAN Acrow
Lithgow/Tarong/Millmerian, N.S.W/Q.L.D
03.2025 - 06.2025
  • Executed shutdown operations at Mt Piper Power Station New South Wales, constructing 700t birdcage within cooling tower.
  • Performed shutdown of Toshiba turbine operations at Tarong Power Station, Queensland.
  • Conducted shutdown procedures in boiler room at Milmeren Power Station.
  • Utilized ATPAC, Quick Stage, and tube and fit systems for project execution.

Advance Scaffolder

DOWNER
Moomba, S.A
12.2023 - 12.2024
  • Contributed to construction of first carbon capture and storage plant in Australia.
  • Executed tie-in shutdown tasks within brownfield environments, ensuring seamless operations.
  • Supported development of oil and gas MHF facility, enhancing operational capabilities.
  • Utilized ATPAC and tube and clip systems to optimize installation processes.
  • Participated in FIFO project, maintaining consistent productivity on 18 days on, 10 days off schedule.
  • Stayed untill Mechanical completion

Intermediate Scaffolder

Specialist Safe Access and Scaffolding
Sydney, NSW
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Executed 48-hour shutdown work for Transport N.S.W across multiple city and inner west train stations.
  • Constructed scaffold systems for painting and blasting operations.
  • Utilized LAYHER system to ensure safety and efficiency during projects.

Intermediate Scaffolder

MI Scaffold
Mackay, QLD
11.2023 - 12.2023

Executed FIFO schedule of five days, followed by five nights with five days off.

  • Conducted shutdown for BMA at Hay Point QLD, focusing on coal loading terminal operations.
  • Constructed and modified Hung scaffolds around pillars and coal loaders to enhance safety.
  • Utilized LAYHER systems for efficient scaffold assembly and dismantling.

Intermediate Scaffolder

Caledonia
Sydney/Port Perie, NSW/SA
03.2023 - 10.2023
  • Contributed to Rozzell interchange Westconnex tunnel project for John Holland and CPB, enhancing underground and surface operations.
  • Loading bay construction for TAFE NSW, ensuring roof replacement met specifications.
  • Executed FIFO shutdown at Port Pirie Lead plant for Nystar in South Australia, maintaining safety protocols.
  • Utilized LAYHER, QUICK-STAGE, and TUBE and CLIP systems to optimize scaffolding efficiency.

Basic/Intermediate Scaffolder

HVTC/KJ Scaffolding
Wollongong, NSW
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Trained in a group environment of 10 for three months on scaffold construction and dismantling techniques.
  • Joined crew under permanent leading hand following successful training completion.
  • Contributed to major shutdown projects at mines, power stations, coal terminals, cement plants and coal loading terminals
  • Built scaffolds for clients including Bluescope, Energy Australia, Sydney Water, South 32, Cement Australia, and Transport N.S.W.
  • Achieved Basic and Intermediate Scaffolding tickets and Certificate III in Scaffolding.
  • Completed training in EWP operation, confined space entry, and gas test atmosphere protocols.
  • Gained experience using CUPLOCK, ATPAC, and TUBE and CLIP scaffold systems.

Lead Deckhand

Multiple Employers
Sydney/South Coast, NSW
01.2011 - 01.2021
  • Executed various fishing techniques, including long lining for sharks and trawling.
  • Operated and maintained teams of up to 4 personnel for efficient operations.
  • Managed mechanical and cosmetic maintenance of commercial fishing vessels.
  • Processed and sorted fish and crustaceans to ensure quality standards.
  • Performed intense labour duties to support overall fishing operations.

Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Projects
  • Shutdown execution
  • Construction expertise
  • Heavy industry knowledge
  • Safety compliance
  • Scaffold inspections
  • Professional development
  • Hung Scaffolds
  • Cantilevered scaffold
  • Spurs
  • FIFO and DIDO practices
  • Layher systems
  • Pro-Saff systems
  • Quickstage systems
  • Tube and clip systems

Certification

  • Valid VOC (within 2 years)
  • HRWL 840004
  • Gas test atmosphere
  • Confined space
  • Working at heights
  • EWP
  • Risi ticket
  • White card
  • Forklift
  • Valid BHP Inductions

References

  • Kiel Bickerstaff, owner of Builtrite, 0401097059
  • James Healey, Acrow/uni-span, Scaffold Supervisor, 0406274250
  • Cheyne Batterham, Downer, Scaffold/Rigger Supervisor, 0429619109
  • Christopher Kuhly, Downer, Scaffold Supervisor, 0408718886
  • Azza Wheatland, MI Scaffold, Scaffold Supervisor, 0457995386

Timeline

Advance Scaffolder

Monadelphous
07.2025 - Current

Advance Scaffolder

UNI/SPAN Acrow
03.2025 - 06.2025

Advance Scaffolder Leading Hand

Builtrite
05.2024 - Current

Advance Scaffolder

DOWNER
12.2023 - 12.2024

Intermediate Scaffolder

MI Scaffold
11.2023 - 12.2023

Intermediate Scaffolder

Specialist Safe Access and Scaffolding
09.2023 - 12.2023

Intermediate Scaffolder

Caledonia
03.2023 - 10.2023

Basic/Intermediate Scaffolder

HVTC/KJ Scaffolding
01.2021 - 01.2023

Lead Deckhand

Multiple Employers
01.2011 - 01.2021
Ashley Palmer