Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Tickets/ Licences and Inductions
References
Volunteer Work
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Beau Dinsdale

23 Marina Ave Boyne Island,QLD

Summary

Dynamic and reliable professional with a robust background in emergency response and refractory bricklaying, notably with Rio Tinto and the Queensland Fire Department.

I've Excelled in enhancing safety and efficiency, leveraging skills in fire suppression and rescue situations and project management.

Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to maintaining high safety standards. With a proven track record of fostering client rapport and executing complex projects with precision.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Auxiliary Fire Fighter

Queensland Fire And Rescue Service
Boyne Island, QLD
02.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced emergency response efficiency by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance tasks.
  • Improved team communication during high-pressure situations through comprehensive training in radio procedures.
  • Provided vital support during medical emergencies, administering first aid and assisting paramedics as needed.
  • Ensured rapid deployment of resources during emergencies by maintaining accurate records of available personnel and equipment.
  • Promoted a safe working environment for all firefighters through consistent adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Collaborated with fellow firefighters to develop innovative solutions for complex firefighting challenges, enhancing overall effectiveness.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development activities to stay informed on best practices within firefighting techniques and technologies.
  • Established strong rapport with local businesses, fostering relationships that facilitated cooperation during emergency responses.
  • Expanded knowledge of hazardous materials handling, enabling more effective response to incidents involving toxic substances or environmental dangers.
  • Operated fire hoses, hydrants and extinguishers to eliminate fire and prevent from spreading.
  • Participated in physical fitness and training programs to maintain preparedness and stamina for fire rescues.
  • Participated in community outreach programs to raise awareness of fire prevention and safety measures.
  • Trained new firefighters to comply with safety protocols and equipment usage.
  • Educated public and community members on fire safety and prevention methods to provide life-saving techniques.
  • Oversaw equipment and vehicle upkeep to maintain emergency readiness.
  • Assisted with regular maintenance of firefighting equipment.
  • Operated hoses, pumps, ladders and other firefighting equipment.
  • Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds, and stations for proper order and condition.
  • Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
  • Completed training to stay in peak physical fitness and handle challenging tasks.
  • Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
  • Conducted fire drills and trained new recruits in use of firefighting equipment.

Work Group Controller - Refractory

Rio Tinto
Boyne Island, QLD
01.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and providing clear guidance for crew members.
  • Developed a strong sense of teamwork among crew members through regular communication and team building activities.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively allocating tasks and closely monitoring progress.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and promptly addressing potential hazards.
  • Managed resources efficiently, ordering supplies as needed and keeping track of inventory levels.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify areas of improvement and provide constructive feedback to crew members.
  • Collaborated with management to develop strategies for achieving company goals, such as increasing efficiency or improving customer service.
  • Provided ongoing training and support for new hires, ensuring they were well-equipped to perform their duties effectively.
  • Streamlined workflow processes to reduce downtime and increase overall productivity within the team.
  • Implemented quality control measures to ensure consistent results across all completed tasks and projects.
  • Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
  • Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
  • Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
  • Instructed crew members in safe work practices and methods to reduce work-related injuries.
  • Established and enforced policies and procedures to maintain high standards of work.
  • Generated and analyzed weekly reports to track crew performance and identify areas of improvement.
  • Collaborated with other departments to streamline operations and improve customer service.

Peer Support Volunteer

Rio Tinto
Boyne Island, QLD
04.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced peer support program effectiveness by implementing compassionate listening and effective communication techniques.
  • Developed trusting relationships with peers, fostering a safe and supportive environment for sharing experiences and coping strategies.
  • Increased community awareness of mental health resources by organizing informational events and workshops.
  • Empowered individuals by guiding them through the process of developing personalized recovery plans.
  • Provided emotional support during crisis situations, helping peers navigate challenging circumstances and make informed decisions.
  • Conducted regular check-ins with participants to track progress, identify potential setbacks, and adjust support strategies as needed.
  • Supported peers in accessing appropriate mental health services within their communities through resource referrals and advocacy efforts.
  • Promoted wellness through interactive workshops focused on healthy lifestyle habits such as nutrition, exercise, sleep hygiene, and mindfulness practices.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to increase knowledge in areas such as trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing techniques, and cultural competency skills among others.
  • Served as a positive role model, demonstrating resilience and commitment to personal growth through active participation in own recovery journey.
  • Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.

Infield Trainer and Assessor

Rio Tinto
Boyne Smelter
11.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated learning through written and practical assessments
  • Complete in field assessments of participants that are ready to obtain site licences and qualifications
  • Organise and file and send of practical exams to multiple people within the organisation and different departments
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimise learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
  • Trained and mentored new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
  • All training aligns with Rio Tinto site and Australian regulations,policies and procedures.

Equipment Technician ( Bricklayer)

Rio Tinto Boyne Smelter
Boyne Island, QLD
06.2023 - Current
  • Build flue walls to plan daily to install on the carbon bake
  • Driver multiple machines and do a range of high risk and very important jobs around site
  • Use gantry cranes and forklifts to load and unload work Areas
  • Work in high heat to demolish and set foundations in the pits to install fluewalls
  • Work in high heat and dusty/dirty environments utilizing ppe ( masks, coveralls) and other tools to maximise a safe working aspect
  • Demonstrated thorough knowledge of industry tools, techniques, equipment and materials.
  • Identified potential safety hazards and reported incidents and hazards to management.
  • Demonstrated accurate measurement, calculation and project layout skills.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, plans, or drawings to correctly lay blocks or bricks according to job or client specifications.

Health and Safety Representative

Rio Tinto Boyne Smelter
Boyne Island, QLD
06.2023 - Current
  • Created safe work environment by complying with safety, health and security requirements.
  • Mentored and supported staff in identifying and implementing procedures and practices to protect safety and security of workers.
  • Conducted incident investigations, participated in audits and collected data and information to maximize workplace safety.
  • Supported interaction with local emergency response agencies and responders to coordinate work site security requirements.
  • Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
  • Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
  • Researched and devised new safety initiatives and strategies to improve safety performance.
  • Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
  • Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Emergency Response Team

Rio Tinto Boyne Smelter
Boyne Island, QLD
08.2023 - Current
  • Work alongside a great team
  • Learning new training and techniques that aid in supporting emergency situations
  • Responds to all types of emergency situations

Bricklayer, Machine Operator and Nozzleman

Civmec
Boyne Smelter
10.2021 - 06.2023
  • Read and follow plans to lay brick flue walls
  • Utilized specific power and hand tools to complete each job
  • Work as a team with co workers and other work groups
  • Worked safely on different work platforms at different heights
  • Performed quality Refractory work on cbf4 rebuild and cbf3 Maintenance
  • Operate mobile equipment such Gantry Cranes, Forklifts, Skip trucks and Telehandlers
  • Always follow sites procedures correctly and safely

Level 3 Leading Hand/Supervisor

Srg
Whyalla, SA
11.2018 - 09.2021
  • Level 3 Leading hand/supervisor Whyalla liberty steel works coke ovens
  • Organising and running crews and jobs (setup and demobilisation)
  • Refractory Bricklaying installation (Whyalla Steelworks Coke ovens,BOS,pallet plant,treadwell
  • Ladles, kilns, torpedo ladles ,through walls, endflue, regenerators
  • Marking and cutting on bricksaw
  • nozzle man,trowel hand and operator And good knowledge of reed gun and nozzle
  • Various types of refractory and mechanical works
  • Mentored and helped train newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and job and task
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with clients to deliver quality work on the correct timeframes
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Maintained an overall safe work environment and enforcement of safety procedures.

Bricklayer, Scaffolder and Nozzleman

Agc
Whyalla, SA
02.2015 - 11.2018
  • Demonstrated thorough knowledge of industry tools, techniques, equipment and materials.
  • Worked in a team-focused environment to complete projects on time
  • Worked around live machinery and ongoing operations to complete jobs
  • Erect and dismantle scaffold for a number of jobs from project to project
  • Demonstrated accurate measurement, calculation and project layout skills.
  • Interpreted and followed job plans and specifications to successfully complete each task

Bricklayer and Scaffolder

Dominion
Australia
08.2015 - 12.2016
  • Demonstrated thorough knowledge of industry tools, techniques, equipment and materials.
  • Worked in a team-focused environment to complete projects on time
  • Worked around live machinery and ongoing operations to complete jobs
  • Erect and dismantle scaffold for a number of jobs from project to project
  • Demonstrated accurate measurement, calculation and project layout skills.

Interpreted and followed job plans and specifications to successfully complete each task

Scaffolder Supervisor

All Round
Gold Coast, QLD
11.2013 - 02.2015
  • Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
  • Supervised training of new workers on safety practices and procedures.
  • Utilized problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues with scaffolding structures.
  • Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
  • Built custom scaffolding structures to specifications for diverse applications.
  • Disassembled scaffolding and equipment when projects were completed or after each shift according to strict schedules.
  • Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
  • Followed OHS regulations and safety standards when installing and working with scaffolding.
  • Assisted with tying off and securing scaffolding to building structures to optimize safety.

Labourer and Trowel Hand

Andreco Hurl
Australia
04.2010 - 04.2013
  • Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
  • Followed proper equipment operation and maintenance procedures to keep equipment in good working condition.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Organized materials, tools, and equipment to supply team members.
  • Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
  • Completed demolition of existing structures to prepare for new construction.
  • Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
  • Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
  • Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
  • Utilized construction tools and machinery to effectively complete job site projects.

Education

Certificate IV - Infield Trainer And Assessor

Ram Training Services

Certificate III - Bricklaying And Blocklaying

National Skills
Brisbane, QLD

Certificate IV - Youth Services

TAFE Queensland
Ashmore, QLD

Year 12 Graduate -

Keebra Park State High School
Southport, QLD
12.2007

Skills

  • Road crash rescue
  • First aid and oxygen therapy
  • Fire suppression
  • Casualty management
  • OHS Safety Standards
  • Brickwork Repair and installation
  • Project Layout and management
  • Client Rapport-Building
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Site Preparation
  • Diverse bricklaying Techniques and skills
  • Project Drawings
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Project Scope Understanding
  • Inventory Control
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Working at Heights
  • Working in confined spaces
  • Process Improvement
  • Heavy Labour
  • Plan Proficiency
  • Task Management
  • Removing Damaged Materials
  • Strong bricklaying Knowledge
  • Work Assignments
  • Cement and mortar Mixing
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Refractory Gunning
  • Refractory Bricklaying
  • Time management
  • Honest
  • Trust worthy
  • Hard working
  • Reliable

Certification

  • Certificate III Bricklaying and Blocklaying. Certificate Number: 14259961-9368430
  • Cert II in public safety (firefighting and emergency operations)
  • RCR - road crash rescue certified
  • Hazmat certified
  • Certificate IV youth work
  • Advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
  • Currently enrolled cert IV infield trainer and assessor

Tickets/ Licences and Inductions

Tickets/Licences

  • HR class licence
  • R class motorbike license
  • Marine licence
  • Construction white card
  • Working at Heights
  • Gas test atmospheres and work in confined spaces
  • Advanced First Aid and CPR - oxygen therapy
  • Skid Steer and digger
  • 16t Gantry crane
  • Skip Truck
  • Scissor lift

High Risk Licences

  • Ewp - elevated work platform
  • Forklift
  • Scaffolding basic
  • Scaffolding Intermediate

Inductions

  • Whyalla Steelworks
  • Lihir Gold mine
  • QAL
  • Boyne Smelter

References

  • Andrew Butler

Super Intendant Carbon Refractory

Rio Tinto Boyne Smelter

Mob: 0404 952 417

  • Logan Gamble

Refractory Specialist

Rio Tinto Boyne Smelter
Mob: 0467 737 494

  • Wayne Lisle

Captain- Boyne Island Fire station

Emergency Services Co-ordinator

Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO)

Fire Safety Advisor (FSA)

Rio tinto Boyne Smelter

0419668501

Volunteer Work

  • Coach u/6 Rugby league team at Tannum Seagulls 2022,2024
  • Coach u/7 team at Tannum Seagulls 2023
  • Coach u/8 team at Tannum Seagulls 2024
  • Volunteer gladstone gymnastics 2023
  • Volunteer Tannum Surfclub (Nippers Season)

Timeline

Peer Support Volunteer

Rio Tinto
04.2024 - Current

Auxiliary Fire Fighter

Queensland Fire And Rescue Service
02.2024 - Current

Work Group Controller - Refractory

Rio Tinto
01.2024 - Current

Infield Trainer and Assessor

Rio Tinto
11.2023 - Current

Emergency Response Team

Rio Tinto Boyne Smelter
08.2023 - Current

Equipment Technician ( Bricklayer)

Rio Tinto Boyne Smelter
06.2023 - Current

Health and Safety Representative

Rio Tinto Boyne Smelter
06.2023 - Current

Bricklayer, Machine Operator and Nozzleman

Civmec
10.2021 - 06.2023

Level 3 Leading Hand/Supervisor

Srg
11.2018 - 09.2021

Bricklayer and Scaffolder

Dominion
08.2015 - 12.2016

Bricklayer, Scaffolder and Nozzleman

Agc
02.2015 - 11.2018

Scaffolder Supervisor

All Round
11.2013 - 02.2015

Labourer and Trowel Hand

Andreco Hurl
04.2010 - 04.2013

Certificate IV - Infield Trainer And Assessor

Ram Training Services

Certificate III - Bricklaying And Blocklaying

National Skills

Certificate IV - Youth Services

TAFE Queensland

Year 12 Graduate -

Keebra Park State High School
Beau Dinsdale