Ben French
Burnie,TAS
Summary
Crane Operator Rigger with a track record of precision lifting and effective team collaboration.
Renowned for accurate communication and heavy lift management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Crane Operator Rigger
Hazell Brady Joint Venture
Devonport, TAS
05.2023 - Current
- Rigged on various cranes across site both onshore and offshore including 500t, 275t, 135t, Pinjibs, 400t, 250t, 220t, 100t hydraulic crane
- Made 8t rock bags and assisting dive crew during installation
- Operated crane calculating appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Achieved strong reputation for reliability among supervisors, leading to increased responsibility for critical tasks.
Crane Operator
Read's Rigging
Port Hedland, WA
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Operated crane in different sites including Port Headland airport upgrade, new indoor skate park and Race course complex
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
Assistant Manager Tourist Park
BlackRock Caravan Park
Port Hedland, WA
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
Yard Supervisor
MGM Bulk
Port Hedland, WA
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed daily operations, coordinating staff schedules and allocating resources to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Continuously evaluated yard operations for potential improvements, implementing changes as needed to maintain efficiency and meet business goals.
- Optimized space utilization in the yard through careful planning of storage areas and efficient use of available resources.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, offering constructive feedback for continuous development.
Rigger/Crane Operator
State Wide Cranes
Tasmania
11.2008 - 12.2020
- Operated crane on various sites Tasmania Wide including Wind Farms and Mine Sites Shut Down
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parklands High School
Burnie, TAS2001
Skills
- Rigging Knowledge
- Crane Assembly
- Accurate Communication
- Crane Operations
- Precision Lifting
- Equipment Inspection
- Team Collaboration
- Heavy lift management
- Weather Adaptation
Licence to perform high risk work
Classes and Description:
LF Forklift Truck
CN Non-slewing Mobile Crane
DG Dogging
RI Intermediate Rigging
RB Basic Rigging
C6 Slewing Mobile Crane 60t max
Heavy Vehicle Driver Licence
Full MC
Class: Multi-Combination
Timeline
Crane Operator Rigger
Hazell Brady Joint Venture
05.2023 - Current
Crane Operator
Read's Rigging
06.2022 - 04.2023
Assistant Manager Tourist Park
BlackRock Caravan Park
01.2022 - 06.2022
Yard Supervisor
MGM Bulk
01.2021 - 12.2021
Rigger/Crane Operator
State Wide Cranes
11.2008 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Parklands High School