Ben Johnson
Summary
Highly Skilled Concrete Finisher with over 20 years experience in a wide range of projects covering Civil, Mine Sites, Gas Plant, Commercial & Domestic concrete work & all aspects of Formwork & Steel Fixing. White Card qualified & Standard 11.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Finisher
SRD Concrete
2023.04 - Current
- Collaborated clear communications with supervisors & team members to achieve the highest level of both safety & quality in a time efficient manner within budget constraints.
- Follow all safety policy & procedures by conducting regular site inspections & implementing necessary precautions.
- Assisting with site preparation tasks such as grading, compacting soil, and setting forms prior to concrete placement.
- Achieved various types of concrete finishes including, exposed aggregate, coloured concrete, broom finish, stencilled finish, water wiped finish, machine finish, polished machine finish & steel trowel.
- Implemented proper curing methods to maximise strength & durability on completion.
Concrete Finisher
Dynamite Concrete
2022.01 - 2023.04
- Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth transitions between different phases of the concrete placement process.
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
- Measured precise amounts of concrete and verified levelness to improve quality of finished product.
Concrete Finisher
McGinn Concrete
2016.02 - 2021.12
- Collaborated clear communications with supervisors & team members to achieve the highest level of both safety & quality in a time efficient manner within budget constraints.
- Follow all safety policy & procedures by conducting regular site inspections & implementing necessary precautions.
- Assisting with site preparation tasks such as grading, compacting soil, and setting forms prior to concrete placement.
- Achieved various types of concrete finishes including, exposed aggregate, coloured concrete, broom finish, stencilled finish, water wiped finish, machine finish, polished machine finish & steel trowel.
- Implemented proper curing methods to maximise strength & durability on completion.
Concrete Form Setter / Finisher
Busby Contracting
2015.01 - 2016.01
- Maintained clean, safe work environments by adhering to strict safety protocols during all operations for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Improved durability of finished structures by ensuring proper concrete placement, curing techniques, and reinforcement methods are utilized consistently.
- Delivered high-quality results by following specifications, blueprints, and job site requirements.
- Applied expertly smoother finishes with techniques such as broom finishing or hand trowelling on various surfaces like floors or sidewalks.
Concrete Finisher
Thiess (Wheatstone)
2013.12 - 2014.12
- Maintained clean, safe work environments by adhering to strict safety protocols during all operations for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Improved durability of finished structures by ensuring proper concrete placement, curing techniques, and reinforcement methods are utilized consistently.
- Delivered high-quality results by following specifications, blueprints, and job site requirements.
- Applied expertly smoother finishes with techniques such as broom finishing or hand trowelling on various surfaces like floors or sidewalks.
Concrete Finisher
Bechtel (QCLNG Project)
2011.09 - 2013.12
- Maintained clean, safe work environments by adhering to strict safety protocols during all operations for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Improved durability of finished structures by ensuring proper concrete placement, curing techniques, and reinforcement methods are utilized consistently.
- Delivered high-quality results by following specifications, blueprints, and job site requirements.
- Applied expertly smoother finishes with techniques such as broom finishing or hand trowelling on various surfaces like floors or sidewalks.
Concrete Finisher / Form Setter
Howard Concrete Construction
2009.06 - 2011.09
- Ensured accurate measurements for formwork installation by utilizing advanced tools such as laser levels and measuring tapes during the preparation phase.
- Improved durability of finished structures by ensuring proper concrete placement, curing techniques, and reinforcement methods were utilized consistently.
- Maintained safe work environments by implementing and enforcing strict safety protocols during concrete operations.
- Demonstrated adaptability to various project types, including residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure applications involving concrete work.
- Delivered high-quality results by meticulously following specifications, blueprints, and job site requirements.
Concrete Finisher
Coral Coast Concrete Constructions
2007.11 - 2009.06
- Installed rebar and moulded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
- Mixed, spread, and patched concrete to specifications.
- Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
- Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
- Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
Concrete / Concrete Pump Line Hand
All Over Concrete
2004.10 - 2007.11
- Ensured accurate measurements for formwork installation by utilizing advanced tools such as laser levels and measuring tapes during the preparation phase.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure seamless communication between teams, resulting in improved overall performance.
- Improved durability of finished structures by ensuring proper concrete placement, curing techniques, and reinforcement methods were utilized consistently.
- Maintained safe work environments by implementing and enforcing strict safety protocols during concrete operations.
Structural Landscaper
Thornlandscapes Landscaping
2003.01 - 2004.10
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Performed planting, watering, mulching, and edging of lawns.
- Removed weeds, hazards, and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Operated landscaping equipment with focus on safety and machine longevity.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Performed seasonal maintenance tasks such as pruning, aeration, fertilization, and mulching to promote plant health and longevity.
- Maintained safe working environments by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cleveland District State High School
Cleveland, QLD2001
Skills
- Concrete finishing
- Finishing Techniques
- Concrete Repair
- Sidewalk Construction
- Form setting
- Concrete Curing
- Polished concrete
- Power saws
- Trowel machinery
- Slab Construction
- Leveling proficiency
- OSHA protocols
Personal Qualities
Dedicated, honest, hardworking, fit, reliable and willing to learn
References
- Brett Kennedy, Civil Supervisor, Busby Contracting, 0405 911 626
- Kenny Hagen, Supervisor, McGinn Concreting, 0414 836 394
- Jeremy Reese, Concrete leading hand, Bechtel QCLNG, 0434 056 694
- Kalen Ransom, Steel fixer/ supervisor, Bechtel QCLNG, 0435 838 275
- Neil Howard, Howard concrete constructions, 0404 297 082
- Cameron Harrison, Head Foreman, Howard Concrete Constructions, 0419 922 558
- Brad Stevens, Civil Supervisor, Bechtel QCLNG, 0402 389 263
- Ian Kirby, Owner/Operator, Steel Fixer, 0401 295 288
- Ben Waust, Formwork Leading Hand, Bechtel QCLNG, 0400 015 796
Hobbies and Interests
Boating, fishing, camping and surfing
Timeline
Concrete Finisher
SRD Concrete
2023.04 - Current
Concrete Finisher
Dynamite Concrete
2022.01 - 2023.04
Concrete Finisher
McGinn Concrete
2016.02 - 2021.12
Concrete Form Setter / Finisher
Busby Contracting
2015.01 - 2016.01
Concrete Finisher
Thiess (Wheatstone)
2013.12 - 2014.12
Concrete Finisher
Bechtel (QCLNG Project)
2011.09 - 2013.12
Concrete Finisher / Form Setter
Howard Concrete Construction
2009.06 - 2011.09
Concrete Finisher
Coral Coast Concrete Constructions
2007.11 - 2009.06
Concrete / Concrete Pump Line Hand
All Over Concrete
2004.10 - 2007.11
Structural Landscaper
Thornlandscapes Landscaping
2003.01 - 2004.10
High School Diploma -
Cleveland District State High School
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