Ben Kendall
The Vines
Summary
Seasoned professional with extensive experience in project management and team leadership, notably with Sure People Solutions. Excelled in crane coordination, safety measure implementation, and risk management. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and safety, underpinned by a commitment to meticulous planning and team collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in crane operations and team management, ensuring top-tier job scope execution.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rigger/Operator, Supervisor, Superintendent
Freo Group
01.2021 - Current
- Supported efficient workflow by quickly adapting to changing priorities and adjusting assigned tasks accordingly.
- Maintained rigging equipment to highest standards, ensuring operational readiness.
- Boosted safety on site, implementing rigorous rigging standards and protocols.
- Enhanced team coordination and efficiency with thorough pre-operation briefings.
- Achieved zero accidents over year through diligent adherence to safety practices.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while operating cranes for complex lifts, ensuring minimal disruption to surroundings.
- Stepped up during foreman's absence to answer questions and delegate project tasks to employees.
- Oversaw daily operations for streamlined efficiency, ensuring timely execution of tasks and optimal resource allocation.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly through appraisals and feedback sessions to facilitate continuous development of skills and knowledge base within the team.
- Oversaw daily branch operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining operational integrity.
Shutdown Rigger
Sure People Solutions (Freo Group, Goldfields)
06.2018 - 01.2021
- Mobilize and Demobilize various cranes and equipment onsite
- Movement of various plant and equipment onsite
- High value for safety and correct execution of tasks to be conducted
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
RSTB/Crane Op (KG2, DD1)Transocean Offshore
Transocean
12.2018 - 01.2021
- General Deck Lifts
- Dogman (Knuckle Boom Cranes) Assitant Crane Op
- Rigging Up/Down Sub Sea Components
- Casing Run Tallies
- General Deck Maintenance
- Offload and Backload of Supply Vessels
- Inspect and Maintain Rigging Equipment
- Helicopter Operations
- Fire Team Member
- Used hand, power and pneumatic tools safely and efficiently, following all manufacturer and company directions.
Supervisor/Installer/Crane Operator
RAC Facades
10.2014 - 12.2018
- High Rise curtain wall installation
- Structural steel installation
- Set-out
- Detailed plan reading
- Implement safety protocols (permits, PPE etc)
- Coordinate employees on-site
- Manage on-site plant and equipment
- Conduct daily pre-start meetings
Education
Macleod College
Macleod, VIC, Australia1999
Skills
- Crane coordination and load shifting management
- Implement site and task specific safety measures and controls
- Risk management processes and analysis
- Crane Operations
- Load Calculation
- Staff Supervision
- Staff Leadership
- Fire Team Member
- Rigging Knowledge
- Crane Assembly
Certification
Work safe High Risk licenses:
Licence to Operate Forklift
Licence to Operate EWP
Licence to Operate Crane CO
Licence to Perform Intermediate Rigging (RI)
Heavy Rigid Driving Licence
Working at Heights
Fire Warden/First Aider
Confined Space Entry
Construction Industry White Card
BOSIET/HUET
CA EBS (Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System)
Common Safety Training Program (CSTP)
STCW Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
Respond to a Helideck Incident
Vertical Rescue
References
- Matthew Wyatt: Freo Group Regional Manager 0433-607-759
- Transocean: Troy Sparks (Deck Foreman DDKG2) 0408-946-518
- Personal Reference: Geoffrey Lang (Chevron Lead Drill Site Representative) 0421-044-331
Timeline
Rigger/Operator, Supervisor, Superintendent
Freo Group
01.2021 - Current
RSTB/Crane Op (KG2, DD1)Transocean Offshore
Transocean
12.2018 - 01.2021
Shutdown Rigger
Sure People Solutions (Freo Group, Goldfields)
06.2018 - 01.2021
Supervisor/Installer/Crane Operator
RAC Facades
10.2014 - 12.2018
Macleod College
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