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Ben Rider

Geelong

Summary

Offering solid foundation of practical skills and strong willingness to learn and grow in the field. Contributes basic understanding of plumbing systems and tools, and commitment to mastering new techniques. Ready to use and develop troubleshooting and repair skills in [Desired Position] role.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Plumber

Nemjon Contracting
12.2023 - 01.2025
  • Sewer PVC, HDPE & pump station installation
  • water main systems
  • Maintenance on mining infrastructure: Blockages, Leaks; Piper repairs; Waste water Treatment
  • Construction of a high-end mining camp Drainage Roughin, fitoff and commercial kitchen, appliances;
  • Stormwater drainage
  • Polly welding
  • Trouble shooting freshwater contamination and rectifying issue
  • Excavation works, operating excavator .8 – 20 tone excavators
  • 12 hours days 3-4 weeks straight in extreme weather conditions


Drillers Offsider

McKay Drilling
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Handling of rods and processing core tubes, core samples and removal of drill cuttings
  • maintaining drill rig and the equipment
  • Strong commitment to safety
  • Recognise and correct hazards or actions
  • Safely and efficiently operate surface core drills
  • Ensuring drilling requirements are met to high standards
  • Troubleshooting down-hole drilling problems using experience and knowledge gained from similar situations
  • 12 hours days 2 weeks straight (1 week day; next week nights) in Harsh weather conditoions

Plumber

Selected Plumbing
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Worked at various commercial sites with Select Plumbing for 6 months doing sanitary drainage and inground services; Sites worked were Perth Airport & Airforce Base; Perth Zoo; Claremont College and Nedlands Hospital

Domestic & Maintenance Plumber

GPG, B&D Plumbing
01.2013 - 01.2021
  • Drainage and maintenance inside and outside plumbing
  • replacement of gas HWS
  • Dealing with building authorities and site managers regularly
  • Ability to read and execute site plans, understanding structural engineering and resolving issues on site
  • Excellent and well-developed excavator skills from 1.8-8 tone excavators, with the ability to navigate 300sqm development block effectively and locating spoil so as not to affect works


Education

Christian College
Geelong, VIC

Certificate III - Plumbing

The Gordon
01-2013

Skills

  • Reliable & hard working
  • Conscientious & respectful
  • Time management
  • Material management
  • Inground Water & Sewer
  • Polly welding
  • New Residential and renovation Development
  • Gas pipeline fitting
  • Ensure sites are clean and safe
  • Underground water Tie-ins
  • Recognise & correct hazards
  • Ability to work in extreme weather
  • Excavator operator 18 to 20T
  • Communication skills

Certification

  • BHP Inducted
  • MRL Inducted
  • White card
  • Working at Heights/EWP
  • HR Truck
  • Excavator license
  • First Aid
  • 4x4 training
  • Fire Safety Training
  • Telehandler license
  • Plumbing Registration


Timeline

Plumber

Nemjon Contracting
12.2023 - 01.2025

Drillers Offsider

McKay Drilling
09.2022 - 12.2023

Plumber

Selected Plumbing
01.2022 - 07.2022

Domestic & Maintenance Plumber

GPG, B&D Plumbing
01.2013 - 01.2021

Christian College

Certificate III - Plumbing

The Gordon
Ben Rider