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Benjamin O’Leary

North Ipswich,Australia

Summary

I can work autonomously and have experience leading a team with varying skill levels. I am a quick learner, have strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills, and collaborate well in a team. I have a drive for continuous improvement and pride myself on being reliable, safety-focused, and productive.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Apprentice Distribution Linesperson

Energex
Ipswich, QLD
01.2023 - 03.2025
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations for electrical transmission and distribution.
  • Conducted pre-work hazard assessments and participated in regular safety meetings and workshops.
  • Operated HR & MR mobile elevated work platforms and HR general-purpose trucks.
  • Installed, replaced, and maintained poles, conductors, and hardware on overhead distribution lines.
  • Performed troubleshooting and restoration of power disruptions in overhead systems.
  • Conducted routine inspections and repairs of infrastructure affected by weather or aging.
  • Carried out maintenance on transformers, insulators, switches, and line equipment to ensure reliability.
  • Executed switching operations to safely de-energise lines for maintenance activities.
  • Used GPS and mapping tools to identify and diagnose faults in the distribution network.
  • Interpreted technical work plans and completed resagging and splicing of conductors.
  • Tested and identified conductors to ensure correct connections and system integrity.
  • Maintained tools and equipment to ensure operational readiness.
  • Supported underground cable excavation and installation projects.

Captain

Redcat Adventures
Whitsundays, Australia
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Maintain safe operation of 4 power catamarans and 1 sailing catamaran ranging from 12 to 17 meters in length
  • Manuevring of the vessels between reefs, islands and other vessels
  • Plan trips around the weather conditions
  • Lead a deckhand and assist them in operation of the vessel
  • Maintenance and operation of the tender
  • Land the vessels onto beaches to load and unload passengers
  • Daily refueling
  • First aid whilst on charter
  • Assist and supervise water activities
  • General maintenance of the vessel and equipment
  • Provide customer service along with knowledge about wildlife and the area

Deckhand (17-21) / Captain (21-22)

Prosail Pty Ltd
Whitsundays, Australia
11.2017 - 03.2022
  • Maintaining safe operation of a 24 meter maxi sailing yacht on overnight charters to the Whitsunday Islands and outer reef
  • General maintenance of the vessel, engine and sailing equipment
  • Maintenance and operation of the tender during water activities
  • Cook breakfast, lunch and dinner for 30 passengers on trips between 2 to 8 days
  • Leading two deckhands and have them assist me in safely sailing the vessel
  • Plan trips around the weather conditions
  • Problem solving a multitude of situations that arise at sea

Deckhand

M/Y Latitude
01.2016 - 07.2017
  • Company Overview: World Travelling Yacht
  • Working in a team of 10 crew to maintain safe operation of the yacht (50 meters)
  • Assisting engineers in refueling
  • Weekly detailing of the vessel
  • Operation of the tender (12 meters)
  • Navigational and engineering watchkeeping
  • Rust and paint repairs
  • Sanding, varnishing and doing simple wood repairs
  • World Travelling Yacht

Warehouse Hand, Delivery Driver

Whitsunday Food Service
Cannonvale, Australia
01.2012 - 12.2015
  • Picking and packing orders from 3000 lines of stock
  • Loading deliveries into and operating four medium rigid trucks
  • Receiving orders and unloading stock into the warehouse
  • Maintaining procedure storing frozen, chilled and dry goods

Education

QCE -

Proserpine State High School
Proserpine, QLD
01.2011

Skills

  • Safety focus
  • Attention to detail
  • Hazard assessment
  • Problem Solving
  • Reliability
  • Time Management

Certification

  • Heavy Rigid Licence
  • High Risk Licences - Dogging, Elevated Work Platform < 11m
  • Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master >24m Near Coastal)
  • Certificate II in Maritime Operation (Marine Engine Driver 3 Near Coastal)
  • Long Range Radio Operator Certificate of Proficiency
  • White Card
  • Blue Card
  • Senior First Aid
  • RSA

References

  • James Sampson, Acting Apprentice Program Leader Raceview/Gatton, 0419 708 687, james.sampson@energyq.com.au
  • Thomas Gallagher, Owner (at the time) of Prosail Pty Ltd, 0468 921 126
  • Asher Telford, Owner (at the time) at Redcat Adventures, 0411 119 033, asher@redcatadventures.com.au

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 05/21/94

Timeline

Apprentice Distribution Linesperson

Energex
01.2023 - 03.2025

Captain

Redcat Adventures
01.2022 - 12.2022

Deckhand (17-21) / Captain (21-22)

Prosail Pty Ltd
11.2017 - 03.2022

Deckhand

M/Y Latitude
01.2016 - 07.2017

Warehouse Hand, Delivery Driver

Whitsunday Food Service
01.2012 - 12.2015

QCE -

Proserpine State High School

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