Benjamin Tripp
Strathmore,Vic
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Self Employed Carpentry
Self Employed
- Sub-Contractor to high-end builders in Brighton, Middle Park and Hawthorn
Laing O’Rourke & Fulton Hogan
11.2016
- Shotcrete works, Form works, Steel Tying, EWP Operation
Carpentry and Labour
MC LABOUR HIRE
06.2022 - 07.2023
Covid Pandemic lockdown
11.2021 - 06.2022
Westgate tunnel
02.2018 - 09.2021
Worked on Tullamarine Freeway widening Project
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Various types of concreating, formwork, rigging, steel tying such as battleships, end posts, radial shutters, patching, bridge building, crash barriers, ground and approach slabs, stub column’s and other electrical ITS work
- Overhead lum brackets, road signs.
Contracting Carpentery
08.2016 - 10.2016
John Holland
06.2016 - 07.2016
- Shotcrete works, Form works, Steel Tying, EWP Operation
McConnell Dowe – Port Capacity Project Web Dock
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Preparation for concrete pour on new structures, Lighting plan set up, Site transport control for concrete trucks, Concrete patching and repairs, Formwork to existing wharf involving cast on blocks
Mickleham Quarantine Site- Plants
11.2014 - 12.2014
- Construction of Aluminium Glass Houses, Plan reading, Aluminum framing, Window installation, CFC installation, Working from EWP’s
Sharplines Carpentry
03.2014 - 11.2014
- Leading hand – RVMYC (Williamstown Yacht Club), All aspects of carpentry from frame, formwork lockup and fix, Supervising Staff, Liasing with all other trades, Plan reading, Work from EPW
Melbourne Zoo – Predator enclosure
11.2012 - 02.2014
- General carpentry
CBD Asset Pty Ltd
10.2011 - 10.2012
- General Carpentry duties: Frame lock up fix, in commercial and domestic premises Building maintenance in Melbourne, requiring a professional presentation, Maintain purchase orders for work done, Maintain safe work environment, Liaise with management in regards to general upkeep of job, Run offsite errands, including pick up and drop off of materials, Maintenance of tools, Use of laser level, Work off plans
12.2009 - 09.2011
Leading Hand Carpenter
Barrett Built Pty Ltd (Commercial) – Strathmore Vic
03.2009 - 11.2009
- Leading hand Carpenter: Kingston Heath Golf Club, Managed 3-5 carpenters and apprentices, for door installation, locks, frames, formwork, fix and fit off
- Leading hand Carpenter: Ave Maria Catholic Girls College- Essendon, Managed Team of 8, four plasters, four carpenters, carpentry and plaster, included frame, lock and fix, sound proofing for music rooms, fire protection
- Other sites as carpenter, Fairfield NMIT, Student Accommodation Residential, Footscray Nursing Home
- Plan reading
Self Employed
01.2007 - 02.2009
Carpenter Sub Contractor
Hallam Group (Commercial/High End Carpentry)
02.2005 - 12.2006
- Timber and Metal framework and ceiling grid including eaves and bulkheads, bathroom glazing tracks, concealed exhaust systems, wash plain brackets for stonework
- Glazing and fit off of speciality windows
- Compressed cement sheeting, finish timber work, panelling
O’Brien Contracting
06.2004 - 01.2005
- Frame work for commercial office for O’Brien’s, Refurbish “The Palms” restrooms at the Crown Casino
01.2003 - 01.2004
Education
Skills
- Excellent communication
- Strong work ethic
- Strong problem solving skills
- Punctual and reliable
- Excellent industry knowledge
- Competent plan reading and estimating
Certification
- EWP over 11 meters
- Front end loader/Backhoe
- Front end loader IT loader
- Skid Steer loader
- Roller
- Water Truck
- Excavator
- Car License
Professional Referees
- Shane Barrett, Director, Barrett Built, 0431 692 246
- Jarrod Barrett, Director, Barrett Built, 0431 692 245
- Geoff Pritchard, Builder, 0419 582 592
- John Ferris, Sharpline Carpentry, 0421 112 050
- Darren Fitzgerald, McConnell Dowe, 0428 244 479
- Chris Newnhan, McConnell Dowe, 0497 076 661
Timeline
Carpentry and Labour
MC LABOUR HIRE
06.2022 - 07.2023
Covid Pandemic lockdown
11.2021 - 06.2022
Westgate tunnel
02.2018 - 09.2021
Worked on Tullamarine Freeway widening Project
12.2016 - 01.2018
Laing O’Rourke & Fulton Hogan
11.2016
Contracting Carpentery
08.2016 - 10.2016
John Holland
06.2016 - 07.2016
McConnell Dowe – Port Capacity Project Web Dock
01.2015 - 06.2016
Mickleham Quarantine Site- Plants
11.2014 - 12.2014
Sharplines Carpentry
03.2014 - 11.2014
Melbourne Zoo – Predator enclosure
11.2012 - 02.2014
CBD Asset Pty Ltd
10.2011 - 10.2012
12.2009 - 09.2011
Leading Hand Carpenter
Barrett Built Pty Ltd (Commercial) – Strathmore Vic
03.2009 - 11.2009
Self Employed
01.2007 - 02.2009
Carpenter Sub Contractor
Hallam Group (Commercial/High End Carpentry)
02.2005 - 12.2006
O’Brien Contracting
06.2004 - 01.2005
01.2003 - 01.2004