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BLIGH MCFARLANE

Flametree

Summary

Reliable hardworking Tunneler successful at following instructions and meeting strict site standards. Always ready to step in and help team members with challenging work. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and offering excellent communication and good judgment.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tunnel Operator/Drilling Jumbo/Shotcrete Operator

Acciona AFJV - Sydney Metro
07.2023 - Current
  • Monitored drilling operations and machines.
  • Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
  • Determined accurate angles and depths before drilling or giving instructions.
  • Operated equipment to pump concrete and produce concrete materials.
  • Evaluated site conditions and worked with contractors to set up truck properly.
  • Cleaned concrete pumps at end of each project to keep in good working condition and to avoid breakdowns.
  • Adapted daily tasks to match staff skill levels and weather conditions, consistently maintaining safety and efficiency standards.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Roadheader Operator

Abm Contractors Pty Ltd
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Mined for anthracite and bituminous coal using Mitsui 200 equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Closely monitored and recorded locations, mining progress and safety conditions.
  • Ran machines safely in fast-paced environments deep underground.

Shotcrete Operator

Mastermyne
09.2022 - 10.2022
  • Operated equipment to pump concrete and produce concrete materials.
  • Cleaned concrete pumps at end of each project to keep in good working condition and to avoid breakdowns.
  • Evaluated site conditions and worked with contractors to set up truck properly.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Tunneller/Drilling Jumbo Operator

S C Hydro
03.2022 - 09.2022
  • Monitored drilling operations and machines.
  • Determined accurate angles and depths before drilling or giving instructions.
  • Operated Sanvik and Robo Drill twin and triple boom drilling rigs and inspected before and after use to maintain functionality and safety.
  • Inspected, cleaned and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.

Tunneler / Operator / Fitout

Acciona ASBJV - Westconnex
11.2019 - 02.2022
  • Leading Hand
  • General labouring, site maintenance
  • Machinery operations: Roadheader (Sandvik & Mitsui), Haul Truck, Skid Steer, Front end loader, Jumbo/ Bolter, excavator, Normet (shotcrete), EWP
  • Services: extend, replace, remove (air, water, dewater)
  • Ventilation (Fresh air bags, exhaust bags, setting up/ demobilisation of scrubbers.

Tunneler / Operator

Lendlease LLBJV - Northconnex
10.2017 - 11.2019
  • General labouring
  • Site Maintenance
  • Machinery operations: Roadheader (Sandvik), haul truck, bolter/Jumbo, excavator, AGI, EWP, Normet and Meyco shortcrete rigs.
  • Micro piling/drilling
  • Services: extend, replace, remove (air, water, dewater)
  • Mobilizing machinery
  • Excavations
  • Shotcrete - Final lining
  • Grouting: air pumps - electric pumps - hydraulic pumps
  • General maintenance of machines
  • Girders - Canopy tubes - Spiling bars

Boat Builder

Glass Out Marine
11.2009 - 10.2017
  • Quoting/Pricing, invoicing, general paperwork
  • Fibreglass plug and mould making
  • Boat fit outs, Timber & fibreglass, drafting / plan reading
  • Install plumbing, deck fimngs, through hull fimngs, windows, portholes, doors (alloy & Omber, glass & perspex)
  • New builds & Repairs to hulls, decks, superstructure, bulkheads, (fibreglass, timber, steel)
  • Tank builds, fibreglass, fibreglass composite
  • Engine Alignment, exhaust fimng (new & replacing), engine Fimng (not commissioning)
  • Pre-purchase & insurance surveys
  • Install Marine systems
  • Operate recreational vessels
  • Marine maintenance
  • Perform computations

Cabinet Maker Apprentice

Whitsunday Crafted Kitchens
02.2007 - 08.2009
  • Apprentice
  • Quoting/ pricing
  • Read plans/ make cutting lists
  • Machine operations
  • Hand tool operations
  • Apply quality procedures
  • Installs
  • Custom furniture (timber & composite board)
  • Shop Fit-outs Interact with computing technology

Glazing Labourer

Airlie Glass And Aluminium
01.2006 - 12.2006
  • Read Plans/ make cutting lists
  • Build aluminum windows and doors
  • Install window and doors
  • Cut glass
  • Machine operations

Boat Builder

Sunbird Production
03.2002 - 12.2005
  • Hand & machine operations
  • Form Timber shapes using Hot processes
  • Repair marine vessel surfaces & structures
  • Perform Marine Slipping operations
  • Apply fibre reinforced materials
  • Fair & shape surfaces
  • General workshop duties

Skills

  • Excavator operation
  • Shotcrete operation
  • Roadhead operation
  • Haul truck operation
  • Bolter/Jumbo operation
  • Ground disturbance issues
  • Pre-operational equipment checks
  • Leadership
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Construction knowledge
  • Hand and power tool operation
  • Safety Procedures

Certification

  • Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction (Trade Qualified)
  • Certificate III in Furniture Making - Cabinet Making (Trade Qualified)
  • Recreational Marine License
  • Personal Watercraft License
  • Marine Radio License
  • Articulated Haul Truck operations
  • Hydraulic Excavator operations
  • Skid Steer Loader operations
  • Wheeled Front End Loader operations
  • NSW High Risk license - EWP over 11 meters
  • Current Open Drivers License
  • Construction Induction - White Card
  • Mining Induction - Standard 11 (in progress)

Referees

  • Rob Stanbury (Game Over Excavations - Owner/Manager) - 0414.575.838
  • Noel Makene (Acciona - Foreman) - 0421.179.642
  • Kyro Forrester (Lendlease - Shift Boss) - 0468.955.450
  • Brendan Gilhiney (Acciona - Superintendent) - 0437.013.028
  • Matt Ritzson (Acciona - Co-worker) - 0421.246.350

Timeline

Tunnel Operator/Drilling Jumbo/Shotcrete Operator

Acciona AFJV - Sydney Metro
07.2023 - Current

Roadheader Operator

Abm Contractors Pty Ltd
10.2022 - 05.2023

Shotcrete Operator

Mastermyne
09.2022 - 10.2022

Tunneller/Drilling Jumbo Operator

S C Hydro
03.2022 - 09.2022

Tunneler / Operator / Fitout

Acciona ASBJV - Westconnex
11.2019 - 02.2022

Tunneler / Operator

Lendlease LLBJV - Northconnex
10.2017 - 11.2019

Boat Builder

Glass Out Marine
11.2009 - 10.2017

Cabinet Maker Apprentice

Whitsunday Crafted Kitchens
02.2007 - 08.2009

Glazing Labourer

Airlie Glass And Aluminium
01.2006 - 12.2006

Boat Builder

Sunbird Production
03.2002 - 12.2005

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