BRAEDON GRAF
Brisbane,Australia
Summary
I have supervised residential and industrial civil sites as well as construct extensive utility and road construction projects across Brisbane.
HIGHLIGHTS
I am a motivated worker, highly effective at finding the best method possible to complete the job on time,
and at a high quality standard. I am looking to further my career when opportunities arise.
Certified heavy equipment operator experienced in civil site management
(Excavator operations, Skid steer, loader)detailed earth works, Foundation excavation & Natural leader.
Energetic and enthusiastic, Time management, Calm under pressure.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Site supervisor - (civil construction)
Pensar Civil Construction
West End, Brisbane
01.2017 - Current
- Core Skills; - team leader - establishing new sites and constructing to specified plans - client relations - site management - self performed earth works, road construction - self perform drainage works ie, sewer,water,storm water - self perform concrtete structures, footpath, driveways, kerb - manage other contractors - engage and motivate the team to the best of there abilities - cost and quantify materials according to specifications - work with engineers and project managers to find a outcome - Also setting out work zones with GPS tremble and Top Con.Set and executed safe working methods, JSEA and erosion control plans, Read site plans and road plans, complete environmental controls implemented safety in all aspects
Director
Ridgey Contracting pty Ltd
Brisbane, Queensland
07.2020 - 05.2024
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Reviewed internal reports and identified areas of risk or potential cost savings.
- Coordinated resources across departments to maximize productivity levels.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
Plant Operator
Traxx excavations
Brisbane, Queensland
03.2015 - 01.2017
- Core skills;
- Customer relations
- Machine maintenance
- Safety checks and documentation
- Final trim blocks
- Final trim road ways and car parks
- Installation of services and utilities
- Clearing of rubbish and land fill
- Clearing of trees and shrubbery
- Bulk earthworks
- Stock pile removal
- Time management
- General hire 5t - 30t excavators
- Posi track operations
- Loader operations
- Building retention basins
- Working with a variety of people
Civil Plant Operator & Pipe layer
Christopher Contracting Pipe and Civil
Molendinar, QLD
10.2013 - 03.2015
- Core Skills;
- Operate 3T-47T excavators in deep trenching and extensive SBH shoring (boxes)
- Digging around services, Operate posi track back filling and trimming of roadways and blocks, operate a front end loader in stock pile removal and site clean
- Laying and repairing sewer/water mains and 1200 Pentax syndicate pipe (with excavator) as well as storm water repair
- Kept efficient time and material records
- Planned all lifts and used capacity charts
- Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs and forwarded to maintenance personnel
- Located utilities and other buried lines prior to digging
- Maintained equipment in good working order by checking fluid levels and greasing and fueling machines
- GPS experience
- Re instating roads, creeks, and sports venues
- Concrete works ie structures, footpath, culvert slabs, driveways
Leading hand/Junior supervisor
G.W Civil Contracting Pty Ltd
Geebung, QLD
07.2012 - 10.2013
- Core Skills;
- Manage a crew of 15+ excavators, bulldozers, scrapers, graders, rollers, trenchers, and laborers on extensive housing and industrial estates (earthworks/roads and drainage)
- Oversee sub-contractors such as concreters, drainers, electricians and road surface crews
- Also setting out work zones with GPS tremble and Top Con.Set and executed safe working methods, JSEA and erosion control plans, Read site plans and road plans, complete environmental controls implemented safety in all aspects
Leading hand/concreter
Gary Deane Constructions
Logan Holme, Queensland
03.2011 - 07.2012
- Core Skills;
- Supervised a ground crew and sub contract machinery on residential and industrial estates
- Managed road way and lot construction, applied asphalt on highways, private roadways, parking lots and driveways
- Installed vegetation and erosion control devices, accurately graded and tracked slopes and roads
- Build concrete gully pits and manholes
- Recorded accurate daily vehicle mileage logs
- Maintained equipment in good working order by checking fluid levels, greasing and fueling machines
- Created safe slopes and proper barricading during excavations
- Located utilities and other buried lines prior to digging, Kept efficient time and material records
- Travelled on interstate highways and rural dirt roads to job sites
- Maintained client relations.
Laborer/Operator Plant/pipelayer/concreter
Woodford
QLD
11.2009 - 03.2011
- Core Skills;
- General Civil operations, trenching, pipe laying, bulk earth works, drainage, gully pit manhole building
- Detailed earth works
- Accurately graded and tracked slopes
- Installed vegetation and erosion control devices
- Placed soil and rock fills and installed and cleaned ditches
- Maintained the truck access road and dumping pad area
- Maintained equipment in good working order by checking fluid levels and greasing and fueling machines
- Immediately communicated any equipment issues to the supervisor
- Paved roadways using roller equipment, Created safe slopes and proper barricading during excavations, Responded to both hand and verbal instructions
- Climbed and maintained balance on steel framework, stairs and ladders, Operate a loader, skid steer, excavator, backhoe with trenching or road building
- Responded to customer questions using knowledge of products and basic concrete construction techniques
- Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs and forwarded to maintenance personnel
- Laid pipe, repaired eroded slopes and demolished buildings
- Concrete structures, footpath,driveways, bridge head stocks etc
Education
QLD government
01.2017
Orbus
01.2017
Civil Contractors Federation
01.2017
Gimbal Training
01.2017
civtrain (on going)
01.2017
Orbus
01.2016
CSTC
01.2013
Major Training
01.2012
Major training
01.2009
St Pauls College Brisbane
01.2008
Australian institute of fitness
01.2008
01.2008
Skills
- Certificates in Civil Construction
- Polymer Processing
- Pipe Laying & Plant Operations
- Extensive experience in GPS tremble set out
- Extensive experience and knowledge of road and civil construction
- Pipe and utilities installation
- Final trim excavator operator
- Final trim post track operator
- Positive attitude towards work and people
- The drive to better myself in any aspect
- The drive and determination to better a team of people
- Have great relationships throughout the civil industry
References
- Rodger Graf, Owner and Manager of Creative Cuisine, 0413 200 400
- Mick Ryan, Owner and Manager of Farm - construction manager (gary deans), 0428 600 621
- David crowther, foreman pensar constructions (cca superintendent), 0488 705 422
- Ben Ryan, Foreman - Gary deane constructions, 0416 186 202
- Rodney Austin, 0417 736 823
Timeline
Director
Ridgey Contracting pty Ltd
07.2020 - 05.2024
Site supervisor - (civil construction)
Pensar Civil Construction
01.2017 - Current
Plant Operator
Traxx excavations
03.2015 - 01.2017
Civil Plant Operator & Pipe layer
Christopher Contracting Pipe and Civil
10.2013 - 03.2015
Leading hand/Junior supervisor
G.W Civil Contracting Pty Ltd
07.2012 - 10.2013
Leading hand/concreter
Gary Deane Constructions
03.2011 - 07.2012
Laborer/Operator Plant/pipelayer/concreter
Woodford
11.2009 - 03.2011
QLD government
Orbus
Civil Contractors Federation
Gimbal Training
civtrain (on going)
Orbus
CSTC
Major Training
Major training
St Pauls College Brisbane
Australian institute of fitness
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