Brendon Scott
Busselton,WA
Summary
Skilled Trades Assistant and experienced operator with comprehensive background in diverse trade environments. Strong abilities include assisting tradespeople, customer service and interaction, maintaining tools and materials, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Demonstrated success in improving work efficiency through effective communication and cooperation. Known for ability to rapidly learn new skills and contribute to high-quality project completion.
I am a highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and within a team environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Drainage Operator
Water Corporation
Busselton, WA
05.2025 - Current
- SAP/Maximo training, work order job allocation. Cert 2 Water Industry Operations.
- Asset location identification of drainage infrastructure over the Southwest.
- Tractor operations, deck mower slashing, boom-type mower slashing attachment, and glyphosate spray unit for the maintenance of our assets.
- Mini excavator operations and utilization for the maintenance of our drainage assets and infrastructure.
- Maintained production and quality documentation.
- Collaborated with contractors for job engagement.
- Resolved customer inquiries using company knowledge base and resources.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- ROSHC safety member.
Trades Assistant/Heavy Machinery Operator
Clover Downs Contracting
Perth/Malaga, WA
11.2018 - 12.2024
- Drove and utilized company vehicle/machinery to transport tools, materials, equipment, supplies to work sites and underground work areas.
- Performed regular maintenance on equipment, such as changing oil, lubricating components, and replacing worn parts.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas regularly to maintain a safe working environment.
- Maintained and operated a variety of machinery to ensure efficient production.
- Utilized knowledge of mechanical systems to make necessary repairs quickly.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed while operating machinery.
- Trained personnel on safe handling procedures for hazardous materials used during production processes.
- Identified potential risks associated with underground construction projects based on geological characteristics of the area.
- Inspected construction sites for potential conflicts with existing underground utilities.
- Supervised the installation of underground pipelines for water and gas distribution systems.
- Inspected construction site for hazards or unsafe conditions.
- Assisted in training new operators and repairing underground mobile machinery.
- Monitored construction sites to ensure that no damage was done to any underground utility lines during excavation operations.
- Verified that all required permits were obtained before beginning any construction projects.
- Assisted in the construction underground/surface pump stations/de-watering plants for pipe infrastructure.
Education
Busselton Senior High School
Busselton, WA01-2002
Skills
- Surface preparation
- Hand tool proficiency
- Work inspection
- Worksite preparation
- Detail-oriented work
- Project specifications
- Hazardous materials
- Site excavation
- Ground maintenance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Safety awareness
- Plumbing basics
- Environmental regulations
- Ground support installation
- Worksite safety
- Job site management
- Fall protection
- Site inspection
- Job planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Worksite coordination
- Blueprint interpretation
- Interpersonal and written communication
- OSHA regulations
- Daily reporting
- Task delegation
- Multitasking and organization
- Attention to detail
- Quality control
- Customer service
- Safety compliance
- Equipment operation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Maintenance and repair
- Plant safety
- Facility maintenance
- Mechanical understanding
Certification
- Poly Welding certificate
- HR auto truck licence
- Rigging ticket
- Confined space ticket
- Dangerours goods licence
- Working at heights
- Chemical awareness
- Arborist chainsaw ticket
- Multiple heavy machinery experience, ( Excavator, Intergrated tool carrier, Forklift, EWP, Truck, Bobcat, CAT Challenger tractor, )
- Conrete forming, pouring of slabs and foundations
- Sealing cracks in concrete dams to provide structural stability and integrity
- Cert 2 Water Industry Operations.
- First Aid
Education and Training
other
Past Opportunities and Experience
- Acted in a supervisory role while the current supervisor was away on leave
- During this time, I have been responsible for working in conjunction with the Fixed Plant Maintenance team for the completion of shaft pipeline works
Timeline
Drainage Operator
Water Corporation
05.2025 - Current
Trades Assistant/Heavy Machinery Operator
Clover Downs Contracting
11.2018 - 12.2024
Busselton Senior High School