Responsible for overseeing grooming operations including supervising a team of 30 operators , communicating with other ski resort operation departments.
Responible for daytime operations of a team of 10 hand shapers.
Ensured all work was carried out in a safe manner and any incidents were reported.
Conduct training and performance evaluations.
Organizing and prioritising jobs, programs and rosters for staff
Operate various different Snowcats: Prinoth Tier 3, Tier 4 & Stage 5 Bison X (North American as well as European joystick configurations) as well as br350, br275
Construction of small to XL terrain parks including transition features
Transportation of terrain park features using blade forks as well as 14T & 25T excavators.
Winching jump landing daily to maintain grades and shape
Using Leica machine GPS systems for snow depth and grade control.
Maintain load/unload areas of ski lifts as well as lift tracks
The Building and maintaining of access trails and cat tracks
Groom ski runs of differing pitches and fall lines. Worked to groom 100+ runs a night peak season
Working with poor snow conditions in varied types of weather
Building and maintaining of rider X Courses
Working with other operators (Pack Grooming)
Communication with workshop mechanics concerning mechanical problems
Daily mechanical checks on snowcat pre and post shifts
Record/log fuel usage and mechanical issues
The use of two-way radios
Working with other departments (Lift Mechanics, park crew, ski patrol) to do jobs needed by them
Communicate with resort guests as well as taking guests for ride alongs to give them an insight to the operation.
Maintenance on machines when mechanics are not available.
Machine Operator
TNL Earthworks
10.2022 - 06.2024
Operated excavators (1.7t-30t), positracks and Hydrema dumptrucks.
Extensive use operating with Engcon tilt-rotators and all attachments.
Works completed included: Residential and commercial Site cuts, Civil works Rail industry related works, Drainage & pipelaying, Batters, Footings/piers, rock and block walls, Loadout ect.
Consulting with builders and other tradespeople on job plans and specifications.
Worked closely with project engineers and geotechs.
Maintenance and upkeep on machines as well as fixing mechanical and hydraulic failures such as blown hoses.
Ensure machines are cleaned to a high degree
Worked alongside coworkers to organise trucks, machines and materials
During machine downtime assisted other workers with labour work, maintenance, ect.
Kept logs of current works and filled in dockets for clients.
Calculated slopes and grades, used pipe lasers for pipe laying.
Adhered to strict safety requirements for digging and machine operation. SWMS, JSA
Always left high quality work upon completion of jobs.
Completed a number of site cuts from start to finish: Site scrub, cut, footings, piers, batters.
Construction of rock walls and other landscaping work.
Transporting and dumping of materials in tipper trucks.
Maintenance on machines as well as fixing mechanical and hydraulic failures such as blown hoses.
Consulting with engineers, builders and other tradespeople on job plans and specifications.
Machine Operator, Helicopter Load Master
Jindabyne Landscaping
03.2020 - 06.2022
Excavator/positrack operator
Operated excavators 2T-14T as well as Positracks and wheeled Bobcats (both Foot and Pilot controls), HR, MR trucks (tippers, Flatbeds, Crane).
Building and maintenance of MTB and walking tracks within Kosciuszko National park in remote and sensitive areas accessed by helicopter. Team leader in a crew of 6. Worked in conjunction with NPWS, Helicopter Contractors and Contractors.
Organized and conducted Multi Agency Toolbox talks, SWMS and JSA.
Complete dismantling and assembling of machines for transportation via helicopter.
Site cuts, shed/tank pads, Footings
Driveways and drainage
Building and maintenance of motocross tracks and track drainage
Subgrades for Slabs, paving, paths ect
Transporting and dumping of materials in HR Trucks as well as floating machines
Construction of multilayer rock retaining walls using rotating grabs
Working in tight access residential settings around live utilities and services
Followed engineered plans and designs
Communicated with engineers and other companies/contractors about job specifications and logistics.
During machine downtime assisted other workers with labour work, welding, maintenance, ect.
Helicopter Load Master/Dogman
Worked in remote high alpine areas sling lifting materials, machines and personal from site to site
Assesing lifting equipment
Assisted pilots with direction and navigation, reporting and relaying weather conditions.
Calculating aircraft fuel loads and timeframes for fly missions.
Calculated load weights and best rigging options for sling loads.
Communicating with pilots and other dogman using VHF AIRBAND radio.
Controlling pedestrian traffic and other vehicles around Helicopter staging area and flightpath.
Groomer Operator
Whistler/Blackcomb
12.2019 - 04.2020
Operate various different snowcats: Pistenbully 400 Park Pro, Pistenbully 600 & 600 Polar including both "Potato" and "ParkBully" joystick configurations.
Worked with Ski Patrol transporting explosives and building roads for avalanche bombing and avalanche risk reduction.
Worked in 3 different mountain areas/levels. (Lower, Mid, Alpine) all with differing snow and weather conditions.
Maintenance Technician, Green-Keeper, Landscaping
Lake Crackenback Resort And Spa
11.2018 - 05.2019
Perform maintenance tasks on properties as well as new projects around resort involving construction, electrical, plumbing and landscaping work.
Operate a variety of vehicles and plant machinery including Excavators, bobcats/positracks, tipper trucks, ATVs as well as changing attachments.
Perform maintenance tasks on mobile plant and equipment. This includes greasing, engine and hydraulic system checks and drive system maintenance
Operate power tools including Jackhammers, Hedge trimmers, chainsaws, brush-cutters, grinders, saws etc
Took on Green-keeping responsibilities at the 9 hole golf course. (Operating fairway and green mowers as well as managing course irrigation.)
Build/maintain bike tracks and access trails for vehicles around resort e.g Clearing trails of overgrown scrub and fallen trees.
Landscaping work included design and Construction of
paving, retaining walls and irrigation setups as well as revegitation and managment of weeds.
Follow schedules and deadlines for projects happening within the resort
Communicate with managers and other work colleges in the planning and execution of job tasks within the resort
Communicate with resort guests
Accessing and working in remote areas in a range of alpine weather conditions
Perform checks on resort facilities including pool, water supply and sewerage plant
Trampoline/Acro Coach
Action Sports Training
08.2013 - 06.2019
Senior Trampoline Coach
Provide both trampoline and parkour coaching and skill sessions for 3yo>adults
Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of participants
Lesson planning
Specialist group coaching (E.g- special needs, sporting groups and elite athletes.)
Provide ongoing reporting and feedback for participants and parents
Implement new/different strategies to assist with participant development
Assist head coach with managing marketing and social media platforms
Supervise and train junior coaches
Education
Jindabyne Central School
Jindabyne, NSW
2018
Skills
Practical skills
Approx 10000 hrs of experience operating Snowcats
Approx 6 years experience operating Earth moving Machinary
Competent Final trim operator with great attention to detail
Extensive use and maintenance of Hand/power tools
Mechanical understanding and experience in servicing and maintenance
Knowledge of 3D GPS grade control systems (Leica Icon/ConX snow depth) & 3D Trimble Earthworks
Plan Reading
High Level of Fitness
Personal skills
Ability to work both unsupervised and in a supervisory position
Able to take instruction and apply skills leaned
Strong communication skills
Strategic planning
Safety awareness
Comfortable working long hours/Nightshifts
Certification
White Card (CPCCWHS1001)
Unrestricted HR License (NSW)
License to perform Dogging (CPCCLDG3001)
RII and VOC Excavator, Skidsteer, Roller, Dozer, Backhoe, Grader, Front end loader (RIIMPO320F)
RIW (Rail) card NSW
Work Safely Around Aircraft (PUAFIR209)
First Aid
Timeline
Machine Operator
TNL Earthworks
10.2022 - 06.2024
Machine Operator
DIG Civil
08.2021 - 01.2022
Machine Operator, Helicopter Load Master
Jindabyne Landscaping
03.2020 - 06.2022
Groomer Operator
Whistler/Blackcomb
12.2019 - 04.2020
Grooming and Terrain Parks Supervisor
Perisher Ski Resort
05.2019 - Current
Maintenance Technician, Green-Keeper, Landscaping
Lake Crackenback Resort And Spa
11.2018 - 05.2019
Trampoline/Acro Coach
Action Sports Training
08.2013 - 06.2019
Jindabyne Central School
Other relevant work experience
Fencing Contracting "Get Fenced" (Matthew Klemm)
Worked here throughout Nov/Dec 2019.
Helped with the completion of a variety of jobs with differeing locations and scale.
Job roles included: laying out fence lines and marking positions for post holes, lifting-positioning-securing fence posts, Running and straining wire, barb and netting, constructing and attaching gates to fencing as well as repairing and demolishing existing fences.
Worked in a team of 3 in remote locations using a variety of fencing/power equiptment as well as ATVs and Positracks.
Senior Trampoline Coach (Action Sports Training
Worked here 2013-2019.
Provide both trampoline and parkour coaching and skill sessions for 3yo>adults
Responsible for the safety and wellbeing of participants
Lesson planning
Specialist group coaching (E.g- special needs, sporting groups and elite athletes.)
Provide ongoing reporting and feedback for participants and parents
Implement new/different strategies to assist with participant development
Assist head coach with managing marketing and social media platforms
Supervise and train junior coaches
Thredbo Race Department
Casual employment throughout winter season 2018
Job Roles included: erection and dismantle of B-netting, rope-lines, padding and time keeping equipment as well as the construction and maintenance of ski/snowboard race courses (Moguls, SkiX, Alpine, Slopestyle)
Job involved long shifts starting early in the morning and the use of snowmobiles to get to and from work sites
Working in all weather conditions and differing snowpack
Extensive use of Two Way radios for communication with colleagues and other departments
AFB Building
Worked doing casual labouring on building sites during school holiday periods
Learned a variety of skills including uses of power tools and scaffold erection/dismantling
Worked as part of a team where communication was key for success
Farm Work
Ongoing casual farm work
Job roles include: Rouse-a-bout during shearing, work using tractor with different attachment/implements, maintenance on farm machinery and equipment, general labouring during lucern harvesting