Christopher Bland
Summary
Experienced professional with over 15 years in leadership and operational roles. Dedicated to safety and promoting an Incident & Injury-free Culture. Skilled in operating and maintaining all garden machinery and equipment. Adaptable and hard-working team player with a positive attitude. Proactive and goal-oriented with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with a fast capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
MINI EXCAVATION & GARDEN MAINTENANCE
SOLE TRADER
11.2021 - Current
- Responsible for the day-to-day operation of a small business. Including bookkeeping and asset management.
- High level experience in operating & maintaining equipment : Excavator ,lawn mowers, edgers, whipper snippers, hedge trimmers, sprayers and basic hand tools
- HR truck and manual driver's licence
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Effective time management skills to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Developed and maintained courteous and professional working relationships.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
EXCAVATOR / MULTI SKILLED OPERATOR
MACA CIVIL & MINING
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Competent & Ticketed in Road & Civil Construction
- Production Load & Haul Operations using 95T Digger
- GPS Drains & Batters using 22T - 36T Digger (top com)
- Operated Articulated Moxy Dump Trucks & Water Carts
- 6 & 8 Wheel Water Cart operations
- FIFO ROLE ON VARIOUS SITES
ALL ROUND OPERATOR
NEWMAN'S QUARRY
06.2016 - 10.2019
- Competent in all aspects of open cut mining and Quarry operations
- Operate 35T, 48T, 70T excavator
- Crush rock using excavator , Jaw & cone crusher
- Responsible for road building, draining, Pipe Laying, Tilt Bucket and final trim Duties
- Cleared forest and stripped overburden
- Load trucks with excavator and front end loader
- Operate articulated Moxy dump truck and water cart
- Maintain earthmoving Equipment & processing plant
CRANE OPERATOR
DOWNER EDI
04.2014 - 02.2015
- Fulltime Franna Crane operator at an ammonia nitrate construction site and live plant upgrades in Dampier WA – FIFO 4/1 Roster from Perth.
- Construction & installation of various components for the plant
- Carry out regular preventative and routine maintenance on the crane. Quarterly inspection and tagging of the lifting equipment
- Pick & Carry loads, unloading and loading of trucks, installation of piping and mechanical components, duel crane lifts, manual extension lifts and large module installation
- Site setup of shipping containers, site offices and ablution blocks
- Liaise with supervisors to achieve project objectives and deadlines
- Comply with all relevant HSE regulations and promote workplace safety through JHA development, lift study’s, toolbox talks and permit to work compliance
- Demonstrate the ability to remain flexible and be challenged with a variety of lifts
- Hyab truck Driver at Rio Tinto Shunting rail yard
YARD SUPERVISOR
AGILITY PROJECT LOGISTICS
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Directly responsible for the safe and efficient running of PSB (Perth Supply Base) for the Gorgon, Barrow Island LNG Project.
- Supervision of operations and operational personnel.
- Deliver toolbox meetings, daily task and employee allocations.
- Assist in development of JHA’s, reviews and implement changes.
- Coordinate contractors, line haul and marine loading allocations.
- Supervise crane lifts on site. Provide guidance and mentoring for all operational staff.
- Conduct staff performance appraisals for direct supervision personnel.
- Accountable for daily productivity recording and asset reports.
- Liaise daily with Senior Management, Health and Safety, Client (KJV), Asset Controller and Leadership group. Attend management meetings on a daily basis.
- Respond and send emails on a daily basis
BUILDING CONTRACTOR
BREEZEWATER
07.2009 - 12.2011
- FIFO role assisting in the building and construction of water cooling towers on numerous sites throughout Queensland and New South Wales. ( Mining industry, Ammonia Nitrate plants, Energy and sugar processing plants)
- Comply with all site policies & procedures
- Assist in development of JHA’s, reviews and implement changes.
- Safely operated a Tele-handler, EWP and responsible for rigging of loads.
Education
High School Certificate - Year 12
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Organisation and time management
- Ability to work independently and part of a team
- Flexible and adaptable
References
- On request
Timeline
MINI EXCAVATION & GARDEN MAINTENANCE
SOLE TRADER
11.2021 - Current
EXCAVATOR / MULTI SKILLED OPERATOR
MACA CIVIL & MINING
11.2019 - 09.2021
ALL ROUND OPERATOR
NEWMAN'S QUARRY
06.2016 - 10.2019
CRANE OPERATOR
DOWNER EDI
04.2014 - 02.2015
YARD SUPERVISOR
AGILITY PROJECT LOGISTICS
01.2012 - 12.2013
BUILDING CONTRACTOR
BREEZEWATER
07.2009 - 12.2011
High School Certificate - Year 12
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