Christopher Joe Tuiasau
Tannum Sands,QLD
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Knowledgeable leader with record of accomplishment on diverse construction projects. Translates directives of engineers, constructions managers and clients into actionable on-site directives to consistently meet project demands. Expert in tackling problems head-on and maintaining achievable standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Scaffolding Supervisor Maintenance/Projects
Kaefer Integrated Services
02.2021 - Current
- Experienced scaffolder in accordance to all safety procedures
- Ability to multitask and work well under pressure
- Sound knowledge of Health and Safety procedures
- Effective communication skills
- Strong leadership qualities
- Exceptional problem solving skills
- Physically fit with the ability to work in remote areas
- Consistently displays a positive work attitude
- Extensive knowledge and experience working on various industrial construction sites such as LNG projects on Curtis Island, Ichthys LNG - Darwin, Aluminium work sites - Rio Tinto and Queensland Alumina, Developing training for Scaffolders
- Develop and implement scaffolding procedure
- Develop and implement safe work practices for scaffolders
- Liaising with other work groups on work schedules and priorities
- Develop and monitor the use of JHA’s and Work Packs for Scaffolds on Site
- Safely assembled scaffolding in and around buildings for several different projects.
- Broke down structures following project completion.
- Constructed scaffolds in appropriate positions and secured completed structures in place.
- Read and utilized blueprints for correct scaffolding construction.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Scaffolding Supervisor Maintenance QAL
Brand Industrial Services
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Developing training for Scaffolders
- Develop and implement scaffolding procedure
- Develop and implement safe work practices for scaffolders
- Liaising with other work groups on work schedules and priorities
- Develop and monitor the use of JHA’s and Work Packs for Scaffolds on Site
Scaffolder
McElligotts Ltd, Point Coal Terminal
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Leading Hand experience
- Erect, modify and dismantle scaffold
- Utilising tube and coupler scaffold
- Cantilever scaffolds
- Hazard identification
- Emphasis on health and safety within a team environment
- Dogman duties – assisting crane operator and load safety checks
Leading Hand, Advanced Scaffolder
Kaefer Integrated Services Ltd
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Experience
- Erect, modify and dismantle scaffold
- Utilising tube and coupler scaffold
- Cantilever scaffolds
- Hazard identification
- Emphasis on health and safety within a team environment
- Dogman duties
Leading Hand Advanced Scaffolder
Side by Side Scaffolding and Rigging
Gladstone, QLD
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Maintenance work and shut down projects at various work sites:
- Unloaded equipment and materials and moved supplies around on job sites in various weather conditions.
- Safely and accurately built scaffolding in confined spaces like cooling towers.
- Worked efficiently at ground height and at levels as high as 300 feet.
- Safely constructed hung, tube and clip and modular scaffolding systems.
- Repaired and replaced faulty or damaged scaffold materials.
- Safely assembled scaffolding in and around buildings for several different projects.
- Read and utilized blueprints for correct scaffolding construction.
- Trained many newly hired employees on safest ways to erect and take down scaffolding.
- Assembled, erected and dismantled scaffolding structures to meet project needs.
Advanced Scaffolder
Veolia Environmental Services
Gladstone, Qld
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Maintenance Work and shut down projects at various construction sites: QAL - Queensland Alumina Ltd, Rio Tinto - Yarwun, Cement Australia - Gladstone
- Erect, modify and dismantle scaffolding
- Hazard identification
- Utilising tube and coupler scaffold
- Cantilever scaffolds
- Use of static lines
- Installation of safety nets
- Use of gin wheels and ropes
- Emphasis on health and safety within a team environment
- Dogman duties – assisting crane operator and load safety checks
- Read and utilized blueprints for correct scaffolding construction.
- Safely assembled scaffolding in and around buildings for [Number] different projects.
Advanced Scaffolder/Dogman, Bechtel QCLNG
Gladstone, Island
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Erect, modify and dismantle scaffolding
- Utilising tube and coupler scaffold
- Cantilever scaffolds
- Hazard identification
- Use of static line
- Installation of safety nets
- Use of gin wheels and ropes
- Emphasis on health and safety within a team environment
- Dogman duties – assisting crane operator and load safety checks
Advanced Scaffolder
McMahon Services & Construction
02.2012 - 01.2013
Scaffold Builder
Veolia
Gladstone, QLD
08.2011 - 02.2012
Education
Mount Albert Grammar
Auckland New Zealand08.1996
Skills
- Licences/Certificates:
- Advanced Scaffold Licence
- Working at Heights
- Confined Space
- Licence to perform dogging
- Operate a boom type elevating work platform 11m
- White Card
- Coal Board Medical
- S11 Coal Mine Safety
- Team Oversight
- Delegating Work
- Scaffolding Erecting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Relationship Building
- Mentoring and Training
- Operation Monitoring
- Blueprint Analysis
- Coaching and Training
- Safety Practice Observance
- Team Relationships
- Scaffolding Set up
- Regulatory Compliance
- Permitting Understanding
- Tool Oversight
- Managing Materials
- Physical Activity
Timeline
Scaffolding Supervisor Maintenance/Projects
Kaefer Integrated Services
02.2021 - Current
Scaffolding Supervisor Maintenance QAL
Brand Industrial Services
02.2019 - 01.2021
Scaffolder
McElligotts Ltd, Point Coal Terminal
10.2018 - 02.2019
Leading Hand, Advanced Scaffolder
Kaefer Integrated Services Ltd
05.2017 - 09.2018
Advanced Scaffolder
Veolia Environmental Services
06.2015 - 08.2015
Leading Hand Advanced Scaffolder
Side by Side Scaffolding and Rigging
05.2015 - 06.2017
Advanced Scaffolder/Dogman, Bechtel QCLNG
01.2013 - 05.2015
Advanced Scaffolder
McMahon Services & Construction
02.2012 - 01.2013
Scaffold Builder
Veolia
08.2011 - 02.2012
Mount Albert Grammar
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