Craig Armstrong
Oxenford,Australia
Summary
Knowledgeable Crane Supervisor with solid background in overseeing crane operations and ensuring safety compliance. Successfully led numerous sectors on projects, enhancing operational efficiency and minimizing downtime. Demonstrated expertise in team leadership and operational coordination.
Experienced with coordinating crane operations and ensuring adherence to safety standards. Utilizes effective team management and operational strategies to enhance productivity. Track record of maintaining high safety standards and operational efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crane Supervisor, Crane Operator
Tenacity Cranes PTY LTD
11.2018 - Current
- Operate and organise all cranes in fleet as required 3t Mini Crane to 140T Tadano
- Ensure all operations comply with company, State and Federal requirements also that company procedures are being adhered to.
- Cranes in fleet included 2.9t, 13t City, 20t City, 30t Truck mount, 80t All Terrain, Plus, Subcontractors Cranes 140t, 250t 10t City, 4.9t Crawler, 12t City Class,
- 14 tonne 9.5 Mtr Tray Tilt Tray Oversize tight and difficult Sites
- Increased efficiency by identifying potential areas of improvement in processes and suggesting appropriate modifications.
- Reduced downtime, ensuring timely completion of projects by promptly addressing any technical issues that arose during operation.
- Developed comprehensive lift plans, outlining detailed procedures to optimize crane usage during various phases of a project.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement among the team by fostering open communication channels and encouraging feedback sharing.
Heavy Lift Supervisor / Relief Superintendent
CPM Mining
07.2013 - 07.2018
- Set up all new systems to collate all information and registrations of cranes and plant on site
- Ensure compliancy to site and Dept
- Mines and Petroleum (DMP) and State/Federal requirements
- Ensure all contractors on site are adhering to Site, State and National guidelines for Cranes and lifting practices
- Review and sign off on all Lift Studies over 20t or 75% of the crane's capacity, up to and including 285t segments
- Undertake site inspections on all lifting crews to ensure all associated paperwork is in line with site requirements (JHA, Good2go, prestart)
- Inspect all cranes on site approximately 110 cranes from 2.9t to 800t
- Interface with all contractors on site for all work and interfacing work fronts
- Oversee rigging registers and separation/quarantined of all condemned lifting equipment
- Assist Site Safety with any investigations involving cranes and or rigging incidents in construction and Mine operations
- VOC crane operators to site requirements, relevant state and federal requirements
- Over the period of the construction phase of the project approximately 2.75-million-man hours and 3 reportable incidents
- At the height of the project there where 110 cranes of numerous sizes and approx
- 3500 employees and contractors
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Open Crane Operator
Kiewit Australia
05.2014 - 07.2014
- Open class crane operator Voc‘d and operated 20t Franna, 70t Tadano and 160 and 280t Liebherr Crawler cranes
Marine Lift Supervisor
John Holland
01.2012 - 04.2014
- Supervising piling barges for all complicating safety, heavy lifts, lift studies and Crane Safety
- Supervising all incoming loads from laydown yard on mainland on and off RORO (Roll on roll off) to laydown yard on Island
- Supervising all STMP/ Jinker's for transport of modules /road beams
- Supervise Stores and maintaining Crib’s/toilets/water delivery’s
- Supervise all cranes on site
- Supervising safety for compliance to client’s systems
Open Crane Operator
KG Group of Companies
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Operate various cranes up to and including 350t Crawler Crane and various hydraulic truck mount and rough terrain cranes 50t to 220t
- Set up cranes to assist construction and rigging crews
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
HSE Advisor and Crane Lift Safety Specialist
CPM Group
01.2011 - 11.2011
- Auditing and HSE Inspection
- Ensuring that all cranes and lifts comply with site, State and federal rules and regulations
- Daily site inspections
- Daily site lifting gear inspection
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and regulations, ensuring accurate advice was provided to clients at all times.
- Developed long-lasting relationships with clients to ensure consistent retention and loyalty.
CO Crane Operator
AGC AusGroup
09.2010 - 01.2011
- Voc'd up to and including 350t Cranes
- Operate various cranes Lattes Boom And Hydraulic
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Franna, Hydraulic Truck mount and rough terrain slew cranes 50t to 350t Crawler cranes various brands
- FIFO 4 and 1 in remote location
Crane Operator
McConnell Dowell
04.2007 - 04.2010
- Operate Crawler cranes various sizes on various sites
- Operating 50t, 70t and 150t
- Operating Excavator/Bobcat/Dump trucks 25t Moxy's
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Enhanced job site safety by conducting thorough equipment inspections and adhering to proper crane operation procedures.
Crane Coordinator /Operator
Coomera Cranes and Rigging
01.2006 - 04.2007
- All aspects of cranage for general hire /Steel Erection
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
Crane Operator
Thiess Construction Pty Ltd
05.2006 - 12.2006
- Short term Contract
- Operate various cranes from 50t to 150t Crawler crane /rough Terrain/truck mount
- Operate on and around live plant and steel erection
Tunneller /Plant Operator
Balderstone-Hornibrook
03.2003 - 05.2006
- All aspects of tunnelling including Slewing Manitou/Dump truck 20t/40t Bells and Cats Moxy's
- Operating 20t Franna 50t Grove Rough terrain/Bobcat/loader/Excavator under ground in tight locations
- Assist Maintence crews with repairs to all equipment when required
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
Education
No Degree -
Westfield High School
Skills
- Open Crane Ticket 38 Years
- Load Chart Interpretation
- Accident prevention strategies
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Job Hazard Analysis
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Load Calculation
- Crane Safety Procedures
- Weather Monitoring Capabilities
- Heavy Lifting Planning
Additional Information
All Tickets available on request
Currentticketsandcertifications
- Open unrestricted HR License
- HRWL
- C2
- CO
- DG
- LL
- LS
- LE
- WP
- LF
- Telly Handler
- Blue Card
- White Card
- Cert IV TAE
- Cert IV WHS
- Level 2 Trainer and Assessor Citic Pacific Mining
Certification
- Occupational Safety & Health Certification Cert3
- TAE Training Certication Cert3
- CO Crane
- LF Forklift
- Telly Handler
- Open HR Truck Licn
- 39 Years in and around Cranes and Transport
Timeline
Crane Supervisor, Crane Operator
Tenacity Cranes PTY LTD
11.2018 - Current
Open Crane Operator
Kiewit Australia
05.2014 - 07.2014
Heavy Lift Supervisor / Relief Superintendent
CPM Mining
07.2013 - 07.2018
Marine Lift Supervisor
John Holland
01.2012 - 04.2014
Open Crane Operator
KG Group of Companies
01.2011 - 12.2011
HSE Advisor and Crane Lift Safety Specialist
CPM Group
01.2011 - 11.2011
CO Crane Operator
AGC AusGroup
09.2010 - 01.2011
Crane Operator
McConnell Dowell
04.2007 - 04.2010
Crane Operator
Thiess Construction Pty Ltd
05.2006 - 12.2006
Crane Coordinator /Operator
Coomera Cranes and Rigging
01.2006 - 04.2007
Tunneller /Plant Operator
Balderstone-Hornibrook
03.2003 - 05.2006
No Degree -
Westfield High School
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