Craig Porter
Spring Farm
Summary
As Acting Supervisor of Street Furniture and Lighting, I consistently demonstrate the essential attributes which are necessary to lead a team and be a valued contributor within the City's Infrastructure and Traffic Operations Department. My leadership, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills have provided me with a platform to successfully undertake a range of roles and responsibilities within my current employment. Since commencing my role at the City of Sydney, I have been able to develop a vast knowledge of the City's infrastructure.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Supervisor
City Of Sydney Council
01.2019 - Current
- Supervise the Street Furniture and Lighting section
- Supervise the Plumbing and Drainage section
- Supervise the Stone Yard section
- Manage workflow
- Handle daily enquires
- Handle customer complaints
- Create and manage jobs
- Create work schedules
- Conduct site safety inspections
- Review SWMS
- Review plant and asset register
- Achieve results by working with staff to meet established targets
- Maintain a safe work environment
- Work with internal and external stakeholders
- Generate reports
- Encourage employees of safe work practices
- Conduct toolbox talks
- Review plans
- Sign off on timecards
- Approve purchase orders
Plumber/Drainer
City Of Sydney Council
09.2017 - Current
- Maintain City's infrastructure and drainage assets
- Repair, maintain and clean stormwater pits with the use of a vacuum truck
- Unblock stormwater lines with the use of a jet machine
- Repair and maintain down pipes
- Work as an effective team member to deliver results to designated time constraints
- Interact, inform and support the public on plumbing and drainage tasks throughout the city of Sydney
- Perform traffic control duties
- Operate an excavator machine
- Operate a backhoe machine
- Cleaning of GPT's with use of vacuum truck
- Install and repair bubbler and dog drinking stations
- Lead a crew daily
Project Officer
City Of Sydney Council
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted the Project Manager
- Reviewed SOR's
- Reviewed programs on contractor master sheets
- Reviewed quotes
- Trained in Tech One
- Reviewed job pre start checklist documentation
- Logged site issues
- Performed site safety inspections
- Liaised with internal and external stakeholders
- Assisted with driveway applications
- Inspected worksites
- Inspected progress of work by contractors
Crew Member
City Of Sydney Council
11.2013 - 09.2017
- Assisted Tradesmen in repairing council assets
- Installed drainage EKI's
- Cleared blockages of drains and stormwater lines with vacuum truck and jet machine
- Completed all courses required for my role
Plumber's Apprentice
RMA Plumbing
01.2006 - 10.2013
- Carried out manual excavation
- Support plant operations
- Installed water services
- Installed copper rough-ins
- Installed PVC drainage
- Repaired faulty taps
- Used plumbing hand and power tools
- Quoting of jobs
- Led a small team of apprentices
- Lay sewer drainage
- Read plans
- Carry out levelling
- Use of oxy-LPG-acetylene equipment
- Bathroom renovations
- Installed and maintained water pump sets, hot water heaters, fire hydrants, gas applications and domestic treatment plants
Education
Confined Space Advanced Worker
Pinnacle Safety And Training
2019
Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations
TAFE NSW
2018
Certificate III in Plumbing (CPC32413)
Trades College Australia
2017
Certificate III in Civil Construction (RII30915)
TAFE NSW
2017
Conduct Backhoe/ Loader Operations (RIIMP0319D)
TAFE NSW
2017
Commission And Maintain Backflow Prevention Device
TAFE NSW
2017
Traffic Control Work
Safe Work NSW
2017
General Construction Induction
TAFE NSW
2013
Skills
- Strong and effective communication
- Goal orientated
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Accountability
- Resilient
- Motivated and willing to learn
- Leader
- Conflict resolution
- Organised
- Time management
- Flexibility
- Computer skills
- Fast learner
References
Mark Heaton
City of Sydney - Maintenance Coordinator Trades
0414 617 022 or mheaton@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Bill Williams
City of Sydney - Maintenance Delivery Manager
0497 856 053 or bbwilliams@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Shane Knight
City of Sydney - Stone Yard Supervisor
0408 685 278 or shknight@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
Timeline
Project Officer
City Of Sydney Council
07.2022 - 09.2022
Acting Supervisor
City Of Sydney Council
01.2019 - Current
Plumber/Drainer
City Of Sydney Council
09.2017 - Current
Crew Member
City Of Sydney Council
11.2013 - 09.2017
Plumber's Apprentice
RMA Plumbing
01.2006 - 10.2013
Confined Space Advanced Worker
Pinnacle Safety And Training
Conduct Civil Construction Excavator Operations
TAFE NSW
Certificate III in Plumbing (CPC32413)
Trades College Australia
Certificate III in Civil Construction (RII30915)
TAFE NSW
Conduct Backhoe/ Loader Operations (RIIMP0319D)
TAFE NSW
Commission And Maintain Backflow Prevention Device
TAFE NSW
Traffic Control Work
Safe Work NSW
General Construction Induction
TAFE NSW
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