Damien Oates
Caroline Springs,Vic
Summary
Hardworking Rigger performing accurate, efficient and quality work according to strict timetables. Effective at operating with minimal oversight while supporting team needs. Top-notch organizational, planning and problem-solving skills with superior work ethic.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rigger
Shorehire
Wingfield/ Lavarton, SA/ VIC
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Propping installations
- Jacking installs
- FIFO between SA and VIC.
- Assist engineers, sales, and upper management with job plans
- Organize loads and equipment with sites
- Ensure company quality with inspections for pre and post installations
- Communication with customers
- Create accurate SWMS to ensure safe site installations
- Manage crew and labor hire.
- Securely attach loads to rigging equipment using clamps, shackles, and other fasteners.
- Inspect rigging equipment for any visible damage or defects prior to use.
- Maintained open communication with crane and other equipment operators to smoothly transport loads.
- Conduct risk assessments before each performance or production in order to identify potential hazards associated with the use of lifting devices.
- Set up rigging equipment for use in production sets and stages.
- Safely disassemble rigging equipment when no longer needed for a production or performance.
- Ensure that all safety protocols are followed while setting up and operating rigging systems.
- Train new crew members on proper techniques for setting up and operating rigging systems safely.
- Coordinated structural and heavy lifts with properly rigged equipment.
- Safely and efficiently rigged steel members for connectors and pre-assembled bent sections.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions for maintenance and storage of rigging equipment.
Nightshift Forklift Operator
Bevchain
Salisbury
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Pick orders
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Maneuvered forklift over and around loaded pallets, boxes and other materials.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Stacked loaded pallets in designated areas using proper stacking methods according to company policies and procedures.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
Team Leader/Machine Operator
Lactalis Australia
09.2018 - 05.2021
- General: Arranging staff rosters, managing casual staff, unloading trucks, working the crate dock
- Machine Operator: Run the box packer machine, diagnosing issues with the machine, fixing issues, changeover parts of the machine to be able to run different products, Serac 27 Operator.
Picker/Packer
Bevchain
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Picking and packing orders
- Runner and Forklift operation
- Loading and unloading containers and truck.
Picker/Packer
Swire Cold Storage
11.2013 - 05.2016
- Picking and packing orders
- Runner and Forklift operation
- Packing and unloading containers.
Rubber Liner/Maintenance
Rubbertex/Oz Minerals
03.2010 - 10.2013
- Abrasion specialist
- Mining contracting/shutdowns
- Manage a team
- Organise and delegate jobs for the team
- Organise Safe Work Permits and Job Safety Environment Analysis
- Report and follow up incidents
- Attend meetings and provide regular updates on job progress to senior management
- Sales and customer service
- Forklift operation
- Haul truck operation
- 12.5 hour shifts/fifo.
Education
Mechanic apprenticeship 3rd year - Automotive Engineering
Motor Trade Association
Adelaide, SASkills
- Basic rigging
- Basic Mathematical Abilities
- Rigging Preparation
- Safety Understanding
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Goal Setting
- Problem-Solving
- Effective Communication
Certification
· Haul Truck
· Basic Rigging
· Dogging
· EWP + Boom lift
· Working at heights
· White Card
· Dozer
· LF forklift
· LF High reach
· Standard 11
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Rigger
Shorehire
06.2022 - 02.2024
Nightshift Forklift Operator
Bevchain
05.2021 - 06.2022
Team Leader/Machine Operator
Lactalis Australia
09.2018 - 05.2021
Picker/Packer
Bevchain
05.2016 - 01.2018
Picker/Packer
Swire Cold Storage
11.2013 - 05.2016
Rubber Liner/Maintenance
Rubbertex/Oz Minerals
03.2010 - 10.2013
Mechanic apprenticeship 3rd year - Automotive Engineering
Motor Trade Association
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