Daniel John Barker
Glass House Mountains ,Qld
Summary
A highly skilled and experienced crane operator with a proven track record of proficiency across a diverse range of mining and civil projects. Inducted and operational on prominent sites including BMA, Theiss, Anglo, FMG, Santos, Glencore, Bravuus, Sojitz, White Haven, Rio Tinto, Blair Athol and various others. Possesses extensive experience in CO open crane operations, CN operations, and multi-combination truck driving, towing counterweight for crane mobilisation and demobilisation. Demonstrates advanced rigging capabilities, encompassing operations with cranes ranging from 60 to 800 tonnes, including Franna, rough terrain, and crawler cranes. Specialises in heavy lift rigging, with notable experience in setting up heavy lift rigging and spreader bars. Proficient in rigging for Civil and SMP projects, as well as adept in CN Franna operations. Valuable experience includes working as a crane operator at Lee Crane Hire, Freo Crane Group, Boom Logistics and Civmec. Notably, possesses expertise in Lee Crane, Freo, Boom and Civmec operations, enhancing versatility and adaptability within crane operation roles. A safety-conscious professional committed to executing tasks with precision and efficiency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Open Crane Operator
Boom Logistics Queensland
Blackwater , Qld
06.2025 - Current
- Utilized 130 tonne Tadano Demag and 220 tonne truck mounted hydraulic cranes to service various clients from Blackwater to Middlemount.
- Operation of various open cranes to service local mine sites including the mobilisation of cranes from depot to site.
- Operation of Mac 25 Franna and 40 Tonne Franna non slew cranes to service various clients from Gladstone to Roma - Highly skilled operator.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers and supervisors regarding any issues or concerns related to the job site or equipment operation.
- Positioned cranes in accordance with load charts maintaining correct load capacity of crane ensuring safe operation of mobile crane.
- Ensuring correct outrigger pad pressure are monitored throughout lifts, deration percentages are accounted for for rigging selection and rigging technique - Highly skilled advanced rigger.
- Operation of 200 tonne Tadano hydraulic crawler crane
- Rigging for 450 tonne hydraulic truck mounted crane servicing clients at Whitehaven and Coronado.
- Maintaining relationships with clients Whitehaven, Anglo, BMA, White House and Coranado.
Crane Operator
Qwest Cranes
Curraugh , Qld
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Operation of 300 tonne Demag and 130 tonne Demag truck mounted cranes lifting and dual lifting dragline buckets, Dump Truck trays , Conveyor belt rolls, plant and equipment.
- Servicing trades on ROM shutdowns and CHPP shutdowns.
- Mac 25 Franna and AT 40 Franna operation on site - Highly skilled non slew crane operator.
- Calculated weight limits based upon boom length, angle of lift, radius of swing and type of load being lifted.
- Maintained crane operations logs and records of maintenance activities.
- Monitored loads for stability during lifting operations.
- Assisted with rigging operations as required.
- Performed daily inspections of all crane components prior to use.
Crane Operator
Universal Cranes Gladstone
Gladstone , Qld
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Utilized 130 tonne Grove and 60 tonne Lebherr truck mounted cranes to service various clients from Gladstone to Roma.
- Operation of 20 tonne Franna non slew crane for Rio Tinto Yarwin Digestion Shutdowns.
- Operation of Mac 25 Franna and 40 Tonne Franna non slew cranes to service various clients from Gladstone to Roma - Highly skilled operator.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers and supervisors regarding any issues or concerns related to the job site or equipment operation.
- Positioned cranes in accordance with load charts maintaining correct load capacity of crane ensuring safe operation of mobile crane.
- Ensuring correct outrigger pad pressure are monitored throughout lifts, deration percentages are accounted for for rigging selection and rigging technique - Highly skilled advanced rigger.
- Rigging for 150 tonne crawler crane servicing clients in Rockhampton. Heavy lift rigging.
- Maintaining relationships with clients Rio Tinto, Santos and Halliburton.
CRANE OPERATOR OPEN
Lee Crane Hire
Blackwater/ Dysart, Qld
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Operate a range of cranes, including 70T Tadano All Terrain Crane, for general hire projects, ensuring precise and efficient lifting operations.
- Execute CN Operations for diverse mining purposes, including maintenance, infrastructure, and shutdowns, maintaining high standards of safety and productivity.
- Expertly drive multi-combination trucks, pulling B Doubles and Triples loaded with counterweight for crane mobilisation, heavy haulage, and general hire, adhering to safety regulations and timelines.
- Operate cranes efficiently and safely on various mining sites including BMA, Theiss, Anglo, Glencore, Bravuus, Sojitz, White Haven, HSE, and numerous others.
CRANE OPERATOR
Freo Crane Group
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Operated an 80 Tonne Tadano Faun All Terrain Crane for general hire, demonstrating proficiency in open crane operations.
- Conducted CN operations for general hire, mining maintenance, auxiliary tasks, infrastructure projects, field maintenance breakdowns, and major shutdowns of Coal Handling Preparation Plants (CHPPs) at both BMA Saraji and Theiss Lake Vermont mines.
- Successfully served as a multi-combination truck driver, towing Bdoubles and road trains of counterweight for crane mobilisation and demobilisation operations.
- Executed advanced rigging operations on 80 Tonne to 350 Tonne All Terrain Cranes, including dual lift breakdown and assembly of 9800 and 996 excavators, dog box rigging at boom points of draglines, heavy lift rigging of various excavator components, heavy lift rigging for dragline 19 South Saraji, and fitting and removal of dump truck trays of various sizes. Additionally, performed Franna rigging for Mac 25 20 Tonne cranes.
CRANE OPERATOR
Boom Logistics
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted open crane operations up to 60 tonnes, utilising All Terrain Cranes for general hire, maintenance, and shutdown tasks across multiple mining sites including BMA Blackwater, Sojitz Gregory, HSE Bluff, Nebo, and Middlemount Mines.
- Proficiently operated CN Franna Cranes for general hire, mining maintenance, auxiliary tasks, infrastructure projects, field maintenance breakdowns, and major shutdowns within the mining industry.
- Demonstrated expertise as a multi-combination truck driver, successfully towing a double of counterweight for crane mobilisation and demobilisation operations.
- Executed advanced rigging operations on cranes ranging from 60 to 350 tonnes, including heavy lift rigging on various draglines, dogbox rigging at boom points, and Franna rigging, ensuring safe and efficient lifting operations.
ADVANCED RIGGER/ FRANNA OPERATOR
Civmec Engineering WA
Perth, WA
02.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided rigging services for Civil and SMP (Structural, Mechanical, and Piping) projects, working with 20 tonne and Mac 25 Franna cranes on the FMG Iron Bridge Iron Ore Mine Project in the Pilbara region.
- Conducted rigging operations with a 110 tonne crawler crane and a 280 tonne crawler crane for civil projects.
- Executed rigging tasks for 80 tonne to 145 tonne rough terrain cranes for civil and SMP projects.
- Facilitated rigging operations for a 600 tonne crawler crane and participated in the assembly of the Lampson 600 tonne crawler upon its arrival at the site.
- Specialised in heavy lift rigging for 600 tonne to 800 tonne crawler cranes, including the setup of heavy lift rigging and spreader bars both onsite and in the rigging yard.
- Operated Franna cranes including Mac 25, AT 20, AT 22, 80 tonne Tadano rough terrain crane, and 145 tonne Tadano rough terrain crane, ensuring safe and efficient crane operations.
TILT PANEL/RIGGING /DOGGING
G J Gibson Constructions (GJG Group); Panel Safe; C J B Panels; Tilt Up; Pro Tilt Constructions
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Undertook tilt panel construction, including carpentry formwork, steel fixing, concrete finishing and crane rigging.
- Performed rigging of 80 - 120 tonne crawler cranes regularly and up to 350 tonne hydraulic truck mounted cranes. Rigged 600 tonne crawler crane.
- Adhered to all safety guidelines associated with tilt-up and pre-cast construction, including casting of ferrules and designs into panels, panel lifting, dogging and rigging systems, propping and securing of panels and work at height associated with panels and pre-cast installation.
- Liaised with concrete companies for the pouring of panels daily, planned and set out panel and lift drawings for the construction of panels so as to be lifted in correct sequence and within the capacity and radius of the crane.
- Set-up and dismantled crawler cranes for the erection of tilt panels. Ensured appropriate crane and rigging gear was selected, preparation of the site and correct location of the crane are crucial in ensuring the safe erection of concrete panels.
- Elevated work platform operation to adjust rigging gear, installation and removal of props.
- Worked as a Leading hand for several companies, Foreman for two companies, managing thirty workers for one of the companies. Allocated job tasks to ensure the job was completed correctly and on time.
- Liaised with client, engineers and management to resolve technical issues and scheduled changes as necessary.
- Liaised with client to determine requirements, provided specialist advice and options as needed.
Education
Certificate IV -
Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety
01.2017
Certificate IV -
Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety
01.2016
Certificate III - Steel Fixing
City Wide Building & Training
01.2007
Certificate III - Concreting
City Wide Building & Training
01.2007
Certificate III - Construction Carpentry
BIGA Training
01.2001
Skills
- Crane Operator
- Crane Rigging
- Crane Dogman
- Advance Rigging
- Technical skills in Dogging
- Commercial and Civil Construction
- Excavator Operation
- Boom Lift Operation
- Bobcat Operation
- Structural Landscaping
- Tilt Panels
- Precast Panel Installation
- Welding
- Oxy Cutting
- High Spec Carpentry
- Formwork
- Falsework
- Bridge Building
- Mine Infrastructure
- Customer Focused Approach
- Risk Assessment
- Risk Management
- Health & Safety Standards
- Communication skills
- Innovation
- Continuous Improvement
- Conflict Resolution
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Multi-Disciplinary Approach
- Contractor Management
References
Available upon request
Projects
Iron Bridge Mine Iron Ore, $3.5 Billion, Civmec, FMG Formosa Joint Venture, Pilbara WA HUB 4, Hub 5, CS03 LNG GAS MINE, $9 Billion, Clough Downer Joint Venture, Fairview Qld RAAF Mid Air Refueling Tanker Hanger, Amberley Qld Westfield Shopping Centre, Chermside Qld Westfield Shopping Centre, Springfield Lakes Qld Southpoint Emporium Hotel and Residences, $200 Million, 146 Hotel Suites, 196 Apartments, 2 Towers, Southbank Qld Ivy And Eve Apartments, $135.8 Million, 476 Apartments, 2 Towers, Hutchinson Builders, West End Qld West Village One, $110 Million, 332 Apartments, Hutchinson Builders, West End Qld Omega Apartments, $77.5 Million, 18 Floors, 130 Premium Apartments, RNA Showgrounds, Bowen Hills Qld Howard Smith Wharves, $130 Million, World Class Riverside Precinct, Fantauzzo Art Series 5 Star Hotel, Hutchinson Builders, Brisbane Riverside Qld Student One, $120 Million, 40 Floors Student Accommodation, Hutchinson Builders, Brisbane Qld Ipswich Court Complex and Police Watch House, $93 Million, Abi Group, Ipswich Qld Radisson Suites, 30 Floors, 123 Apartments, 4 Star Hotel, Multiplex, Fortitude Valley Qld $56 Million Super Yacht, Detailed Timber Work, Brisbane Ship-Works, Hement Brisbane Qld $7.6 Million Hamilton Waterfront Residential Property, Brisbane Qld Kangaroo Point Cliffs Re-Stabilisation, Kangaroo Point Brisbane Qld Brisbane Riverside Drive Re-Stabilisation, Brisbane Riverside Qld South Walker Creek Coal Mine, Nebo Bowen Basin Qld Kepperra Quarry Nature Cliff Retaining, Brisbane Qld University Of Queensland Riverbank Stabilisation, Brisbane Qld Kookaburra Park Riverbank Stabilisation and Boat Ramp, Ipswich Qld Toowong Yacht Club Riverbank Stabilisation, Brisbane Qld Kelvin Grove Hotel - Renovation and Fit Out, Brisbane Qld Breakfast Creek Hotel - Renovation and Fit Out, Brisbane Qld Kelvin Grove University Village, Brisbane Qld
Licences And Permits
- C0 Crane
- CT Crane
- CS Crane
- C6 Crane
- Advanced Rigging
- Safe Tilt Up
- Forklift
- Elevated Work Platform - Boom Type
- Heavy Rigid
- Excavator
- Senior First Aid
- Hoist
- Working at Heights
- Confined Space
- Swing Stage
- Level 2 Traffic Control
- Skid Steer
- Roller
- Dozer
- Dump Truck
- Backhoe
Attributes
- Detail-oriented with effective strategic thinking, analytical, decision making and problem-solving abilities.
- Resilient and adaptable with consistent drive to succeed.
- Confident speaker and presenter with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Highly proactive and champions the need for innovation and improvements.
- Solid organisational and time management skills.
- Flexible and able to handle multiple and/or changing priorities and deadlines.
- High degree of emotional intelligence, professionalism, ethics, accountability and personal integrity.
- Agile and tenacious with the ability to conceive and drive change.
Timeline
Open Crane Operator
Boom Logistics Queensland
06.2025 - Current
Crane Operator
Qwest Cranes
01.2025 - 05.2025
Crane Operator
Universal Cranes Gladstone
08.2024 - 01.2025
CRANE OPERATOR OPEN
Lee Crane Hire
06.2023 - 08.2024
CRANE OPERATOR
Freo Crane Group
01.2023 - 06.2023
CRANE OPERATOR
Boom Logistics
09.2022 - 01.2023
ADVANCED RIGGER/ FRANNA OPERATOR
Civmec Engineering WA
02.2021 - 09.2022
TILT PANEL/RIGGING /DOGGING
G J Gibson Constructions (GJG Group); Panel Safe; C J B Panels; Tilt Up; Pro Tilt Constructions
01.2003 - 01.2008
Certificate IV -
Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety
Certificate IV -
Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety
Certificate III - Steel Fixing
City Wide Building & Training
Certificate III - Concreting
City Wide Building & Training
Certificate III - Construction Carpentry
BIGA Training