Daniel Lawson
Bowen,QLD
Summary
- Experienced Civil and Mining Supervisor with multiple years within the industry building a skillset in prioritising projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals.
- Resourceful, diplomatic, motivated, approachable and hard-working individual with 4 years of active experience within a supervising role and 8 years within the industry.
- Extensive experience in liaison with stakeholders, contractors and operational staff to manage job site productivity and safety within deadline-driven environments has allowed for the development of strong decision-making and communication skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Mine Supervisor
Black Cat Civil
2023.07 - 2023.12
- Developed team-building initiatives to promote positive work environment among crew members.
- Managed budgets for staffing, equipment procurement, maintenance, and project expenses to ensure financial targets were met or exceeded.
- Enhanced safety standards by conducting regular inspections and enforcing strict adherence to company policies and regulations.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Managed daily mine operations, ensuring timely completion of projects and tasks.
Leading Hand/Supervisor
Black Cat Civil
2021.01 - 2023.06
- This project consists of 14km of strengthening and widening works to existing highway to improve safety for traffic and OSOM wide load interaction
- My role encompassed the overseeing construction and managing the following: bulk earthworks, installation of ersed and environmental controls, multiple embankments for widening of existing road corridor, installation of drainage structures and scour rock detail, construction of sidetracks for traffic management, stabilisation of existing road, placement of unbound gravel pavements, clearing and grubbing, cut/fill earthworks for the construction of pavements, I demonstrated various skills involving machine control setups, UTS and survey equipment operations, planning and executing works on time and budget, team leadership and whilst ensuring safety of all staff and the public as the key priority.
- Coordinated project resources, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality standards.
Civil Leading Hand
Golding Contractors Iluka Compound Gate 95.1 NSW
2018.01 - 2021.01
- This project consisted of the construction on 27Km of highway upgrade as part of Woolgoolga to Balina upgrade, Construction of preload earthworks, culverts and RCP pipes installation, Bulk earthworks, Cut/fill subgrade and gravel/bitumen pavements, various traffic management switches and bridge abutments.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
- Maintained tasks were conducted safely and efficiently
- Hit production targets and ensured these were conducted cost effectively and at clients given quality
- Put in place specifications and detail of road design, earthworks, structures and ensured drawings, pavement details and specifications were adhered to
- Organized various resources, heavy plant and labour to perform tasks cost effectively and efficiently
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals
- Conducted various office processes such as cost coding dockets and daily diaries
- Attended daily meetings with supervisors and key stakeholders
Civil Labourer
Workpac Gate 95.1 Iluka Compound NSW
2016.01 - 2018.01
- Conducted laboring duties
- Performed tasks given to the best of my ability
- Gained experience in civil construction and conducted myself safely.
Carpenter
AR & VL Contractors
2009.01 - 2016.01
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Specialised in specific carpentry tasks such as framing, finish work, or restoration projects to provide clients with tailored services and high-quality results.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
Education
S123 G2 - Safety & Health Risk Managment
Queensland Development & Training
05.2023
Certificate IV - Civil Construction Supervision
FTA Training
09.2022
Certificate III - Civil Construction
FTA TRAINING
04.2022
Certificate III - Carpentry
Tafe NSW
Coffs Harbour, NSW12.2014
School Certificate -
Grafton High School
01.2009
Skills
- Contract Management
- Leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Operations management
- Interpreting Plans and Drawings
- Maintaining work health and safety
- Teamwork
- Resource Allocation
- Emergency Response
- Risk Assessment
- Cost Control
- Safety Management
References
- Kerry Weale, Project Manager Kestrel Resources, 0400 107 719
- Rick Pugh, Surveyor, Hutchinson Surveyors, 0418 904 259
- Josh Horan, Civil Supervisor, SEE Civil, 0405 449 921
- Shawn Downtown, Civil Superintendent, 0407 196 802
Timeline
Mine Supervisor
Black Cat Civil
2023.07 - 2023.12
Leading Hand/Supervisor
Black Cat Civil
2021.01 - 2023.06
Civil Leading Hand
Golding Contractors Iluka Compound Gate 95.1 NSW
2018.01 - 2021.01
Civil Labourer
Workpac Gate 95.1 Iluka Compound NSW
2016.01 - 2018.01
Carpenter
AR & VL Contractors
2009.01 - 2016.01
S123 G2 - Safety & Health Risk Managment
Queensland Development & Training
Certificate IV - Civil Construction Supervision
FTA Training
Certificate III - Civil Construction
FTA TRAINING
Certificate III - Carpentry
Tafe NSW
School Certificate -
Grafton High School
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