Denis Belsch
Perth,WA
Summary
Experienced Level 2 Rope Access Rigger with 3 years’ mining experience across shutdowns and maintenance environments. Strong background in rigging, mechanical fitting, welding, oxy cutting, and carbon arc gouging, with a proven commitment to safety, teamwork, and high-risk work compliance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Rope Access Rigger
Warrikal
03.2024 - Current
- Rope access rigging on plant, conveyors, structural steel, and mining infrastructure
- Performed lifting operations using chain blocks, slings, shackles, and rigging hardware
- Fabrication works including repairs, modifications, and structural support tasks
- Mechanical fitting and maintenance support during shutdowns
- Welding support and fabrication assistance
- Oxy cutting and carbon arc gouging for removal and preparation works
Rigger
Warrikal
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Planned and executed rigging operations to safely lift, move and position heavy parts.
- Selected appropriate rigging gear, including slings, chains, shackles and hoists, ensuring compliance with safety standards and load requirements.
- Prepared and erected steel, torque and bolt-up connections.
- Assessed load weights and determined the safest and most efficient rigging configurations.
- Fabrication & onsite repairs
- Mechanical fitting & maintenance
Trade Assistant
Warrikal
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Telehandler operations
- EWP operations
- Worked safely at heights, in confined spaces, and under permit systems
- Followed mine site safety procedures and shutdown schedules
- Assisted mechanical fitters, riggers, and boilermakers during shutdown and maintenance works
- Prepared work areas including barricading, signage, access platforms, and tool setup
- Supported lifting operations by rigging loads, dogging support, and spotter duties
- Carried out fabrication tasks including cutting, grinding, prep, and fit-up of steel
- Assisted with welding works including prep, tacking, and post-weld clean-up
- Used hand and power tools such as grinders, drills, mag drills, and impact tools
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports
University Sports And Health Management
Cologne 03.2019
Skills
- IRATA Level 2 Rope Access
- Intermediate Rigging (RI)
- EWP
- Telehandler
- Forklift (LF)
- White Card
- Working at Heights
- Confined Space
- Driver’s Licence (C)
- BHP FMG Rio Tinto Roy Hill PLS inducted
Timeline
Rope Access Rigger
Warrikal
03.2024 - Current
Rigger
Warrikal
07.2023 - 03.2024
Trade Assistant
Warrikal
11.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sports
University Sports And Health Management