Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Licenses Certificates
Timeline
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Derek Foster

Derek Foster

Construction/Concrete Finisher
Mount Isa,QLD

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Versatile Construction Concrete Worker accustomed to working in various environments and taking on multiple tasks. Exceptional work ethic, confidence, stamina and reliability. Offering history of construction experience Mining operation excellent attendance record and reputation. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Focused Operator with 5 years of experience Mining operation and maintenance. Excels in fast-paced production environments with excellent prioritization skills. My educational and my on-the-job training working experience background, has given me a solid understanding and expectations required of my employment.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Concrete Finisher/ Mining Site Maintenance

MCA Engineering
11.2024 - Current
  • Following Mine site policies and procedures
  • Managed day-to-day operations related to occupational safety activities.
  • Form setting- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
  • Steel fixing-Placed and fastened iron rods and steel mesh together using wire.
  • Concrete finishing-Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces
  • Monitored daily operations for efficiency and maintenance.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts safely to efficiently complete site work.

Operator

Calibre Resources Solutions
05.2023 - 11.2024
  • Company Overview: Company Overview: GlenCore PbSm
  • Coordinated logistical approaches to repairs in line with scheduling
  • Observed, logged and evaluated operational data
  • Forklift Operations
  • Maintenance and repair Machinery
  • Login and updated pre-ordering parts and spare parts
  • Adhered to safety protocols and procedures to promote safe working environment and prevent accidents or injuries
  • Worked scheduled shift hours and offered flexibility with scheduling overtime and weekends
  • Operated computerized control systems, maintaining precision in production processes
  • Used proper PPE and reported safety hazards to supervisors
  • Engaged in continuous learning opportunities to enhance skill set and knowledge
  • Charge up operator
  • Furnace Attendant
  • Company Overview: GlenCore PbSm

Concrete Finisher

Derek Foster
01.2017 - 05.2023
  • Assisted in training new operators on equipment operation and safety procedures to establish skills and knowledge
  • Measured distance from reference points and marked guidelines to lay out work
  • Created necessary smooth or rough finish with trowels and brooms
  • Directed concrete casting and supervised laborers on concrete spreading
  • Compacted concrete with use of power vibrator
  • Loaded and unloaded equipment, tools and materials for use at job site, coordinated with adg truck drivers during concrete pours and placement
  • Set forms and frameworks for concrete pouring
  • Utilized trowels and brooms to finish surfaces
  • Installed rebar and Starter bars

Education

Prepared to work safely in the construction industry -

Sero Institute
06.2024

Certificate II in Engineering Pathways - undefined

MAJOR TRAINING

Working At Heights - undefined

MARTYR TRAINING
06.2024

First Aid - undefined

MARTYR TRAINING
02.2024

Supply Chain Management - undefined

BSI LERNING
09.2023

Forklift Truck Licence - undefined

CIVIL SAFETY
09.2023

Certificate II in AGRICULTURE - undefined

CIVIL SAFETY
06.2023

Skills

    • CONCRETE FINISHING

    • REPAIR PARTS

    • WORKSITE SAFETY

    • FLOAT FINISHING

    • DRIVEWAY INSTALLATION

    • FOUNDATION WORK

    • FINISHING TECHNIQUES

    • SCREED USAGE

    • POWER TOOL OPERATION

    • HAND TROWELING

    • FORM SETTING

    • STAMPED CONCRETE

    • STEEL FRAME ASSEMBLY

    • FORKLIFT OPERATION

    • BASIC MATHEMATICS

    • LOCKOUT AND TAGOUT PROCEDURES

    • HEALTH, SAFETY REGULATIONS, SAFETY PROCEDURES AND PROTOCOLS

    • STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

    • DOCUMENTATION SKILLS

    • SAFETY INSPECTIONS

    • EQUIPMENT INSPECTION

    • EXCELLENT HAND-EYE COORDINATION

    • CONTROLS MONITORING

    • SAMPLE COLLECTING

    • RAW MATERIALS HANDLING

    • CHEMICAL HANDLING

    • REPORT WRITING (SLAMS)

    • STRONG WORK ETHIC

    • GOOD COMMUNICATION

    • WORKPLACE SAFETY

    • MACHINERY OPERATIONS

    • MACHINE MAINTENANCE

    • START UP PROCEDURES

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References

  • Owen Glasscock, Glen Core PbSm, 0747 443 370
  • Wayne Werhmen, Plant Operator, 0419 710 450
  • Issac Burke, Ascot Construction, 0457 576 908
  • John Harrison, Mount Isa Mines Operations, 0488 103 420

Licenses Certificates

  • White Card, CPCWHS1001, 10/11/28
  • Forklift Truck Licence, 0003531893, 10/11/28
  • Driving on lease 04/03/25

Timeline

Concrete Finisher/ Mining Site Maintenance

MCA Engineering
11.2024 - Current

Operator

Calibre Resources Solutions
05.2023 - 11.2024

Concrete Finisher

Derek Foster
01.2017 - 05.2023

Prepared to work safely in the construction industry -

Sero Institute

Certificate II in Engineering Pathways - undefined

MAJOR TRAINING

Working At Heights - undefined

MARTYR TRAINING

First Aid - undefined

MARTYR TRAINING

Supply Chain Management - undefined

BSI LERNING

Forklift Truck Licence - undefined

CIVIL SAFETY

Certificate II in AGRICULTURE - undefined

CIVIL SAFETY
Derek FosterConstruction/Concrete Finisher