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Certification
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Dylan Te Waa

Maylands,WA

Summary

Having worked in a variety of roles over past years, it has brought many valuable experiences, working within the commercial, mining and oil and gas industries, Given this, it has brought me a variety of skills in safety and work experience. In which case has my experience has assisted me in developing aspects of training skills, communication skills and experiences, that i have applied both individually, with leading roles and as part of a team, i am a competent rigger and scaffolder with over 15 years experience in the industry.

Delivering to company goals through expert rigging and lifting knowledge and a diligent work ethic.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Rigger / Mobile Crane Operator

Rigsafe Solutions
03.2024 - Current
  • Performed load calculations, ensuring the safe and effective execution of lifting operations.
  • Improved lifting efficiency with proper selection of rigging equipment for specific tasks.
  • Increased workplace safety by conducting regular rigging inspections and equipment maintenance.
  • Assisted in the development of lift plans, considering factors such as load weights, rigging capacities, and crane positioning.
  • Reduced downtime through consistent maintenance and pre-operation inspections of cranes.
  • Collaborated with rigging crews to ensure equipment was properly secured before each lift operation.
  • Performed regular crane assembly and disassembly tasks as required, minimizing delays between projects.
  • Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
  • Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
  • Operated cranes and other equipment while monitoring coworker, personal and overall work zone safety.
  • Installation of steel
  • Understanding of plans to help increase productivity

Rigger / Mobile Crane Operator

UGL Resources
11.2023 - 03.2024
  • Performed load calculations, ensuring the safe and effective execution of lifting operations.
  • Structual steel installation
  • knowledge of complex bolting procedures
  • understanding of plans
  • Assisted in the development of lift plans, considering factors such as load weights, rigging capacities, and crane positioning.
  • Enhanced team productivity through clear communication with colleagues regarding job assignments and expectations.
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions to maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and safety standards.
  • Developed a strong understanding of rigging principles, enabling the accurate interpretation of blueprints and diagrams related to load handling activities.
  • Reduced downtime through consistent maintenance and pre-operation inspections of cranes.
  • Increased job site efficiency by effectively planning and executing mobile crane operations.
  • Enhanced communication between team members, leading to a decrease in errors during lifting operations.
  • Operated various types of mobile cranes, expanding versatility within the role and increasing productivity.
  • Collaborated with rigging crews to ensure equipment was properly secured before each lift operation.
  • Developed proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, aiding in seamless execution of complex lifts.
  • Calculated load capacities accurately, maintaining a safe working environment for all staff on the job site.

Rigger

Mineral Resources
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Enhanced team efficiency by streamlining rigging processes and implementing safety measures.
  • Safeguarded structural integrity of buildings during installation processes by carefully monitoring tension in slings and cables during hoisting operations.
  • Prevented potential hazards through diligent application of lockout/tagout procedures when servicing or adjusting rigging gear.
  • Attached loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment.
  • Gestured to crane operator when lifting heavy loads to provide directional and placement guidance.
  • Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.
  • Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
  • Communicated with equipment operators to accomplish smooth and efficient transports.
  • Anchored pieces to fixed structures with bolts and clamps.

Rigger

GR Engineering
11.2022 - 08.2023
  • Improved safety standards by implementing thorough pre-lift planning and conducting regular equipment inspections.
  • Conducted regular inspections on all rigging equipment, guaranteeing optimal performance and safety compliance.
  • Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
  • Anchored pieces to fixed structures with bolts and clamps.
  • Reading and understanding of plans for plant installment

Rigger

Freo Group
02.2021 - 11.2022
  • Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.
  • Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
  • Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
  • Communicated with equipment operators to accomplish smooth and efficient transports.
  • Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems

Leading Hand Advanced Scaffolder

Sms
01.2020 - 02.2021
  • Proactively managed projects to obtain customer satisfaction for all custom work.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and construction documents to determine project directives.
  • Safely setting up scaffolding and perimeters, railings, fall protection and temporary covers.
  • Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
  • Offered valuable suggestions to clients' remodel needs.
  • Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize efficiency.
  • Construct custom built designs according to specifications.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Resolving problems to improved operations and provide exceptional client support.

Rigger,Leading Hand Scaffolder

Karridale Group
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
  • Communicated with equipment operators to accomplish smooth and efficient transports.
  • Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
  • Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
  • Disassembled scaffolding and equipment when projects were completed or after each shift according to strict schedules.
  • Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.
  • Prepared and erected steel, torque and bolt-up connections.
  • Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.

Rigger, Leading Hand Advanced Scaffolder

Sms
03.2019 - 09.2019
  • Leading Hand role.
  • Mentored new Scaffolders and helped educate and promote high safety standard resulting in no incidents or injuries.
  • Rigging heavy components
  • Worked on construction and commissioning phases of Greenbushes lithium plant, adhering to strict deadline requirements as project was overdue at time of employment.
  • During employment, production levels were met avoiding further delays.
  • Erected, modified and dismantled all types of scaffolding.
  • Scoped and measured jobs on site.
  • Working cohesively as part of a team of up to 40 Scaffolders on site at any one time.

Rigger, Leading Hand Scafolder

Waco Scaffolding
05.2018 - 12.2018
  • Rigging structural components being dismantled
  • Advanced scaffolding role of dismantling and restoration of the kwinana synergy power plant
  • Responsible for construction and maintenance of all scaffolding, including marking out isolated areas.
  • Worked efficiently within team to ensure work was completed to high standard and on time resulting in production targets being met.
  • Leading Hand roles requiring allocation of work, organizing permits and driving safety culture.
  • Role also required being able to liaise with various departments to ensure production ran to schedule Connect Industrials.

Leading Hand Advanced Scffolder

Pilbara Access
08.2014 - 11.2018
  • Started Working on remote mine sites for BHP in Port Hedland then Newman doing 2:1 fly-in-fly-out roster.
  • Assumed responsibility for several maintenance duties on site which included working in confined spaces, erecting and dismantling of tube and clip scaffolding, as well as scoping and measuring jobs on site.
  • Effectively communicated with senior management and other production staff to ensure work schedules and deadlines were maintained.
  • Proactively promoted safety culture to the highest standard resulting in no incidents or loss time injuries.
  • Took a three month sabbatical from role to between October and December 2010 to undertake a oil and gas shutdown.

Advanced Scaffolder Leading Hand, Rigger

Shutdown Circuit (Lend Lease And Diab Engineering)
08.2012 - 06.2014
  • Responsible for putting together gear lists and organizing work permits
  • Working on remote mine sites for BHP in Newman and Port Headland, as well as the Karratha and Teller gold mine
  • Working in confined spaces, erecting modifying and dismantling of tube and clip, layer, and modular scaffolding.
  • Rigging blocks and pulleys
  • Rigging counterweights and GTU
  • Multi-point suspension lifts
  • Liaising with management on a regular basis to ensure that production levels were met which has resulted
  • In internal site production schedules being achieved

Advanced Scaffolder, Intermediate Rigger

Hire Access
10.2011 - 09.2012
  • Leading Hand role, responsible for up to 10 Scaffolders. Mentored new Scaffolders, helping educate and promote high safety standard resulting in no incidents or injuries
  • Worked on construction of Perth Arena, adhering to strict deadline requirements as project was overdue at time of employment. During employment, production levels were always met avoiding further delays
  • Erected and dismantled tube and clip scaffolding. Scoped and measured jobs at arena site
  • Working cohesively as part of team of up to 60 Scaffolders on site at any one time
  • Project completed by new due date resulting in company KPIs being achieved

Advanced Scaffolder

Transfield Worley
10.2010 - 12.2010
  • Responsible for construction and maintenance of all scaffolding, including marking out isolated areas and drop zones.
  • Worked efficiently within teams to ensure work was completed to high standards and on time resulting in production targets being met.
  • Assumed responsibility as Relief Leading Hand, requiring allocation of work, organising permits and driving safety culture.
  • Role also required being able to liaise with various departments to ensure production ran to schedule Connect Industrials | Advanced Scaffolder.
  • Took a three month residential shutdown role in Karratha working on Woodsides LNF gas plant.

Education

Awatapu College
Manawatu / Palmerston North

Skills

Certified Advanced Scaffolder with 14 years fifo experience

  • Interpreting site plans and complex schematics
  • Site Installations
  • Rigging and Setting
  • Rigging and aligning machinery
  • Pulley systems and counterweights
  • Controlling of heavy equipment and blocks
  • Multi-point suspension techniques
  • Dismantling and storing rigging equipment
  • Gantry chart reading
  • Comfort with intricacies
  • Rigging / Dogging of basic material
  • Heavy Lifting
  • 3D Animation Understanding
  • Multiple crane lift knowledge

Certification

Section 44 trained

C6 crane ticket (up to 60tn)

Advanced Scaffolding Ticket

Intermediate Rigging

Elevated work platform

Work at Heights

Confined Space Ticket

Construction Blue Card

Forklift

Telescopic Materials Handler

RIII30815 Certificate III civil construction

RIII30815 Certificate III Plant Operations

WA C Class license

West Australian iron ore inducted (WAIO)

Rio Tinto lockholders

Rio Tinto inductced (various site)

BHP inducted (various sites)

FMG inducted (various sites)

Additional Information

Refrences

  • Paul Neil

SMS Scaffolding

Scaffold co-ordinator

0400 290 108


  • Kenneth solomon

Waco scaffolding

Scaffold supervisor

0427999592


  • John Gagliardi

Pilbara Access

Scaffold co-ordinator

0467 977 391


  • Matt Wyhte

Freo Cranes

General manager

0433606759

Timeline

Rigger / Mobile Crane Operator

Rigsafe Solutions
03.2024 - Current

Rigger / Mobile Crane Operator

UGL Resources
11.2023 - 03.2024

Rigger

Mineral Resources
09.2023 - 11.2023

Rigger

GR Engineering
11.2022 - 08.2023

Rigger

Freo Group
02.2021 - 11.2022

Leading Hand Advanced Scaffolder

Sms
01.2020 - 02.2021

Rigger,Leading Hand Scaffolder

Karridale Group
09.2019 - 01.2020

Rigger, Leading Hand Advanced Scaffolder

Sms
03.2019 - 09.2019

Rigger, Leading Hand Scafolder

Waco Scaffolding
05.2018 - 12.2018

Leading Hand Advanced Scffolder

Pilbara Access
08.2014 - 11.2018

Advanced Scaffolder Leading Hand, Rigger

Shutdown Circuit (Lend Lease And Diab Engineering)
08.2012 - 06.2014

Advanced Scaffolder, Intermediate Rigger

Hire Access
10.2011 - 09.2012

Advanced Scaffolder

Transfield Worley
10.2010 - 12.2010

Awatapu College
Dylan Te Waa