Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
major projects
Additional Information
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Rhys Ward

Hollywell

Summary

Engaged and experienced steel Rigger with numerous certifications and 10+ years of related experience in the construction industry both commercial and residential. Extensive knowledge about equipment operation, power tools, steel erection and general crane hire. Recognized for having an excellent reputation & work ethic within my work group and industry.

Much to offer in ability to learn fast and adapt to new environments. Always looking to challenge myself and reach new heights within my career development.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mobile Crane Operator

BSF Mobile Cranes
07.2022 - Current
  • Safe operation of Mobile Cranes ranging from 25t Frannas up to 300t Liebherr slew Cranes.
  • Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Organise appropriate documents required for daily works.
  • Help build & maintain customer & client relationships.
  • Work in a team in a high risk & high pressure environment.
  • Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on crane & lifting equipment.
  • Reviewed and interpreted setup plans and diagrams to safely setup & operate cranes.
  • Liaise with office staff, management & project management.
  • Operate various LV & HR vehicles in accordance to safe standards held by the company.
  • Maintained detailed daily records of productivity and adjusted overall project timetables based on setbacks or delays.
  • Adhere to OH&S standards held across the industry.
  • Help prepare counterweights & equipment for dispatch from yard to site.

Rigger

Mulherin Rigging & Cranes Australia
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Read structural plans and drawings.
  • Working with supervisors to adjust daily tasks and maximise output based on equipment, manpower and other factors.
  • Communicated with peers, other trades, management and public personal.
  • Operated mobile crane up to 80t safely to meet job schedule demands.
  • Maintained detailed daily records of productivity and adjusted overall project timetables based on setbacks or delays.
  • Help build & maintain customer & client relationships. By listening & understanding clients needs.
  • Operated EWPs, scissor lifts, manitou, tele-handlers and forklifts safely & efficiently.
  • Working at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
  • Adhere and implement to all safety procedures across a number of fields.
  • Various types of manual labour including use of power tools, hand tools and light machinery.
  • Perform daily safety checks on rigging gear, booms,scissors and cranes to achieve safe operating conditions of equipment.

Rigger

Premier Cranes
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Work with various cranes from 20t Frannas up to 250t slewing cranes.
  • Performed general hire tasks to meet clients demands.
  • Assemble rigging gear as per lifting plan.
  • Rig and De-Rig mobile cranes and lattice boom cranes.
  • Erection of Structural steel, Telecom Towers, Concrete shutters, General Cross Hire, Event set up, etc
  • Operate various HR vehicles and other light machinery.
  • Prepare counterweight trucks in yard for dispatch.
  • Adhere and implement OH&S working procedures.
  • Communicate with other trades, management and public personal
  • Determined correct rigging equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions

Rigger/Mobile Crane Operator

Stilcon Holdings
03.2010 - 10.2021
  • Managed teams of riggers and crane operators to ensure job requirements and targets were met.
  • Help build & maintain customer & client relationships.
  • Read structural plans and drawings.
  • Shared knowledge and experience with project managers to ensure job was performed safely and efficiently.
  • Communicated with peers, other trades, management and public personal.
  • Operated mobile crane up to 80t safely to meet job schedule demands.
  • Liaise with office staff, management, project managers & upper management teams.
  • Operated EWPs, scissor lifts, manitou, tele-handlers and forklifts safely & efficiently.
  • Working at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
  • Assist in organisation of site logistics for various types of projects.
  • Adhere and implement to all safety procedures across a number of fields.
  • Prepare and erect steel, torque & bolt connections, erection of modules, bridge beams and trusses in excess of 50 tonne.
  • Various types of manual labour including use of power tools, hand tools and light machinery.
  • Working with supervisors to adjust daily tasks and maximise output based on equipment, manpower and other factors.
  • Perform daily safety checks on rigging gear, booms,scissors and cranes to achieve safe operating conditions of equipment.

Rigger

Johnson & Young Cranes
05.2019 - 12.2019
  • Work with various cranes from 20t Frannas up to 400t slewing cranes.
  • Complete general hire tasks to meet clients demands.
  • Assemble rigging gear as per lifting plan.
  • Rig and De-Rig mobile cranes and lattice boom cranes.
  • Erection of rail U Troughs, Structural steel, Bridge beams, Pit shields, Concrete shutters, etc
  • Operate various HR vehicles and other light machinery.
  • Prepare counterweight trucks in yard for dispatch.
  • Cary out daily lift plans, risk assessments and other site specific safety documents.
  • Adhere and implement OH&S working procedures.
  • Communicate with other trades, management and public personal
  • Determined correct rigging equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions

Education

High School Diploma -

Craigieburn Secondary College
Craigieburn, VIC
2008

Skills

  • Career driven & motivated
  • Attention to detail & take pride in my work
  • Punctual
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Communicate well with others
  • Knowledge in OHS procedures
  • Relationship building
  • Working in team environments, team leader or autonomously
  • Mobile crane operation
  • Project Management
  • Problem resolution
  • Excellent Communication both Verbal & Written
  • MS Office
  • Site set-out, read plans & follow procedures

Certification

  • Australian Drivers License, QLD.
  • Heavy Vehicle License, QLD - Synchro.
  • Construction Induction Card, VIC.
  • High Risk License, VIC.

Open Slewing Crane over 100t, CO.

Basic Rigging, RI.

Elevated Work Platform WP.

Fork Lift, LF.

Scissor Lift, SL.

  • Working at Heights.
  • All Verification of Competencies.
  • Rail Industry Worker Card - National.
  • Certificate IV in Fitness
  • Certificate III in Sport & Recreation

major projects

  • Victorian Level Crossing Removal Projects.

Cheltenham Rail - Under Road.

Reservoir Station & Carrum Rail - Over Road.

  • Melbourne Metro Tunnel.
  • Chisholm Road Prison Project
  • Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre.
  • Highpoint Shopping Centre.
  • The Block.
  • Queens Wharf Brisbane
  • Gatton Prison Project

Additional Information

Timeline

Mobile Crane Operator

BSF Mobile Cranes
07.2022 - Current

Rigger

Mulherin Rigging & Cranes Australia
01.2022 - 07.2022

Rigger

Premier Cranes
10.2021 - 01.2022

Rigger

Johnson & Young Cranes
05.2019 - 12.2019

Rigger/Mobile Crane Operator

Stilcon Holdings
03.2010 - 10.2021

High School Diploma -

Craigieburn Secondary College
  • Australian Drivers License, QLD.
  • Heavy Vehicle License, QLD - Synchro.
  • Construction Induction Card, VIC.
  • High Risk License, VIC.

Open Slewing Crane over 100t, CO.

Basic Rigging, RI.

Elevated Work Platform WP.

Fork Lift, LF.

Scissor Lift, SL.

  • Working at Heights.
  • All Verification of Competencies.
  • Rail Industry Worker Card - National.
  • Certificate IV in Fitness
  • Certificate III in Sport & Recreation
Rhys Ward