Gareth White
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Summary
A hands-on and practical professional with experience gained within John Holland the Australian Royal Navy and labouring roles. Experience in working in high pressure situations and operating in safety critical environments and adhering to strict safety standards. Proven problem-solving skills coupled with an adaptable nature and strong sense of accountability. A down-to-earth team player with the ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Operator/Tunneller
John Holland / CPB
10.2020 - 10.2024
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement for Rozelle interchange operations.
- Contributed to Sydney's Metro Tunnel project with effective operation of different plant assets.
- Managed and executed tasks with diverse heavy machinery.
- Completed a wide range of labor tasks successfully within demanding timescales.
- Assist with bolting operations and the operations of shotcrete
- Executed diverse rigging tasks to maintain secure protocols.
- Ensured prompt material delivery across the entire tunnel network using a telehandler.
- Rozelle interchange project
Survival Equipment Maintainer and Port Service Manager
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
01.2013 - 12.2019
- Actively employed in crucial, high demand roles such as Survival Equipment Maintainer and Port Service Manager
- Work with various command teams, ships crews, and external contractors
- Provide training to co-workers (junior and senior members) with safety equipment and procedures, WH&S policy and implementation in the workplace
- Overseeing all work conducted at the HMAS Creswell Waterfront
Trainee Machinist
YELLA TERRA
01.2012 - 12.2013
- During a gap year from the Royal Australian Navy worked as an apprentice machinist
- Operating machine tools, lathes, milling machines, and grinders to produce metal parts
- Providing assistance to qualified Machinists as required
- General cleaning and maintenance
Buffer
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Supervise ship activities, including berthing alongside and taking on equipment in the harbour, anchoring, mooring and weighing, rigging for refuelling or stores transfer at sea, and sending away and recovering a sea-boat
- General tasks required to ensure smooth running of a ship, including rope-work, knot tying and maintaining rigging and associated equipment such as blocks, shackles, and deck fittings
- Ad hoc activities as required on a ship at sea
Boatswains Mate
HMAS Success & HMAS Kanimbla
01.2006 - 12.2009
- Transportation of Army vehicles involving securing vehicles to deck and general maintenance
- Take a ship to anchor, launch and recover sea boats and assist with the safe navigation and steerage of warships
- General maintenance and operation of ship's weaponry and armoury
- Use emergency, lifesaving, damage control and safety equipment on various ships
- Operate small crafts and driving small boats
- General tasks required to ensure smooth running of a ship, including rope-work, knot tying and maintaining rigging and associated equipment such as blocks, shackles, and deck fittings
- Conduct ship docking and berthing
- Ad hoc activities as required on a ship at sea
Guardsman
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
01.2002 - 12.2004
- Federation Guardsman based in Canberra conducting parades and ceremonial commitments
- Representing the Navy at student exhibitions and career fairs
- Participating in ceremonies involving dignitaries, including Prince Charles
- Liaising and saluting international hierarchy
- Participating in ceremonial commitments at the highest order, including ANZAC ceremonies at War Memorials
Recruit & Specialist Training
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Able Seaman responsible to a direct supervisor abiding to military law
- General ship duties, including birthing, emergency recovery, and small craft operations
- Ad hoc activities as required on a ship at sea, including cleaning and maintenance
Water Mains Contractor
CDR Excavations
01.1998 - 12.2000
- Replace existing water mains, services and install new mains from plans as derived
- Pipe Layer installing PVC water mains, manholes and outside drops, sewer and water services, and connecting to existing water mains
Education
Certificate IV - Work Health & Safety
ATL
01.2019
Certificate IV - Front Line Management
Royal Australian Navy
01.2011
Certificate III - Maritime Operations
Royal Australian Navy
01.2003
Skills
- Proactive Team Member
- Proficient Verbal Communicator
- Effective Team Participation
- Detail-Oriented
- Consistent Performer
- Trustworthy Performer
- Consistent Work Commitment
- Cross-Cultural Understanding
Professionaldevelopmentandtraining
- 2021, Skid Steer & Excavator Operations
- 2020, Workplace Behaviour
- 2020, Alcohol & Drug Awareness
- 2020, Fraud & Integrity Awareness
- 2020, Suicide Awareness
- 2020, WHS for Workers
- 2020, Asbestos Awareness
- 2019, Trailer Operations Course
- 2019, Rigging - Basic & Intermediate
- 2019, Heaving Rigid Vehicle
- 2018, Slewing Mobile Crane Course (up to 100 tonnes)
- 2018, Forklift Truck
- 2018, Height Safety Operator & Supervisor
- 2017, Initial Demolitions Course
- 2008, First Aid Course
Licences
- Statement of Attainment in Civil Construction (Excavator, Skid Steer and Loader), Current
- National Licence to Perform High Risk Work (Classes DG, RI, C1, LF, WP), Current
- Working at Heights and Heavy Combination Licence (NSW), Current
- Work Health and Safety White Card, Current
Awards
- 2018, Australian Defence Medal
- 2018, Australian Operational Service Medal - Greater Middle East Operation
- 2015, Australian Operational Service Medal - Border Protection
- 2013, Operational Service Badge, Military
Timeline
Plant Operator/Tunneller
John Holland / CPB
10.2020 - 10.2024
Survival Equipment Maintainer and Port Service Manager
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
01.2013 - 12.2019
Trainee Machinist
YELLA TERRA
01.2012 - 12.2013
Buffer
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
01.2009 - 12.2012
Boatswains Mate
HMAS Success & HMAS Kanimbla
01.2006 - 12.2009
Guardsman
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
01.2002 - 12.2004
Recruit & Specialist Training
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
01.2000 - 12.2001
Water Mains Contractor
CDR Excavations
01.1998 - 12.2000
Certificate IV - Work Health & Safety
ATL
Certificate IV - Front Line Management
Royal Australian Navy
Certificate III - Maritime Operations
Royal Australian Navy
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