Gerard McElhinney
Glebe,Australia
Summary
Hardworking Laborer with background in scaffolding, construction, and maritime logistics. Possess essential skills including, proficiency with hand and power tools, reading plans, working at heights and off shore, team coordination, and safety protocol adherence. Consistently contributed to work site efficiency and productivity by maintaining organized work areas, completing assigned tasks on time and within budget, and by ensuring that any works completed were to a high standard and to the clients specifications, and satisfaction. Demonstrated commitment to team success through reliable work ethics and strong problem-solving capabilities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
General Labourer
LOCR Construction, Sydney, NSW
06.2024 - Current
- General Labouring tasks
- Including demolition, Carpentry, framing and fit out, and site clean up
- Assisting in the management of trades on sight, To ensure the completion of projects on time and In budget
Scaffolder
Central Scaffolds
Melbourne, VIC
01.2019 - 06.2024
- Company Overview: Melbourne, VIC
- Assembled, erected and dismantled scaffolding structures to meet project needs
- Worked in team-focused environment to collaboratively complete projects on time and within budget
- Built custom scaffolding structures to specifications for diverse applications
- Utilized problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues with scaffolding structures
- Managed a crew of scaffolders, providing guidance, supervision, and mentorship to ensure overall team
- Followed OHS regulations and safety standards when installing and working with scaffolding
- Melbourne, VIC
Scaffolder
All Over Scaffolding
Melbourne, VIC
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Melbourne, VIC
- Assembled, erected and dismantled scaffolding structures to meet project needs
- Worked in team-focused environment to collaboratively complete projects on time and within budget
- Built custom scaffolding structures to specifications for diverse applications
- Managed a crew of scaffolders, providing guidance, supervision, and mentorship to ensure overall team success
- Followed OHS regulations and safety standards when installing and working with scaffolding
- Melbourne, VIC
Merchant Seaman
Teekay Shipping
01.2006 - 01.2016
- Facilitated the transport of cargo internationally, and around the Australian coast
- Performed all manner of roles in the day to day operations on board the various vessels within the company
- Mooring and anchoring
- Cargo operations
- Helmsman
- Crane operations
- Maintenance
- Lookout
- Fireman
- Engine room operations
Scaffolder
Central Scaffolds
Melbourne, VIC
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Company Overview: Melbourne, VIC
- Assembled, erected and dismantled scaffolding structures to meet project needs
- Worked in team-focused environment to collaboratively complete projects on time and within budget
- Melbourne, VIC
Apprentice Carpenter
B.I.G.S
Melbourne, VIC
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Company Overview: Melbourne, VIC
- Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites
- Developed strong carpentry skills through hands-on experience under the guidance of experienced mentors
- Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers
- Assisted in reducing material waste by efficiently utilizing resources throughout each project phase
- Melbourne, VIC
Education
Scaffolding Intermediate -
The Scaffold Tool And Training Company
Melbourne, VIC01.2022
Scaffold Basic -
The Scaffold Tool And Training Company
Melbourne, VIC01.2016
Certificate III Maritime Operations -
Australian Maritime College
Launceston, TAS01.2008
Scaffolding Intermediate -
The Scaffold Tool And Training Company
Melbourne, VIC01.2001
Certificate III - Carpentry
B.I.G.S
Melbourne, VIC01.2001
Year 11 -
Rowville Secondary College
Rowville, VIC01.1997
Skills
- Errection and dismantle of a variety of scaffold systems
- Working at heights
- Read plans
- Crew management
- Hand and power tools
- Safety Compliance
- Physical Stamina
- Problem-Solving
- Repetitive work
Timeline
General Labourer
LOCR Construction, Sydney, NSW
06.2024 - Current
Scaffolder
Central Scaffolds
01.2019 - 06.2024
Scaffolder
All Over Scaffolding
01.2016 - 01.2019
Merchant Seaman
Teekay Shipping
01.2006 - 01.2016
Scaffolder
Central Scaffolds
01.2001 - 01.2006
Apprentice Carpenter
B.I.G.S
01.1998 - 01.2001
Scaffolding Intermediate -
The Scaffold Tool And Training Company
Scaffold Basic -
The Scaffold Tool And Training Company
Certificate III Maritime Operations -
Australian Maritime College
Scaffolding Intermediate -
The Scaffold Tool And Training Company
Certificate III - Carpentry
B.I.G.S
Year 11 -
Rowville Secondary College
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