Gerard Roodnat
Summary
I am a bilingual and detail-oriented Combat Engineer Corporal, within the Australian Defence Force, seeking an opportunity to join the Chevron team, as a Production Operator Trainee. I bring a proven track record of enhancing unit proficiency and maintaining 100% equipment accountability (with equipment worth over $160,000). I bring extensive experience working with complex and specialised equipment, and delivering outcomes based training in austere and challenging environments. My experience in planning and risk management, my analytical mindset and my strong work ethic have improved safety, operational effectiveness, and consistently enhanced the quality of work that I produce.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Combat Engineer - Corporal
The Australian Defence Force
10.2017 - Current
- Increased unit proficiency by leading rigorous training exercises, in both theory and practical environments.
- Maintained 100% accountability of equipment assigned to my section, worth more than $160,000.
- Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
- Improved safety measures by conducting risk assessments and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Analyse directions and develop a plan to achieve goals and tasks
- Monitor and manage team welfare and workplace behaviour
- Deliver training and assessments in the workplace
- Provide feedback to managers on workplace requirements and issues
- Communicate effectively through written and verbal means
- Monitor, maintain and administer equity and safety protocols in the workplace
- Monitor and manage the effective use of workplace resources
- Coordinate effective operation and security compliance in the workplace
- Analyse risks to tasks exercises
- Plan and coordinate requirements
to meet management expectations within complex and challenging work environments - Manage multiple competing priorities in a timely fashion, without compromising quality
Scaffolder
Pilbara Access
10.2014 - 10.2017
- Assembled, erected and dismantled scaffolding structures to meet project needs.
- Disassembled scaffolding and equipment when projects were completed or after each shift according to strict schedules.
- Assisted with tying off and securing scaffolding to building structures to optimize safety.
- Worked in team-focused environment to collaboratively complete projects on time and within budget.
- Worked on a Fly in- Fly out roster
Education
Certificate III - Environmental Science & Management
TAFE
Perth, WACertificate II - Heat Pump Systems
TAFE
Perth, WASkills
- Physical Fitness
- First Aid Proficiency (internal qualification)
- Light construction (bridge assembly, concreting, light demolitions)
- Corrective Action suggestions/recommendations
- Strong Situational Awareness
- Extensive Weapons Handling
- Adaptability and flexibility as required
- Able to learn new skills quickly, and to a high standard
- Accountability for a team, equipment, and myself
- Strong communication skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Analytical Thinking
- Teamwork and Loyalty
- Adherence to all Safety Regulations
- Managing, handling, and disposing of classified information in line with all legislative requirements
- Identifying and managing hazards
- Equipment Maintenance
- Creating and delivering several forms of Training and Development
- Conflict Resolution skills
- Highly skilled in Risk Assessment
- Excellent leadership qualities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking to a high standard
- Strong Time Management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
- Successfully completed intensive studies, obtaining my Linguist qualification (fluent in Indonesian)
- 2 years previous experience as an intermediate scaffolder in a mining environment
- Selected for promotion twice in the last 3 years and completed relevant courses for these
- Selected for operational deployments
- Nominated for, and Successfully completed 'Support to Intelligence' course
- Achieved competency in various support courses/qualifications improving unit capabilities
Certification
Various weapons qualifications
Intermediate Scaffolding Ticket (currently expired)
AFA (Army First Aid - SFA Equivalent)
Additional Information
References (Manager equivalent)
Sergeant Cameron Bennett
Ph: 0405 251 386
Lieutenant Lambourne
Ph: 0474 467 841
Timeline
Combat Engineer - Corporal
The Australian Defence Force
10.2017 - Current
Scaffolder
Pilbara Access
10.2014 - 10.2017
Certificate III - Environmental Science & Management
TAFE
Certificate II - Heat Pump Systems
TAFE
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