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Gerle Pold

Ballajura

Summary

Experienced and safety-focused professional with over 6 years of hands-on experience in the mining and construction industries, including 2 years as a Safety Advisor across various mine sites. Strong foundation in risk assessment, compliance and site safety management, supported by a Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety and multiple high risk work licenses. Proven track record in frontline roles such as rigging/dogging and construction site operations. Known for strong communication, adaptability, support and commitment to maintaining safe and efficient workplaces.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Safety Advisor

Linkforce Engineering
10.2020 - 07.2022
  • Checked written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations.
  • Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Recognized, documented and advised on removal of hazards.
  • Maintained compliance with relevant safety regulations and protocols.
  • Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.
  • Provided assistance in managing health and safety programs aligned with industry standards.
  • Led safety meetings and training classes to educate workers on safe practices and important policies.
  • Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
  • Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
  • Managed incident investigations for timely resolution and prevention of future occurrences
  • Conducted pre-shift breath alcohol testing and recording results
  • Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns related to health and safety issues
  • Provided guidance and resources to employees to maintain safety procedures and enhance protection.
  • Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.

Rigger/ Dogman

Linkforce Engineering
12.2018 - 12.2020
  • Align, level, and anchor machinery
  • Attach loads to rigging to provide support or prepare them for moving, using hand and power tools.
  • Attach pulleys and blocks to fixed overhead structures such as beams, ceilings, and gin pole booms, using bolts and clamps.
  • Control movement of heavy equipment through narrow openings or confined spaces, using chainfalls, gin poles and other equipment.
  • Dismantle and store rigging equipment after use.
  • Set up and repair rigging, supporting structures using hand and power tools.
  • Manipulate rigging lines, hoists, and pulling gear to move or support materials such as heavy equipment.
  • Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches, according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
  • Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure safety of workers and materials.
  • Test rigging to ensure safety and reliability.

Business Owner / Manager

MG CLeaning Perth
11.2017 - 12.2018
  • Construction site duties: painting, waterproofing
  • Cleaning and checking windows for defects
  • Builders clean / Final Clean
  • Communicating and liaise with clients via email and phone
  • Maintain a high level of customer service at all times
  • Organise and coordinate daily work activities
  • Train and manage staff members
  • Stocktaking/ordering new products/equipment
  • Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.

Patient Support Assistant

Hollywood Private Hospital
06.2015 - 05.2017
  • Responding any medical or fire alarms
  • Transporting patients between wards with bed or wheelchair
  • Responding any extra duties during shift via two way radio
  • Helping nurses with patient turns
  • Cleaning patient rooms, making sure that everything is sterile and cleaned properly
  • VRE cleaning
  • Handing out meals, tea and coffee to patients
  • Helping patients with their meals

Patient Service Assistant

Nursing Australia
08.2014 - 06.2015
  • Cleaning patient rooms, making sure that everything is sterile and cleaned properly
  • VRE cleaning
  • Handing out meals, tea and coffee to patients
  • Taking patients from one ward to another
  • Helping patients with their meals

Trade Assistant

Linkforce Engineering
04.2014 - 08.2014
  • Assist workers to carry out their work by handing them tools and equipment
  • Collect tools and equipment from tool store and return the same after cleaning and polishing
  • Deliver and receive goods
  • Clean and prepare work surfaces
  • Operate grinders/ jack hammers and most other electrical tooling
  • Cleaning work space when finished
  • Assist team leaders with finaliing daily paperwork, signing off permits and making sure every team member has signed off and locked off

Cleaner

Plus8/ Public Transport Authority Perth station
11.2013 - 04.2014

• Cleaning of offices and furniture by hoovering, dusting and polishing

• Ensuring the hallway, stairs and windows are cleaned to a high standard.

• Responsible for mopping, sweeping, brushing & vacuuming.

• Washing dishes in the kitchen and replenishing kitchen supplies.

• The emptying of all waste bins and removing waste to designated areas.

• Cleaning offices, washrooms and lavatories.

• Cleaning and dusting of all interior surfaces, fixtures and fittings.

• Maintaining a safe and secure working environment.

• Mopping & disinfecting all WC floor surfaces and replenishing bathroom supplies.

• Cleaning walls, floors, furniture and fittings by use of manual and electrically powered tools and equipment

• Ensuring that areas are properly secured after cleaning work is completed and that any breaches of security are reported

• Sweeping and mopping escalators

Education

Site Supervisor - Show Leadership in The Workplace

Workforce Training Centre WA
10 Tilly Place, Welshpool
08.2021

Certificate IV Work Health And Safety - Health And Safety

Workforce Training Centre WA
Perth, WA
10.2020

Diploma - Sports And Recreation Management

Australian College Of Sport And Fitness
Perth, WA
09.2018

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

Tallinn Technical High School
Tallinn, Estonia
06.2005

Skills

  • WA Drivers License C, HR-B
  • Basic Dogging and Rigging (RTIO/BHP VOC)
  • Confined Space
  • First aid
  • High Risk License WL3449567
  • Working at Heights
  • White Card
  • Elevating Work Platform
  • Certificate IV Work Health and Safety
  • Safety meetings
  • Staff Management
  • Leadership
  • Workplace inspections
  • Hazard identification

References

Brodie Fitzgerald - Linkforce  - Superintendent - 040513758 - Brodie.Fitzgerald@linkforce.com.au

Jaron Fenwick - Rio Tinto - Cranes and Transport Coordinator - 0407406316 - jaron.fenwick@riotinto.com

Tonis Vardja - Linkforce Engineering - Superintendent - 0458925590 - Tonis.Vardja@linkforce.com.au

David Nash - Linkforce - Mechanical Supervisor -  0488994374 - David.Nash@linkforce.com.au

Alan Storey - BHP - Nickel West Supervisor - 0418886156 - alan.storey@bhp.com







Timeline

Safety Advisor

Linkforce Engineering
10.2020 - 07.2022

Rigger/ Dogman

Linkforce Engineering
12.2018 - 12.2020

Business Owner / Manager

MG CLeaning Perth
11.2017 - 12.2018

Patient Support Assistant

Hollywood Private Hospital
06.2015 - 05.2017

Patient Service Assistant

Nursing Australia
08.2014 - 06.2015

Trade Assistant

Linkforce Engineering
04.2014 - 08.2014

Cleaner

Plus8/ Public Transport Authority Perth station
11.2013 - 04.2014

Site Supervisor - Show Leadership in The Workplace

Workforce Training Centre WA

Certificate IV Work Health And Safety - Health And Safety

Workforce Training Centre WA

Diploma - Sports And Recreation Management

Australian College Of Sport And Fitness

Associate of Arts - Graphic Design

Tallinn Technical High School
Gerle Pold