Graeme Smith
Summary
Formwork Carpenter with 20 years of experience in civil, mining, residential, and commercial construction projects. Proficient in Doka, Peri, and Ulma formwork systems, demonstrating expertise in formwork installation and management. Strong commitment to safety protocols and effective leadership in meeting project deadlines. Proven ability to work collaboratively within diverse teams to achieve project goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Formwork Carpenter
Acciona
01.2024 - Current
- Read blueprints and drawings to understand dimensions and design of form structure.
- Completed complex formwork projects requiring precise measurements and cuts, demonstrating attention to detail.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship by following blueprint specifications and construction standards.
- Communicated daily with job site supervisor to discuss milestones and update project schedule.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations through regular inspection and maintenance of tools and equipment.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and resolving on-site challenges, ensuring minimal project delays.
- Implemented best practices in formwork techniques, staying updated on industry advancements for continuous improvement.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Formwork for bridge abutment headstocks and substructures
- Rigging duties with Franna and slew cranes
- Telehandler operations
- Conventional formwork and Ulma pan systems
Leading Hand Carpenter
McCosker Contracting
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Communicated daily with job site supervisor to discuss milestones and update project schedule.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
- Conventional formwork
- Construct radial forms with Doka and installation
- Doka Formwork for abutments, monoliths
- Dogman for 280T crane franna
- Finish concrete
- Help train apprentices
Carpenter
John Holland
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Formwork for rail bridges
- Insolation of bridge girders
- dogman on 280T crane
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize efficiency.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on job sites.
- Communicated daily with job site supervisor to discuss milestones and update project schedule.
Carpenter
Hawthorne Civil
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Installation of permanent bridge walk ways
- Organize materials
- EWP operations
- Dogman duties for Franna
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
Leading Hand Carpenter
Novar Group
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedures to prevent mishaps and injuries on the job sites.
- Read blueprints and drawings to understand dimensions and designs of form structure.
- Formwork for culvert base slabs, apron slabs, wing walls and head walls.
- Land precast culverts.
- Leveled, smoothed and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction.
- Pour, screed and finish concrete.
- Dogman duties.
Carpenter
Robar Civil
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent material waste and maintain costs controls.
- Organised project work by reading blueprints and assessing the job specifications to determine optimal plans.
- Formwork for bridge adjustments, headstocks and retaining walls.
- Pour and finish concrete.
- Coordinate movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Dogman duties 280T crane
- Barge work
Carpenter
Mcilwain Civil
06.2016 - 11.2019
- Landing bridge girders.
- Formwork.
- Pier caps.
- Headstocks/Abutments.
- Construct formwork into which concrete is poured.
- Pour concrete into formwork.
- Concreting and patching.
- Properly poured, set and cured concrete.
- Observed all OSHA and corporate safety regulations and procedure to prevent mishaps and injuries.
Education
Building
Certificate IV
Construction Carpentry
Certificate III
Formwork/False Work
Certificate III
Skills
- Basic rigging
- Dogman
- EWP high risk
- Excavator
- Frontend loader
- Intergraded tool carrier
- Articulated haul truck
- Telehandler
- Skid Steer
- EWP yellow card
- Organisational Skills
- Safe Work Practices
References
Acciona
Supervisor Kain Schultz
0427 958 675
Acciona
Superintendent Adrian Wood
0438 606 671
John Holland
Supervisor
Bevan Armstrong
0447 277 591
Timeline
Formwork Carpenter
Acciona
01.2024 - Current
Leading Hand Carpenter
McCosker Contracting
07.2022 - 10.2023
Carpenter
John Holland
08.2021 - 03.2022
Carpenter
Hawthorne Civil
03.2021 - 07.2021
Leading Hand Carpenter
Novar Group
06.2020 - 02.2021
Carpenter
Robar Civil
11.2019 - 03.2020
Carpenter
Mcilwain Civil
06.2016 - 11.2019
Construction Carpentry
Certificate III
Formwork/False Work
Certificate III
Building
Certificate IV
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