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Gunter Dreske

Sydney

Summary

Focused on completing piling and ground improvement work to maintain tight deadlines. Works well in both independent and team-based environments. Well-organized and reliable with excellent planning and execution paired with sound safety record.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Piling Rig Operator

Menard Oceania
01.2022 - Current
  • Displayed good knowledge of safe operating and emergency procedures development and implementation.
  • Operated company drill rigs and equipment, including augers, core drillers and rotary machinery.
  • Obtained clear understanding of work assignments by collaborating with drilling managers, project engineers and clients.
  • Actively participated in team projects and met critical deadlines.
  • Operated top-of-the-line equipment while adhering to safety procedures and effectively generated results.
  • Set ups and operation of Liebherr, Bauers, Casagrande piling rigs.
  • Set up and operate Liebherr pin jib style cranes.
  • Installation of displacement type foundations.
  • Installation of CFA type foundations of various depths and diamatres.
  • Installation of micropiles.
  • Assisting ground improvement teams, Stone columns, Jet grout, Anchoring, Soil mixing.

Piling Rig Operator

Acciona Geotech
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Coordinated and managed all rig moving operations
  • Determined accurate angles and depths before drilling or giving instructions.
  • Monitored drilling operations and machines.
  • Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
  • Set up and operate Liebherr & Enteco piling rigs.
  • Installation of large diamatre CFA piles.
  • Installation of bored piers.
  • Installation of segmental casing bored piers.
  • Installation of large cages for various type of foundation and retaining piers.
  • Assisting with tremmy pours.


Piling Rig Operator /Groundsman

CF Group
01.2013 - 12.2020
  • Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
  • Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
  • Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
  • Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
  • Operated variety of power tools and hand tools.
  • Followed instructions from construction project managers and supervisors.
  • Safely operate Bauer & Liebherr cutters for CSM panels
  • Safely operate piling rigs installing CFA piles. (Foundation, secant, solider pile, contig etc.)
  • Safely operate double rotary with caisson (cased CFA)
  • Safely operate and maintain Liebherr LRB255, Bauer RTG 25S, Bauer RTG 19T, Bauer BG30, Liebherr LB36 piling rigs
  • Operate Liebherr HS845 crawler crane
  • Assemble and disassemble all piling rigs stated above + more
  • Off siding/Grounds man for CFA piling/Sheet piling/Cutter soil mixing/Anchoring
  • Oxy cutting
  • Setting levels

Piling Rig Operator

Wagstaff Piling
02.2018 - 12.2018
  • Maintained drilling equipment in good working order through regular preventive maintenance.
  • Helped coordinate resolutions to unsafe conditions by promptly reporting concerns to supervisor.
  • Supervised and guided rig setup and services, delegating tasks and overseeing completion. Oversaw drilling operations, including selecting and changing drill bits to accommodate strata nature
  • Installation of bored pier type foundations.
  • Operation of soilmec & casagrande piling rigs.
  • Directing crane movements for steel installation, tremmy pours etc.

Groundsman

Mcdonalds Sheet Piling
01.2011 - 12.2013
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

• Off siding for installation of sheet pile retaining walls
• Anchoring using a variety of methods
• Anchor stressing and de stressing
• Mixing cement/grout/bentonite by use of DITTMANN pump
• Operation and general maintenance of concrete/grout pumps

• Oxy cutting

• Loading/unloading trucks and dogging loads
• General lifting by excavator and forklifts
• General digging of pits and trenches by excavators of various sizes

• Lifting of heavy materials

Light Vehicle Mechanic Apprentice

Canterbury BMW
01.2011 - 12.2011
  • Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
  • Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.

• Fulfill general services and maintenance
• Maintaining workshop equipment
• Assisting qualified technicians with more complex jobs. (Gear box work, clutches, suspension etc.)

Labourer

Grouting Foundation Works Australia (Sydney)
01.2010 - 01.2011

• Permeation grouting
• Ground Stabilizing and grout injection
• Mixing & pumping cement by DITTMANN pump
• Underground electrical cable insulation
• Water proofing by use of pumps and a variety injection methods
• Experienced with different chemicals and materials such as Bentonite, Grout, Submersible Cement, U gel 100, Sika, Drizoro, TAM, micro fine cement

Education

School Certificate - High School

Kingsgrove North High School
Kingsgrove, NSW

Skills

  • Safety Trained
  • Equipment Maintenance and Operation
  • Crew Leadership
  • Equipment Monitoring
  • Equipment Operation
  • Field Reporting
  • Equipment Selection
  • Log Updating
  • Gauge Monitoring
  • Equipment Maintenance and Repair

Certification

  • Piling rig VOC
  • CO HRW open crane ticket
  • Dogman HRW ticket
  • EWP HRW 11m+ ticket
  • RI HRW riggers intermediate ticket
  • Forklift HRW ticket
  • LE light excavator VOC
  • WLL wheel loader VOC
  • LS skidsteer VOC
  • Working at heights VOC
  • First aid ticket
  • Traffic control ticket


Timeline

Piling Rig Operator

Menard Oceania
01.2022 - Current

Piling Rig Operator

Acciona Geotech
01.2020 - 12.2021

Piling Rig Operator

Wagstaff Piling
02.2018 - 12.2018

Piling Rig Operator /Groundsman

CF Group
01.2013 - 12.2020

Groundsman

Mcdonalds Sheet Piling
01.2011 - 12.2013

Light Vehicle Mechanic Apprentice

Canterbury BMW
01.2011 - 12.2011

Labourer

Grouting Foundation Works Australia (Sydney)
01.2010 - 01.2011

School Certificate - High School

Kingsgrove North High School
  • Piling rig VOC
  • CO HRW open crane ticket
  • Dogman HRW ticket
  • EWP HRW 11m+ ticket
  • RI HRW riggers intermediate ticket
  • Forklift HRW ticket
  • LE light excavator VOC
  • WLL wheel loader VOC
  • LS skidsteer VOC
  • Working at heights VOC
  • First aid ticket
  • Traffic control ticket


Gunter Dreske