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Hale FitzGerald

Kalkallo,VIC

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advanced Scaffolder

APS Industrial Services Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC
06.2023 - 05.2025
  • Erected guard rails around hazardous areas where workers could be exposed to danger.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on scaffolding equipment and tools.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in relation to scaffolding operations.
  • Inspected existing buildings prior to erecting new scaffolds, ensuring that they were fit for purpose.
  • Maintained records of all inspections carried out on site including any repairs undertaken.
  • Communicated effectively with other members of staff involved in the same project.
  • Provided advice on design modifications which could improve safety levels during construction works.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations and standards.
  • Interpreted technical drawings to determine the most suitable type of scaffold required for a project.
  • Installed temporary access platforms such as ladders, stairs, bridges, and ramps as required.
  • Trained personnel in basic principles related to working safely at height while using a variety of access equipment.
  • Planned efficient work processes to ensure timely completion of tasks within budget constraints.
  • Followed detailed instructions from supervisors when constructing complex scaffolding designs.
  • Assembled and erected scaffolding structures for various projects.
  • Assisted in the loading, unloading, and transportation of materials needed for scaffolding jobs.
  • Checked the safety of scaffolding structures and ensured that they met industry standards.
  • Secured all necessary permits prior to beginning any job involving the use of a mobile crane.
  • Safely constructed hung, tube and clip and modular scaffolding systems.
  • Alleviated safety accidents by operating according to strict schedules and safety guidelines.
  • Safely and accurately built scaffolding in confined spaces like cooling towers.
  • Cleaned and organized work areas to prevent accidents and dangerous situations.
  • Checked material inventories and ordered new items as needed to prevent shortages.
  • Read and utilized blueprints for correct scaffolding construction.
  • Broke down structures following project completion.
  • Communicated with teammates and supervisors frequently to understand requirements and complete projects on time.

Leading Hand

Scope Access Scaffolding
Altona, VIC
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Constructed scaffolds in appropriate positions and secured completed structures in place.
  • Cleaned and organized work areas to prevent accidents and dangerous situations.
  • Broke down structures following project completion.
  • Analyzed base surfaces to identify potential obstructions or safety hazards.
  • Inspected structures to locate potential weak points or safety hazards.
  • Cut down boards and plywood panels to meet appropriate size requirements.
  • Read and utilized blueprints for correct scaffolding construction.
  • Operated machinery in busy environments and maintained safety around equipment, people and other projects.
  • Designed new employee training program to share best methods for assembling and disassembling scaffolding.

Advanced Scaffolder

MI Scaffold Access & Rigging
Brisbane, QLD
07.2022 - 01.2023
  • Unloaded equipment and materials and moved supplies around on job sites in various weather conditions.
  • Safely and accurately built scaffolding in confined spaces like cooling towers, zinc thickeners, concentrator tanks and power stations.
  • Worked efficiently at ground height and at levels as high as 80 meters.
  • Safely constructed hung, tube and clip and modular scaffolding systems.
  • Safely assembled scaffolding in and around buildings for multiple different projects.
  • Removed and disassembled scaffolding and pieces weighing over 20kg at end of each shift or project and loaded all materials into trucks.
  • Operated machinery in busy environments and maintained safety around equipment, people and other projects.
  • Have efficiently worked 5 years in the industry without any safety incidents while operating according to strict schedules and safety guidelines.
  • Learned and are still learning skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors. (Refer to references provided)
  • Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects.
  • Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites.
  • Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity.
  • Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
  • Performed demanding physical work over extended periods and modeled positive attitude.
  • Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
  • Worked productively as lead or helping team member and drove customer satisfaction.
  • Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
  • Executed construction tasks from detailed written and oral instructions.
  • Always in the process of adapting to different teams and methods used to carry out all scaffold works in a safe and positive manner.
  • Able to construct scaffold from a detailed plan or by eye to tailor to the task at hand.
  • A broad level of experience across the residential, commercial and industrial sectors in my time in the industry.
  • Safely assembled scaffolding in and around buildings for multiple different projects.
  • Cleaned and organized work areas to prevent accidents and dangerous situations.
  • Checked material inventories and ordered new items as needed to prevent shortages.
  • Continuous works on stacker/reclaimer, transfer towers, dump stations, trestle & ship loader terminals offshore.
  • Used different variations of cranes to assist our crew in getting scaffold to the requested location/s.
  • Used different types of slings/chains to safely lift loads of various sizes.
  • Forklift operating to assist with transporting scaffold to various locations wherever it is required for build/dismantle or where the crane is located.

Intermediate Scaffolder

Dawson's Engineering
Cairns, QLD
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Safely constructed hung, tube and clip and modular scaffolding systems.
  • Read and utilized blueprints for correct scaffolding construction.
  • Constructed scaffolds in appropriate positions and secured completed structures in place.
  • Repaired and replaced faulty or damaged scaffold materials.
  • Cut down boards and plywood panels to meet appropriate size requirements.
  • Inspected structures to locate potential weak points or safety hazards.
  • General pre/post shutdown works.
  • Erected safe access in major plant areas (Granulator, Acid Plant, Ammonia Plant, Feed belts, Transfer Towers)

Rail Operator

Martinus Rail
Brisbane, QLD
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Flashbutt production line (off siding for flashbutt welding head, all forms of grinding including roughs & finals)
  • SLM (Sleeper Laying Machine) Operator & all works involved maintenance, repairs & servicing
  • Building of turnouts both temporary and permanent including construction of rail sidings
  • Rail dragging and sleeper deliveries at designated lay down areas
  • Clipping/unclipping up via applicators, hammers & harleys
  • Line marking on formation for sleeper pack spacing
  • Cutting and blending overlap rail
  • Distribution of clips pads and biscuits
  • Sleeper & clip corrections to measurement
  • Ballast distribution and loading of ballast wagons
  • Wagon assembly with plant fitters
  • Dragging/rolling rail via vortex rollers
  • Traffic control/spotting loaders & other plant
  • Dogging
  • Excavator/skid steer operation as a greenhorn under supervision of a industry expert for 2 months
  • Have current SARC, WET & RIW Card, Open class drivers license + 7 cores
  • Inspected parts of tracks to identify areas needing repair or maintenance service.
  • Adjusted previously laid track parts to promote long-term maintenance objectives and maintain safety targets.
  • Lubricated machines, changed oil and filled hydraulic reservoirs to specified levels.
  • Completed maintenance and repairs on tracks and adjacent equipment.
  • Reshaped worn or damaged railroad switch points with portable power grinders.
  • Welded newly laid track parts to existing parts and verified proper joining and work quality.
  • Studied work schedules to plan and carry out timely and efficient repairs.
  • Verified leveling indicator arms to align tracks.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.

Education

Certificate of Education - College

Upper Coomera State College
Gold Coast
11.2011

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Code Compliance
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Team Player
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Safety-First Mentality
  • Physical Strength and Stamina
  • Superior Work Ethic
  • Equipment Maintenance and Repair
  • Situational Awareness
  • Worksite Safety and Maintenance
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Large-Scale Measurement
  • Team Relationships
  • Delegating Work
  • Physical Activity
  • Comfortable at Heights
  • Scaffolding Erect/Modify/Dismantle
  • Managing Materials
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Incident Reporting
  • Plan Reading
  • Residential and Commercial Renovations
  • Safety Compliance
  • Precision and Accuracy
  • Structural Assessment

Additional Information

References:

Geoff McEwan - 0467 180 903

Robert Corcoran - 0499 375 972

Daniel Kallio - 0430 737 969

Certification

  • Basic Scaffold Ticket - 2018
  • Intermediate Scaffold Ticket - 2018
  • Advanced Scaffold Ticket - 2022
  • Working at Heights - 2022 refresher
  • Enter Confined Spaces - 2022 refresher
  • Gas Test Atmospheres - 2020
  • Dogman License - 2022
  • Telescopic Handler - 2021
  • Skid Steer - 2021
  • Excavator - 2021
  • EWP (under 11m) - 2021
  • LF Forklift Ticket - 2018
  • White Card - 2015
  • Open Drivers License

Timeline

Advanced Scaffolder

APS Industrial Services Pty Ltd
06.2023 - 05.2025

Leading Hand

Scope Access Scaffolding
04.2023 - 06.2023

Advanced Scaffolder

MI Scaffold Access & Rigging
07.2022 - 01.2023

Intermediate Scaffolder

Dawson's Engineering
04.2022 - 07.2022

Rail Operator

Martinus Rail
01.2021 - 12.2021

Certificate of Education - College

Upper Coomera State College

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