James Bearlin

Scaffolding and rigging for maintenance, structural integrity, project & demolition scopes for Esso Australia. Work includes offshore tower crane and deck operations, and emergency team member responsibilities. Working offshore on multiple Esso facilities in Bass Straight.

Advanced Scaffolding for maintenance scope on coal dredgers and coal mine infrastructure.

• Various rigging and dogging duties for general hire cranage
• Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
• Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
• Rigged for heavy lifts according to work method statement requirements.
• Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.

• Advanced scaffolding duties for NSW Government works on Northern Rivers Rail Trail Project
• Erection, modification, dismantle of hung Kwikstage System scaffolding on a bridge

• Advanced Scaffolding for Unit 2 Main Steam Outage at Yallourn Power Station
• Use of Kwikstage system, tube and coupler scaffolding

• Installation of hung AT-PAC scaffolding for roof restoration on 27 floor commercial/residential highrise building.
• Work in with dogman and dog loads using 300T Liebherr Crane

• Scaffolding for major outage on Unit 1 for Energy Australia, including internal boiler scaffold and other external scaffolds for maintenance works.

• Advanced Scaffolding for Karratha Gas Plant Life Extension Program on Woodside Goodwyn Platform and Pluto
• Use of hung tube and clip scaffolding
• ISSoW permit system trained
• ISSoW permit receiver trained

• Studies for Commercial Helicopter Pilot License

• Advanced scaffolding for construction of offshore gas platform for Wheatstone HUC Project
• Scaffolding for welding, painting, insulation scopes

● Undertaking scaffolding duties at KLE project, Karratha Gas Plant including Marine, Domestic Gas (Domgas) and LNG1 Units.

● Utilising Tube & Clip Scaffolding and Kwickstage Modular systems.

● Building hung or drop scaffolds, cantilever and suspended scaffolds, access towers and working decks for numerous trades including painters, blasters and insulators.

● Effectively utilising OH&S Systems including Permit to Work, ISSOW Permit System, Safe Cards and Take 5s.

● Offshore experience working on BAM-Clough Jack Up IB-914.

• Advanced Scaffolder & Rigger at Caltex Refinery, Lytton
• Performed advanced scaffolding duties for the Isomerisation Unit Upgrade Project.
• Building working decks for to various heights for Fitters, Welders, Pipe Fitters, Electricians, Laggers and Insulation technicians.
• Acted in Leading Hand position supporting the supervisor for a major turnaround and outage projects.
• Organising permits and work packs for up to 7 crews operating across Reformer Unit and BHU – Area North
• Use of SAP, conducted toolbox talks, delivered safety meetings and coached staff on safety systems to ensure team remained accident & injury free for the duration of the project.
• Reading and interpreting ISO, P&ID and technical plans to create work packs and associated work permits.
• Supervisor for 2 nightshift teams on 2015 major turnaround project for the Caltex Refinery, Lytton.
• Undertook all team management & administration requirements including permits to work, timesheets and payslip generation.
• Liaising effectively with Project Managers, supporting Senior Scaffolding Supervisor and Site Superintendent.
• Job estimation including materials, tooling, plant and labour costs to meet specifications set by client.