Rouruina Potoru
Clyde North,VIC
Summary
Experienced Reliable Steel Fixer, Certified Basic Dogman, Physically and Mentally fit with flexible schedule.
Experienced Waterproofer for VIC Westgate Tunnel project.
Offering 10+ years of related experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Waterproofer
AWP
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted detailed assessments of building structures to determine appropriate waterproofing methods and materials needed.
- Increased longevity of building structures by applying high-quality waterproofing products in various environments.
- Developed comprehensive repair plans for existing water damage issues, restoring structural integrity to affected buildings.
- Waterproofing based around the West Gate Tunnel projects.
Steel Fixer
TLS Steel Fixing
04.2021 - 02.2024
- Moved heavy equipment and assembled hoisting equipment, cables, pulleys and hooks.
- Studied blueprints and specification drawings to determine project requirements.
- Placed blocks under reinforcing bars to reinforce floors.
- Operated grinder hand tools to trim, file, grind and smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
- Operated hand and power tools safely to prepare materials.
- Built and installed iron and steel girders, columns and other construction materials to form buildings, bridges and other structures.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and work plans for each job.
- Tied rebar into wire mesh formations using welding, wiring and clipping techniques.
- Used turnbuckles, jacks and crowbars to force structural steel-members into final positions.
- Connected prefabricated steel pieces using rivets and welds.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Placed and fastened iron rods and steel mesh together using wire and spot welds.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
- Reinforced walls and structures while teaming with electricians and plumbers for routing of electrical, water and sewage lines.
- Placed blocks and jacks under rods for suspension while constructing vertical elements.
- Communicated with clients regarding complex job orders to maximize clarity and work instructions.
Steel Fixer
SAS Steel Fixing
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Moved heavy equipment and assembled hoisting equipment, cables, pulleys and hooks.
- Studied blueprints and specification drawings to determine project requirements.
- Placed blocks under reinforcing bars to reinforce floors.
- Communicated with clients regarding complex job orders to maximize clarity and work instructions.
Steel Fixer
Steelforce Steel Fixing
03.2019 - 05.2019
- Moved heavy equipment and assembled hoisting equipment, cables, pulleys and hooks.
- Studied blueprints and specification drawings to determine project requirements.
- Placed blocks under reinforcing bars to reinforce floors.
- Communicated with clients regarding complex job orders to maximize clarity and work instructions.
Steel Fixer
Southside Steel Fixing
07.2015 - 02.2019
- Moved heavy equipment and assembled hoisting equipment, cables, pulleys and hooks.
- Studied blueprints and specification drawings to determine project requirements.
- Placed blocks under reinforcing bars to reinforce floors.
- Communicated with clients regarding complex job orders to maximize clarity and work instructions.
Steel Fixer
ISD Steel Fixing
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Moved heavy equipment and assembled hoisting equipment, cables, pulleys and hooks.
- Studied blueprints and specification drawings to determine project requirements.
- Placed blocks under reinforcing bars to reinforce floors.
- Communicated with clients regarding complex job orders to maximize clarity and work instructions.
Steel Fixer
SouthSide Steel Fixing
03.2011 - 07.2014
- Moved heavy equipment and assembled hoisting equipment, cables, pulleys and hooks.
- Studied blueprints and specification drawings to determine project requirements.
- Placed blocks under reinforcing bars to reinforce floors.
- Communicated with clients regarding complex job orders to maximize clarity and work instructions.
Education
Year 12 -
Sarah Redfern High School
Minto, NSW10.2009
Preliminary
Macarthur Tafe
Macarthur Sydney NSW10.2008
Skills
- Column Connecting
- Wire Clipping
- Safety Procedures
- Safety Measures
- Hand and Power Tools
- Waterproofing Tunnels
- Reinforced Steel
- Blueprint Reading
- Steel Component Alignment
- Following Supervisor Instructions
- Training Junior Team Members
- Crew Safety Meetings
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Workplace Safety
- Multitasking Abilities
- Corrective Actions
- Project Deadlines
- Beam and Girder Connections
Additional Information
- Work Health And Safety General Construction Induction Card (White Card) 21/02/2008 Card Number CGI1168863SEQ05
- Pegasus Card (Tunnel Work) 09/2020 Card Number 001670968
- EWP Operator License Yellow Card 29/07/2020 EWP Type BL, SL License Number YC874965
- Basic Dogman Certificate
Personal and Employment Referees
Work Colleague- Name: Alen Teiotu
Email: A.teiotu@outlook.com
Phone: 0413919942
Work Colleague- Name: Adonis Hema
Work Colleague- Name: Josh Keane
Phone: 0475858414
Timeline
Waterproofer
AWP
06.2024 - Current
Steel Fixer
TLS Steel Fixing
04.2021 - 02.2024
Steel Fixer
SAS Steel Fixing
05.2019 - 04.2021
Steel Fixer
Steelforce Steel Fixing
03.2019 - 05.2019
Steel Fixer
Southside Steel Fixing
07.2015 - 02.2019
Steel Fixer
ISD Steel Fixing
07.2014 - 07.2015
Steel Fixer
SouthSide Steel Fixing
03.2011 - 07.2014
Year 12 -
Sarah Redfern High School
Preliminary
Macarthur Tafe