Joel Tapping
Commercial concrete pumping foreman
55 bay st port melbourne,Victoria
Summary
Safety-conscious Working Foreman promoting decision making, problem solving and organizational skills. Considered an expert in leading talented teams that meet job deadlines. Offering a strong drive to take charge, adapt to change and promote positive working environments. Dedicated and organized financial professional with outstanding relationship-building and problem-solving skills. Driven to exceed expectations and operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. Self-motivated team player adept at cultivating partnerships and building lasting relationships across all demographics and management levels. Dynamic and reliable with exceptional customer service and communication skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Concrete Pumping Construction Onsite Foreman
Caelli constructions
Melbourne, Victoria
01.2011 - 01.2024
- Inspected construction sites to ensure safety regulations are met.
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of workers engaged in all phases of construction projects.
- Developed work plans, assigned tasks and monitored progress to ensure timely completion of projects within budget.
- Maintained records such as daily time sheets, material orders, project costs and contractor information.
- Provided leadership by motivating crew members while maintaining a safe working environment.
- Organized the storage of supplies, tools and equipment used in the course of construction activities.
- Enforced safety rules at all times to reduce workplace hazards for both employees and visitors.
- Controlled inventory levels by tracking usage rates against established goals and objectives.
- Managed daily work assignments by delegating tasks and monitoring progress.
- Performed work safely and effectively in high and precarious places.
- Supervised aspects of construction projects, lending communication and hands-on assistance.
- Assigned projects and tasks to employees based on competencies and specialties.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Monitored equipment operation during extraction process to detect problems.
- Responded to emergency situations with calm, professionalism and skill to address and resolve issues and return pump function to ideal levels.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
Concrete Pump Operations Mobile Pump
Meridian Concrete
Port Melbourne, Victoria
01.2005 - 12.2010
- Inspected and maintained concrete pump equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Operated the boom of the concrete pump in a safe manner for accurate placement of concrete material.
- Monitored pressure gauges, hydraulic systems, and other components of the pump during operation.
- Set up hoses, pipes and clamps at job sites according to specifications.
- Maintained records of daily work activities including hours worked and amount of material pumped.
- Performed regular maintenance on equipment such as lubrication, cleaning, and checking fluid levels.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while operating the concrete pump.
- Collaborated with supervisors or other personnel to discuss operational issues or problems encountered during operations.
- Cleaned up spills using appropriate safety measures when necessary.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA standards while performing tasks associated with concrete pumping operations.
- Responded to emergency situations with calm, professionalism and skill to address and resolve issues and return pump function to ideal levels.
Apprentice Comercial Bricklayer
Skinner Bricklaying
Geelong, Victoria
01.1999 - 12.2004
- Laid bricks in various patterns according to specifications.
- Measured and cut bricks to specific dimensions using a range of hand tools.
- Repaired and restored brickwork on buildings, walls and chimneys.
- Applied waterproofing materials to exterior surfaces of structures.
- Installed lintels, arches and other masonry structures.
- Built fireplaces, furnaces and kilns from bricks, blocks and stones.
- Repaired damaged bricks by chipping out old mortar and replacing them.
- Assisted other tradespeople such as carpenters, electricians, when necessary.
- Used mechanical cement-mixing equipment or hand tools to prepare cement for use.
- Measured distance from reference points and marked guidelines to lay out work with plumb bobs and levels.
- Broke or cut bricks, tiles and blocks to size, using trowel edge, hammer or power saw.
Education
High School Diploma -
Western Heights College
Geelong, VIC12-1998
Skills
- Thrives in Fast Paced Environments
- Health and safety monitoring
- Site monitoring
- Crew oversight
- Quality controls
- Maintaining equipment
- HAZMAT management
- Site cleaning
- Company safety policies
- Worksite safety
- Checking equipment
- Construction management
- Job site management
- Commercial construction experience
- Accident Prevention
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Aboriginality Indigenous identified
Willing to relocate
Available day or night
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Concrete Pumping Construction Onsite Foreman
Caelli constructions
01.2011 - 01.2024
Concrete Pump Operations Mobile Pump
Meridian Concrete
01.2005 - 12.2010
Apprentice Comercial Bricklayer
Skinner Bricklaying
01.1999 - 12.2004
High School Diploma -
Western Heights College
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