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John Collings

Cooma,Australia

Summary

Highly motivated with an energetic outlook to achieve, excellent knowledge in the Tunnelling and Construction Industry. Superintendent with Project Management and Consultancy experience. Supervised and managed major Tunnelling and Construction projects throughout Australia, UK and Europe.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Inspector - QAQC

Future Generation (FGJV) Salini
Cooma , NSW
01.2023 - Current
  • QA document control and implementation.
  • QA production inspections.
  • Proficient in Microsoft software, Glaas, and Aconex.
  • Project reports and procedure implementation.
  • Positive communication with work crews and management.
  • Contributing to daily progress meetings.
  • Daily safety and work inspections.

Snr Supervisor

Endacom Australia
, Australia
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Overseeing supervision and work crews.
  • Supervising major tunnel and construction projects.
  • Daily safety and work inspections.
  • QA control and quality inspections.
  • Tunnel ground support and stabilization.
  • Project Daily Planning and Reporting.
  • Budget cost control and purchasing.
  • Project management support.
  • Positive communication with work crews and management.
  • Contributing to daily progress meetings.
  • Client communication and relationship-building.

Superintendent

Total Refractory Management
, Australia
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Overseeing supervision and construction coordination.
  • Client communication and relationship-building.
  • Project management support.
  • Communication and training of work crews in refractory installation methods.
  • Training work crews in shotcrete and material pressure-pumping methods.
  • Project reports and procedure implementation
  • Project cost control.
  • Project Planning and Completion.
  • Implementation of OHS procedures and risk control development.

Superintendent / Site Manager Remedial Works

Freyssinet Australia
, Australia
01.2016 - 12.2019
  • Overseeing supervision and project coordination.
  • Project management support.
  • Communication with work crews, clients, and management.
  • Shotcrete and refractory installation development.
  • Cathodic protection development and installation.
  • Grout injection and pressure pumping.
  • QA, document control, and implementation.
  • Project reports and procedure implementation
  • Project cost control and purchasing.
  • Project Planning and Completion
  • Implementation of OHS procedures and risk control development.

Supervisor / Shotcrete Nozzleman

Gunform International
Liverpool, UK
01.2010 - 12.2017
  • Supervising work crews and projects.
  • Tunneling and refractory projects.
  • Communication with clients and management.
  • Project reports and procedure implementation
  • Specializing in refractory installation methods (blast furnace relining).
  • Nozzleman (certified).
  • Shotcrete Nozzleman (certified)
  • Pod and Robotic Operation (certified)
  • Concrete pump operation, dry gun operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Concrete mixing and batching requirements.

Snr Supervisor

Phoenix Refactories
, Australia
01.2006 - 12.2010
  • Supervising at a senior level, organising large work groups.
  • QA document control, procedure development, and implementation.
  • Implementation of OHS procedures and risk control development.
  • Communications with work groups, management, and clients.
  • Project management support.
  • Project Leader - Shotcreting and Construction Projects.
  • Excellent knowledge in blast and electric arc furnaces.
  • Certified nozzleman.
  • Refractory Bricklayer

Refractory Installer / Supervisor

Andreco Hurll Refractory Services
, Australia
01.1994 - 12.2006
  • Supervision of work groups.
  • QA, procedure implementation.
  • Nozzleman (certified)
  • Shotcrete Nozzleman (certified)
  • Refractory Bricklayer (trade)
  • Refractory pressure pumping.
  • Excellent knowledge in blast and electric arc furnaces.
  • Concrete pump operation, dry gun operation, and maintenance.

Manager (Owner)

J&C Bricklaying / Building
, Australia
01.1989 - 12.1994
  • Document control.
  • Communication and meetings with clients.
  • Drawings, implementation, and blueprint interpretation.
  • Bricklaying, carpentry, and concreting works.
  • Machinery operation and maintenance.

Education

Section 44 Supervision - Construction Law

Section 44
10-2018

Diploma in Project Management -

Inspired Education
01.2013

cert iv - OHS Supervision

01.2010

Trade cert - Bricklaying / Building

Wollongong TAFE
01.1990

Skills

  • Managing large crews
  • Strong organization and communication skills
  • Training work crews
  • Proficient in Microsoft software
  • Proficient in project software
  • Document control
  • Procedure development
  • Implementation
  • Report generation and analysis
  • Budget cost control
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent knowledge in tunnelling industry
  • Excellent knowledge in the construction industry

Accomplishments

  • Snowy Hydro 2.0 Project, NSW, January 2021 to Current
  • Cross River Rail Tunnelling Project, QLD, January 2020 to December 2021
  • Nelson Point Wharf Project, WA, January 2018 to December 2019
  • London Gateway Wharf Project, London, UK, 01/2010 to 12/2014
  • Mariupol Blast Furnace Reline, Ukraine, January 2014
  • Sheung Coal Refractory Reline Project, China, 01/2014
  • Crossrail Tunnel Project, London, UK, 01/2014 to 12/2016
  • Holme Chapel Tunnel Rebuild, UK, January 2013 to December 2014
  • LNG Train 4-5 Construction Project, WA, January 2007 to December 2009
  • Windimurra Vanadium Mine project, WA, January 2006 to December 2009
  • Ravensorp Nickel Project, WA, January 2005
  • Alcoa Alumina Unit 7 Project, WA, January 2004 to December 2005
  • Hismelt iron project, WA, from January 2003 to December 2004
  • Blast furnace complete rebuilds, BHP Australia, 1995, 2006, 2008

Languages

  • English
  • Vietnamese

Timeline

Quality Inspector - QAQC

Future Generation (FGJV) Salini
01.2023 - Current

Snr Supervisor

Endacom Australia
01.2019 - 01.2023

Superintendent

Total Refractory Management
01.2019 - 12.2019

Superintendent / Site Manager Remedial Works

Freyssinet Australia
01.2016 - 12.2019

Supervisor / Shotcrete Nozzleman

Gunform International
01.2010 - 12.2017

Snr Supervisor

Phoenix Refactories
01.2006 - 12.2010

Refractory Installer / Supervisor

Andreco Hurll Refractory Services
01.1994 - 12.2006

Manager (Owner)

J&C Bricklaying / Building
01.1989 - 12.1994

Section 44 Supervision - Construction Law

Section 44

Diploma in Project Management -

Inspired Education

cert iv - OHS Supervision

Trade cert - Bricklaying / Building

Wollongong TAFE

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