Jonathan Engelbrecht
South Hedland,WA
Summary
Professional rigging specialist, business owner and experienced leader with 20 years experience in the construction industry. Highly experienced in balancing safety with production targets, gained from managing and owning a successful rigging company in South Africa. Adept in coordinating teams, utilizing rigging equipment to meet budgets, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, consistently delivering reliable results in difficult environments. Skilled in problem-solving, adapting under pressure, lift planning, legal, health and safety compliance and equipment maintenance, with emphasis on achieving successful outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Ardon Rigging Services
01.2009 - 10.2024
- Enhanced team productivity with implementation of agile methodologies, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
- Strengthened stakeholder relationships, providing regular updates and managing expectations through effective communication strategies.
- Negotiated high-value contracts with key clients, securing long-term revenue streams.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Rigging Supervisor
Self-employed
01.2006 - 10.2024
- Developed customized rigging solutions for complex projects, ensuring successful outcomes.
- Coordinated with crane operators to ensure accurate lifts, enhancing project completion rates.
- Managed scheduling and planning of rigging activities, optimizing resource allocation across multiple projects.
- Maintained a clean and organized work site, promoting overall safety and efficiency among the crew.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments prior to commencing any work activities, mitigating potential workplace hazards.
- Championed safety culture within the team by being a role model for safe working practices and encouraging open dialogue about potential safety concerns.
- Ensured proper load distribution during lifting operations, minimizing the risk of accidents.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations through diligent monitoring of team adherence to safety protocols.
- Streamlined rigging processes by implementing innovative techniques and procedures.
- Collaborated closely with engineers on load calculations, guaranteeing secure lifting operations throughout each project phase.
- Reduced downtime on job sites through proactive problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
Education
Rigger Trade Test - Rigging
Rigger Training Academy (PTY) Ltd
South Africa02-2021
High School Diploma -
Maritzburg College
South Africa12-2004
Skills
- Operations management
- Client relationships
- Contract management
- Team leadership
- Wire rope inspection
- Fall protection planning
- Lift planning proficiency
- Slinging techniques mastery
- Hazard identification awareness
- Heavy lifting experience
- Safety regulation compliance
- Worksite organization
- Safe operating procedures
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Managing Director
Ardon Rigging Services
01.2009 - 10.2024
Rigging Supervisor
Self-employed
01.2006 - 10.2024
Rigger Trade Test - Rigging
Rigger Training Academy (PTY) Ltd
High School Diploma -
Maritzburg College
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