KAREL SOOSAAR
Perth,Australia
Summary
Motivated professional with three years of experience as a fitter/rigger and team leader in Australia. Demonstrates strong mechanical attitude, construction and demolition expertise, and proficiency with power tools and machinery.
Experienced fire department leader with a strong background in communication and accident oversight.
Driven professional with a passion for helping others and leading by example. Seeking to expand knowledge of mining operations to enhance overall understanding. Committed to meeting deadlines and promoting a safe work environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Fitter/Rigger
Linkforce
Perth, Western Australia
06.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated proficiency in installing and fixing a variety of mechanical equipment such as motors, pumps, and gearboxes.
- Interpreted technical plans to fabricate various mining equipment components such as walls, brackets, spools and liners.
- Carried out manual handling operations by replacing liners, conveyor rollers, pulleys, and spools.
- Rigged and coordinated crane operations for loads weighing up to 450t.
- Executed mechanical rigging using chain blocks and come-alongs with proficiency.
- Provided leadership in overseeing mechanical jobs, ensuring efficient operations and adherence to safety protocols
- Performed mechanical inspections on mining equipment
Skilled Laborer
Ellett Contracting
Perth
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Utilized and operated a wide range of hand and power tools
- Managed maintenance of trucks and light vehicles
- Performed tarping of grain during night shifts, while maintaining 15 hour workdays.
- Assembled fixed plant conveyor systems and grain storage bulkheads.
- Demonstrating adherence to safe work practices
- Executed logistic operations with wide range of heavy machinery
- Accumulated expertise in rigging operations
Laborer
Focus Demolition
05.2020 - 06.2020
- Deconstructing of buildings
- Manual labor
- Using and operating different power tools like cold cut, jackhammer, grinder and demolition saw
- Rigging experience
Fencer
Fencewright
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Reading and interpreting plans
- Assembling rural and highway fences (posting, meshing, straining, repairing farmers fences)
- Using and operating hand and power tools
- Preparing and writing pre-work documents
- Operating vacuum truck when required
Firefighter and Fire Truck Operator
Tallinn Airport
01.2016 - 11.2019
- Carried out basic maintenance tasks on Fire trucks and pumps
- Provided immediate first aid treatment whenever necessary
- Operated pumps and diverse equipment for fire extinguishment
- Facilitated effective communication and logistics during airport emergency situations
- Responding to emergencies in a timely and effective manner
- Providing security and medical assistance in airport
Team Leader at Fire Department
Estonian Rescue Board
10.2013 - 11.2019
- Provided immediate assistance during critical incidents
- Successfully supervised a team of five individuals to effectively handle accidents
- Carried out work that demanded considerable physical exertion as well as intellectual capabilities
- Demonstrated ample experience in teamwork and leadership roles
- Received comprehensive training in first aid techniques
- Maintained/repaired firetrucks, pumps and firefighting equipment
Construction Labourer
ETP construction
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Managed the assembly of concrete slabs
- Ensured concrete delivery and slump met project requirements before foundation pour.
- Performed internal tasks such as drywall plastering.
- Maintained a secure and healthy work environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Rescue Service And Mechanics
Estonian Academy of Security Sciences
Estonia06-2015
Engineer Pattalion
Military Service
Estonia07-2011
Co-educational high school -
Co-educational High School of Tartu
Tartu06-2010
Skills
- Mechanical assembly and disassembly
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings
- Hydraulic systems
- Safe machinery operation
- Mechanical Attitude
- Heavy vehicle maintenance
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Team Collaboration and communication
- First aid
- Risk assessments
- People skills
- Leadership
Certification
- Minesites Rio Tinto, Fortescue metals, Bhp, Nordern star, Genesis inducted
- White card
- Light vehicle, medium Rigid, heavy rigid and motorcycle license
- HRWL Rigging intermediate level
- First aid/CBR extensive first aid
- Working at heights
- Confined space and gas test
- HRWL Elevated work platform
- HRWL Gantry crane ticket
- HRWL Forklift
- Certificate III in Engineering Mechanical trade (Fitting)
Languages
English
Professional
German
Limited
Estonian
Full Professional
Affiliations
Damian Mitchell - Regional manager
Linkforce
+61402374737
Michael Ellett - Owner
Ellett contracting
+61439113589
Lou Brown - Supervisor
Fencewright
+61404833261
Timeline
Mechanical Fitter/Rigger
Linkforce
06.2021 - Current
Skilled Laborer
Ellett Contracting
07.2020 - 03.2021
Laborer
Focus Demolition
05.2020 - 06.2020
Fencer
Fencewright
01.2020 - 05.2020
Firefighter and Fire Truck Operator
Tallinn Airport
01.2016 - 11.2019
Construction Labourer
ETP construction
09.2014 - 08.2015
Team Leader at Fire Department
Estonian Rescue Board
10.2013 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Rescue Service And Mechanics
Estonian Academy of Security Sciences
Engineer Pattalion
Military Service
Co-educational high school -
Co-educational High School of Tartu
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