Alastair McLeod
Pakenham,VIC
Summary
Hard working Steel Worker with 17 years of experience building steel structures using heavy equipment. Strong working knowledge of materials, processes, methods and tools for construction of buildings, steel structures of various types and steel girders for elevated roads. Expert skills and qualifications in operating plant and directing cranes of any kind.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Steel Erector
MSE
2022.12 - 2023.11
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
- Reviewed work plans and site drawings to ascertain all requirements for project.
- Erected structural steel and iron frameworks for bridges, buildings and other structures.
- Hoisted metal components into place, safely directing cranes during process.
- Set up and operated high torque equipment to complete jobs to required specifications.
- Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using mobile and/or tower cranes
- Followed safety guidelines to fasten structural steel members and hoisted cables, chains and rope.
- Inspected projects, identified issues that occurred and implemented corrective measures.
- Dismantled structures and prepared equipment for travel or site movement.
- Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
- Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
- Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to shop drawings or instructions from site managers.
Rigger/Structural Steel Erector
IBM Rigging
2010.03 - 2022.12
- Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
- Worked at heights and in relatively confined spaces without difficulty.
- Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
- Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
- Communicated with equipment operators to accomplish smooth and efficient transports.
- Prepared and erected steel, torque and bolt-up connections.
- Prepared steel components for assembled bent sections and connectors.
- Assembled and installed rigging and lifting equipment to support lifting operations.
- Anchored pieces to fixed structures with bolts and clamps.
- Directed cranes, hoists and winches to lift, position and place heavy objects.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Rigger
J & P Riggers
2007.12 - 2010.03
- Worked at heights and in relatively confined spaces without difficulty.
- Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
- Prepared and erected steel and bolt-up connections.
- Anchored pieces to fixed structures with bolts and clamps.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Education
Australian Easy Training
Dandenong, VICSkills
- Elevated Work Platform Set up
- Safety Measures
- Rigging Preparation
- Safety Protocols and Procedures
- Metal Decking Installation
- Site Plan& Shop Drawings Reading
- Job Planning
- Risk Management
- Heavy Lifting
- OSHA Compliance
Certification
Intermediate and Advanced Rigging Certificates
Elevated Work Platform Ticket covering
- EWP above 11 metres, up to and including 50 metre machines,
- Spider Booms,
- Scissor Lifts,
- Vertical Lifts.
Timeline
Steel Erector
MSE
2022.12 - 2023.11
Rigger/Structural Steel Erector
IBM Rigging
2010.03 - 2022.12
Rigger
J & P Riggers
2007.12 - 2010.03
Australian Easy Training
Intermediate and Advanced Rigging Certificates
Elevated Work Platform Ticket covering
- EWP above 11 metres, up to and including 50 metre machines,
- Spider Booms,
- Scissor Lifts,
- Vertical Lifts.
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