LEE TAYLOR
Oran Park,Australia
Summary
Skilled Rigger with extensive hands-on experience in rigging across diverse environments, including power stations, refineries, energy from waste and mine sites as well as structural steel installations and high rise construction Expertise in preparing, handling, and securing loads for safe lifting operations, while adhering to Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative approach contribute to the effective execution of complex lifts, enhancing operational efficiency and safety standards.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Rigger
Reo Steel (Contractor)
Penrith/Casula
08.2024 - 01.2026
- Relocate steel reinforcing machinery.
- Operated rigging equipment to safely lift and position heavy materials
- Execute loading, transporting, and unloading operations involving complex loads and machinery.
- Plan and execute the lifting of complex machinery.
- Mark out the position and install the machines in the new location.
- Coordinated structural and heavy lifts with properly rigged equipment.
Advanced Rigger Chargehand
Waagner Biro Stage Systems
10.2021 - 08.2024
- Refurbishment of the main concert hall, Sydney Opera House.
- Installation of structural framework.
- Implemented installation of winches, chain hoists, banners, and motors.
- Coordinated with event engineers during installation operations.
- Sorted and erected steel, bolt-up and torque connections.
- Facilitated transition from commissioning to operational production
Forman Rigger
Liebherr Container Cranes
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Constructed articulated boom ship-to-shore container crane at Port Botany.
- Provided guidance, direction, and technical assistance to crew members.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Direct assembly of crane components.
- Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials.
- Unloaded materials and arranged in specific locations.
Intermediate Rigger
Labor Hire
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Multiple outages at Cadia and West Wyalong gold mines.
- Coordinated rigging activities for heavy equipment and materials on construction sites.
- Maintained rigging tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Set up rigging systems to support loads of various sizes and weights.
- Securely attach rigging components to objects in preparation for movement or placement.
Rigger
IMS Global
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Relocation of the recycling facility, Parramatta, NSW.
- Operated rigging equipment to lift and position heavy loads safely.
- Secured loads using slings, chains, and hooks
- Telehandler operations.
- Dismantle conveyor tanks, vessels, and structural steel components
- Load trailers for secure transport
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations during all rigging activities.
Rigging Foreman / Rigging Superintendent
Shannahan Engineering
03.2012 - 07.2019
- Medupi Power Station, South Africa.
- coordinated international rigging crews
- Directed activities of pipefitting, welding, rope access, and QC teams.
- Trained team members on rigging techniques and safety protocols.
- Developed rigging plans that adhered to safety regulations and industry best practices.
- Communicated effectively with clients throughout the project lifecycle; provided updates on progress made towards completion goals.
- Managed personnel and activities to set up rigs for efficient, safe operations.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
Rigger
Offshore group Newcastle UK
Wallsend , United Kingdom
06.2011 - 03.2012
- OGN Rig Yard, UK. Apache Oil.
- Development of North Sea satellite oil platform.
- 11,000-ton platform and 7,000-ton support structure.
- Operated rigging equipment to lift and position heavy loads safely.
- Collaborated with team members to plan lifting operations effectively.
- Executed lifts exceeding 160 tons.
- Inspect rigging equipment for any visible damage or defects prior to use.
- Maintained open communication with crane and other equipment operators to smoothly transport loads.
Rigger
Thermal Engineering International
Nation wide , United Kingdom
06.2007 - 06.2011
- Multiple power stations, refineries, and energy-from-waste plants across the UK.
- Furnace and incinerator outages at various plants.
- Rigging, shafts, blades, covers, pipework, valves, superheaters, and steelwork.
- Operated rigging equipment to lift and position heavy loads safely.
- Inspected rigging hardware for wear, damage, and compliance with safety standards.
- Securely attach loads to rigging equipment using clamps, shackles, and other fasteners.
Steel Erector / Rigger
William Hares
Nation wide , United Kingdom
10.2005 - 06.2007
- High-rise steel construction in London: 28-storey and 37-storey office structures.
- Full scope of steel structure assembly, attaching, bolting, and offloading steel work.
- Connected columns, beams and girders using bolts and shear connections.
- Aligned structural members using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins.
- Operated forklifts or boom lifts when necessary for reaching elevated areas.
Rigger
siemens power generation
Nation wide , United Kingdom
10.2002 - 10.2005
- multiple gas and steam generation stations.
- Turbine and generator outage work.
- Removal, refurbish, and replace turbine components, high-pressure parts, shafts, valves, blades, covers, etc.
- Operated rigging equipment to lift and position heavy loads safely.
- Collaborated with team members to plan lifting operations effectively.
- Securely attach loads to rigging equipment using clamps, shackles, and other fasteners.
Steel Erector/ Rigger
Watson Steel Structures
London , United Kingdom
09.2004 - 10.2005
- Heathrow Airport Terminal 5.
- Constructed 90,000 tons of structural steel.
- Connected columns, beams and girders using bolts and shear connections.
- Performed layout and installation of steel structures, including beams, columns, stairways and catwalks.
- Aligned structural members using jacks, turnbuckles, wedges, drift pins.
- Safely rigged and secured loads for transport and installation.
Skills
- Advanced rigging
- Steel erection
- Interpreting technical drawings
- Steelwork marking and drilling
Structural steel fabrication
Precision measurement techniques - Oxygen/propane cutting
- Mechanical assembly
- Pipe installation assistance
- Site machinery operator
- Deconstruction techniques
- Heavy lifting techniques
- Equipment inspection
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Load balancing
- Hazard identification
- Load movement control
- OSHA regulations
Licenses Training
- White Card
- Working at height (refreshed 06/01/26)
- Confined space (refreshed 06/01/26)
- Telescopic handler gold card
- HRW
- EWP 11M and above
- LF forklift
- DG, RB, RI, RA rigging
- C6 crane license
- Diploma in engineering and construction, moving loads (UK)
- CSCS Steel Erection Gold Card (UK)
- Pegasus Card (Port Botany)
- Manual handling
- Asbestos awareness
- Full Vehicle License
Timeline
Advanced Rigger
Reo Steel (Contractor)
08.2024 - 01.2026
Advanced Rigger Chargehand
Waagner Biro Stage Systems
10.2021 - 08.2024
Forman Rigger
Liebherr Container Cranes
02.2021 - 07.2021
Rigger
IMS Global
08.2020 - 02.2021
Intermediate Rigger
Labor Hire
09.2019 - 02.2021
Rigging Foreman / Rigging Superintendent
Shannahan Engineering
03.2012 - 07.2019
Rigger
Offshore group Newcastle UK
06.2011 - 03.2012
Rigger
Thermal Engineering International
06.2007 - 06.2011
Steel Erector / Rigger
William Hares
10.2005 - 06.2007
Steel Erector/ Rigger
Watson Steel Structures
09.2004 - 10.2005
Rigger
siemens power generation
10.2002 - 10.2005