Leighton Neilson
Madora Bay,Australia
Summary
Skilled scaffolding professional with a strong background in erecting and dismantling scaffolding systems, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining site integrity. Effective team collaborator, adaptable to changing project needs, and focused on achieving results. Reliable and safety-conscious, with abilities in rigging, inspections, and materials management across various environments including petroleum, oil & gas facilities, maritime zones, high rises, and commercial projects.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intermediate Scaffolder | LF/Telehandler Operator
Citic Pacific Mining, Sino Iron Power Station
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted in the maintenance and repair of plant equipment, structures by safely erecting and dismantling scaffold at the power station energy & gas plant
- Contributed to safety audits, enhancing compliance with regulatory requirements
- Supported decommissioning efforts in a high-pressure environment
- Ensured adherence to safety guidelines and environmental regulations
- Conducted risk assessments to mitigate potential hazards
- Performed general yard duties & forklift operations
- Casual
Intermediate Scaffolder | LF Operator | Boilermaker TA
Duratec
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Conducted operations in maritime zones for Berth C & D remediation project
- Assisted in logistics and planning for operations, enhancing project efficiency
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project milestones
- Welding observer, Fire watch, ship line tension, tide & ship monitoring
- Safety control analyzing
Intermediate Scaffolder | Paint & blaster TA
Altrad, Tronox | Austal navy ships
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed scaffolding for shut down projects in the Pilbara region, ensuring prompt completion
- Aided in the maintenance and repair of plant equipment structures by safely erecting and dismantling scaffold (tube & clip) at Tronox, oil and gas plant
- Contributed to safety audits, enhancing compliance with regulatory requirements
- Supported decommissioning efforts in a high-pressure environment
- Performed general yard duties
- Performed surface preparation and application of industrial coatings on Tanks, equipment and structures
- Ensured adherence to safety guidelines and environmental regulations
- Took part in quality control checks to support industry standards
- Hands on experience with sand/water blasting & painting
Intermediate Scaffolder
AXS Management Pty Ltd
11.2021 - 02.2024
- Scaffolding operations on high-rise buildings, stages, and both commercial and residential projects
- Collaborated with project teams to ensure safety and compliance with industry standards
- Implemented efficient scaffolding systems resulting in reduced on-site time
- Conducted risk assessments to mitigate potential hazards
- Trained new team members on scaffolding safety protocols and installation techniques
Apprentice Boilermaker
Cays Engineering
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Gained hands-on experience in structural fabrication and welding techniques
- Contributed to various projects, honing skills in metalwork and assembly
- Collaborated with senior boilermakers to complete tasks efficiently and safely
- Gained hands-on experience with dogging & basic rigging techniques, equipment & management
- Overhead gantry crane operation
- Full - Time
Education
Certificate II - Heavy Fabrication Engineering
South Metropolitan TAFE
Perth, WA10.2020
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Flexible and adaptable
- Excellent communication
- Calm under pressure
- Organization and time management
- Intermediate scaffolding
- Basic rigging
- Dogging
- LF licence
- EWP licence
- Drivers licence
- Tele-handler operations
Certification
- White construction card
- MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit
- MSMPER205 Enter confined space
- RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces
- RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights
- MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres
- CPPFES2005 Demonstrate Fire attack fire fighting equipment
- HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- HLTAID009 Provide basic emergency life support
- HLTAID009 Provide first aid
- Heavy fabrication engineering, cert 2 pre-apprenticeship (South Metro TAFE)
- Drivers license & reliable transport
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Intermediate Scaffolder | LF/Telehandler Operator
Citic Pacific Mining, Sino Iron Power Station
04.2025 - Current
Intermediate Scaffolder | LF Operator | Boilermaker TA
Duratec
12.2024 - 04.2025
Intermediate Scaffolder | Paint & blaster TA
Altrad, Tronox | Austal navy ships
02.2024 - 12.2024
Intermediate Scaffolder
AXS Management Pty Ltd
11.2021 - 02.2024
Apprentice Boilermaker
Cays Engineering
10.2020 - 11.2021
Certificate II - Heavy Fabrication Engineering
South Metropolitan TAFE
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