Liam Smith
Victoria Point,QLD
Summary
Highly motivated individual with a strong commitment to safety. Skilled in operating machinery across diverse environments. Proactive in prioritizing tasks and achieving goals through effective communication. Committed to delivering high-quality work promptly to drive successful outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Floorman
Savanna Energy Services
06.2024 - Current
- Facilitated rig-up and rig-down processes for drilling equipment.
- Managed cleanliness and orderliness of drill floor and its equipment.
- Operate tongs, slips, and other rig tools to connect and disconnect drill pipe.
- Reported equipment malfunctions and wear to Derrickman.
- Facilitated drill pipe removal and insertion during tripping operations.
- Maintained compliance with PPE requirements.
- Support maintenance efforts for rig components, focusing on fluid systems, rotary equipment, and tools.
- Work under supervision of the Driller, Motor hand, and Derrickman.
- Conduct regular inspections of equipment to ensure safe working conditions.
- Support casing, cementing, and other drilling-related activities.
- Handled substantial machinery in demanding conditions.
- Contributed to toolbox talks to promote safety awareness.
- Conducted routine cleaning and upkeep of rig equipment.
- Assist in the upkeep of tools, machinery, and safety gear.
- Transport and organise tools, pipes, and other materials needed for drilling operations.
- Provide assistance to drillers, derrick hands, and other crew members as needed.
- Handle and connect drilling pipe, casing, and other tubulars.
- Collaborated in discussions and exercises to promote a secure work environment.
- Report any unsafe conditions or equipment malfunctions to supervisors.
- Assist in the assembly and disassembly of drilling rigs.
- Carry out scheduled servicing and minor adjustments on equipment and tools.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company policies.
- Properly handle and dispose of waste materials.
- Ensured accurate documentation of maintenance schedules, safety evaluations, and equipment operation.
- Take part in ongoing professional development initiatives.
- Identified opportunities to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Senior Tank Crew Commander
Australian Defence Force – Army
11.2017 - 06.2024
- In charge of 20+ soldiers with the ability at any given time to act in a higher position.
- Plan and coordinate requirements to meet management expectations within challenging and complex work environments.
- Safely handle explosives and portable machinery, including conducting risk assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
- Teach and supervise junior soldiers on how to use, fault find and repair vehicles.
- Maintain M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank to be combat ready.
- Coach the team on maintenance, revision and protocols.
- Keeping First Aid skills and the team to a professional standard.
- Complete mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs.
- Comply with and handling hazardous chemicals for the hydraulics system.
- Ensure the health and wellbeing of the men and woman who came under my command.
- Interpret orders from superiors and assign people to tasks effectively.
- Conduct Heavy Vehicle simulations and manoeuvre training.
- Performance of audit and maintenance of vehicles including basic routine tasks identifying faults and fixes.
- Safe handling of weaponry such as rifles, machine guns, grenades and anti-armour weapons ensuring all weaponry is correctly stored as per company policies and procedures.
- Safely handle, prepare and store artillery ammunition – including high air and ground burst, illumination, smoke and precision-guided rounds.
- Maintain, service and prepare artillery equipment for deployment.
- Refuel vehicles and account for fuel and oil as a supply item.
- Firefighting and chemical handling.
- Monitor and ensure adherence to policy, procedures, and governance requirements to comply with organisational expectations and protocols for resource use.
- Logistics and equipment maintenance.
- Working closely with others, building and thriving in a diverse and cohesive team under extreme pressure.
- Applying computer literacy skills for daily tasks and reporting.
- Use a broad range of skills including communication, planning, risk management, interpersonal, conflict resolution and presentation skills.
- Operate in shifts and responded to callouts at short notice.
- Relieve in higher duties for the Team Leader during leaves of absence and demonstrated an ability to make consistent sound decisions with limited information.
- Develop strong communication skills through presenting numerous briefs, threat assessments, minutes, letters, memos and other documents.
- General soldiering duties, such as manning defensive positions, patrolling, navigation, traffic control, and camouflaging vehicles and field equipment.
- Complete basic and advanced first aid training, with a focus on serious injury management.
- Comply with current workplace health and safety practices.
- Achievements:
- Conducted a minimum four field exercises a year with each exercise going 20 days minimum ranging from 12-20hrs a day
Labourer
Fix All Property Maintenance
01.2015 - 11.2017
- Operate heavy equipment and machinery to construct small to midsized buildings.
- Contribute to team success by assisting other workers with daily tasks and adhering to safety standards.
- Ensure buildings are safe to inhabit by monitoring the integrity of each building site.
- Effectively communicate with site owner and company supervisor to ensure tasks are performed in a timely manner.
- Report any irregularities and problems to management and site owner.
- Install, repair, and maintain various types of fences.
- Perform demolition of residential and commercial structures, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
- Use hand tools and power equipment to dismantle structures and remove debris.
- Prepare sites for new construction by clearing and leveling areas.
- Mix, pour, and spread concrete for various construction projects.
- Prepare surfaces for painting, including scraping, sanding, and priming.
- Maintain a clean and organised work environment.
- Assist in the transportation of materials and tools to and from job sites.
- Liaise with customers and clients to achieve positive outcomes.
- Work safely and follow WHS policies and procedures.
Skills
- Committed to adhering to workplace health and safety standards
- Multi-skilled operator including Excavator, Skid Steer, Front End Loader, Roller/Compactor, Telehandler and Dozer
- Substantial understanding in mechanical, electrical and hydraulic lines
- Uses a wide variety of power tools
- Uses strong attention to detail and situational awareness
- Follows directions and responds positively to constructive feedback
- Self-motivated, polite, approachable and dependable
- Contributing team member who also works well independently to achieve results
- Effectively works and liaises with all levels of management and staff
- Works well under pressure using strong organisational skills to prioritise work
- Identifies discrepancies and actions suitable corrections
- Fit and healthy with high manual labour endurance
- Excellent time management skills
- Flexible and a fast learner with a strong work ethic
Certification
- Cert IV Workplace Health and Safety
- Standard 11 (S11) Mining Induction
- Certificate II in Drilling
- RIIMPO318F – Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations
- RIIMPO301E – Conduct hydraulic excavator operations
- RIIHAN309F – Conduct telescopic materials handler operations (telehandler)
- RIIMPO308F – Conduct tracked dozer operations
- RIIMPO205E – Operate roller/compactor
- RIIMPO304E – Conduct wheel front end loader operations
- RIIMPO338E – Conduct rigid haul truck operations
- RIIMPO337E – Conduct articulated haul truck operations
- RIIMPO206D – Conduct bulk water vehicle operations
- TLILIC0005 – Licence to operate a boom-type elevating work platform (boom length 11 mt or more)
- RIIWHS202E – Enter and work in confined spaces
- RIIWHS204E – Work safely at heights
- RIISS00034 – Surface coal mine safety skill set
- MSMWHS217 – Gas test atmospheres
- Construction White Card
- First Aid & CPR
- Security Clearance: NV1
- Open C Class Driver Licence
- Combat First Aid
- Qualified Defence Instructor
- Australian Tactical Combat Casualty Care
- Workplace Health & Safety Awareness
- Explosive Hazard Awareness & Protection
- Hazardous Chemicals Awareness / Advanced
- Chem-alert
- Heat Injury management
- Leadership & Management
- Hydraulics, Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance
- Risk Assessments
- Radio Communications
- Classified document handling
- Responsible recordkeeping
- Suicide Awareness & Prevention
- Alcohol and Drug awareness
- Work with Equity and Diversity
Timeline
Floorman
Savanna Energy Services
06.2024 - Current
Senior Tank Crew Commander
Australian Defence Force – Army
11.2017 - 06.2024
Labourer
Fix All Property Maintenance
01.2015 - 11.2017