Ludovic Mabiala

McConnell Dowell – Mardie Salt Mine Project, WA
Jul 2024 – Jul 2025 (3:1 FIFO Roster)

• Contributed to the marine construction of a jetty and jetty head, including the installation of conveyor systems extending offshore.
• Supported complex piling operations, including:
• Positioning and stabilizing piles delivered via barge
• Setting up a small drill rig inside each pile to remove seabed material
• Erecting and dismantling drill bit components within piles
• Using hydraulic hammers to drive piles to specified depth and alignment
• Installed precast concrete roadway panels seated on driven piles and facilitated precise placement of structural modules.
• Operated within and around a 400-tonne crane installed on a jack-up barge, performing heavy lift activities and coordinating multi-point rigging.
• Utilized outrigger gates and heavy rigging systems for safe and accurate pile placement in marine conditions.
• Worked from jack-up barge platforms and marine structures under tidal influence, ensuring stability and precision throughout operations.
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary crew including boilermakers, electricians, divers, and painters — providing rigging and lifting support.
• Maintained full compliance with marine environmental and fauna safety regulations, minimizing ecological disruption during works.
• Supported critical path construction tasks, enabling smooth progress on jetty works in a high-risk, high-coordination environment.

• At BHP Mount Keith expension some our daily task was stick building modules based on reading structural/engineering drawings and plans
• Install modules, dogging and utilising cranes, ranging from Franna to large heavy lifting mobile cranes
• Install large modules and vessels together with rigging dual lifts and work off lift study plans
• Work independently, as part of a small team and large work crew to maximise productivity
• Maintain an exceptional work ethic and committed to Workplace Health and Safety
• Performing a range of rigging and dogging activities to install skids, turbines, valves, motors, filter houses and related mechanical equipment
• Carry out precise rigging and installation of drives accurately
• Installation of flange connections, including final flange fit ups as per FTPs
• Installation of tanks and leveling of skids and compressors
• Read and understand ISO's and install spools, blinds, flanges and “pup” pieces
• Perform installations ranging in size, from ¼ to 72” spools in all lengths and weights
• Work extensively with all rigging gear and cranes to complete the assigned work
• Contribute to the daily work plan, ensuring jobs are completed safely and efficiently
• Contribute to the correct timing and setup of various turbines
• Comply with all relevant site and company policies and maintain a high regard for safety
• Attend safety talks and Injury Free meetings on a regular basis
• Demonstrate a safe work record and a strong understanding of Workplace OH&S requirements

Advanced Scaffolder / Rigger

MAERSK – Inpex Drilling MODU Offshore Rig
Oct 2018 – Oct 2023

• Worked offshore on a MODU (Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit) as Leading Hand, overseeing daily rigging and scaffolding operations in a high-risk LNG drilling environment.
• Coordinated advanced rigging tasks involving reading isometric drawings , heavy lifts of structural and mechanical components, including skids, pipe spools, electrical modules, and pre-fabricated frames using pedestal cranes and rig-mounted lifting equipment.
• Conducted critical lift planning, risk assessments, and isolations in compliance with the permit-to-work system and offshore safety regulations (IMCA, NOPSEMA).
• Performed rigging gear inspections and ensured all lifting equipment (shackles, chain blocks, synthetic slings, wire ropes, spreader bars) were certified and properly tagged.
• Installed and aligned structural steel elements—beams, columns, gratings, stairs—using swivel hoist rings (pinkies), eye bolts, and correct sling angles, while applying reeving techniques for load balancing.
• Utilized come-alongs, lever hoists, and chain blocks to fine-position loads in tight access areas or under load tension.
• Built and maintained complex tube-and-clip and modular scaffolds, including cantilevered and suspended systems, in confined spaces and at height over open decks and live pipe racks.
• Supported crane and deck operations by managing tagline control, rigging communications via UHF radios, and adhering to offshore hand signal standards.
• Executed lifts in dynamic sea and weather conditions with full compliance to barricade, tag line, and exclusion zone procedures based on rig movement and wind/swell conditions.
• Enforced and followed marine safety protocols, attended daily toolbox talks and lift pre-briefs, and worked seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, scaffolding, client reps).
• Maintained zero LTI performance record over five years by upholding high safety and procedural discipline in all offshore operations.

Scaffolder / Rigger – Pilbara Access
BHP & RIO TINTO Projects, Pilbara WA | Jan 2013 – Oct 2017

• Worked across multiple live process plants and mine sites under strict BHP and Rio Tinto site protocols, reporting directly to scaffolding and rigging supervisors for task allocations and safety briefings.
• Designed, constructed, and dismantled complex scaffold structures including cantilevered, birdcage, tower, and suspended (hung) scaffolds using tube-and-coupler methods for structural and process plant access.
• Performed load assessments to ensure scaffold structures could support the required dead and live loads, applying technical understanding of tie patterns, ledgers, transoms, bracing, and weight distribution.
• Rigged and signaled scaffold lifts using mobile cranes and Frannas for scaffold material transfer to elevated or restricted work zones, adhering to strict lift plans, lift zones, exclusion areas, and barricade protocols.
• Conducted pre-start equipment inspections, checking all slings, hooks, shackles, and lifting gear against tagging and test certificates to ensure compliance with Australian rigging standards and site procedures.
• Executed dual lifts and critical lifts during plant shutdowns, supporting mechanical teams with temporary access and steelwork installation in congested plant environments.
• Applied precise hand signaling and UHF radio communication protocols with crane operators to execute lifts in areas with limited visibility and multi-trade interaction.
• Maintained compliance with SWMS, JHAs, and confined space access rules; submitted scaffold handover certificates and ensured platform compliance with AS/NZS 4576:2020.
• Transported scaffold gear and rigging equipment across remote Pilbara sites, managing material logistics from yard to laydown areas via HR-class truck and flatbed trailer.
• Gained extensive experience during large-scale shutdowns on projects such as Yandi, Mt Whaleback, Cape Lambert, and Yandicoogina, providing scaffold and rigging support in high-pressure environments.

Intermediate Scaffolder – Access Scaffolding Solution
Perth & Surrounding Projects, WA | Feb 2011 – Jan 2013

• Participated in pre-start meetings and contributed to completing Safe Work Procedures (SWPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) as part of a small scaffolding crew.
• Prepared scaffold base plates, sole boards, and load-bearing foundations in accordance with ground conditions and project specifications.
• Carried out safe manual handling practices to load and unload scaffold components, with the use of forklifts and trucks when required, ensuring correct securing of loads during transport.
• Interpreted basic scaffold design layouts in consultation with leading hands, ensuring builds met job specifications and Australian standards (AS/NZS 4576:2020).
• Erected, altered, and dismantled scaffolds including modular frame scaffolds and tube-and-coupler systems, servicing general trades access and maintenance works.
• Conducted housekeeping and labouring duties, maintained clean and organized laydown areas, and supported tool handling and material preparation for the team.
• Developed foundational skills in scaffold tagging, height safety equipment use, and team coordination under supervision.