Macallister Pitcher
Westbrook,QLD
Summary
I'm a credible hard working straight forward person looking to bring a great skillset to any job. I have a great interest in anything mechanical or hands on. I undertake my own mechanical work; I weld and undertake minor fabrication in my own time. I can adapt to any situation and can work under pressure and to time constraints whilst giving great results. I have a great rapport with my peers and hold a great reputation as a hard worker in any position I have undertaken. I have gained great interpersonal skills whilst serving in the Australian Army and will bring great morals and values with myself into any workplace with a great work ethic.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Grass Control Labourer
Protech
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Traffic management
- Brush cutting
- Culvert and bridge maintenance
- Working remotely on 10/4 roster
- Working independently and in teams
Labourer
GO2 Consulting
01.2022 - 12.2022
- 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 well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Operated skid steer loaders and excavators
- utilized hand tools
- conducted drainage works
Plant Operator
Laser Precision Earthmoving
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Maintained safety by adhering to regulations and plant procedures
- Performed physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying and moving heavy objects
- Completed maintenance tasks and made adjustments as part of regular upkeep of equipment and safety
- Communicated effectively with operators and supervisors on technical level
- Closely inspected equipment for safety problems, leaks and wear and tear
- Followed EPA and WHS regulations to maintain safety of water and personnel
- Used forklifts, pumping equipment and air compressors frequently
- Made sound and logical judgments regarding process changes
- Maintained current knowledge about latest operating and maintenance practices with continuing education courses.
Plant Operator
Australian Army
07.2018 - 02.2020
- Maintained safety by adhering to regulations and plant procedures
- Performed physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying and moving heavy objects
- Completed maintenance tasks and made adjustments as part of regular upkeep of equipment and safety
- Communicated effectively with operators and supervisors on technical level
- Closely inspected equipment for safety problems, leaks and wear and tear
- Collected samples to assess water quality and tested for pH, hardness and sediment levels
- Performed tests and maintenance using specific instruments, equipment and tools
- Followed EPA and WHS regulations to maintain safety of water and personnel
- Used forklifts, pumping equipment and air compressors frequently
- Operated and has logbook hours for grader, excavator, bulldozer, backhoe, MHE, skidsteer and roller
- Operated and was licensed as HR and HR(A) driver
- Conducted Dogging operations
- Has a sound idea of plant operations
- Conducts pre start maintenance and shut down maintenance
- Understands the use of PPE.
Combat Engineer
Australian Army
02.2011 - 07.2018
- Completed an intensive trade training program and later joined an Army expedient engineering team (2 CER)
- Developed expertise In field engineering, explosive detection dog operations and high risk search techniques
- Gained significant exposure to field construction projects, including road-works, earthmoving, bridge building and other construction
- Assisted in the use of plant to build culverts, drains, sidings, bundings, loading ramps, dams and other features
- Acted as the Team Leader and Second-in-Charge from time to time, supervising up to 8 staff during periods of high operational tempo
- Completed training encompassing OHS requirements, interpreting technical specifications, site inspection, delivering site safety briefs, compiling job orders, purchasing resources, working in confined spaces, operating equipment, asbestos identification, supervising plant operations, works procedures and project supervision
- Trained in licensing requirements, developing an activities list, developing precedence diagrams, planning rates for building trades, construction phases, task supervision, site supervision, maintaining site quality documentation, quality assurance, computer skills, environmental management, stores management and fleet management
- Gained exposure to ordering stores, inspecting deliveries, managing technical documentation, simple procurement, estimating project stores, maths, compiling a bill of materials, construction sketching, interpreting drawings, basic surveying, vertical and horizontal techniques, terminology, engineering services, fuels and lubricants
- Transported dangerous ordnance and completed the Dangerous Goods Course and Commonwealth Explosives Course
- Worked long hours in remote locations with limited resources, often being exposed to harsh climates and operating unsupervised to get the job done with minimal equipment and spares
- Deployed to Afghanistan for 6 months as a High Risk Search Operator
- Deployed to Fiji for humanitarian assistance operations
- Has worked with many different agencies and has been apart of high risk search for G20 summit and commonwealth games.
Fruit And Vegetable Worker
Woolworths
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations
- Used tools, sprayers and cleaning solutions to disinfect work areas
- Assembled cartons, crates and containers to prepare for shipping
- Reviewed packing slips and other documentation to properly box requested items for shipment
- Inspected outgoing shipments to maintain quality assurance standards
- Trained new employees regarding warehouse procedures and standards
- Tracked inventories and input equipment counts into warehouse databases
- Transferred packaged product from packaging to recipient or stock
- Cleaned containers, supplies or work areas using cleaning solutions.
Laborer
Severn Brae Estate Wines
01.2008 - 08.2008
- Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized
- Understood and followed oral and written directions
- Performed horticultural tasks using pesticides and herbicides
- Pruning of vines
- Completed variety of physical labor tasks
- Lubricated and cleaned machinery and tools
- Operated and maintained a variety of equipment including hand and power tools.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Combat Engineer
Australian Army
BrisbaneStanthorpe State High
12.2009
Skills
- Plant Operations
- Plant Machinery and Equipment
- Problem-Solving
- Documentation and Reporting
- Goal Setting
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Inventory Control
- Critical Decision-Making
- Equipment Operation
- Parts Repair and Replacement
- Safety Protocols
- Safety Inspections
- WHS and first aid
- Led teams of up to 8 people
- Construction white card
- Working remotely
- Cultural Awareness
- Networking
- Written Communication
- Self-Directed
Awards
- Awarded silver commendation for my efforts in performing life saving measures to a colleague when an IED was detonated affecting my team and myself. Have also received honorable mentions in a book detailing the events and my personal photography was included.
- Afghanistan medal
- NATO Medal
- ICAT medal
- Defence service medal
Timeline
Grass Control Labourer
Protech
09.2023 - 11.2023
Labourer
GO2 Consulting
01.2022 - 12.2022
Plant Operator
Laser Precision Earthmoving
08.2021 - 12.2021
Plant Operator
Australian Army
07.2018 - 02.2020
Combat Engineer
Australian Army
02.2011 - 07.2018
Fruit And Vegetable Worker
Woolworths
01.2008 - 01.2011
Laborer
Severn Brae Estate Wines
01.2008 - 08.2008
Some College (No Degree) - Combat Engineer
Australian Army
Stanthorpe State High
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