Mathew Witana

Work History

Production Dump Truck Operator

Northern Star Resources

12.2023 - Current

Improved worksite safety by conducting thorough pre-operation inspections of dump trucks and equipment.
Enhanced operational efficiency by adhering to proper dumping procedures and techniques.
Reduced maintenance costs with consistent adherence to preventative maintenance schedules and timely reporting of issues.
Contributed to successful project completion by transporting materials efficiently and safely between locations.
Demonstrated commitment to safety compliance by attending regular training sessions on relevant topics such as hazard identification, risk management, and emergency response procedures.
Inspected truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil and water.
Maneuvered trucks to correct locations for material drops, working with large equipment operators to correctly position loads for best distribution.

Forklift Operator

TYNE ACFS

06.2023 - Current

Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
Operation of forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.

Scaffolding Superintendent

Bechtel Corporation - Abu Dhabi UAE

01.2016 - 06.2019

Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately always lead from the front.
Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance and material deliveries.
Managed quality assurance program including on site trainings ,evaluations, internal audits and customer / client surveys.
Worked with many Contract managers to resolve daily onsite problems, improve operations and provide exceptional customer service.
Developed team communications and information for daily and weekly tool-box meetings.

Scaffolding Supervisor

Bechtel Australia Pty Ltd Gladstone Curtis Island QLD

08.2013 - 12.2015

Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets for the Safe use of Scaffold Erection, Modification, Dismantle.
Coordinated all companies, business executives and site leadership teams by interacting effectively and establishing communication best practices.
Managed quality programs to reduce overdue compliance activities.
Performed supplier risk evaluations and supported regulatory inspections.
Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
Directed training and retraining of employees to boost performance and enhance business results.
Modernized and improved operational procedures to increase efficiency and profitability while tightly controlling costs such as labor and preventing waste.
Reviewed established policies and procedures to take on temporary leadership positions, motivate employees and facilitate smooth operations.
Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.

General Services Manager/ Scaffold Superintendent

Bechtel International Saudi Arabia

04.2011 - 08.2013

Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
Boosted traceability by creating organisational systems for contracts, back - charges and counter claims.
Evaluated suppliers to assess quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries, maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.
Developed and rolled out new policies designed to bolster productivity and reduce overall time and material costs.
Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
Assessed financial statements and daily reports to evaluate manpower performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes resulting in increased productivity.
Directed HR operations, including strategic workforce planning, goal cascading, performance management, staffing and benefits administration.
Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Coordinated weekly leadership workshops to educate team members on best practices to optimise productivity.

Scaffold Foreman/ Supervisor

Modern Access Scaffolding Services

10.2010 - 03.2011

Inspected all scaffold erections for condition and compliance with standards.
Tracked supplies, employee hours and costs.
Planned each job in a safe manner, including weight limits and fall protection.
Managed team of 20 employees erecting scaffolds up to 20 meters high.
Completed all tasks according to technical document requirements and specifications to work with accuracy.
Assembled durable, high-quality structures by working with forming systems, hand tools and range of equipment.
Followed protocols and stayed organized to provide personal and teammate safety.
Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
Responsible for wide variety of duties including, pipe fitting, painting, carpentry, electrical repair, installation, building repair.
Maintained documentation for areas such as orders, activities, schedules and employee performance.
Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
Maintained positive relationships with all customers.

Scaffold Manager

TLT Scaffolding Access Services Adelaide South Australia

01.2009 - 09.2010

Managed quality assurance program including on site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning and bookkeeping.
Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance.
Prepared relevant SRM documents in conformance with Safety Management System (SMS) order.
Developed team communications and information for daily pre-starrt meetings.
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Worked with commercial high-rise customers to understand requirements and provide exceptional Scaffolding service.
Supervised 50 Scaffolders in providing excellent customer service and technical scaffolding assistance.

Scaffold Builder Leadman

Cape Scaffolding Pluto Project WA

03.2008 - 01.2009

Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
Prepared relevant SRM documents in conformance with Safety Management System (SMS) order.
Managed quality assurance program including on site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Kept team members safe and job sites free of hazards by maintaining good organizational skills at all stages.
Inspected job site location to evaluate for code violations and coordinated necessary maintenance or repairs.
Met with clients to set out project goals, scope and requirements and drafted blueprints for review and final approval.

Scaffold Construction Superintendent

Web Construction International, Ghana Africa

01.2007 - 01.2008

Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning and bookkeeping.
Developed team communications and information for daily pre-starrt meetings.
Prepared relevant SRM documents in conformance with Safety Management System (SMS) order.
Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance.
Managed quality assurance program including on site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
Worked with customers to understand requirements and provide exceptional General scaffold service.
Coordinated efforts of 60 team members engaged in structural steel construction project for solution development to hurdles to deliver and complete functional Gold processing plant.

Advanced Scaffolder/ Leadman

West Form Scaffold, Ridgebay Scaffold, CB&I Scaffold Phase 5

01.2006 - 01.2007

Actively attended safety trainings and workshops offered by employer, bolstering overall knowledge of appropriate measures and determining areas requiring improvement.
Worked with speed and accuracy to consistently meet production standards.
Learned how to complete Scaffold with minimal supervision to contribute to project success.
Maintained safety and operational procedures for Scaffold projects at heights of up to 135 feet.
Accurately constructed scaffolding for confined spaces such as Tank areas for a number of site specific projects
Built Safely numerous hung, tube and clip and modular scaffolds over a 12 month period .
Worked around live machinery and ongoing operations to complete numerous scaffolding projects on-time and under budget.
Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
Closely monitored coworkers, Scaffold tasks and construction areas to minimise safety accidents and maximise productivity.

Advanced Scaffolder/ Leadman

Bechtel Darwin LNG Project

01.2005 - 01.2006

Actively attended safety trainings and workshops offered by employer, bolstering overall knowledge of appropriate measures and determining areas requiring improvement.
Efficiently prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
Maintained team safety by controlling traffic around and within site.
Organized materials, tools and equipment to supply team members.
Erected and dismantled scaffolding, braces, shoring walls and other temporary structures.
Erected and removed temporary structures such as trench liners and scaffolding to meet team needs.
Learned how to complete job/tasks with minimal supervision to contribute to project success.
Read and understood plans and technical documentation for each job.
Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
Used radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between fork-lift operators and ground workers.
Worked with speed and accuracy to consistently meet production standards.

Advanced Scaffolder

Erect Safe Scaffolding

01.1990 - 12.2004

Efficiently prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
Contributed to team results in fast-paced shut-down work environments.
Actively attended safety trainings and workshops offered by employer, bolstering overall knowledge of appropriate measures and determining areas requiring improvement.
Closely monitored coworkers, job tasks and construction areas to minimize safety accidents and maximize productivity.
Fully cooperated with Supervisors and team leaders to deliver team-oriented atmosphere, which enabled completion of large-scale maintenance shut-down projects in Sydney NSW.
Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project permit to work preparations.
Set up for all new job tasks by erecting safe scaffold access platforms to specifications based on changing weather and project needs.
Read and understood plans and technical documentation for each job.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Production Dump Truck Operator

Forklift Operator

Scaffolding Superintendent

Scaffolding Supervisor

General Services Manager/ Scaffold Superintendent

Scaffold Foreman/ Supervisor

Scaffold Manager

Scaffold Builder Leadman

Scaffold Construction Superintendent

Advanced Scaffolder/ Leadman

Advanced Scaffolder/ Leadman

Advanced Scaffolder

Education

High School Diploma -

Skills

Accomplishments

Additional Information

Timeline

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