Matthew Auvaa
Byford,WA
Summary
I am a highly organized and safety-conscious individual with expertise in equipment operation, safety protocols, and quality initiatives. I have a proven track record of conducting equipment maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs proficiently. I also excel as a valuable team player through clear communication skills that ensure seamless collaboration and efficient workflow.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operator/Electrical Trade Assistant
Category 5
01.2019 - Current
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments across several national Construction projects including ALUA (Perth), BHP, Rio Tinto, Roy Hill (WA), SEPA, SPA, Westgate Tunnel, M80, MURL, (VIC), and Inland (NSW),
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve machinery issues quickly, minimizing production delays.
- Optimized machine settings to achieve superior product output, meeting and exceeding production targets.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations.
- Measured, cut and bent Copper wire with electrical tools.
- Used hand and power tools to cut, bend and shape wires.
- Mounted and installed cables, outlets, switches and other electrical components.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to accurately install new electrical systems.
- Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
Operator
Suez Organics Ltd
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Handled various mechanical and technical machinery during manufacturing process
- Performed inspections on equipment and products to find root problems, measure progress and meet client needs
- Learned and adhered to industry standards and safety procedures
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals
- Tracked equipment inventories and overall machine efficiency to calculate material needs and KPI
- Building Compost Stockpiles and Grease Ponds using Frontend Loader & Track Excavator
- Screening compost and soil piles (9mm, 19mm) using T7, Finlay, Nemus Screening Mobiles
- Safety Committee Rep Member
Operator
Rail Maintenance Service
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Performed inspections on equipment and products to find root problems, measure progress and meet client needs
- Learned and adhered to industry standards and safety procedures
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Operating Hi-Rail & Non Hi-Rail Heavy Plant including Hyrema, HR, Frontend Loader, Excavator.
Skilled Labourer
Switch Rail
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Operated overhead Gantry Crane to move heavy and bulky work materials
- Loaded trucks with materials and tools in preparation for transport to job locations using Forklift and Frontend Loader
- Completed maintenance and repairs on tracks and adjacent equipment
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and complete day to day tasks
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others
- Utilized hand and power tools and heavy machinery during manufacturing processes
- Improved operations by working with team members to find workable solutions
Storeman
Loscam
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Built wooden shipping pallets using pneumatic nail gun, staple gun and hammer
- Sorted, stacked and moved pallets using pallet jack and forklift
- Organized warehouse by arranging materials, tools and equipment
- Controlled stacking arrangement of products on pallets via manual controls interface on palletizer
- Loaded and unloaded trucks, operated depalletizing equipment and maintained neat and orderly warehouse and shipping area
- Communicated with supervisor to address issues or delays
- Transported products to and from assembly line, loaded assembly line and identified and removed flawed packages
Team Leader/Storeman
Vesa Globe Logistics
01.2012 - 03.2016
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service
- Conducted inspections of equipment before, during and after shifts to prevent project delays and resolve issues
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines
- Conferred with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments
- Operated forklifts, HR Vehicle and overhead cranes to move supplies and finished products
- Counted inventory, resolved discrepancies and completed paperwork to keep system accurate and current
- Loaded and unloaded shipments and moved products to assigned warehouse locations manually or used forklift or pallet jack and focused on easy retrievability for customer orders
- Coordinated receipt of stock deliveries, inspected incoming equipment to spot damaged or incomplete shipments and promptly and definitively resolved issues identified
- Introduced and deployed barcode scanners to record goods movement within warehouse
Junior Team Leader, Logistics
Perry Metals & Sons
02.2009 - 02.2012
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service
- Conducted inspections of equipment before, during and after shifts to prevent project delays and resolve issues
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines
- Conferred with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments
- Operated forklifts, HR Vehicle and overhead cranes to move supplies and finished products
- Counted inventory, resolved discrepancies and completed paperwork to keep system accurate and current
- Loaded and unloaded shipments and moved products to assigned warehouse locations manually or used forklift or pallet jack and focused on easy retrieval for customer orders
- Coordinated receipt of stock deliveries, inspected incoming equipment to spot damaged or incomplete shipments and promptly and definitively resolved issues identified
- Introduced and deployed barcode scanners to record goods movement within warehouse
- Contributed to the overall success of the organization by applying effective leadership skills and constantly striving for excellence within the logistics department.
Education
-
Tickets/Licenses Attained (Nationally Recognised)
AustraliaSkills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Troubleshooting
- Computer skills
- Machinery operation
- Punctual and reliable
- Good communication
- Positive attitude
- Safe machine operation
- Visual inspection
- Strong work ethic
Certification
- Victorian Full Driver's License - HR endorsement
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Confined Space Entry Training Certificate – Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- Heavy Equipment Operation Certification (National)
- Crane Operator Certification - National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO).
- Heavy Equipment Operation Certification - National Centre for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).
- Rail-Road Track Vehicle Operator Attainment
- High Risk Work License - LF, WP, DG, C6
- Verification Of Competency for Heavy Plant Equipment
- Cert I, Cert II TTSA and SWIRC
- Construction White Card
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Samoan
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Outdoor Recreation
- High Intensity Interval Training
- Enjoy participating in contact sports for overall physical and mental well-being including Rugby, Rugby League, Tag
- Music
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
- Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
Timeline
Operator
Suez Organics Ltd
01.2020 - 04.2020
Operator
Rail Maintenance Service
03.2019 - 04.2020
Operator/Electrical Trade Assistant
Category 5
01.2019 - Current
Skilled Labourer
Switch Rail
01.2017 - 03.2019
Storeman
Loscam
01.2016 - 01.2017
Team Leader/Storeman
Vesa Globe Logistics
01.2012 - 03.2016
Junior Team Leader, Logistics
Perry Metals & Sons
02.2009 - 02.2012
-
Tickets/Licenses Attained (Nationally Recognised)
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