MATTHEW PORTER
Churchill,VIC
Summary
Fast-working Scaffolder skilled working in all types of weather conditions and unafraid of heights. Committed and collaborative team player with attention to safety and fantastic organization. Works efficiently in confined spaces to build safe and effective scaffolding systems.
Reliable individual with the desire to be physically challenged in construction environments. A skilled Scaffolder known for lending a hand wherever needed. Offering effective communication skills coupled to make quick decisions on the fly. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Scaffolding
Loy Yang B Power Station
04.2024 - Current
- Assembled and disassembled scaffolding and ladders to guarantee safety of workers while performing tasks at heights.
- Minimized potential hazards by promptly identifying and reporting unsafe conditions on the job site.
- Followed OSHA regulations and safety standards when installing and working with scaffolding.
- Assisted with tying off and securing scaffolding to building structures to optimize safety.
- Safely installed and dismantled scaffolding from aerial lifts and larger lifts.
Scaffolding/rigging
Omega Australia Paper/Opal
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Assembled and disassembled scaffolding and ladders to guarantee safety of workers while performing tasks at heights.
- inventory management
- Minimized potential hazards by promptly identifying and reporting unsafe conditions on the job site.
- blue print reading
- safety compliance
- project management
- communication skills
- Followed OSHA regulations and safety standards when installing and working with scaffolding.
- Assisted with tying off and securing scaffolding to building structures to optimize safety.
- Safely installed and dismantled scaffolding from aerial lifts and larger lifts.
Operator/Gate Attendant
Lantrak Earthmoving
- Supervise/Record All Gate Activities, Operate Water Truck, Operate Dozer, Operate Roller, Complete Maintenance Checks/Reports on All Machinery, Complete Dust Suppression Activities, Cash Handling (Large Amounts) Abilities, Use a variety of Electronic Devices (Recording Purposes), Adhere to Production Deadlines, Operate in accordance with all relevant Australian Standards
Delivery Driver, Fork Lift Operator & Packing Operator
Gee Transport Services (GTS)
- Sort & Assemble Freight ready for delivery, Produce Picking Slips/Con Notes for deliveries, Load Freight on to Truck (Manual Lifting/Forklift Operation), Operate Medium Rigid Truck for Freight Deliveries, Handle all facets of Customer Enquiries/Complaints, Process and Receipt Payments (credit card & EFTPOS), Money Handling Skills, Use of Electronic Scanner Device (Consumer Database)
Steel Fabricator
AKZ Steel Engineering
- General Steel Fabrication / Welding (MIG) Operations, Sort & Arrange Freight for Distribution, Operate Overhead Cranes, Operate Forklifts, Operate & Load Trucks for Delivery, Operate Various Elements of Production Machinery, Adhere to Production Deadlines, Ensure compliance with all Australian Standards
Electrical Trades Assistant
Hail Creek Mine (O’Donnell Griffin)
- Sort & Assemble Freight for Delivery, Prepare JSAs (Job Safety Analysis), Arrange/Collect Tools and Equipment As Required, Prepare, Run & Close off Electrical Cables, Assist Tradesmen as Required, Complete all facets of Welding preparation, Undertake work in confined spaces, Adhere to Production Deadlines, Ensure compliance with all Australian Standards
Electrician & Boiler Maker Trades Assistant
QLD Nickel Townsville (Alstom)
- Sort & Assemble Freight for Delivery, Prepare JSAs (Job Safety Analysis), Arrange/Collect Tools and Equipment As Required, Prepare, Run & Close Off Electrical Cabling, Assist Tradesmen As Required, Complete all facets of Welding preparation, Undertake work in confined spaces, Adhere to Production Deadlines, Ensure compliance with all Australian Standards
Education
Successfully Obtained Working at Heights (Ticket) -
01.2024
Successfully Completed Intermediate scaffolding (Ticket) -
01.2024
Successfully Obtained Front End Loader (Ticket) -
01.2016
Successfully Obtained Dump Truck (Ticket) -
01.2016
Successfully Obtained Intermediate scaffolding (Ticket) -
01.2014
Successfully Obtained Working at Heights (Ticket) -
01.2014
Successfully Completed Power Industry Induction Card -
01.2014
Successfully Completed Certificate III in Civil Construction -
01.2013
Successfully Obtained Heavy Rigid Truck License (Victorian) -
01.2011
Successfully Obtained Elevated Work Platforms Certification -
01.2011
Successfully Obtained Construction Industry (White Card) -
01.2011
Successfully Obtained Dozer Operation (Ticket) -
01.2011
Successfully Obtained Fork Lift Operation (Ticket) -
01.2011
Successfully Completed Basic Scaffolding (Ticket) -
01.2008
Successfully Completed intermediate scaffolding (Ticket) -
01.2008
Successfully Completed Mining Industry Induction -
01.2005
Successfully Completed Year 12 at Kurnai Secondary College -
01.2004
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Works effectively within a team, however has proven ability to assume leadership positions where required
- Proven ability to adhere to OH&S regulations
- Able to adapt both efficiently and effectively to new environments
- Proven ability to learn new skills quickly and resourcefully put them into practice
- Hard working
- Reliable & Honest
- Willing to undergo further training as required
- Eager to progress, develop and enhance current skills in all facets of Civil Construction
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 05/25/1986
Hobbies and Interests
- Boxing
- Weight Lifting
- Motorbikes
- Social
References
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Scaffolding
Loy Yang B Power Station
04.2024 - Current
Scaffolding/rigging
Omega Australia Paper/Opal
02.2023 - 03.2024
Operator/Gate Attendant
Lantrak Earthmoving
Delivery Driver, Fork Lift Operator & Packing Operator
Gee Transport Services (GTS)
Steel Fabricator
AKZ Steel Engineering
Electrical Trades Assistant
Hail Creek Mine (O’Donnell Griffin)
Electrician & Boiler Maker Trades Assistant
QLD Nickel Townsville (Alstom)
Successfully Obtained Working at Heights (Ticket) -
Successfully Completed Intermediate scaffolding (Ticket) -
Successfully Obtained Front End Loader (Ticket) -
Successfully Obtained Dump Truck (Ticket) -
Successfully Obtained Intermediate scaffolding (Ticket) -
Successfully Obtained Working at Heights (Ticket) -
Successfully Completed Power Industry Induction Card -
Successfully Completed Certificate III in Civil Construction -
Successfully Obtained Heavy Rigid Truck License (Victorian) -
Successfully Obtained Elevated Work Platforms Certification -
Successfully Obtained Construction Industry (White Card) -
Successfully Obtained Dozer Operation (Ticket) -
Successfully Obtained Fork Lift Operation (Ticket) -
Successfully Completed Basic Scaffolding (Ticket) -
Successfully Completed intermediate scaffolding (Ticket) -
Successfully Completed Mining Industry Induction -
Successfully Completed Year 12 at Kurnai Secondary College -
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