Michael Edwards

South Hedland

Summary

I am a young Indigenous man from the Koori language group, with strong cultural values and deep connections to the Pilbara region where I have lived much of my adult life. I am a safety-conscious professional with hands-on experience as a Deck Hand, Tyre Fitter, and General Labourer. I have a proven ability in cargo coordination, equipment maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. My strong communication and teamwork skills contribute to efficient operations, while my commitment to delivering high-quality service ensures a clean, safe, and well-organized work environment.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Deck Hand

Exmouth Fresh Fish Shack

01.2020 - 08.2022

Laid and transferred rigging, safely handled lines, and checked tow for vessels.
Assisted with navigation and tasks as look-out.
Handled and disposed of chemicals and hazardous or caustic materials in compliance with safety data sheets.
Shifted, dropped, and picked up barges.
Operated and maintained onboard equipment
Secured cargo
Maintain deck surfaces
Berthing and unberthing
Followed safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents.
Communicated clearly, concisely and politely with passengers and crew members.
Directed crew members cleaning, maintaining and painting or varnishing various ship areas.

Tyre Fitter

Tyre Power

02.2019 - 03.2020

Dismounted, mounted, and repaired tires according to manufacturer specifications.
Inflated tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements to optimize tire safety.
Maximized efficiency by coordinating changing and rotating of tires.
Inspected and maintained equipment to limit operational disruptions.
Repaired tires to avoid costly replacements by patching, plugging and replacing valves.
Disposed of old tires correctly, meeting safety and environmental requirements.
Serviced customer vehicles quickly and accurately to meet daily appointment schedules.
Assisted team by keeping shop tidy, clean, and free of safety hazards.
Assisted customers with selecting correct brand, type and size of tire for vehicle.

Trade Assistant

Karratha Contracting

08.2018 - 03.2019

Assisted supervisor with various daily tasks which improved productivity and resulted in better efficiency.
Spoke with peers to verify task completion, meeting tight deadlines, and schedules
Cleaning tools and equipment ensuring they were ready for use
ensuring the worksite is clean and tidy, complying with OHS regulations
Operating hand and power tools
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Skills

Safety awareness
Cleaning and sanitation
Safety systems maintenance
Watch standing
Safety procedures
Maintaining equipment

Docking coordination
Lifting and moving cargo
Cleaning vessels
Handling cargo
Cargo coordination