Michael Robertson
Townsville,QLD
Summary
Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 30 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Supervisor, Plant Operator
Hansen's Constructions North Queensland
07.2021 - Current
- Conducted thorough quality assurance checks on completed work, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance routines regularly ensuring optimal performance levels across all machinery used onsite.
- Provided clear communication to team members regarding goals, expectations, and individual responsibilities within the project scope.
- Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
- Troubleshot issues to keep machinery and tools operational.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Devised and implemented safety protocols to reduce risks on construction and extraction sites.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Liaised with subcontractors regarding work progress.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Collaborated with architects and engineers to ensure design specifications were met throughout the construction process.
- Reduced costs for the company through effective budget management and vendor negotiations.
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Implemented best practices and safe operating procedures.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Implemented environmentally friendly construction practices, reducing waste and minimizing the environmental impact of projects.
- Enhanced site safety by implementing strict safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Achieved timely completion of projects by coordinating with contractors and ensuring adherence to schedules.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Performed risk assessments throughout the project duration to identify potential hazards or obstacles that could affect progress or success.
Site Supervisor, Plant Operator
Clark's Excavations And Demolition
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Resolved issues between employees and customers using company policies.
- Conducted thorough quality assurance checks on completed work, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance routines regularly ensuring optimal performance levels across all machinery used onsite.
- Provided clear communication to team members regarding goals, expectations, and individual responsibilities within the project scope.
Plant Operator
Aussie Earthworks
03.2017 - 12.2020
- Maintenance including pre-start checks on all machinery
- Safe operation of excavators, 5 – 30 ton including 19 ton wheeled excavator with trimble
- Contract work on Seymour Whyte project, Cyclone Debbie clean up, contract work with Power Clear
- Compliance with WH&S regulations.
Truck & Plant Operator
Clark’s Excavation & Plant Hire
10.2013 - 12.2016
- Maintenance including pre-start checks on all machinery
- Safe operations of Truck and dog, Semi Tipper/Float, Excavator, Bobcat and Grader
- General Hire Work or Contract Jobs
- Road works, Landscaping and other jobs including supervision and labouring work
- Compliance with WH&S regulations.
Plant Operator
Norwest Plant & Pastoral
06.2013 - 09.2013
- Maintenance including pre-start checks on all machinery
- Safe operations of Scraper and Dozer
- Road works, including stock piling and road sheeting
- Scrub clearing.
Truck & Plant Operator
Goodsell’s Earthmoving
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Maintenance including pre-start checks on all machinery
- Safe operations of Truck and Quad, Loader & Excavator
- Sand & soil screening
- Compliance with WH&S regulations
- Projects: Lavarack Barracks, Old and New Townsville Hospital, Coles on Thuringowa Drive
Truck & Plant Operator
Townsville Earthmoving
04.2012 - 12.2012
- Safe operations and pre-start on Truck & Quad, Loader, Excavator, Bobcat, Compactor, Backhoe and Scoop
- Grader & Bulldozer experience
- General labouring duties as required
- Projects: Cardwell Range, Sub-Division at Mt
- Low
Truck & Plant Operator
Bruman Rigging & Recovery
06.2011 - 04.2012
- Safe operations and pre-start on Truck, Ecavator, Forklift & Backhoe
- General labouring duties as required
- Projects: Contracted to Telstra all over Queensland.
Truck & Plant Operator
North Queensland Earthworks
06.2009 - 06.2011
- Safe operations and pre-start on Truck & Quad, Bobcat, Excavator (Final Trim), Loader & Backhoe
- Leading Hand duties as required including work scheduling
- Projects: Major Commercial Construction in and around Townsville including landscaping.
Labour Hire Positions
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Parks maintenance, irrigation & installation, truck & bobcat operations
- Subiaco City Council – Parks Maintenance, irrigation installer, team leader, truck driver
- Park maintenance, landscaping labourer, irrigation installer.
Skills
- Word Processing
- Business Development
- Following Instructions
- Stress Tolerance
- Team Supervision
- Project Oversight
- Safe Operating Procedures
- Schedule Determination
- Safety assessment
- Quality Assurance
- Forklift Operation
- Building Codes
- Construction supervision
- Facilities Maintenance
- Heavy equipment operations
- Technical knowledge
- Worker Supervision
- Risk Mitigation
- Job Planning
- Dependable and Hardworking
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Team Leadership
- Project Coordination
- Safety awareness
- Effective Communication
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Decision-Making
- Work Monitoring
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Equipment Operation
- Assignment Delegation
- Safety Management
- Site Safety
- Site Measuring and Marking
- OSHA Compliance
- Commercial construction experience
- Risk Management
- Site Maintenance
- Basic Mathematics
- Environmental awareness
- Resource Management
- Security awareness
- Property Damage Assessment
- Site coordination
- Construction safety
- Compliance Monitoring
Certification
- Heavy Combination (HC) Drivers Licence
- LE Excavator
- FE Loader
- LB Backhoe
- Scraper
- Dozer
- Grader
- White Card in Construction
References
- Warren and Lyn Clark, Owner / Manager, Clark’s Excavations and Plant Hire, 07 4774 7533
- William Walton, Leading Hand, Seymour white, 0476 189 038
- Aaron Love, Leading Hand, Seymour White, 0439 640 146
- Graeme Bruhns, Owner / Manager, Bruman Rigging & Recovery, 0439 883 520
Timeline
Site Supervisor, Plant Operator
Hansen's Constructions North Queensland
07.2021 - Current
Site Supervisor, Plant Operator
Clark's Excavations And Demolition
01.2021 - 06.2021
Plant Operator
Aussie Earthworks
03.2017 - 12.2020
Truck & Plant Operator
Clark’s Excavation & Plant Hire
10.2013 - 12.2016
Plant Operator
Norwest Plant & Pastoral
06.2013 - 09.2013
Truck & Plant Operator
Goodsell’s Earthmoving
01.2013 - 06.2013
Truck & Plant Operator
Townsville Earthmoving
04.2012 - 12.2012
Truck & Plant Operator
Bruman Rigging & Recovery
06.2011 - 04.2012
Truck & Plant Operator
North Queensland Earthworks
06.2009 - 06.2011
Labour Hire Positions
01.2006 - 01.2009
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