Michael Valdez
Balranald,NSW
Summary
Skilled Advanced Rigger with a proven track record at Elecnor Australia Pty Ltd, showcasing expertise in structural analysis and exceptional leadership in coordinating large-scale lift projects. Demonstrates adeptness in hazard identification and employs rigorous safety protocols, ensuring a seamless blend of technical proficiency and team guidance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Rigger
Elecnor Australia Pty Ltd
Buronga, NSW
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough inspections of rigging equipment to ensure safety and compliance with industry standards.
- Created detailed drawings for rigging projects to ensure proper installation of components.
- Developed safe working procedures when handling heavy loads and materials.
- Installed slings, shackles, hoists and other lifting devices according to manufacturer specifications.
- Ensured all rigging equipment was properly labeled and stored correctly in designated areas.
- Maintained accurate records of all rigging activities for future reference or review by management personnel.
- Provided guidance and instruction on the proper use of rigging systems to operators and other workers.
- Coordinated daily workloads with crane operators to maximize efficiency during lifting operations.
- Assisted in the planning of large-scale lift projects by providing input on crane capacity needs, lift angles and other logistical considerations.
- Evaluated existing structures for structural integrity prior to attaching any type of rigging system.
- Identified potential hazards associated with each lift job before work began and implemented strategies for mitigating risks accordingly.
- Ensured that all personnel involved in a lift operation had received appropriate safety training prior to beginning work.
- Monitored performance of cranes while they were engaged in lifting operations to ensure smooth execution of tasks.
- Inspected completed jobsites after lifts were finished to verify proper completion of tasks.
- Responded quickly and effectively during emergency situations related to rigging accidents or malfunctions.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on all equipment used in rigging operations as per company guidelines.
- Repaired damaged components or replaced worn parts as needed using specialized tools such as torque wrenches or cutting torches.
- Maintained open communication with crane and other equipment operators to smoothly transport loads.
- Coordinated structural and heavy lifts with properly rigged equipment.
- Conducted frequent safety evaluations on rigging equipment.
- Safely and efficiently rigged steel members for connectors and pre-assembled bent sections.
Line Worker
Visayan Electric Company
Cebu, Philippines
06.2009 - 10.2023
- Accomplish assigned work orders involving line rehabilitation, line maintenance, customer's request, line reliability, etc.
- Worked closely with other members of the team to meet deadlines and goals set by management.
- Observed equipment operations to detect malfunctions or safety concerns.
- Coordinates with team mates in resolving various technical problems.
- Performs pole related works such as hole digging, pole hauling, pole relocation, pole replacement and pole erection. Sizes of poles involve from 25 feet up to 90 feet (tantalized wood, concrete, concrete - segmented, and steel).
- Performs live line works on primary line 23Kv such as replacement of pin insulators using lever lift method, dual-auxiliary arm method, wire tong method, and boom-mounted auxiliary arm method.
- Performs live line works on primary line 23Kv such as replacement of cross-arm using dual-auxiliary arm method, wire tong method, and boom-mounted auxiliary arm method.
- Performs live line works on primary line 23Kv such as pole replacement on tangent lines using dual auxiliary arm method, wire tong method, and boom-mounted auxiliary arm method.
- Performs live line works on primary line 23kv such as replacement of pin insulators, replacement of cross-arms, install conductor covers, installation of disconnect switch,fuse cut-out replacement, construction of straight line into double dead-end, install armor rods, and tapping a hotline with wedge connector using rubber gloving method.
- Installs a guy using anchor plates, anchor logs, anchor rods, etc.
- Installs and banks transformers (single phase, V-Phase, and three phase) on pole and pad with KVA ratings of 25, 37.5, 50, 75, 100, 167, 250, 333, and 500.
- Performs line stringing activities for Secondary Lines (#8 AWG AAC Twisted, #2 AWG AAC, 2/0 AWG AAC, 4/0 AWG AAC, and 336.4 MCM AAC cable) using wire grips, block and tackle and/or chain puller for dead-ending activities.
- Performs line stringing activities for Distribution Lines using #2 AWG ACSR and 336.4 MCM ACSR cable using Puller Tensioner/Bullwheel, and wire grips/block and tackle, and/or chain pullers for dead-ending activities.
- Performs line stringing activities for Subtransmission Lines using 795 MCM ACSR cable using puller Tensioner/Bullwheel, wire grips and chain pullers for dead-ending activities.
- Conducts phase sequences test before and after three phase transformer works using a phase sequence tester.
- Closes/opens fuse cut-outs and disconnect switches using disconnecting hot stick and/or loadbuster loadbreak tool.
- Installs fuse cut-outs and disconnect switches using a high rated fuse cut-out and/or 600A rated disconnect switch.
- Installs hotline clamps/bail clamps and stirrups using a grip-all clamp stick.
- Serves as a standby crew responsible in responding transmission and distribution line related problems.
- Performs pole dressing which involves cross-arm installation (from 8 feet to 12 feet length),conductor tying, line dead-ending, pin insulator and suspension insulator installation,grounding/earthing, hotline and stirrup clamp installation, fuse cut-out and lightning arrester installation.
- Performs wire splicing and tapping of lines using a crimping tool, hydraulic press (manual and/or electric), and ampact tool.
- Installs conductor covers/line barrier, cut-out cover, pin insulator cover, cross-arm cover, suspension cover, and pole cover using grip-all clamp stick whenever it is necessary.
- Installs personal and blocking ground/grounding set to deadlines to commencing of work.
- Installs capacitor banks.
- Inspection, Design and Costing of estimates of New Pole erection, Line Stringing and Transformer Installation.
- Handling and supervising our field contractor’s on daily assignments.
- Handling and supervising projects such as installation of oil switch transformers and flatline stringing.
- Maintained clean worksite to avoid hazards from chemicals and fragile products.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of The Visayas
Philippines05-2007
High School Diploma -
Ramon M Durano Memorial National High School
Philippines03-2002
Skills
- Two-way radio communication
- Hand Signal
- Personal protective equipment
- Weight distribution
- Heavy lifting
- Chain hoist operation
- Structural analysis
- Fall protection
- Load balancing
- Hazard identification
- Weather condition assessment
- Load calculation
Accomplishments
- Promoted from Advanced Rigger to Leading Hand
Certification
- Australian Drivers License Class C
- Bucket Truck, Bull Wheel and Puller Tensioned Operation
- EWP, Dogging and Advance Rigging
- High Risk License
- White Card
Timeline
Advanced Rigger
Elecnor Australia Pty Ltd
10.2023 - Current
Line Worker
Visayan Electric Company
06.2009 - 10.2023
- Australian Drivers License Class C
- Bucket Truck, Bull Wheel and Puller Tensioned Operation
- EWP, Dogging and Advance Rigging
- High Risk License
- White Card
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of The Visayas
High School Diploma -
Ramon M Durano Memorial National High School
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