Nathan Rigas
Yokine,WA
Summary
To undertake a challenging career opportunity in the Mining Resource sector where I can utilise and contribute my skills and knowledge, whilst gaining experience. I am proficient in all aspects of construction and have accredited certification. I am look to become experienced and qualified in the use of a wide range of machinery, as currently have experience with high range power tools relate to my current work in construction. I possess strong technical and problem-solving skills and have excelled in Workplace Health and Safety practices, complying to numerous OH&S practices. I am a highly motivated all-round operator. Physically fit and energetic I offer 100% flexibility to work rostered shifts and FIFO.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Bricklayer
Waide Bricklaying services
02.2019 - Current
- Supervising teams of up to 10 employees, read blueprints/Engineers/details, mix mortar or grout and spread it onto a slab or foundation, lay bricks, blocks, or stones according to plans, fill expansion joints with the appropriate caulking materials, assisting in the development of competencies of other employees where directed, abiding by the requirements of the 'Personal Safety and Employee Duty of Care Obligations', working in a safe manner at all times, reporting of safety, daily tasks and equipment reliability and pre-starts, identifying and acting on ways to improve output and efficiency, maintain a good standard of site housekeeping, read blueprints or drawings to calculate materials needed, construct corners with a corner profile or by building a corner pyramid free hand, ensure that a structure is perfectly vertical and horizontal, using a plumb bob and level, clean and polish surfaces with hand or power tools, lay out patterns or foundations using a straightedge, break or cut bricks, stones, or blocks to their appropriate size
Bricklayer
Biggs Bricklaying
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Working in a safe manner at all times, mix mortar or grout and spread it onto a slab or foundation, clean excess mortar with trowels and other hand tools, fill expansion joints with the appropriate caulking materials, assisting in the development of competencies of other employees where directed, abiding by the requirements of the 'Personal Safety and Employee Duty of Care Obligations', reporting of safety, daily tasks and equipment reliability and pre-starts, identifying and acting on ways to improve output and efficiency, maintain a good standard of site housekeeping, lay bricks, blocks, or stones according to plans, read blueprints or drawings to calculate materials needed, construct corners with a corner profile or by building a corner pyramid free hand, ensure that a structure is perfectly vertical and horizontal, using a plumb bob and level, clean and polish surfaces with hand or power tools, lay out patterns or foundations using a straightedge, break or cut bricks, stones, or blocks to their appropriate size
Bricklayer
Green & Sons Brick & Block Laying
09.2016 - 10.2018
- Read blueprints or drawings to calculate materials needed, working in a safe manner at all times, supervising teams of up to 10 employees, mix mortar or grout and spread it onto a slab or foundation, lay bricks, blocks, or stones according to plans, construct corners with a corner profile or by building a corner pyramid free hand, ensure that a structure is perfectly vertical and horizontal, using a plumb bob and level, clean and polish surfaces with hand or power tools, lay out patterns or foundations using a straightedge, break or cut bricks, stones, or blocks to their appropriate size, clean excess mortar with trowels and other hand tools, fill expansion joints with the appropriate caulking materials, assisting in the development of competencies of other employees where directed, abiding by the requirements of the 'Personal Safety and Employee Duty of Care Obligations', reporting of safety, daily tasks and equipment reliability and pre-starts, identifying and acting on ways to improve output and efficiency, maintain a good standard of site housekeeping
Bricklayer
K.G.B. Bricklaying
11.2014 - 07.2016
- Mix mortar or grout and spread it onto a slab or foundation, lay bricks, blocks, or stones according to plans, read blueprints or drawings to calculate materials needed, construct corners with a profile or by building a corner pyramid free hand, ensure that a structure is perfectly vertical and horizontal, using a plumb bob and level, clean and polish surfaces with hand or power tools, lay out patterns or foundations using a straightedge, break or cut bricks, stones, or blocks to their appropriate size, clean excess mortar with trowels and other hand tools, fill expansion joints with the appropriate caulking materials, assisting in the development of competencies of other employees where directed, abiding by the requirements of the 'Personal Safety and Employee Duty of Care Obligations', reporting of safety, daily tasks and equipment reliability and pre-starts, identifying and acting on ways to improve output and efficiency, maintain a good standard of site housekeeping
Concrete finisher
B.C. Construction & concreting
12.2013 - 10.2014
- Checking forms for proper construction, setting forms to desired pitch, depth and proper alignment, spread, level and smooth concrete using rake, shovel, hand or power trowel, hand or power screed and float, installation of mesh and steel fixing, mould expansion joints and edges using edging tools, jointer and straight edge, monitor weather elements for effect on the curing of concrete, produce rough concrete surface using broom, operate power vibrator to compact concrete, application of surface treatments, follow instructions and work as a member of a team, maintain a good standard of site housekeeping, supervising teams of up to 10 people, training of new personnel of on Site Operations, operating communication equipment in accordance with correct radio procedures, regular attendance and active participation in safety toolbox meetings
Apprentice Bricklayer
Briggs & Co Brick and block laying
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Mixing cement/mud batches, erecting scaffold and safety railing, loading/unloading of tools and construction equipment, general housekeeping of workshop and jobsites, identifying and acting on ways to improve safety and efficiency, working in a safe manner at all times, assisting in the development of competencies of other employees where directed, abiding by the requirements of the 'Personal Safety and Employee Duty of Care Obligations', reporting of safety, daily tasks and equipment reliability and pre-starts, mix mortar or grout and spread it onto a slab or foundation, lay bricks, blocks, or stones according to plans, read blueprints or drawings to calculate materials needed, break or cut bricks, stones, or blocks to their appropriate size
Skills
- Physically fit with the ability to work in remote locations, including extreme weather environments, flexible in work hours
- Proven critical thinking and decision making through my supervisor role and ability to take leadership and manage a team of employees efficiently to meet deadlines
- Computer literate with proficiency in MS Excel, Word and Outlook
- Ability to conduct Safety Risk Assessments whilst promoting OH&S standards
- Proven ability to work efficiently as part of a team or individually
- Motivated and enthusiastic, with a strong work ethic and commitment to completing all tasks safely and efficiently
- Strong problem solving, analytical and lateral thinking skills
- Adapting easily to new situations, adjusting readily to change
Training Certificates
- Trade certification, Bricklaying
- First aid Training
- C Class Drivers Licence
- White Card
References
- Toby Biggs, Manager of Biggs Bricklaying, 0437 535 188
- Kevin Gleeson, Owner, K.G.B. Bricklaying, 0412 407 936
- Chris Waide, Waide Brick Laying Services, 0449 133 435, thomascwaide@live.com
Timeline
Bricklayer
Waide Bricklaying services
02.2019 - Current
Bricklayer
Biggs Bricklaying
11.2018 - 02.2019
Bricklayer
Green & Sons Brick & Block Laying
09.2016 - 10.2018
Bricklayer
K.G.B. Bricklaying
11.2014 - 07.2016
Concrete finisher
B.C. Construction & concreting
12.2013 - 10.2014
Apprentice Bricklayer
Briggs & Co Brick and block laying
01.2010 - 12.2013
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