Niclas Heiss
Perth,WA
Summary
Safety-focused Intermediate Rigger with hands-on FIFO mining experience across diamond drilling operations, lifting activities, rig mobilizations and preventative mechanical maintenance. Experienced working around heavy mobile plant, vehicle-mounted cranes and suspended loads in remote mining environments while supporting complex equipment relocations and daily drilling operations.
Proven ability to work safely alongside riggers, crane crews and multiple trades across commercial construction and mining projects. Seeking a long-term opportunity within shutdowns, fixed plant maintenance or major mining projects across Western Australia.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
DIAMOND DRILLING OFFSIDER
DDH1 Drilling - FIFO WA
03.2026 - Current
- Worked on a 2:1 roster, 12-hour rotating day/night shifts with regular overtime across remote diamond-drilling operations.
- Led and supported drill rig mobilisations and demobilisations (3–5 rig moves per swing), establishing new drill pads, guiding support vehicles, positioning equipment and preparing drilling infrastructure for operational readiness.
- Operate LT vehicles, mine-spec 4WDs, Hilux utilities and watercart runs across difficult site terrain.
- Use chains, shackles, slings, lifting points and other rigging hardware during lifting and equipment-relocation tasks.
- Completed pre-starts, JHA, and pre-use checks on vehicles, drilling equipment, lifting gear, and support equipment to ensure safety and operational compliance.
- Performed general mechanical maintenance, including greasing, filter and fluid servicing, refuelling, hydraulic/high-pressure hose and fitting replacement, bean pump repairs, valve work, and tyre changes.
CONSTRUCTION LEADING HAND / SUPERVISOR
SPQR Construction - Perth WA
Perth, WA
02.2026 - 03.2026
- Coordinated labour crews and allocated tasks to support supervisors in daily work-front planning, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Monitored productivity, housekeeping, PPE compliance, and safe material movements to maintain safety standards across active construction areas.
- Coordinated materials delivery and inventory management for construction projects.
CONSTRUCTION LABOURER -> LEADING HAND DUTIES
Northworx Construction - NSW
, NSW
12.2022 - 09.2023
- Progressed from Construction Labourer into Leading Hand responsibilities through consistent performance, reliability and strong work ethic.
- Selected by management to relocate from Bondi Beach to the larger Stage 1 Newcastle development due to demonstrated performance and leadership potential.
- Worked alongside riggers, dogmen, crane crews, steel fixers, concreters, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, scaffolders and other specialist trades throughout Stage 1–3 construction.
- Coordinated multiple trades with Builder and Site Manager, ensuring safe and efficient workflow throughout Stage 1–3 construction.
- Assisted lifting operations with Liebherr and Palfinger mobile cranes, prioritizing safety around suspended loads, exclusion zones, and mobile plant.
- Operated hand and power tools while upholding high housekeeping and safety standards on active commercial construction sites.
Skills
- Drilling operations
- Rigging & dogging operations
- Rig moves / equipment relocation
- Vehicle-mounted crane operation
- Chains, shackles & slings
- Pre-starts / lifting-gear checks
- Heavy equipment operation
- Hydraulic & mechanical maintenance
- Hand and power tools
- Leading Hand experience
- FIFO day/night shifts overtime
Certification
- HRWL: Intermediate Rigging
- HRWL: Boom-type EWP >11m
- HR-B Driver Licence
- Telehandler
- White Card
- Working at Heights, Confined Space Entry, Gas Test Atmospheres
- First Aid & CPR
- 4WD Certificate
Timeline
DIAMOND DRILLING OFFSIDER
DDH1 Drilling - FIFO WA
03.2026 - Current
CONSTRUCTION LEADING HAND / SUPERVISOR
SPQR Construction - Perth WA
02.2026 - 03.2026
CONSTRUCTION LABOURER -> LEADING HAND DUTIES
Northworx Construction - NSW
12.2022 - 09.2023