Paul Kealy
Intermediate Rigger
Yarra Junction,VIC
Summary
Organized and dependable, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Enthusiastically take on new challenges to help further develop professional and personal skill set.
Motivated professional bringing 15 years of experience across heavy machine operations and transport industry. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Intermediate Rigger
EAZ Trans And Rigging PTY LTD
04.2023 - Current
- Conducted Steel Rigging installations according to building plans
- Assuming the Role of Leading Hand 5 months after commencing work as a Rigger
- Identifying and Rectifying issues as they arise
- Leading a team of up to 10 Riggers, plus other staff including Crane Crew and Boilermakers to complete tasks to meet Builder Deadlines and Targets as required.
- Reading Plans and arranging steel packs for quick installation.
- Liaising with Site Managers, Senior Site Manager, Project Managers and Directors during Safety Walks and Meetings as well as planning/scheduling meetings for Contractors on-site.
- Conducting Pre-start Briefings with Rigging Crew
- Ensuring a positive, friendly, happy and productive work team environment
- Conducting lifts with 25t Franna, 30t, 55t, 90t, 120t and 150t Mobile Slewing cranes.
- Establishing exclusion zones and ensuring site safety requirements are met at all times
- Building strong and positive communications and working relations with other site contractors. This includes Plumbers, Electricians, Roofers, Plasterers, Concretors and more
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Concrete Panel and Column installations on various projects including Mentone Grammar
- General Hire Crane Work and Cross Hire, conducting challenging lifts with a high degree of difficulty. This includes working with overhead powerlines, trees, buildings, traffic and pedestrians to consider.
Crushing & Screening Supervisor
Lucas Total Contract Solutions
12.2017 - Current
- Successfully operated heavy equipment such as front end loaders including 100 tonne 992 Caterpillar, excavators up to 80 tonne, i.t front end loaders, EWP and Boom lifts up to 11m. Cone, Jaw and Impact crushers, multi deck screening plant and Skid Steers to name a few.
- Dogged loads and conducted crane lifts with heavy implements like jaw crusher boxes, screening modules, conveyor sections, feeder pans and bodies, walkways and covers.
- Constructed Crusher and screen modules, rebuilt machinery and maintenance lay-down fly-overs from ground up with EWP and franna cranes (up to 45t) and 100t slewing cranes.
- Used my leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- I was part of the team that constructed the massive "fixed plant" at Olympic Dam, conducting crane lifts and installation works. This includes steel framework erection as well as installing all crusher components and conveyor systems.
- Observed operators and assessed operators for V.O.C
- Developed strong cultural changes resulting in increased productivity, safety, machine/plant reliability through successful pro-active/preventative maintenance.
- Used strong analytical and problem solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Contracted appropriate trades people to conduct repairs or works on site.
- All forms of mechanical diagnostics and repair work often with limited resources
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others by successfully motivating, educating and inspiring others.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating, educating and inspiring others.
Truck Driver
J.J. Richards & Sons
04.2010 - 12.2017
- Operation of Dual-Control Acco and Volvo Heavy Rigid Trucks.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Safe collection and disposal of residential recycling, without incident.
- Adhering to road laws and regulations as well as council by-laws and company policies and procedures.
Owner Driver
Mansfield Express
07.2007 - 02.2010
- Conducted all truck maintenance and servicing
- Organised all customer pick-up and deliveries
- All truck loading and unloading of freight, including hand loading wool bales, palletised alcohol, bulka bags of seed, small machinery and all general freight
- Developing new relationships and opening new accounts for myself and other drivers
- Invoicing and all business management aspects including finding new customers and gaining more work out of existing customers
Store Manager
Plumbers Supplies Co-Operative
05.1999 - 07.2007
- Commenced employment as a driver then quickly became despatch manager, inventory/warehouse manager, assistant manager, then store manager with a view to become state level management.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Education
Knox Secondary College
Melbourne, VICBoronia Heights College
Boronia, VICSkills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Organization and Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Strong mechanical understanding and aptitude
- Excellent Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Cultural Awareness
- Multitasking Abilities
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- PPE Compliance
Timeline
Intermediate Rigger
EAZ Trans And Rigging PTY LTD
04.2023 - Current
Crushing & Screening Supervisor
Lucas Total Contract Solutions
12.2017 - Current
Truck Driver
J.J. Richards & Sons
04.2010 - 12.2017
Owner Driver
Mansfield Express
07.2007 - 02.2010
Store Manager
Plumbers Supplies Co-Operative
05.1999 - 07.2007
Knox Secondary College
Boronia Heights College
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