Richard Jones
Raceview,QLD
Summary
Crane Operator, Advanced Rigger and Scaffolder with a wide range of experience in Marine Construction, Bridge construction, Wharf construction, Demolition work, Gas plants, Power stations and Refineries.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Rigger / Crane Operator
Fitzgerald Constructions
02.2021 - Current
- Piling operations.
- Jack up barge operation.
- Lattice boom crane assembly.
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to lift plan.
- Improved lifting efficiency with proper selection of rigging equipment for specific tasks.
- Increased workplace safety by conducting regular rigging inspections and equipment maintenance.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
Leading hand/ Rigger
Brady Marine and Civil
10.2016 - 02.2021
- Bridge and Wharf construction projects
- Operated 300 tonne crawler on floating barge.
- Enhanced team productivity by efficiently allocating tasks and closely monitoring progress.
- Promoted safety awareness among the workforce, leading to reduced incidents and accidents on site.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Applied troubleshooting and diagnostics abilities to assess repair and maintenance needs.
- Installation of bridge girders.
- Installation of pre-cast deck panels.
- Wharf demolition.
Rigger/ Crane operator
Bechtel
12.2013 - 07.2016
- Continous night shift contract on LNG plant construction and commissioning.
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to lift plan requirements.
- Assisted in the development of lift plans.
- Improved lifting efficiency with proper selection of rigging equipment for specific tasks.
- Steel erection and gas turbine assembly.
Rigger
Waterway Construction
09.2013 - 12.2013
- Leading hand for channel marker upgrade in Gladstone Harbour.
- Working from floating barge.
Rigger / Crane Operator
Brady Marine and Civil
01.2012 - 09.2013
- Construction on aggregate wharf, ferry terminals and main jetty piles for LNG project, from floating barge.
- Piling works and hammer operations.
- Floating barge operation.
Rigger/ Scaffolder
Bechtel
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Refinery construction project.
- Project steel erection boiler house.
- Tube and coupler scaffold.
- Swing stage scaffold.
Leading Hand / Rigger / Scaffolder
Golding Constructions
06.2008 - 08.2009
- Construction of refinery wharf
- Operated 20 tonne Kobelco crane on floating barge.
- Installation steel head stocks.
- Installation of pre-cast deck panels.
Rigger/ Scaffolder/ Crane operator
Maintenance and Construction Contractors
01.1999 - 06.2008
- Refinery shut down work and maintenance work
- Project construction work
- Civil, mechanical, fields and marine work
- Employers included: Bechtel, Monadelphous, UGL, QMC Albem, Ribca Engineering, CQ Scaffolding.
Education
Qualifications
Skills
- Crane operation
- Rigging preparation
- Safety
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Rigger / Crane Operator
Fitzgerald Constructions
02.2021 - Current
Leading hand/ Rigger
Brady Marine and Civil
10.2016 - 02.2021
Rigger/ Crane operator
Bechtel
12.2013 - 07.2016
Rigger
Waterway Construction
09.2013 - 12.2013
Rigger / Crane Operator
Brady Marine and Civil
01.2012 - 09.2013
Rigger/ Scaffolder
Bechtel
08.2009 - 05.2010
Leading Hand / Rigger / Scaffolder
Golding Constructions
06.2008 - 08.2009
Rigger/ Scaffolder/ Crane operator
Maintenance and Construction Contractors
01.1999 - 06.2008
Qualifications
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