Roderick Jensen
Childers,QLD
Summary
Results-oriented individual skilled in managing time and maintaining organization in high-pressure situations. Focused on utilizing skills in entry-level positions to contribute to organizational objectives and personal advancement. Exhibits a strong work ethic, flexibility, and outstanding interpersonal abilities. Proficient in self-directed work and quick learning of new tasks.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Harvesting/Farm Manager
Dicanna Harvesting/Dolce Farms.
Farnsfield Via Childers, QLD
05.1996 - Current
- Demonstrated working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
- Coordinated the maintenance of farm equipment, machinery, buildings, fences, and other infrastructure.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine when to irrigate crops or apply pesticides.
- Developed long-term strategies for increasing efficiency while reducing overhead costs associated with running the farm business.
- Developed and implemented a crop rotation plan to optimize soil fertility and yield.
- Maintained records on production output and crop yields in order to make future planning decisions.
- Inspected facilities regularly to ensure they meet safety standards and are properly maintained.
- Provided guidance to staff members on how best to handle difficult tasks or situations encountered during their daily duties.
- Supervised planting, cultivating, harvesting, storage, and marketing activities for all crops.
- Analyzed data from previous growing seasons in order to identify areas for improvement in current season's operations.
- Hired seasonal workers and provided training on safety protocols and use of equipment.
- Prepared reports detailing operational activities such as labor hours worked per task or acreage harvested each day.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
Auxiliary Firefighter/Rural Firefighter
QLD Fire and Rescue
Childers, QLD
03.2006 - 04.2012
- Participated in public education programs concerning fire safety procedures and prevention methods.
- Maintained records of emergency responses such as incident reports detailing actions taken during response.
- Inspected all assigned vehicles for proper functioning of warning devices, brakes, steering systems, tires, lights.
- Assisted with fire suppression activities, including connecting hoses and operating nozzles.
- Utilized specialized tools including axes, ladders, chainsaws, when necessary.
- Provided medical attention to injured persons until paramedics or other medical personnel arrive on scene.
- Operated pumps to supply water from hydrants or other sources for use in extinguishing fires.
- Trained new recruits on proper use of protective gear such as helmets, boots, gloves.
- Employed ventilation techniques such as cutting holes in roofs or walls to vent smoke and heat out of burning building prior to entering it.
- Attended regular drills to practice and maintain proficiency in firefighting techniques, procedures, and equipment usage.
- Analyzed potential hazards associated with a given structure prior to entering it; identified safe evacuation routes for occupants inside building.
- Performed daily station maintenance tasks such as cleaning apparatus and equipment, stocking supplies, and ensuring proper operation of tools.
- Cleaned, serviced and maintained fire apparatus in condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
- Participated in on-call schedule to respond to requests for assistance after hours and on weekends or holidays.
- Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
- Educated public on ways to prevent fires and fire damage.
- Conducted fire drills at schools and businesses.
- Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
- Located hydrants and operated pumps at proper pressure to evaluate adequacy of water system and availability of water supply.
- Collaborated with Hazmat to clean up chemical and oil spills.
- Completed field assessments of active fires and planned optimal approaches.
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
Hydrocarbon Exploration and Recovery Technician
ATCO/APM, ODE
Towwomba, QLD
03.1992 - 04.1996
- Safe rigging-up and rigging-down procedures of the drilling rig.
- Safe working practices while drilling and tripping in and out of hole
- Maintaining the rig and associated equipment.
- Preparing running gear for drill pipe and casing jobs.
- Conducting toolbox and safety meetings
- Spotting and sighting rig, plant, and equipment when moving leases.
- Mixing and weighing drill mud.
- Well control procedures when on the drill floor.
Education
Jnr Certifacte -
Isis District High
Childers, QLD12-1990
Certificate 3 Public Safety -
QFRS
Bundaberg, QLDSkills
- Crop management
- Equipment maintenance
- Irrigation practices
- Machine maintenance
- Safety procedures
- Workplace safety
- Fire suppression
- Logistics
- Preventive Maintenance
- Good communication
- Emergency response
- Safety protocols
- Equipment operation
- Strong work ethic
- Start up procedures
- Rig-up procedures
- Machinery operations
Affiliations
- Over 50s cricket, Div 1, Wide Bay
- Over 50s QVC Queensland Representative
References
- Joel Ricciardi 0418 655 545
- Nathan Russo 0412248642
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Auxiliary Firefighter/Rural Firefighter
QLD Fire and Rescue
03.2006 - 04.2012
Harvesting/Farm Manager
Dicanna Harvesting/Dolce Farms.
05.1996 - Current
Hydrocarbon Exploration and Recovery Technician
ATCO/APM, ODE
03.1992 - 04.1996
Jnr Certifacte -
Isis District High
Certificate 3 Public Safety -
QFRS