Roland Cummins
Cairns,QLD
Summary
Inspiring Mariner, currently completing my Cert III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating) and am eager to apply my diverse background in High-Risk construction environments to a dynamic and safety driven offshore operations such as yours.
With close to two decades of experience across major infrastructure and energy projects- including LNG, Renewables, Marine based construction and Coal powered power stations- I bring a wealth of practical knowledge in operational coordination, WHS Leadership and High-Risk work. With my hard work ethic, technical capabilities and people first Leadership style would be a valuable addition to your team.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Deckhand (Casual)
Auriga
Cairns, QLD
2025 - Current
- Facilitate the safe and timely transfer of marine pilots.
- Conducting mooring and unmooring operations
- Carry out routine checks and maintenance on vessel equipment
- Supporting daily vessel operations before and after scheduled classes
Tiler
Dynamic Tiling
Cairns, QLD
2021 - Current
- Job set out
- waterproofing
- Demolition works
- Tiling and Grouting
- Re-Sheeting and plastering
leadership and WPS Representative
Construction Forestry Maritime Employers Union
Cairns, QLD
2014 - 2024
- Supervise day to day operations on construction sites.
- Conducts workplace health and safety audits and safety inspections
- Liaised with site management to resolve safety and operational issues
- Provide mentorship to young apprentices and junior team members
- Manage conflict resolutions and contribute to strategic planning.
Leading Hand Rigger/Dogman
Lang O'Rourke & Top End Developments ( Darwin INPEX LNG Project)
Darwin, N.T
2012 - 2014
- Supervise Rigging and Dogging operations
- Installation of structural steel, modulars, and permanent site structure
- communication with crane Ops using Hand, radio and whistle signals
- Conduct WPS audits and lead tool box talks
- Acted as site liaison with senior management on project coordination
Rigger
Lieghtons (Loy Yang Power Station)
Traralgon, VIC
2010 - 2011
- Rigging of heavy steel structure and mechanical components
- removal and replacement of boiler tubes, ducting and turbines
- working within confined spaces
- Maintenance and mechanical change out of conveyer belts
- Shut down works requiring fast and on schedule time frames
Education
Cert III in Marine Operations (Inegrated Rating)
GBR Marine College
Cairns, QLD12-2025
Cert III Workplace Health And Safety
Cert III Civil Construction
01-2014
Suicide Awareness Trained and Connector Trained
Skills
- Rigging and Dogging
- Welding
- Extensive trade knowledge
- Experienced in a wide range of hand and power tools
- WPHS Professional
- Effective communications
- Team collaboration
- Mentoring
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deckhand (Casual)
Auriga
2025 - Current
Tiler
Dynamic Tiling
2021 - Current
leadership and WPS Representative
Construction Forestry Maritime Employers Union
2014 - 2024
Leading Hand Rigger/Dogman
Lang O'Rourke & Top End Developments ( Darwin INPEX LNG Project)
2012 - 2014
Rigger
Lieghtons (Loy Yang Power Station)
2010 - 2011
Cert III in Marine Operations (Inegrated Rating)
GBR Marine College
Cert III Workplace Health And Safety
Cert III Civil Construction
Suicide Awareness Trained and Connector Trained