Rowen Gleeson
Preston,Victoria
Summary
Proactive Construction Skilled Labourer with extensive post-tensioning, and steel fixing experience & moderate experience in concreting & formwork & general construction.
Successfully completed projects on time and within budget while maintaining high safety and quality standards. Skilled in using various tools and collaborating effectively with team members to achieve seamless project execution.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Skilled Labourer
KMCG Construction
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Completed projects on time and within budget by effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks.
- Maintained a clean and organized worksite to improve productivity and reduce risks of accidents.
- Utilized various power tools, such as drills, saws, and jackhammers, to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Collaborated with project managers for smooth execution of daily activities, meeting deadlines consistently.
Shop Defit/Demolition Worker
SELECT Demolition
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Wore mandated safety equipment and used correct procedures for total site safety.
- Operated jackhammer, cutting saws and other power tools for demolition work.
- Conducted post-demolition site assessments, ensuring all required tasks were completed before moving onto subsequent projects.
- Used sledgehammers, drills and hydraulic tools for detail work prior to full demolition.
- Completed projects on time by effectively managing resources and maintaining clear communication with supervisors.
- Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship and timely results.
- Assessed building for potential problems with demolition and adjusted strategies.
- Pulled out salvageable items before full structural demolition.
- Ensured environmental compliance by properly disposing of hazardous materials and adhering to regulations.
- Implemented noise control measures during demolition activities to minimize disruptions in densely populated areas.
- Continuously updated knowledge in demolition techniques, safety regulations and new technologies to stay ahead of the competition and deliver top-notch services.
- Loaded debris, rubble and hazardous material into correct collection containers.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
Welding Fabricator
SC Welding & Engineering
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Achieved consistent weld quality through careful preparation of materials and attention to detail during execution.
- Advanced skills in various welding techniques including MIG, TIG, stick welding, and plasma cutting.
- Improved welding quality by performing precise cuts, bevels, and welds on various metals.
- Maintained superior craftsmanship standards while working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Reduced material waste by accurately measuring and cutting materials for each project.
- Assisted in the continuous improvement of shop procedures by suggesting innovative ideas that increased efficiency.
- Optimized resource usage by recycling or repurposing scrap metal whenever possible.
- Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
- Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
Construction Worker
Fox Martin Concrete & Construction
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Utilized wheelbarrows, shovels and other tools to move, spread and level concrete.
- Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
- Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
- Installed rebar and moulded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.
- Enhanced project efficiency by assisting in the setup and dismantling of concrete forms and frameworks.
Post Tensioner
MASS Post Tensioning
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Installation of high tensile post tension cable
- Profiling of cable & ducting via engineers drawing
- Studied blueprints and specification drawings to determine project requirements.
- Operated hand and power tools safely to prepare materials.
- Ensured structural integrity by maintaining correct spacing between tendons according to specifications.
- Collaborated with other tradespeople to coordinate work schedules and maintain seamless workflow on construction sites.
- Prepare cables for tensioning using blocks & wedges
- Operation hydraulic jack to tension cables to engineers specifications
- Grout & seal the cables in place after tensioning
Post Tensioner
AUS P.T.
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Installation of high tensile post tension cable
- Profiling of cable & ducting via engineers drawing
- Studied blueprints and specification drawings to determine project requirements.
- Operated hand and power tools safely to prepare materials.
- Ensured structural integrity by maintaining correct spacing between tendons according to specifications.
- Collaborated with other tradespeople to coordinate work schedules and maintain seamless workflow on construction sites.
- Prepare cables for tensioning using blocks & wedges
- Operation hydraulic jack to tension cables to engineers specifications
- Grout & seal the cables in place after tensioning
Steel Fixer
T.L.S. Steelfixing
04.2007 - 03.2019
- Tied rebar into wire mesh formations using welding, wiring, and clipping techniques.
- Studied blueprints and specification drawings to determine project requirements.
- Operated hand and power tools safely to prepare materials.
- Ensured structural integrity by maintaining correct spacing between steel bars and ties according to specifications.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and work plans for each job.
- Facilitated smooth handovers of completed projects to clients by ensuring accurate documentation of all relevant details related to the steel fixing work performed.
- Connected prefabricated steel pieces using rivets and welds.
- Built and installed iron and steel girders, columns and other construction materials to form buildings, bridges and other structures.
Education
Bairnsdale Secondary College
Bairnsdale, VIC12.2001
Skills
- Power Tool Operation
- Communication abilities
- Safety Procedures
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Construction Skilled Labourer
KMCG Construction
06.2024 - 08.2024
Shop Defit/Demolition Worker
SELECT Demolition
02.2023 - 08.2024
Welding Fabricator
SC Welding & Engineering
11.2022 - 11.2023
Construction Worker
Fox Martin Concrete & Construction
04.2022 - 11.2022
Post Tensioner
MASS Post Tensioning
03.2021 - 02.2022
Post Tensioner
AUS P.T.
03.2019 - 12.2019
Steel Fixer
T.L.S. Steelfixing
04.2007 - 03.2019
Bairnsdale Secondary College
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