Ryan Morgan
Toowoomba East,QLD
Summary
Detail-oriented professional bringing extensive construction background and specialized experience on challenging projects. Smoothly leads team members to meet goals, maximize performance and maintain important safety standards. Knowledgeable about applicable codes and industry best practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman Sandblaster/Spray Painter, HDPE Welder
Suncoast Sandblasting
Sunshine Coast, QLD
01.2025 - Current
- All relevant experience for this position is stated below in my previous employment, as I have returned to this company, and my role is identical to what it was then.
Construction Worker/Operator
Lyndarr Constructions/DJ Steel & Concrete
Monto, QLD
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris and leveling the ground with various machinery.
- Dug ditches or trenches, back filled excavations, compacted and leveled earth to grade specifications.
- Assisted in the excavation of trenches for pipe laying.
- Followed written instructions, schematics and blueprints to lay out pipe in correct arrangements.
- Constructed forms to create various concrete structures.
- Protect surfaces from avoidable damage by using the correct forming, bracing, preparation, and finishing techniques with various tools.
- Used laser measuring tools to calculate lengths, widths, and heights.
- Measured and marked openings or distances to construction layout areas.
- Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team and customer.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
Cabinet Maker/CNC Machine Operator
Cabinet House
Caloundra, QLD
11.2021 - 03.2023
- The initial job offer was for a delivery driver, progressed to trade assistant/cabinet maker within three weeks, and progressed to CNC router operator within twelve weeks, with CNC being the majority of my role and the remainder being anything/everything else due to my versatile skillset, quick ability to learn, and reliabilty.
- Utilized all factory tools, equipment, and machinery to prepare components, and construct cabinets.
- Observed strict deadlines and adjusted plans according to changes in production schedules to maintain targets.
- Load appropriate material into the machine bed before beginning the machining process.
- Edited speeds and feeds in the CNC program for different production runs.
- Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
- Worked at customer locations to replace existing or install new cabinets for residential or commercial use.
- Communicate effectively with other team members regarding production schedules and deadlines.
Labourer
Perren & Penny Civil and Plumbing
Caloundra, QLD
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Laid out and marked underground pipe routes to ensure the accuracy of installation.
- Used measuring instruments like levels, transits, and laser devices for accurate positioning of pipes.
- Located existing pipes requiring repair or replacement using magnetic and radio indicators.
- Graded and leveled trench bases using tamping machines and hand tools.
- Handled assembly and installation of underground piping, fittings, and valves for storm drains and water mains.
- Installed pipes using hand tools, power tools, and heavy machinery.
- Performed backfilling operations after completing piping installations to grade and level specifications.
Foreman Sandblaster/Spray Painter/HDPE Welder
Suncoast Sandblasting
Kureelpa, QLD
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Determined appropriate type of media used based on substrates being blasted.
- Set up and operated sandblasting equipment according to safety protocols.
- Troubleshoot problems with equipment or processes if they occurred during operations.
- Maintained endurance while applying strength and using hand-eye coordination to increase productivity and quality.
- Filled hoppers and reservoirs with coating and painting materials according to project specifications.
- Prepared vehicles and machinery for painting by masking, sanding, and cleaning surfaces.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes, and lacquers to walls and surfaces.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Ordered, cut, fabricated, and supplied required HDPE products to various contractors for the construction of sewer manholes and pump stations.
- Prepared and completed sewer manholes/pump stations lined with the supplied HDPE using required welding equipment onsite.
- Adhered to all safety requirements and procedures in accordance with working in confined spaces and at heights, in conjunction.
- Applied primer and epoxy coatings to internal manhole walls.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Supervised activities of personnel assigned to various tasks during construction jobs.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
Construction Worker
Roadtek
Sunshine Coast, QLD
10.2016 - 08.2018
- Met company and OHS safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
- Performed lock-out-tag-out procedures on equipment prior to service work to promote workplace safety.
- Performed daily maintenance on tools, vehicles, and other necessary equipment.
- Utilized two-way radios and hand signals to coordinate communication between equipment operators.
- Trained in inducting personnel new to site.
- Conducted new to site vehicle/machinery inspections in accordance with OHS and Weed and Seed procedures.
- Loaded, transported, and unloaded materials to job sites using machinery and tip trucks.
- Checked levels frequently throughout the day to ensure that roads are properly graded according to plan.
- Compacted soil and gravel layers using vibratory compaction machines during the course of a project.
- Constructed roads, bridges, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, retaining walls, and other structures.
- Continually developed job skills and improved overall knowledge by attending seminars and trainings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nambour State College
Nambour, QLD12-2012
Training - Construction
Roadtek
Caloundra, QLD05-2017
Tertiary Preparation Pathway - Pathway to Bachelors Degree
University of Sunshine Coast
Sippy Downs, QLD04-2021
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Attention to detail
- Meticulous
- Natural Leader
- Accountability
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Highly motivated
Certification
- Cert III Surface Extractions with LD Training, Emerald
- RIIMPO301D: Conduct Hydraulic Excavator Operations
- RIIMPO304D: Conduct Wheel Loader Operations
- RIIMPO338D: Conduct Rigid Haul Truck Operations
- RIIMPO317A: Conduct Roller Operations
- MR License
- Construction White Card
- Standard 11 (Current)
- Store, Handle & Transport of Explosives And Support Shotfiring Operations
Blast Management International (2016)
References
- Suncoast Sandblasting - Trevor Davis (Owner/Director) - 0427 061 273
- Lyndarr Constructions/DJ's Steel & Concrete - Joel Zieth (Owner/Supervisor) - 0447 456 400
- Cabinet House - Rodney Hawken (Owner/Director) - 0427 498 144
- Perren & Penny Civil and Plumbing - Mark Coleman (owner/Director) - 0412 848 610
- Roadtek - Shaun Danger (Supervisor) - 0472 824 083
Timeline
Foreman Sandblaster/Spray Painter, HDPE Welder
Suncoast Sandblasting
01.2025 - Current
Construction Worker/Operator
Lyndarr Constructions/DJ Steel & Concrete
03.2023 - 12.2024
Cabinet Maker/CNC Machine Operator
Cabinet House
11.2021 - 03.2023
Labourer
Perren & Penny Civil and Plumbing
07.2021 - 11.2021
Foreman Sandblaster/Spray Painter/HDPE Welder
Suncoast Sandblasting
08.2018 - 06.2020
Construction Worker
Roadtek
10.2016 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Nambour State College
Training - Construction
Roadtek
Tertiary Preparation Pathway - Pathway to Bachelors Degree
University of Sunshine Coast
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