Shayne Fitzgerald
Wooyung, Nsw
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Balloons Aloft, excelling in balloon preparation and emergency response. Proven leadership in team supervision and safety compliance, ensuring successful event logistics. Skilled in equipment operation and customer relationship management, consistently delivering exceptional service while maintaining high safety standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1992
1992
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hot air balloon ground crew
Balloons Aloft
Byron bay
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted in balloon setup and preparation for events.
- Operated ground equipment to support balloon launches and landings.
- Coordinated with pilots to ensure safety during pre-launch checks.
- Monitored weather conditions for safe flight operations.
- Engaged with customers, providing information about balloon rides.
- Maintained equipment and tools to ensure operational readiness.
- Collaborated with team members to execute event logistics effectively.
- Followed safety protocols to promote a secure working environment.
- Assisted in the fueling process for airplanes when necessary using specialized pumps and hoses.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any emergencies that may arise during a flight.
- Performed regular inspections on the ground equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Fire Suppression Technician
Chubb Fire
Gladstone
11.2022 - 07.2025
- Inspected fire suppression systems for compliance with safety regulations.
- Installed and maintained fire alarm systems to ensure operational readiness.
- Conducted routine testing of fire equipment to confirm functionality and safety.
- Assisted in training new technicians on equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with clients to assess specific fire protection needs and solutions.
- Responded promptly to service calls for troubleshooting fire safety issues.
- Documented maintenance activities and service reports accurately and timely.
- Researched local codes and regulations pertaining to fire protection equipment installation and maintenance.
- Documented findings from inspections, maintenance, and repairs into a logbook for future reference.
- Maintained inventory of spare parts for quick repair response times.
- Followed strict safety protocols when working with hazardous materials such as combustible liquids or pressurized gases.
- Analyzed blueprints to determine the best location for sprinkler heads or other system components.
- Verified that all installed equipment was functioning correctly before leaving the job site.
- Responded quickly to service calls related to malfunctioning or damaged fire suppression systems.
- Conducted monthly checks of all fire extinguishers and replaced expired units.
Leading Hand Rigger, Mechanical assistant
Mecha Engineering
Gladstone
11.2016 - 11.2022
- Supervised daily operations and workflow of team members on-site.
- Coordinated resource allocation and task assignments to optimize productivity.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures effectively.
- Monitored equipment usage and maintained compliance with safety standards.
- Led regular team meetings to discuss project updates and address concerns.
- Ensured quality control measures were followed to maintain service standards.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime efficiently.
- Supervised staff to ensure efficient performance of tasks, providing guidance and support when needed.
- Inspected finished products for defects or discrepancies.
- Ensured all safety procedures were followed and maintained a safe working environment for staff.
- Carried out training sessions for new staff members on operating machinery safely.
- Adhered to company policies, industry regulations and safety guidelines.
Education
Cert 4 Trainer Assessor -
ATS
04.2014 - 08.2014
Southport State High
Southport, QldSkills
- Balloon preparation
- Ground equipment operation
- Weather monitoring
- Emergency response
- Safety compliance
- Load handling
- Rigging techniques
- Team supervision
- Equipment operation
- Fire system inspection
- Equipment maintenance
- Compliance documentation
- Customer relationship management
- Safety protocol adherence
- Leadership skills
- Team collaboration
Certification
- CN Non slew mobile crane
- DG Dogging
- RI Intermediate rigging
- LF Forklift truck
- WP Boom elevated work platform
- PREVIOUSLY HELD
- Working at heights
- Confined space
- WH&S
- Cpr First aid
- Auxiliary Fire Fighter Stn 42.
Timeline
Hot air balloon ground crew
Balloons Aloft
10.2025 - Current
Fire Suppression Technician
Chubb Fire
11.2022 - 07.2025
Leading Hand Rigger, Mechanical assistant
Mecha Engineering
11.2016 - 11.2022
Cert 4 Trainer Assessor -
ATS
04.2014 - 08.2014
Southport State High