Steve Kane
Springfield Lakes,QLD
Summary
As an advanced Rigger, Open class crane operator and IRATA Level 2 Rope Access Technician, I have over 20 years experience in construction including experience working in the heavy industrial industry across Australia, offshore and onshore. My previous roles have enabled me to develop strong leadership and communication skills and and extensive knowledge of health and safety in construction, commercial, oil and gas and the mining industries.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rigger/ Crane Operator
BMS Heavy Cranes
Macintyre
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
- Operate LTR220 and LTM250
- Dismantle and build of LG1750 and LTM1750
- Transport oversize crane components
Crane Operator/ Rigger
Universal Cranes
Brisbane, QLD
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Driving semi counterweight and crane components trucks through tight city streets
- Heavy lift rigger on 350t and 450t cranes
Wind Turbine Blade Technician
FieldCore GE
Australia
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Blade inspections and structural, lightning and minor repairs on wind turbine blades
- Application of leading edge protection systems
- Completing repair reports and traceability
- Completion of payroll timesheets, document control, data entry and maintenance of company computer.
Wind Turbine Technician, Crane Rigger, Rope Access Technician
Windhoist And Goldwind
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Agnew Windfarm, Stockyard windfarm, Mooroobool Windfarm, Cooper Gap and Bango Windfarm
- Responsible for the instillation of wind turbines, Building and dismantling of LG1750 heavy lift rigger and performing rope access duties
Rope Access Technician Rigger/ Scaffolder
Clough
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Offshore
- Responsible for all scaffolding and rigging on offshore FPSO construction project.
Leading hand Rigger and Scaffolder
Cape
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Cape PLC Wheatstone LNG Project
- Responsible for scaffolding, rigging and assisting trades on onshore LNG construction project
Nightshift Rigger/ Scaffolder
CKJV CB&I - Kentz Joint Venture
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Rigger/ Scaffolder
- CKJV Gorgan Project
- Responsible for Rigging and scaffolding on major LNG construction project.
Rigger/ Crane Operator
Borger Cranes
Brisbane, QLD
12.2023 - Current
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to lift plan requirements.
- Improved lifting efficiency with proper selection of rigging equipment for specific tasks.
- Increased workplace safety by conducting regular rigging inspections and equipment maintenance.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Assisted in the development of lift plans, considering factors such as load weights, rigging capacities, and crane positioning.
- Assisted crane operators in making critical decisions regarding lift strategies while maintaining open lines of communication throughout the process.
- Operations of Liebherr and Grove cranes
- Heavy lift rigger on 350t and 500t cranes
- Erection and dismantle of multiple types of tower cranes
Education
Panelbeating Trade Cert -
TAFE NZ
Skills
- Advanced Rigger
- CO Slew Crane
- GWO
- EWP above 11m
- MC truck licence
- Forklift
- Forklift
Certification
- Working at heights
- Confined space
- First Aid & CPR
- LV rescue
References
- BMS Heavy Cranes Richard Ewan 0407491343
• Universal Cranes Tim Shields 0427 231 104
- Goldwind Evan O’RIORDAN 0499 477 711
- Windhoist Jason Craig 0408 062 620
• Clough Gareth Ress 0407 111 509
• CKJV Levi Buckley 0400 051 169
Timeline
Rigger/ Crane Operator
Borger Cranes
12.2023 - Current
Rigger/ Crane Operator
BMS Heavy Cranes
06.2023 - 12.2023
Crane Operator/ Rigger
Universal Cranes
06.2022 - 06.2023
Wind Turbine Blade Technician
FieldCore GE
06.2021 - 06.2022
Wind Turbine Technician, Crane Rigger, Rope Access Technician
Windhoist And Goldwind
01.2020 - 05.2021
Rope Access Technician Rigger/ Scaffolder
Clough
01.2017 - 12.2019
Leading hand Rigger and Scaffolder
Cape
01.2016 - 01.2017
Nightshift Rigger/ Scaffolder
CKJV CB&I - Kentz Joint Venture
01.2014 - 01.2016
Panelbeating Trade Cert -
TAFE NZ