Stuart Cosgrove
Gold Coast ,QLD
Summary
Dedicated refractory installation professional with extensive experience in supervising operations and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Skilled in training and development, conflict resolution, contributing to a positive work environment and achieving project goals.
with a proven track record across Australasia, thriving in diverse environments and adapting seamlessly to fly-in-fly-out or drive-in-drive-out roles.
Aspiring to discover a new passion within a fresh role
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
refractory install supervisor
Total refractory management
slacks creek , QLD
11.2022 - Current
- Supervised daily operations and workflows to ensure team efficiency.
- Trained and mentored new employees on operational procedures and safety standards.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain quality control and compliance.
- Resolved conflicts among team members to foster a positive work environment.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- operate gantry cranes, forklifts and front end loaders. drive a loaded truck to and from jobs.
- load out of trucks per job requirement
- equipment maintenance
- engage contractors where necessary to achieve job requirements
refractory bricklayer
SRG global whyalla, refractory division
whyalla, whyalla jenkins, south australia
04.2018 - 08.2022
- Constructed brick walls and structures using various masonry techniques.
- Installed lintels, arches and other masonry structures.
- Provided training and guidance to junior bricklayers on best practices.
- Prepared for each job by accurately laying out wall patterns and foundation plans.
- Calculated angles and courses and determined vertical and horizontal alignment of courses.
- Removed excess materials and smoothed surfaces to achieve desired finishes.
refractory contractor
dominion industry
newcastle , new south wales
01.2015 - 04.2018
- Installed refractory, monolithics and shotcrete according to specifications and safety guidelines.
- Provided training to new installers on best practices and safety protocols.
- Troubleshot issues during installation processes to minimize delays.
- hot works on operating equipment
- use of forklifts, trucks, trailers, vans, gantry cranes, front end loaders
operator
mount isa copper smelter
mount isa , qld
12.2014 - 07.2015
- assisted contractors attending site with brick loading, materials supply and job organisation.
- casting of moulds to suit existing on site equipment
- demolition of all vessels when required.
- loading and unloading of containers when necessary
- complete onsite refractory installation and removals as necessary.
- use of trucks, gantry cranes, forklifts, front end loaders.
refractory operator
Tomago aluminium
newcastle, new south wales
12.2013 - 12.2014
- removal and re-install of bake ovens flue walls.
- building refractory flue walls for later use in the furness
- use of gantry cranes, forklifts, front end loader
- stocktaking bricks for upcoming shuts.
- assisting contractors with any requirements
Education
Certificate 3 in Brick And Blocklaying
Biga Training
Brendale, Qld09-2011
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Installation techniques
- Training and development
- Interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
- Risk assessment
- Time management
- Equipment maintenance
Certification
open car licence
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
refractory install supervisor
Total refractory management
11.2022 - Current
refractory bricklayer
SRG global whyalla, refractory division
04.2018 - 08.2022
refractory contractor
dominion industry
01.2015 - 04.2018
operator
mount isa copper smelter
12.2014 - 07.2015
refractory operator
Tomago aluminium
12.2013 - 12.2014
Certificate 3 in Brick And Blocklaying
Biga Training