Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Taran Richel

Baldivis,WA

Summary

Self–motivated Rigger with a high attention to detail achieving precision and accuracy with every task performed. I have a hands-on approach to practical skills and the ability to work autonomously and part of a team.

With experience in large scale construction projects, I have the the capacity to apply my own judgment when necessary. Completing activities in both complex and busy environments, I am deadline driven and have an excellent communication skillset.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advanced Rigger

Engineering Trades Australia
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • Lifted and carried heavy equipment, moving machinery, mechanical rigging of motors in difficult placers
  • Installed and rectified structural connecters that were missing or incorrect
  • Attached loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment.
  • Utilized situational critical thinking skills to resolve and identify technical issues with equipment, eliminating injuries through pre-emptive risk management.
  • Gestured to crane operator when lifting heavy loads to provide directional and placement guidance.
  • Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
  • Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
  • Communicated with equipment operators to accomplish smooth and efficient transports.

Advanced Rigger

Perna Engineering (PGC)
08.2023 - 09.2023
  • Utilized situational critical thinking skills to resolve and identify technical issues with equipment, eliminating injuries through pre-emptive risk management.
  • Gestured to crane operator when lifting heavy loads to provide directional and placement guidance.
  • Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
  • Prepared and erected steel, torque and bolt-up connections.
  • Anchored pieces to fixed structures with bolts and clamps.

Trades Assistant

Steelstruct Engineering
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted skilled tradesmen to complete projects.
  • Experienced in using and maintaining specialized tools and equipment associated with trades.
  • Assisted in receipt and inventory of material, tools and equipment.
  • Reinforced constructions techniques and proper use of hand tools, power tools and equipment to encourage worksite safety.
  • Input transfer data into system and manually updated accounting and certificate records.
  • Forklift operations assisting pipe and module movement throughout warehouse
  • Gantry operations (10t+) lifting structural pipes and steel structural modules

Roofer

SMP Roofing
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Assisted in removal of old roofing materials and debris to prepare for application of new roofing.
  • Installed high-quality roofing systems, paying careful attention to hazards and other safety concerns.
  • Inspected problem roofs to determine best repair procedures.
  • Installed asphalt shingles, tile and metal roofing systems to manage exterior construction projects of residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
  • Precisely cut felt, shingles and strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces.
  • Followed manufacturer instructions and specifications to perform proper installation.
  • Cleaned up work areas upon completion of projects.
  • Operated variety of tools and equipment to safely and efficiently perform tasks.
  • Adjusted roof flashing to maximize drainage.
  • Installed roof insulation to reduce energy costs.
  • Trained and oversaw employees in roofing system installations.

Stay at Home Parent

N/A
01.2022 - 12.2022

Taking care and responsibility over 4 children (4,3,2,10 months at that time) whilst partner pursued a fifo career in MMU operations

Advanced Rigger

Downer EDI Mining
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Anchored pieces to fixed structures with bolts and clamps.
  • Assembled and installed rigging and lifting equipment to support lifting operations.
  • Prepared steel components for assembled bent sections and connectors.
  • Prepared and erected steel, torque and bolt-up connections.
  • Communicated with equipment operators to accomplish smooth and efficient transports.
  • Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
  • Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
  • Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
  • Gestured to crane operator when lifting heavy loads to provide directional and placement guidance.
  • Utilized situational critical thinking skills to resolve and identify technical issues with equipment, eliminating injuries through pre-emptive risk management.
  • Attached loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment.

Advanced Rigger

Monodelphous
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Attached loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment.
  • Rigging and dogging of Franna, installing conveyer modules for 8km conveyer line
  • Building conveyer modules in chain line type process, safely accessing structural integrity before installation
  • Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
  • Prepared and erected steel, torque and bolt-up connections.
  • Assembled and installed rigging and lifting equipment to support lifting operations.
  • Operated cranes, hoists and winches to lift, position and place heavy objects.

Rigger/Trades Assistant

Civmec Construction And Engineering
12.2020 - 01.2021
  • Assisted skilled tradesmen to complete projects.
  • Experienced in using and maintaining specialized tools and equipment associated with trades.
  • Assisted in receipt and inventory of material, tools and equipment.
  • Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
  • Performed maintenance and minor repairs to various machines under supervision.

Laborer

Programmed Skilled Workforce
07.2020 - 12.2020
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
  • Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Followed proper equipment operation and maintenance procedures to keep equipment in good working condition.
  • Identified and reported hazards on job sites to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Observed site safety rules to maximize protections for team members and equipment.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
  • Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
  • Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.

Tunnel Worker

Salini Impreglio-FAL Project
01.2018 - 07.2020
  • Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
  • Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Operated equipment and machinery safely to prevent accidents.
  • Assisted in training of new employees on company policies, procedures and processes.

Drillers Offsider

DDH1 Drillings
07.2017 - 12.2017
  • Worked as part of crew or without supervision to accomplish drilling tasks.
  • Complied, understood and supported corporate safety initiatives to maintain safe work environment.
  • Operated and serviced trucks, backhoes, forklifts, generators, engines, pumps and other types of equipment.
  • Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
  • Constructed drilling pads, planned rig moves and conducted project audits.
  • Monitored drilling operations and machines.
  • Provided expertise to support day drilling operations.
  • Cleaned up work areas and removed debris after completion of extraction activities.
  • Recognized and independently corrected hazards and unsafe actions and conditions.
  • Organized materials to prepare for use.
  • Maintained efficient and current logs and records to aid in effective operational oversight and planning.

Rigger/Trades Assistant

Programmed Skilled Workforce
05.2016 - 04.2017
  • Assisted skilled tradesmen to complete projects.
  • Experienced in using and maintaining specialized tools and equipment associated with trades.
  • Assisted in receipt and inventory of material, tools and equipment.
  • Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
  • Set standards and modeled appropriate behavior and methods for addressing problems at construction site.
  • Capacity to excel in fast paced working environment


Rigger

Civmec Construction And Engineering
05.2015 - 05.2016
  • Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
  • Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
  • Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
  • Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.
  • Communicated with equipment operators to accomplish smooth and efficient transports.
  • Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
  • Operated cranes, hoists and winches to lift, position and place heavy objects.
  • Assembled and installed rigging and lifting equipment to support lifting operations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Education

High School Diploma -

Western Heights High School
Rotorua, NZ
09.2007

Skills

  • Drilling Knowledge
  • Rigging Preparation
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Materials Transportation
  • Documentation Skills
  • Equipment Moving
  • Equipment Assembly
  • Excellent Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Relationship Building

Certification

RA (Advanced Rigger)

CB (Bridge crane opertions)

SI (Intermediate Scaffolding)

WP (Boom operations)

WAH (Working at Heights)

ECS (Enter confined spaces)

RIIHAN309F (Conduct telescopic materials handler operations)

References

Aaron Dawson-LH Rigger ETA-0439511309

Arran Hubbard-Rigger ETA-0499439762

Gary Killian-Supervisor Monodelphous-0477774794

Robert Dunn-Supervisor Salini Impreglio-0409468754

Timeline

Advanced Rigger

Engineering Trades Australia
09.2023 - 10.2023

Advanced Rigger

Perna Engineering (PGC)
08.2023 - 09.2023

Trades Assistant

Steelstruct Engineering
06.2023 - 08.2023

Roofer

SMP Roofing
01.2023 - 06.2023

Stay at Home Parent

N/A
01.2022 - 12.2022

Advanced Rigger

Downer EDI Mining
08.2021 - 12.2021

Advanced Rigger

Monodelphous
01.2021 - 07.2021

Rigger/Trades Assistant

Civmec Construction And Engineering
12.2020 - 01.2021

Laborer

Programmed Skilled Workforce
07.2020 - 12.2020

Tunnel Worker

Salini Impreglio-FAL Project
01.2018 - 07.2020

Drillers Offsider

DDH1 Drillings
07.2017 - 12.2017

Rigger/Trades Assistant

Programmed Skilled Workforce
05.2016 - 04.2017

Rigger

Civmec Construction And Engineering
05.2015 - 05.2016

High School Diploma -

Western Heights High School
Taran Richel