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Van Duke

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Summary

Professional Rigger/Dogman with a focus on delivering high-quality results and ensuring safety standards. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in structural steel erection and reading plans. Known for leadership, reliability, and effective problem-solving in fast-paced environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Wind Technician

Aurora Arc WInd
03.2024 - 04.2025
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow and successful project completion.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Rigging and De-rigging of lifting systems working on a variety of Cranes, including 1750t, 100t, 60t, and Frannas on site
  • Installation of Tower sections, Nacelles, Hubs, and Blades to ensure deadlines were met.
  • Operated tools, equipment, and machinery according to safety standards.
  • Ensured all preparation was completed in a timely order on the ground, resulting in a streamlined build day. Pressure washing the blades, EWP works, holding and setting up tagline systems, Telehandler works.

Rigger/Dogman

Mulherin Rigging and Cranes
04.2020 - 04.2024
  • Prepared and erected steel, torque, and bolt-up connections in the air whilst signalling crane operators with whistles, two-way radios, or hand signals when appropriate. Whilst also operating a wide range of EWP, the largest being 135ft.
  • Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
  • Decreased potential hazards by promptly addressing any identified risks or issues related to rigging activities.
  • Can read and interpret Steel and Purlin drawings, and use 3D modelling systems like Tekla or Trimble Connect on the ground when building steel structures to ensure projects run smoothly.
  • Worked with various crane types, including 400t,100t mobiles, smaller city cranes, Luffing-type tower cranes, and Hammerhead-type tower cranes.
  • Installation of precast panels and slabs on the Sydney Metro 70T floor beams, Brick Feature panels, Precast Slabs, and regular panels.
  • Installing Staircases and steel structures inside buildings using trolleys, chain blocks, come-a-longs, skates, tirfors, Genie-Lifts, and A-frame Gantry's.
  • Drilling and chemsetting holes, and setting heights using lasers before column installation.

Rigger/Dogman

All Lift Cranes
02.2019 - 03.2021
  • Developed a strong understanding of rigging principles, enabling the accurate interpretation of drawings and diagrams related to load handling activities.
  • Completed multiple jobs in various conditions to ensure deadlines were met (pouring rain, late nights, extra days in a row.)
  • Mainly worked on the ground, making sure steel was organised, steel members were identified, purlins were organised, and the build days were completed without any complications.
  • Running roof purlins and bolting out steel connections, marking bolts, and ensuring correct torque had been achieved.
  • Crane hire for various trades on site, hooking up loads off trucks and landing them for steel fixers, scaffolders, or any works needed by the builder.

Education

High School Diploma -

Woonona High School
Woonona, NSW
09-2018

Skills

  • Power tools usage
  • Safety procedures
  • Rigging techniques
  • Problem Solving
  • Confined space entry
  • Steel and Purlin drawing interpretation
  • Working at heights
  • EWP operations

Timeline

Wind Technician

Aurora Arc WInd
03.2024 - 04.2025

Rigger/Dogman

Mulherin Rigging and Cranes
04.2020 - 04.2024

Rigger/Dogman

All Lift Cranes
02.2019 - 03.2021

High School Diploma -

Woonona High School

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