WADE HAGUE
PERTH,WA
Summary
Dynamic Rope Access Technician with proven expertise at MMC Contracting, skilled in surface repairs and quality assurance. Adept at problem-solving and clear communication, I excel in executing complex tasks safely and efficiently, ensuring high standards and client satisfaction. Committed to delivering exceptional results in challenging environments.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Rope Access Technician
MMC Contracting
Perth , WA
02.2026 - Current
- Operated power tools while suspended from ropes in order to complete assigned tasks.
- Performed rope access operations including ascending, descending, traversing and rescue techniques.
- Repaired damaged structures, buildings and other surfaces using rope access techniques.
- Prepared rigging systems for lifting heavy items into elevated locations.
- Used hand and power tools to perform maintenance and troubleshooting duties.
- Cleaned work areas and organized rope access equipment after shifts.
Qualified Painter & Decorator
Neowest
Tom Price , WA
12.2024 - 12.2025
- Applied paint, primer, and coatings using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
- Painted walls and other surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods and worked efficiently to complete jobs within required timeframes.
- Mixed color matches and maintained consistent finish standards across work areas.
- Protected floors, furniture, and fixtures with drop cloths and masking materials.
- Prepared interior and exterior surfaces for painting.
- Coordinated with crews and supervisors to complete painting tasks on schedule.
- Monitored paint supplies, placing orders whenever needed and properly and safely disposed of old paint.
Business Owner
Me
Armadale , WA
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Developed business strategies for pricing, services, and customer outreach.
- Owned and managed self-employed business operations and daily administrative workflows.
- Oversaw budgeting, invoicing, and expense tracking for independent operations.
- Built client relationships through direct communication and service coordination.
Underground Nipper
Westgold
Peak Hill, WA
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Installed ground support systems, including bolts and mesh, to enhance structural integrity and safety in underground environments.
- Adhered to ventilation, lockout, and mine safety protocols to ensure safety in underground operations.
- Followed ventilation, lockout, and mine safety procedures.
- Conducted pre-shift equipment checks to ensure operational readiness and reported defects for timely maintenance.
- Collaborated with crew members to effectively coordinate tasks and ensure smooth underground operations.
apprentice painter & decorator
colourific painting contractors
O'Connor , WA
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Applied primer and finish coats using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
- Mixed paint and coatings to match specifications for colourific painting contractors jobs.
- Prepared surfaces on colourific painting contractors projects by sanding, scraping, and patching walls.
apprentice painter & decorator
New Direction Painting Services
Perth , WA
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Sprayed walls with airless spray guns to apply paint evenly.
- Applied primer and finish coats using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
- Masked trim, windows, and fixtures before painting on residential and commercial sites.
- Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas after daily painting tasks.
- Cleaned up job sites after completing projects.
Brush Hand
preperation & painting
Hilbert , WA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Sanded, filled, and cleaned surfaces before brush application.
- Masked trim, glass, and fixtures to protect finished areas.
- Prepared surfaces for painting at preparation and painting jobsites.
Sandblaster /Industrial Painter
ACP Industries
Welshpool , WA
04.2015 - 01.2016
- Prepared surfaces by removing imperfections, applying rust-resistant undercoats and sealing seams.
- Sprayed prepared surfaces with precise amounts of primer and finish coatings to ensure optimal adhesion and finish quality.
- Operated sandblasting equipment to effectively remove rust, paint, and debris, preparing surfaces for further treatment.
- Set up and operated sandblasting equipment according to safety protocols.
- Provided assistance in the loading and unloading of materials into the sandblast cabinet or onto blast tables.
- Used chemicals and solvents to clean equipment after paint applications.
- Inspected finished products for quality control, verifying adherence to specifications and ensuring high standards of craftsmanship.
- Ensured that ventilation systems were functioning properly before starting any painting tasks.
- Followed established environmental regulations when disposing of waste generated from projects.
Education
IRATA Level 1 - Rope Access
Rope Access
10.2025 - 10.2025
Certificate 3 Painting & Decorating - Painting & Decorating
South Metro Tafe
Maddington, WA 07.2019 - 03.2022
Skills
- Rope access techniques
- Surface repairs
- Surface preparation
- Problem-solving
- Quality assurance and control
- Painting
- Problem-solving
- Professionalism
- Clear communication
- Clear communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Rope Access Technician
MMC Contracting
02.2026 - Current
IRATA Level 1 - Rope Access
Rope Access
10.2025 - 10.2025
Qualified Painter & Decorator
Neowest
12.2024 - 12.2025
Business Owner
Me
01.2023 - 11.2024
Underground Nipper
Westgold
07.2022 - 12.2022
apprentice painter & decorator
colourific painting contractors
03.2021 - 03.2022
Certificate 3 Painting & Decorating - Painting & Decorating
South Metro Tafe
07.2019 - 03.2022
apprentice painter & decorator
New Direction Painting Services
06.2019 - 02.2021
Brush Hand
preperation & painting
01.2016 - 01.2018
Sandblaster /Industrial Painter
ACP Industries
04.2015 - 01.2016