Wayne Townsend
North Macquarie,NSW
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Competent machinery operator with several years experience on sites. Hardworking rigging professional adept at climbing, working at heights and managing safety concerns. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Leading Hand
SteelBiz
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Supervised and direct team of Trades including Welders ,Fitters and other Steel fabricators at Bluescope Steel and other onsite environments.
- Maintained compliance with Company SWMS and OH@S requirements onsite.
- Applied troubleshooting and diagnostics abilities to assess repair and maintenance needs.
- Kept accurate records of site works by documenting movements in company system.
- Trained employees how to fix problems, correct mistakes and maximize productivity.
Rigger
SteelBiz
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Inspect, maintenance and cataloguing of rigging equipment
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements and current SWMS.
- Worked at heights on EWP's, Scissor lift assisting in crane lift and movements around site.
- Prepared and erected steel, torque and bolt-up connections.
- Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.
Dogman / Rigger
EVA-READY Fabrications
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Communicated with crane operators to accomplish smooth,safe and efficient lifts.
- Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
- Assembled and installed rigging and lifting equipment to support lifting operations.
- Reviewed and interpreted blueprints and diagrams to safely operate cranes.
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.(above 11m boom ,scissor lifts ,mobile scaffolding.
- Leveraged expertise in load-lifting attachments and rigging techniques to manage diverse loads.
- Manoeuvred loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
- Utilized mastery of diverse slings, shackles and spreader bars to meet specific project needs.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Assisted in rig down, disassembly and loading of crane.
Trade Assistant
EVA-READY Fabrications
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Organized materials, tools, and equipment to supply team members.
- Gathered and removed debris and discarded material upon final completion of construction project.
- Performed general labor tasks on concrete construction job sites using multiple power tools and specialized hand tools.
- Signaled equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery, equipment and materials for projects.
Trade Assistant / Construction Labourer
Tecside Group
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Operated Forklifts and Boom lifts to complete various tasks.Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
Leading Hand Panel Installer
HD Projects
05.2015 - 07.2018
- Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools, and required assistance.
- Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Collaborated with other construction workers to coordinate projects and streamline process.
- Assisted in training new carpenters to demonstrate techniques, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
Panel Installer
HD Projects
05.2013 - 04.2015
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to follow specifications of projects.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Discarded debris and disposed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
- Cut, shaped and installed siding, roofing and framing to protect interior of properties from harsh weather conditions.
Education
First Aid Certificate - First Aid
CBD College
Wollongong, NSW09.2023
Certificate III in Arboriculture - Arboriculture
TAFE NSW
Wollongong, NSW11.2005
Certificate III in Landscaping -
TAFE NSW
Wollongong, NSW11.2003
Year 11 Certificate - Year 11
Francis Greenway High School
Beresfield, NSW12.1993
Skills
- Drivers License
- OH@S Induction ( White Card )
- Bluescope Passport
- HRW Dogging ( DG )
- HRW Rigging ( RB )
- HRW above 11m boom ( WP )
- EWP ( Yellow card )
- Telehandler ( Gold Card )
- Working At Heights
- Experience Skid Steer Loader Operator
Timeline
Leading Hand
SteelBiz
11.2022 - 05.2023
Rigger
SteelBiz
05.2022 - 11.2022
Dogman / Rigger
EVA-READY Fabrications
07.2021 - 05.2022
Trade Assistant
EVA-READY Fabrications
03.2021 - 07.2021
Trade Assistant / Construction Labourer
Tecside Group
08.2018 - 03.2021
Leading Hand Panel Installer
HD Projects
05.2015 - 07.2018
Panel Installer
HD Projects
05.2013 - 04.2015
First Aid Certificate - First Aid
CBD College
Certificate III in Arboriculture - Arboriculture
TAFE NSW
Certificate III in Landscaping -
TAFE NSW
Year 11 Certificate - Year 11
Francis Greenway High School
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