William Heywood
Gladstone,QLD
Summary
Experienced in many different types of work environments also, with a solid background in manual labor and hands-on tasks. Always contributing to various projects, ensuring timely completion and maintaining safety standards. Demonstrated skills in operating heavy machinery. I thrive in dynamic environments, ensuring high-quality outcomes and enhancing operational efficiency. Committed to safety and continuous improvement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance - Truck Controller - Labourer
Fulton Hogan
11.2024 - Current
- Clear areas in preparation for laying down asphalt.
- Developed specialized skills in various asphalt applications such as patching, resurfacing, sealing cracks, and line striping for diverse client needs.
- Participated actively in weekly safety meetings discussing best practices for accident prevention on construction sites.
- Measured out jobs and calculated materials needed.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively handling unexpected changes in project scopes, weather conditions, and client requirements.
- Maximized job site safety with thorough equipment inspections and maintenance routines.
- Spread asphalt, gravel and other materials at work locations using variety of tools and equipment.
- Assisted in traffic control measures, ensuring safety of crew and public during operations.
- Utilized various hand tools and power tools to complete paving and tamping operations.
- Inspected work areas before and after operations to determine quality and completion of job.
- Ensured all trucks came back to the paver effectively and safely.
- Completed all paperwork regarding dockets taken from each truck load into a spread sheet to determine the quality of the asphalt and how much is being laid.
- Consistent manual handling in the heat using various amounts of tools.
Process Technician
Rio Tinto
08.2022 - 10.2024
- Trained new technicians in proper usage of equipment, safety protocols, and company procedures, ensuring a high level of competence across the team.
- Supported an environment of safety through thorough knowledge of regulations, best practices, and consistent communication with team members regarding safe work habits.
- Coordinated with engineering teams during equipment upgrades or installation projects, ensuring minimal disruption to ongoing production activities.
- Provided hands-on assistance during emergency situations such as equipment malfunctions or shutdowns while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Complied with safety rules and standards to maximize efficiencies while reducing accidents.
- Performed preventive maintenance on equipment during scheduled downtime.
- Analyzed process data with various statistical tools.
- Gantry crane operations
- Forklift operations
- Cartridge filter and sector changeouts
- Use of many hand and power tools.
- Isolation officer and being able to run a steady job in a fast-paced environment.
- Weekly tool and material stock takes.
- Training of new starters
- Consistent manual handling
Trade Assistant - Lagger
UGL
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted supervisor with various daily tasks which improved productivity and resulted in better efficiency.
- Spoke with peers to verify task completion, meeting tight deadlines, and schedules.
- Shutdown work environment.
- Use of heavy power tools and appropriate hand tools.
- Complete daily take 5's and JHA's
- Supervising and completing paperwork as people entered confined spaces.
- Kept supplies and spare parts organised for upcoming works and daily use.
- Removed sheet metal and lagging off pipelines.
- Helped various skilled trades in many advanced tasks.
- Contributed to team morale, providing timely assistance and support where needed.
Non Ferrous Buyer - Warehouse Forklift Operator
Sims Metal
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Sorting of several types of metals.
- Safe operation of forklift in a busy environment.
- General site housekeeping
- Labouring / Offsider
- Sorting of truck and car batteries
- Water truck operations on site
- Loading and unloading of trucks
- Wrapping trucks to secure/protect loads with forklift attachments.
- Monthly stocktakes/audits
- Use of hand and power tools
- Following all WHS policy and procedures correctly.
Education
QLD Provisional License (P1)
ManualGladstone Training Services
Construction Induction - White Card01-2022
Gladstone Training Services
Confined Space & Gas Atmospheric Testing01-2022
Gladstone Training Services
Working Safely At Heights01-2022
Gladstone Training Services
Chain Of Responsibility Ticket01-2022
High Risk Work License
Forklift01-2020
Skills
- Willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Safety awareness
- Labouring Skills
- Confident in use of Forklift
- Critical Thinking
- Equipment Maintenance & Repair
- Planning & Organising
- Good Work Ethic
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- PPE Use
- Training & Development
References
Mark Brown - RioTinto Team Leader - 0459 839 397
Ted Heywood - RoadPak Supervisor/Operator - 0403 084 182
Danie Koch - Fulton Hogan Manager - 0447 546 203
Shayne Williams - Bechtel Superintendent - 0429 729 270
Timeline
Quality Assurance - Truck Controller - Labourer
Fulton Hogan
11.2024 - Current
Process Technician
Rio Tinto
08.2022 - 10.2024
Trade Assistant - Lagger
UGL
05.2022 - 08.2022
Non Ferrous Buyer - Warehouse Forklift Operator
Sims Metal
10.2020 - 09.2021
QLD Provisional License (P1)
Gladstone Training Services
Gladstone Training Services
Gladstone Training Services
Gladstone Training Services
High Risk Work License
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