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Wiremu Sutherland

Portland,VIC

Summary

I am a highly motivated individual who excels in achieving goals and tasks. With a strong background in shipping and the forestry industry, I possess a wealth of knowledge that drives my continuous learning in these fields. Safety is my top priority, ensuring the well-being of our team and contractors on a daily basis. I have a keen eye for spotting hazards and diagnosing unsafe situations to prevent incidents from reoccurring. Collaborative by nature, I thrive in team environments and strive to bring out the best in others to foster a productive working atmosphere.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Log Marshalling

ISO New Zealand, C3, Qube forestry
Mt Maunganui , Portland , New Zealand & Victoria
03.2012 - Current
  • Duty Manager ISO Marshalling & Qube Marshalling
  • Senior operator with ISO, C3 and Qube forestry
  • Plan and layout of log yards within the port and off site log storage areas
  • Liaise with Supercargo to plan ship loading and yard requirements to maximise storage areas for fumigation and ship loadout.
  • Plant m/H operator Trainer, insuring they are following all safety and SOP's within our log Marshalling operations.
  • Management of agreed safety KPI’s are met and applied as per company policies.
  • Appling new SWIMs SWIs to ensure a safer work place for staff and contractors
  • Adhere compliance with safety regulations while working in the field
  • maximizing safe work methods to build a safer environment for staff and contractors Identifying hazards within the operation and changing the out lay to minimize the risk to staff and contractors.
  • Pre shift tool box meeting to communicate any safety concerns, updates and yard layout.
  • labour co-ordination.
  • Machine maintenance scheduling
  • Provide leadership and guidance, promoting a team environment
  • Take a proactive role in developing robust customer relationships
  • Efficient and effective allocation of machinery
  • pre-planning of ships cargo in log yards
  • prepping rows for Aqis inspections and fumigation processes.
  • Communicate with machine operators to maintain safe spreading of logs for scaling, loading and unloading.
  • Contact principles and foresters regarding log quality issues.
  • Yard planning to maximize ship loading and operations
  • Develop site maps and traffic plans

Computer Experience:

Proficient in Microsoft suite, excel, outlook, teams etc

LMS Ship inventory software

Qube INX Safety software

Day to day management of agreed KPI’s.

Stevedore

ISO New Zealand
Mt Maunganui, New Zealand
02.2003 - 01.2011
  • Ship forman with ISO ltd to plan and load log vessels for costumer requirements and to adhere to and insure Staff and contractors follow all SOPs and safety protocols around ship loading.
  • Comply with maritime standards for cargo stowage
  • Coordinate Stevedoring processes
  • Minimize and prevent pollution of wharf and surrounding areas
  • Planning logistics and personnel for ships loading and unloading of commodities.
  • Liaise with Principles and Marshallers
  • Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks
  • log any safety concerns should any arise to insure safety of all staff and contractors on site
  • Reporting and logging any safety hazards while ship loading and following up with actions to insure safety to staff and contractors
  • reporting all damages i.e damage to ship or company plant machinery then liaison with pant mechanics or contractors to repair.
  • Follow ship loading/unloading plan with various commodities such as Bulk, logs, sawn timber, paper based products containers heavy lift equipment and containers.
  • Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive and safer.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • ensuring all lifting equipment is tested and tagged before being used and tagged out and reported if any defects or tag is missing.
  • Labour allocation
  • 2007 started training as a trainer with new crane and digger operators coming into operations to help with loading operations in NZ.
  • 2005 Digger and forklift operations on ships to assist on ship loading
  • 2004 Crane operator loading all commodities logs , sawn timber , pulp paper , containers and palletized products
  • Started as slinger/ tally on the Wharf slinging loads for the ships with different commodities including logs , sawn timber , pulp paper , paper reels , steel palletized cargos and shipping containers

Commercial Fisherman (Bosun)

Sealords
New Zealand, South Island
02.1995 - 03.2002
  • Deck operations and maintenance on the Vessel
  • Maintained and operated fishing gear such as trawls, nets, lines and traps.
  • Inspected vessels for safety compliance prior to embarking on fishing trips.
  • Provided guidance to new members of the crew regarding safety protocols.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations that may arise during a voyage.
  • Performed repairs on damaged gear while out at sea.
  • Loaded and unloaded cargo from boats onto docks or transportation vehicles.
  • Communicated with crew members to coordinate efforts during fishing activities.
  • Kept gear and equipment in good working order by conducting inspections and completing minor repairs.
  • Cleaned decks of vessels after each trip and disposed of waste properly.

Skills

  • Natural leader with multi-operational coordination of resources
  • Excellent practical, mechanical and technical skills
  • Extensive knowledge of machines and tools
  • Exceptional ability to control operations of equipment and systems
  • Ability to handle multiple responsibilities without compromising on safety issues
  • Train co workers and guide them on precautionary measure and safety issues
  • Ability to professionally communicate with all colleagues and associates
  • Able to work alone or unsupervised if need be
  • Great ability to listen to, follow and carry out instructions
  • Quality Control Standards
  • Machine/operator Trainer
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Problem-solving aptitude

Operator Experience:

  • Material Handlers
  • ZX21 and ZX20 Hitachi Excavators with grapple and bucket
  • 20 Ton Komatsu Excavator with grapple attachment
  • 150 and 180 Volvo loaders with grapple and bucket attachment
  • Ships Cranes
  • A 934 C HD Litronic Log Loader Leibherr
  • DX 450 Doosan with grapple attachment
  • LX160 Hitachi Excavator with grapple
  • Cat 11, 12, 16, and 20 tonne excavators with grapple and
  • Bucket attachments
  • 4 ton through to 32 tonne forklifts with paddle and container
  • Kawasaki, Cat and Volvo loaders up to 60 tonne with Bucket Attachment

References

  • Dion Hintz ( Great ocean logistics and ISO New Zealand ) 0450254216
  • Chris Gould ( Qube forestry )0428631780

Timeline

Log Marshalling

ISO New Zealand, C3, Qube forestry
03.2012 - Current

Stevedore

ISO New Zealand
02.2003 - 01.2011

Commercial Fisherman (Bosun)

Sealords
02.1995 - 03.2002
Wiremu Sutherland