Christopher Ward

Experience

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  Telstra

  Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

  Administration Officer

  ► Employed as an Administration Officer, developed strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of confidence through daily interaction with clients

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  WK & R Enterprises

  Sept 2006 - Mar 2007

  Playground Installer

  Employed as a Playground Installer, core role deliverables and associated achievements included (but were not limited to):► Set out and installation of playground equipment, outdoor furniture, fencing and sporting goals► Learned skills that enabled the formation of own successful business.

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  Oki’s Playground Maintenance

  Apr 2007 - Mar 2011

  Self Employed Playground Installer

  Self-employed as a sub-contractor to Omnitech Services, core role deliverables and associated achievements included (but were not limited to):► Installations and maintenance of numerous playgrounds and associated equipment throughout Victoria, including the installation of “contained” playgrounds in Hotels and Fast Food Restaurants, and outdoor furniture and sporting goals ► Liaising with clients on site prior to the installation of playground equipment, and sign-off of projects with Company Representatives► Ensuring that playgrounds were installed in accordance with Australian Playground Standards► Maintaining site OH&S requirements► NB: Ceased working for Omnitech Services Pty Ltd in March 2011 due to them going into Administration. Show less

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  Masci Construction

  Mar 2011 - Jul 2011

  Concreters Labourer (Subcontract)

  Core role deliverables and associated achievements included (but were not limited to):► Assisted in the pouring of concrete slabs for domestic housing applications, and maintained compliance with all safe systems of work► Became proficient in the set out and laying of concrete slabs, driveways and pathways for houses.

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  Raven Scaffolding Pty Ltd

  Jul 2011 - Sept 2012

  Leading Hand Scaffolder

  Core role deliverables and associated achievements included (but were not limited to):► Coordinated with crane crews, organised job fronts, complete all required paperwork, read drawings and plans, ordered materials, and assisted in the overall safe and efficient delivery of all delegated job fronts ► Erection and dismantling of domestic and commercial quick stage scaffolding, and organising components to be dispatched to various projects► Promoted and maintained adherence to all HSEQ policies, procedures and safe systems of work ► Main project worked on was the refurbishment for the Palais Theatre in Melbourne► Promoted to Leading Hand after 6 months of employment. Show less

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  Murphy Pipe and Civil

  Oct 2012 - Nov 2015

  Leading Hand Dogman

  Core role deliverables and associated achievements included (but were not limited to):► Leading crews of up to 10 personnel for gathering construction works, as well as leading a Live Works crew for the preparation of live line tie-ins, provided training and mentoring on best practices and site procedural requirements, facilitated pre-start meetings, and ensured strict compliance with all HSEQ policies, procedures and safe systems of work► Successfully developed positive relationships with multiple Client and Contractor interfaces, and led the safe and efficient delivery of all required work tasks to exacting Client requirements► Planned, organised and coordinated crew movements and project resources to enable the safe and on-time delivery of daily work tasks► Coordinated the mobilisation and demobilisation of crews and mobile plant such as loaders, excavators, rollers, trucks and trenchers► Continued own professional development with regards to technical skillset within complex resources projects► Organised, coordinated and directed dogging activities, and completed daily inspections on equipment ► Promoted to Leading Hand Dogman after 18 months of employment► NB: Role was made redundant due to the QCLNG Project moving into operational phase, hence a reduced need for Murphy Pipe and Civils services on the project. Show less

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  Benson Installations

  Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

  Site Supervisor

  Core role deliverables included (but were not limited to):► Installations and maintenance of numerous playgrounds and associated equipment throughout Victoria, including the installation of “contained” playgrounds in Hotels and Fast Food Restaurants, and outdoor furniture and sporting goals ► Liaising with clients on site prior to the installation of playground equipment, and sign-off of projects with Company Representatives► Ensuring that playgrounds were installed in accordance with Australian Playground Standards► Maintaining site OH&S requirements. Show less

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  MPC Kinetic

  Aug 2016 - Jul 2021

  Dogman & Permit Holder

  Core role deliverables included (but were not limited to):► Developing positive relationships with multiple Client and Contractor interfaces, and ensuring the delivery of all required work tasks to exacting Client requirements► Conducting multiple installations of well hide risers, including slant bolt ups to the well head separators► Maintaining strict compliance with all HSEQ policies, procedures and safe systems of work► Daily dogman activities including daily inspections on equipment. Show less

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  Blade Recreation

  Jul 2021 - now

  Project Manager