Jason Kerapa

Experience

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  Tomago Aluminium

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2008

  Plant / Crane Operator
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  York Forter

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Leading Hand

  ✔ Alcoa Aluminum Smelter / Furnace Rebuild

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  BGC Contracting

  Dec 2009 - Aug 2011

  Rigger/Scaffolder/Franna Operator

  Pluto LNG Project✔ Operated 25 tonne Franna.✔ Rigging for 100 – 250 tonne crawlers.✔ Liaised with supervisors and departments to assist with scope of work.✔ Performed safety inspections and wrote JHAs.✔ Erected, modified, dismantled and tagged scaffolding.

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  Decmil Australia

  Aug 2011 - Jan 2012

  Adv Rigger

  ✔ Load and Unload camp buildings. ✔ Erect and modify scaffold. ✔ Operate Franna.

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  Downer

  Dec 2011 - now

  Adv rigger

  Advanced Rigger / Leading Hand, Yandi Sustaining Project, WA. 2014 - May 2015Initial site set up, Installation of buildings and crib sheds✔ Performed daily safety checks of crane and lifting gear.✔ Stand up Foreman, organizing and delegating tasks to workers✔ Set up HV drums for cable pulls✔ Erect 30 metre plus lighting poles✔ Stocktake and record inventory✔ Franna and Heavy rigid operator Advanced Rigger / Scaffolder, Jimblebar, WA. 2013 - 2014✔ Rigging for a 130 tonne crane.✔ Loaded / Unloaded buildings, HV cable drums and concrete culverts.✔ Performed daily safety checks of crane and lifting gear.✔ Write JHAs and safety inspections.✔ Erected, modified and dismantled scaffolding. Advanced Rigger / Leading hand Karara Mine Site, WA✔ Support the installation of a major switchyard.✔ Operate cranes to install gantry structures, lighting poles and switch structures.✔ Operate a 20 tonne Franna.✔ Inspect rigging gear and tagging.✔ Write SWP for all new tasks.✔ Erect, dismantle and modify scaffolding. Show less

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  BGC Contracting

  Jun 2016 - now

  Operator
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  KERAPA

  Jan 2017 - now

  Founder

  As a FIFO worker I've experienced many ups and downs.The industry we work in requires us to work away from our families and loved ones for many weeks at a time. The ups I speak of is being employed and knowing that I have a regular income. The down side is knowing that the project is coming to an end and wondering what to do, who to ask and where to look for work. I've experienced many downs in this industry as each project has an end date and I agree, it's what I signed up for. During these down periods the mental stress I placed upon myself definitely has a ripple effect and I'm sad to say, it not only took its toll on myself but my loved ones also. I won't go into details but I'm on a mission to prevent workers from losing what I lost and staying mentally positive when times seem uncertain.After speaking with many workers on various projects the response I get when sharing my pain, is the same. Its a common issue! Employment uncertainty effects all workers immensely, leading to unsafe acts at work, loss of concentration, time off, drinking and personal and family issues to name a few. The mind is a powerful tool and used effectively, a person with no stress can produce amazing work, fulfil their potential, add great value to their employer, possess a great attitude and be a wanted member amongst his or her work mates. On the other hand.. it can be the complete opposite. Here at Kerapa we are passionate about preventing workers in all sectors from experiencing mental stress due to employment uncertainty. Its our mission to provide a platform that accommodate the needs of the employer so we can pass the benefits on to the worker.Download the App today at Apple or Google play store and join us as we Revolutionise the Recruitment Industry. Visit our website www.kerapa.com.au for more details Show less