Simon Johnson

Experience

• 

  Simon Johnson

  Jun 2008 - Oct 2022

  Consultant / Sole Trader

  Advance Rigging, Crane Operation, Climbing Operations, Office Administration, Technical Production, Quantity Surveying.The past 14 years I have owned an operated a sole trader business which grew from a client-based need for an ABN. As a business owner I have done all the usual requirements including lodging BAS statements, supplying quotes and generating invoices.Achievements:• Designed, manufactured, tested for certification lifting devices for custom applications.• Installed and maintained a cantilever truss rig built for a French circus performance group.• Designed and operated multi rotor lifts for dynamic aerial circus applications.• Built and analysis load requirements for in house rig for Brisbane based aerial circus troupe, Circa.• Lead rigging liaison for majestic Aerialists at the World Gymnastics Championships.• Supervised subcontractors and organised communications for the Brisbane Festival and Sydney Festivals.• Built a Freestyle Motocross / Supercross track in ANZ Stadium.• Calling the live technical requirements for the International Rugby Sevens and National Surf Life Saving Championships.• Managed the talent for Bledisloe and Tri-nations Cup, Queensland Roar, FIFA and ARU exhibition matches and 20-20 Summit.• Lighting Designer for a production at the Adelaide Fringe Festival.• Operated as a quantity surveying subcontractor for several south east Queensland building companies in 2022. Show less

• 

  Pegasus Vision Crew

  Aug 2010 - Apr 2013

  High Risk Licencing Trainer and Assessor

  Provided training in the areas of : Dogman, Rigging (Basic to Advanced), Forklift, Elevated work Platform, Which Card, Telehandler, Mobile Slew Crane up to 100t. I worked for Pegasus Vision Crew as a subcontractor after showing aptitude for training during attendance at their courses. I worked predominantly as a trainer and as an entertainment rigger. The rigging was high-risk and required careful risk analysis and planning.Achievements:• Trained approximately 2500 students in technical equipment and liaised with clients during events.• Designed and implemented training practices which shaped the national training courses used in south east Queensland training facilities.• Moderated rigging courses in compliance with Australian Standards, federal vocational education training and Workplace Health and Safety Queensland legislations.• Developed as part a team a range of light weight spreader bars and beam clamps including testing and ratings for commercial use.Responsibilities:• Conducted training courses according the RTO’s training package.• Supervision of work crews, of up to 15, in advanced rigging practices.• Check design loads for cantilever design and multi motor lifts.• Detailed rigging planning for clients including venues such as Westfield Shopping Centres, Orion Shopping Centres, Stockland’s Shopping Centres, Brisbane Festival and the various hotels in the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Brisbane areas.• Perform prestart checks including logbooks and maintaining machinery.• Maintain professional development with respect to the requirements of a trainer and assessor.• Complete and file paper work according the requirements of the RTO. Show less

• 

  Major Training Group (RTO 6139)

  Apr 2013 - Jul 2014

  High Risk Licencing Trainer and Assessor

  Provides training in the areas of : Dogman, Rigging (Basic and Intermediate), Forklift, Elevated work Platform. Major Training Group employed me for the same role I held at Pegasus Vision Crew in relation to the subcontracting work I had performed for their RTO clients. My responsibilities were similar for this role in conducting training courses and included the maintenance of the yards. Achievements:• Maximised learning opportunities and achieve compliance with the national training package and Workplace Health and Safety Queensland legislation.• Updated the new training packages to increase the quality of the nationally accredited package.• Built and supervised the construction of tower cranes at the training facility and offsite.• Learned to operate earthmoving equipment. Responsibilities:• Conducted training courses according the RTO’s training package.• Supervision of work crews, of up to 12, in advanced rigging practices.• Check design loads for cantilever design and multi crane lifts.• Perform prestart checks including logbooks and maintaining machinery.• Maintain professional development with respect to the requirements of a trainer and assessor.• Complete and file paper work according the requirements of the RTO. Show less

• 

  Iona College Brisbane

  Dec 2013 - Jun 2020

  Venue Technician / Venue Manager

  In transitioning to studying at QUT I moved from high risk training at Major Training group to casual employment at the Iona Performing Arts Centre (IPAC) and for an average of 20hrs per week. IPAC is a theatrical venue which caters to local community and is owed by the attached college. This complimented my engineering studies as the issues faced were comparable to requirements of engineering. The challenges included solutions within budget, limited time frames, and innovative solutions. Achievements:• Created the lighting design for college venues including the main theatre.• Managed staffing, clients and events while scheduling during the venue manager’s 5 month leave in 2015.• Redesigned the data and power supply across the 2 larger venues.• Redesigned and reconstructed the 12-volt stage manager’s desk to improve functionally and to integrate additional systems.• Managed staff and performed the technical operation of an annual photography convention which spanned across 5 venues and 4 days.• Upgraded the lighting systems to improve functionality and reduce staffing and training requirements.Responsibilities:• Maintain the technical lighting, sound and audio-visual systems across the multiple venues.• Operate technical equipment and liaise with clients during events.• Perform rigging requirements for clients and venues. Show less

• 

  North Burnett Regional Council

  Apr 2018 - Sept 2018

  Graduate Engineer

  I was initially contracted to the North Burnett Regional Council as a student engineer for a period of 30 days. My contract was extended 4 times with additional benefits each time to retain my services as a graduand. This was due to the following achievements:Achievements:• Advised on rough terrain crane operation and rigging applications to improve site safety.• Designed two cycle network paths using AS3600, AS3500, AS1428, MUTCD and Austroads guides.• As a student engineer I managed half of the regional pre-construction, construction and paperwork for relating to NDRRA flood recovery work.• Took the initiative in managing and auditing the region’s 6 small aerodromes. Responded to non-compliant items through design using Australian aviation standards and prepared actionable reports to avoid directives from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and the accompanying fines in the order of $200k.• Proactively created and implemented aerodrome manuals and procedures to improve the safety of the aviation community.• Investigated, wrote a report, and presented to Council the requirements of a road Speed Management Committee.• Developed an excel based analysis tool for the Council’s 2018-19 budget.Responsibilities:• Managed communications and conducted inspections and audits of subcontracted work on new and existing infrastructure.• Liaised with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Royal Flying Doctors Service, LifeFlight, Angel Flight and regions aerodrome users.• Issued “notice to airmen” reports in accordance with aviation standards• Provide preliminary assessments for rejected B-double routes• Work harmoniously as part of a team in the Works and Strategy Innovation and Assets departments. Show less

• 

  DEFAUS

  Jun 2019 - Nov 2019

  Structural Engineer

  I had the opportunity to work on a number of projects, domestic and abroad including commercial and residential. Duties included steel detailing, feasibility studies, and modelling for BIM intergration.

• 

  ASK Consulting Engineers - Acoustics & Air Quality

  Oct 2019 - Jul 2021

  Acoustic Engineer

  ASK Consulting Engineers - Acoustics & Air QualityNow: Trinity Consultants - ASK was purchased in early 2019 and the brand change was not completed while I was at the company. See Trinity Consultants experience for details.

• 

  Trinity Consultants Australia

  Oct 2019 - Jul 2021

  Acoustic Engineer

  Acoustic Engineer / IT SupportASK Consulting Engineers (ASK) is an acoustics and air quality consultancy in South Brisbane. ASK and two other businesses were purchased in 2019 and 2020 by Trinity Consultants. I had the opportunity to apply my skills and experience in the areas of the architectural acoustics, environmental noise and vibration. While at Trinity Consultants Australia, I have developed acoustic advice for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Education, Health, Private and Commercial Multi-storey Residential, Restaurants and Entertainment Venues Projects. The most notable projects include Ascot Aroura by Poly, The Standard by Aria, Queensland Ballet’s - Thomas Dixon Centre Refurbishment with Conrad Garget and HOTA Gallery with Hansen Yuncken. I also applied my skills sets from aviation, construction and BIM to assist remotely with international Trinity Consultants projects.As a technician in the Arts I had experience in setting up data and IT networks. This allowed me to play an instrumental role in the office’s migration to working remotely while providing acoustic consultancy services to our new and existing clients. In this time I was involved in migrating our client and project information to SharePoint, setting up the office SIP telephony service, developing methods of tracking data storage and moving offices with respect to the IT hardware and equipment. After moving into the new offices, I continued to provide IT support services for our office and the newly acquired business’. The newly acquired businesses were required to migrate to a similar data storage system to ours. I also served in the Transition Team with respect to IT to merge the two Brisbane based business’ which were recently rebranded as Trinity Consultants Australia. Show less

• 

  Stantec

  Aug 2021 - Oct 2021

  Graduate Acoustic Engineer
• 

  ADP Consulting Pty Ltd

  Oct 2022 - now

  Acoustic Engineer