Experience

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  Bathroom renovations / floor and wall tiler - contractor

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2007

  Business owner

  • Facilitating major domestic bathroom renovations.• Responsible for administering a high level of customer service to all clients.• Delivering the full scope of works on time and within budget constraints.• Completing all facets of floor and wall tiling in accordance with client specifications.• Managing and overseeing the working processes of contractors ensuring compliance with Quality Assurance measures.• Visiting job sites and issuing quotes for prospective clients.• Responsible for training and overseeing the working processes of apprentice staff members to ensure accurate techniques and skills are learnt and accessed appropriately.• Delegating tasks and scheduling works for other sub-contractors.• Being accountable for all works completed by the business.• Liaising with suppliers and vendors regarding stock inventory, tools and equipment.• Maintaining professional relationships with clients and prospective clients.• Responsible for all advertising, scheduling, costing and stock inventory control processes.• Providing clients with quotes for materials and labour prior to commencing the scope of works.• Administrating accurate business records regarding business accounts, client information, staff wages, timesheets, Superannuation and taxation documentation.• Ensuring all police clearances, insurance policies and trade certification and registrations remain valid and up to date at all times.• Ensuring compliance with ethical standards and internal procedures pertaining to client confidentiality and privacy.• Working in compliance with industry regulated OH&S and internal standards, procedures and codes of conduct. Show less

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  Self employed logistics and civil contracting

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2012

  Business owner

  • Expanding business contracts to include Newman and Port Hedland areas, liaising with potential clients.• Expanding equipment and machinery ranges to include Prime Mover Trucks, Bobcats and Excavators for sub-contracting purposes.• Liaising with clients to determine the scope of works, then determining the necessary materials and equipment required to complete the job specifications.• Scheduling all equipment and personnel required to complete the scope of works in accordance with contract specifications.• Responsible for transporting equipment and materials from Perth to Port Hedland.• Responsible for the safe transportation of heavy machinery and equipment to and from job sites• Required to travel long distances in varying conditions for extended periods of time in order to fulfil job requirements.• Responsible for maintaining a high level of customer service and assistance to Clients.• Working in accordance with industry regulated OH&S standards and procedures for the safe operation of heavy vehicles. Show less

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  Self employed civil contractor

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  Business owner

  • Responsible for servicing clients in the Port Hedland area with civil contracting works.• Liaising with clients to determine the scope of works, then determining the necessary materials and equipment required to complete the job specifications.• Responsible for the safe operation and general maintenance of Heavy Vehicle Trucks of varying capacities.• Responsible for the safe transit of client property and assets from the Port Hedland base to Perth.• Undertaking extensive civil contracting works including operating Bobcats and Side Tippers.• Required to travel long distances in varying conditions for extended periods of time in order to fulfil job requirements.• Responsible for maintaining a high level of customer service and assistance to Clients.• Working in accordance with Client specified standards and specifications regarding the preservation of Client property.• Working in accordance with industry regulated OH&S standards and procedures for the safe operation of heavy vehicles. Show less

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  Civtec contracting

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2019

  Business owner

  Responsible for the safe operation and general maintenance of Heavy Vehicle Trucks including Heavy Haulage Trucks with multiple trailers.• Responsible for running Triple Road Trains to remote Mine Sites including Drop Deck Extendables and Flat Top Trucks.• Facilitating the recycling of HDPE Poly Pipe from Mine Sites.• Maintaining an up to date knowledge of load restraint procedures and protocols.• Loading and delivering company owned Excavators using hydraulic grabs.• Site loading and delivering 40’ shipping containers to various destinations.• Responsible for the safe operation of Double and Triple Road Trains between Perth and the Pilbara region.• Responsible for transporting oversized loads from Perth to the Pilbara region.• Responsible for the safe running of general freight and oversize loads between Western Australia and the Northern Territory. • Responsible for maintaining a high level of customer service and assistance to Clients.• Overseeing the working processes of all company employees ensuring they are working in accordance with company policies and procedures.• Ensuring all staff personnel are fully licenced, insured and in possession of the necessary tickets and certifications for all operations works.• Working in accordance with industry regulated OH&S standards and procedures at all times.• Ensuring all company equipment and assets are maintained and stored according to manufacturer’s specifications.Contracting to various Special Projects including:• Westex Contracting Port Hedland. − Responsible for the safe operation and general maintenance of Graders and It Loaders.− Safely operating Quad and Triple Side Tippers to cart quarry materials to various locations.− Facilitating 50t float work, carting large excavators, articulated dump trucks and other heavy machines and equipment Show less

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  Doolan's heavy haulage

  Jan 2019 - Jul 2022

  Heavy equipment operator

  Operating 50T, 70T, 100T Floats and Extendable Trailers plus Drake & Scheuerle Platform Trailers | Transport Supervision of ship discharges to load under hook and delivery out of cargo to site (Break-bulk, Ro-Ro, shipping containers, over dimensional tanks and construction cargo) Ability to understand ship discharge sequences and engineered transport drawings to ensure all loads are compliant.Competent in understanding all main roads permits and transport regulations and fatigue management.Over size over mass night transport convoys from Port Hedland to Iron Bridge mine site (loads in ex-cess of 250ton) with police escorts, pilots and contraflow movements.Operating of Front and Rear Block trucks for multi truck combination.Performing periodic preventative and routine maintenance.Ensuring the equipment, material and load are delivered in a safely and timely fashion.Taking responsibility for executing route plans and schedules.Competent driving equipment and civil machinery on and off trailers unsupervisedCompetent loading heavy mining machinery including dump trucks, drill rigs, construction cargo and undertaking all necessary load restraint in compliance with current load restraint guidelines.Liaising with clients to determine the scope of works, then determining the necessary materials and equipment required to complete the job specifications.Required to travel long distances in varying conditions for extended periods of time in order to fulfil job requirements.Responsible for maintaining a high level of customer service and assistance to Clients.Working in accordance with Client specified standards and specifications regarding the preservation of Client property.Working in accordance with industry regulated OH&S standards and procedures for the safe operation of heavy vehicles. Show less

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  Bhp

  Aug 2022 - Jan 2024

  Operating m16 / 18 series graders & cat 988 / 992 loaders

  Operating m16 and 18 series graders | Operating cat 988 and 992 loaders | Monitor and display Health and Safety, Equal Employment opportunities, anti-discrimination & ethical behaviours in line with company governing principles | Overseeing internal audits to maintain site compliance.• Capable of skilfully identifying, diagnosing, rectifying and/or reporting to maintenance any issues: Ensure all safe work systems, procedures & standards are adhered to through inspection of the mining site workplace.• Promoting and consistently following the standards and procedures designed to enable us to work safely and effectively, implementing opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency & cost effectiveness.• Achieving and exceeding operational KPIs including but not limited to: OEE, waste and schedule adherence – I regularly showcase my focus and consistent ability to work efficiently at a fast and consistent pace whilst being careful and aware of my immediate environment and hazards.• Maintained inventory and submit written request for supplies, test and evaluate new supplies and equipment: Operated heavy machinery and a variety of other hand and power tools needed to perform assigned tasks.• Worked outdoors in various weather conditions with other construction workers to ensure we produced first class service and met deadlines.• Worked hours around the weather & deadlines which needed to be met.• Completing all required daily tasks in a fast paced and challenging arena. • I exhibit a high degree of ethical standard, strictly adheres to observance and practice of Occupational Safety & Health, abides responsibly to regulations.• Flexibility and a willingness to work outside of normal operating hours and on weekends as needed: Ability to step in and help out other teams.• Displayed sound knowledge of OH&S requirements both legislative and site-specific: Followed all health and safety instructions the required PPE. Show less

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  Emjc earthmoving and plant hire

  Jan 2024 - now

  Transport operations manager