Advanced rigger

BENJAMIN D. HOWELL

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PHONE 201-***-**** • E-MAIL *********@****.***.**

WORK EXPERIENCE

Thomas & Coffey April 2008-Noveber 2009

Head Crane Driver, Rigger and Dogman

 Selected to perform specialized pipe installations, working at heights with complex welding procedures and rigging techniques

 Increased efficiency and productivity of projects through identifying key elements of schedule and ensuring required services were coordinated and executed safely and on schedule

 Recognized and awarded by upper level management for safety performance. Ensured all work was performed safely and in compliance with company and legislative requirements

 Chosen to assist in managing a $750 million capital upgrade and oversee a large service pipe installation project

 Managed initial delivery and setup of company’s new 2 Million dollar crane and trained all relevant employees on operating and safety procedures

Xstrata Mines; Ulan Coal Open Cut Mine June 2007- April 2008 Site Coordinator /Project Leader

• Managed complex sites for the removal of existing structures & install of mechanical structures on the working coal mine.

• Coordinated large groups of workers to undertake field work for new open cut mines.

• Worked with architects, servers and field workers to map out 100’s of acres new mining site, coordinated trucks drilling rigs in ruff Australian terrain.

MicBen PTY Ltd. July 2001 to June 2007 Business Owner and Managing Director

 Prevented potential loss of large account through maintaining excellent relationship with customer, with years of dedicated service and willingness to work with customer and sales staff.

 Expanded business capabilities and increased customer satisfaction by recruiting highly qualified and trustworthy employees.

 Upheld high standards for stock control, vehicle fleet management and overall professionalism of workers.

 Consistently brought in large amounts of repeat business through superior customer service and excellent customer rapport.

Woolworths Australia Limited

Manager of Meat Department, Sales, strategy and customer service (5 ½ Years)

 Handpicked at a young age for management training program.

 Head of all hiring, training, scheduling and disciplinary procedures for up to 10 staff members at any given time.

 In charge of sale’s in store marketing stock purchasing stock control food safety and the safety of workers.

 Selected to manage difficult stores to fix problems with gross profits and staffing issues.

LICENCES/CERTIFICATIONS

 C6 mobile slewing crane license – Australian Construction Training

 Advanced Rigging & Dogman Certificate – TAFE NSW (Cert III) Sydney Campus

 Trained & competent with Mobile & Overhead Cranes – BOOM Logistics Limited

 HR truck license – RTA New South Wales

 New South Wales & Australian Occupational Health & Safety (Construction Safety) Induction

 Site Specific Inductions for BlueScope Steel Limited, Xstrata Mines, BHP Billiton Limited & Orica Chemicals

 Forklift license – Work cover

 Senior First Aid & Resuscitation Qualification – TAFE NSW Wollongong Campus

 Leadership & Team Building Courses – Leadership for outstanding & talented employees developed by Woolworths Australia Limited.

 Meat Retailing & Butcher Trade, – Certificate III TAFE NSW (Diploma of Excellency)

REFERENCES

Peter Buckley

Operations Manager - Thomas and Coffey Limited Australia; + 61 (0-408-***-*** ********@************.***.**

Wendy Lewis

Coordinator of Employment – XSTRATA Coal Mine, Ulan NSW Australia;

+ 61 (0-409-***-***

Michael McCalla

Head Training Coordinator – BOOM Logistics Limited, Singleton NSW Australia; + 61 (0-428-***-***

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