2. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
As a highly motivated and driven crane operator with a passion to lead and influence others, I have 14 years in the
construction,oil & gas, mining industry. For the past 18 months I have currently been employed as a crane operator for
the Curragh Mine, Blackwater in QLD. Whilst thoroughly enjoying my position and the experience I have gained working
for this company I believe if considered for a position in your team I would be able to build upon my skills as a crane
operator/Rigger and gain greater experience in the construction industry. Punctuality, enthusiasm, dedication are some
of the qualities I hope to bring to your team whilst completing this project. If given the opportunity I look forward to
being able to challenge myself daily and build upon my experience as a crane operator.
KEY SKILLS
Professional self-starter with a high level of motivation and strong initiative skills
Ability to work in a team environment or independently
High commitment to Occupational Health and Safety
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
Demonstrated initiative, reliability and flexibility
Keeping within the guide lines of lift studies
Skills with Microsoft Outlook and Word
Abilitytoadapttochanging situations
Understanding lift studies and plans
Ability to work well under pressure
Trustworthy, reliable and honest
Calculations for lifts and setups
Goodleadership skills
QUALIFICATIONS
High Risk Work License
Tower Crane, CO (Open Crane), Dogging, Forklift Truck, Advanced Rigging, EWP
Confined Space 2015
Working at Heights 2015
MSIC Card 2015
LICENCES|TICKETS|SHORT COURSES
DriversLicense Working at Heights
UD,HRLicense OHS
Confined Space Trained Construction White Card
4 Wheel Drive Trained MSIC Card Holder
S1,2,3 Supervisor
3. WORK HISTORY
Boom Logistics June 2015 - Current
Project: Curragh mine CHPP
Position:Crane Operator
Duration: Current
Project Value: 10 Million
Location: Blackwater QLD
Duties: Operation of the following equipment 20-25 t franna,50t kato,55t,110t,130t,200t,300t all terrain grove,80t
roughy,250t terexdemag, rig truck, using 250t demag and 300t grove for duel lifts being 45t -95t dragline buckets and
rolling them, 25t -45t truck trays, re-building of draglines,diggers,trucks,buckets,belly dumpers all of the mines heavy
machines, ranging from 2t up to excess of 100t.
Set-up Supervisor:Currently a fill in Supervisor for periods of leave. Have been required to set up for over 12 months.
Current duties include: supervision on shutdown crew of up to 60+ people for both CHPP and Dragline. Supervise
individual jobs onsite, customer liaising, creating estimations for clients onsite, escorting vehicle onsite, Attending and
conduction prestart meetings and safety shares, attending and conduct icam investigations, completing lift studies for
complex and dual lifts. Facilitating fleet onsite for scheduled maintenance, problem solving and troubleshooting of fleet
and situations onsite. Complying to onsite rules and regulations and ensuring my crew follow the same. Communicating
with onsite crews safety notices and alerts for Boom and for Site. Following up of purchase orders for jobs booked from
clients.
Monsta Cranes February 2015 ‒ June 2015
Project: Sino Iron Cape Prestion Port
Position:Crane Operator
Duration: 4 months shut down
Project Value:10 Million
Location:Sino IronWestern Australia
Duties: Operation of the following equipment 180t Kobelco crawler,25t Franna,General lifts with franna,using
180tKobelco for barge works ,rebuilding 6 barges, installing new steel 35t panels, lifting 35t boats in and out of the sea
water from barge.
Laing O’Rourke October 2013 – February 2015
Project: Orana Gas Processing facility APLNG
Position: Crane Operator
Duration:16 months
Project Value: 230 Million
Location: Chinchilla, Queensland
Duties: Operation of the following equipment 350tLiebherr, 100tgroveall terrain, 60thydrauliccrawlerLiebherr, 60tTerex,
45tTerex, 35tgrove, 20tTerexComedilCTT331 TowerCrane
4. ABI Group Goldings Joint Venture February 2013 – October 2013
Project: Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal
Position: Crane Operator
Duration:9 Months
Project Value: 15Million
Location: Gladstone, Queensland
Duties: Operation of the following equipment 100t 222 Manitowoccrawler, 110t 1200 Manitowoc crawler, 135t
Kobelco crawler and general civil construction
Clough Downer Joint Venture March 2012 – February 2013
Project:Santos GLNG Upstream Project
Position: Crane Operator
Duration:12 Months
Project Value: 10 Million
Location: Fairview, Queensland
Duties: Operation of the following equipment 80t rough terrain Tadano, 80t Terex Demag, 25t Franna, 100t rough
terrain Grove, 200t Demag, 220t Tadano Faun, 400t 16000 S2 Manitowoc crawler, 300t Liebherr crawler. Installation
of structural steel, unloading of equipment, and installationof vessels.Crane operator for critical lifts and dual lifts
ranging from 30t to 165t pieces of equipment.
Downer Engineering April 2011 – February 2012
Project: Curragh Mine Expansion
Position: Advanced Rigger / Crane Operator
Duration: 10 Months
Project Value: 2 Million
Location: Black water, Queensland
Duties: Operation of the onsite Cranes 150t P&H crawler ,180t Kobelco, 250t Kobelco, 100t sumotomo crawler
Rigging, EWP operations, Piping, Leadership, Structural steel installation and pipe rigging.
Boom Logistics December 2010 – January 2011
Project: Various Mines at Middlemount area
Position: Advanced Rigger / Crane Operator/Supervise lifts
Duration: 2 Months – Short term contract
Location: Middlemount, Queensland
Duties: Operation of the onsite cranes 200t demag 100t demag 80t demag, Rigging, Conducting dual lifts,
Transportation of cranes and Supervising lifts
5. Ottoway Engineering October 2009 – November 2010
Project: Sino Iron Power Station
Position: Advanced Rigger / Crane Operator
Duration: 14 Months
Project Value: 80 Million
Location: Cape Preston, Western Australia
Duties: Operation of Cranes 80t manitowoc crawler 100t manitowoc crawler 100t kobelco, Rigging, Structural steel
installation, Leading Hand, Piping installation, installation of gas and steam turbines, Heavy lift crew and dual lift
team member and compiling of work packs and drawings for works.
Austrian Energy and Environment July 2008 – October 2009
Project: Condamine Power Station
Position: Intermediate Rigger/Crane Operator
Duration: 16 Months
Project Value: 5 Million
Location: Chinchilla, Queensland
Duties: Operation of the Cranes,Kato 60t Tadano 60T,Rigging, Structural steel installation, General Rigging duties,
installation of gas and steam turbines, Leadership, Heavy lift crew and dual lift team member and compiling of work
packs and drawings for works.
Opalyn Property Group September 2007 – July 2008
Project:Park Lane high-rise units
Position: Tower Crane Operator / Dogman
Duration: 11 Months
Location: Brisbane, Queensland
Duties: Operation of the onsite tower Crane GRU 1155, Rigging, Head of onsite Crane Crew.
Action Engineering May 2007 – September 2007
Project:BHP One Steel
Position: Rigger
Duration:5 Months-short term contract
Location: Whyalla, South Australia
Duties: Leading Hand, General Rigging and Dogman Duties, Piping rigging, Maintenance Rigging for BHP One Steel,
Forklift Operation, Removing and replacing conveyor belts and Stackers
6. Lillifield Pty Ltd / Lifese Engineering September 2005 – May 2007
Project:Kogan Creek Power Station
Position:Crane Operator / Rigger
Project value:20 Million
Duration: 20 Months
Location: Chinchilla, Queensland
Duties: Operation of the Cranes 250 Kobelco crawler 50t tadano, Rigging, Structural steel installation, Leadership,
Confined Space duties, Installation of Pipework both small and large, Installation of large mechanical motors and
valves.
United KG / Whyalla Reline October 2004 – September 2005
Project:Whyalla Reline BlastFurnace
Position: Rigger
Duration:13 Months
Location: Whyalla, South Australia
Duties: General rigging duties, removal of old cooling plates and re-installation of cooling plates inside furnace,
Preparation and install of staves in blast furnace and installation of cooling water pipe around furnace.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Worked aspartof a projectteamtoensureprojectson thesino ironsitewere undertaken in a hazard free
environmentand completedwiththetargetof ZEROharm for crane & rigging crews.
Workedon a$250million largeconstruction projectasCrane operatorreducedmanual handling hand
injuriesthrough consultation and RiskAssessments.
Successful installation of the Gas Turbine (SGT 800) on time and without incident at the Condamine Power
Station.
Successful installation of the Steam Turbine on time and without incident at the Condamine Power Station
Reducedmanual handling injuriesthrough consultation and RiskAssessments.
Successfully build and strip down cranes for mobilization and demobilization.
Carry out lift studies and lift plane for heavy lifts and duel lifts.
Completing large construction projects within my career.
Conducting Dual Lifts on time and without incidents.
Comply with safeworkingpracticesand procedures.
CDJV – Achieved 3 millionman Hours LTI Free.
Setout work tasks and work packs.
7. REFEREES
Paul Fussell Aj Blackman
Position: Supervisor Position: Pipingsupervisor
Company: QGC Company: QGC
Mobile:0429 801 167 Mobile:0400 711 115
Craig Robinson Tony Denman
Position: Crane Coordinator Position: RiggingCrane Leading Hand
Company: Monsta Crane Company: Clough Downer
Mobile:0407 073 845 Mobile: 0403 724 364
PERSONAL DETAILS
Ronald Smith
29 Carara Drive
Rockhampton
Queensland 4701
Mobile: 0428 629 943
Email: rjjt@hotmail.com
LinkedIn: au.linkedin.com/pub/ron-smith/69/364/151
