1. Nathan Hooton
3/16 Preston Point Road, East Fremantle WA 6158
M: 0400 753 443 E: nathanhooton@msn.com
Scaffolder / Plant Operator
Highly Organised : Team Player : Multitasker
Detail-Oriented : Safety Focused : Qualified and Industry Experienced
PROFILE
Highly skilled, proactive and results driven – oriented individual with comprehensive experience overseeing large
and complex construction projects. Proven track record in organising trades and materials onsite for scaffolding
construction and successfully delivering projects within set timeframes.
Adept in all facets of scaffolding with a strong ability to resolve problems through appropriate communication and
solutions, recognised as an achiever for quality workmanship when completing projects.
KEY ATTRIBUTES
Industry Experience
Offering more than seventeen years of hands-on experience in all aspects of Scaffolding/Rigging in construction
and maintenance projects state wide and internationally.
Recent construction projects include:
 Barrow Island (jetty construction), North WA
 Pluto, North WA
 Cape Preston, North WA
 Windimurra, North WA
 Rio Tinto (maintenance state wide)
 BHP (maintenance state wide)
 Synergy Kwinana Power Station, South WA
 Rio Tinto Kwinana Hismelt (construction), South WA
 Kwinana/Fremantle Bulk Loading Facilities, South WA
 Telfer (gold mine construction), North WA
 Worsley Alumina (construction), South WA
 Alcoa (Pinjarra upgrade), South WA
Machinery Operations:
Proven competency in operating a range of machinery including but not limited to; 60 ton crane, tower crane,
elevated work platform and forklifts.
Communication and Teamwork:
Strong interpersonal skills; able to build rapport with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and liaise
effectively with crew, contractors and subcontractors to ensure smooth and safe operations of projects.
Safety Focused:
Committed to promoting a Zero Harm environment at all times. Monitored the safety of all construction activities,
making on-site personnel safety top priority. Conducts daily pre-starts, safety inductions, JSA’s, and toolbox
meetings.
“Can-do” Attitude:
Approaches all tasks in a positive manner; always finding appropriate solutions; able to apply advanced logic,
analytic and teamwork skills to ensure projects remain on schedule
Physical Fitness:
Ability to perform at a consistent high level working long hours and flexible shifts; able to pass any pre-
employment screening including DAS, criminal and background checks.

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LICENCES / TICKETS
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Bachelor of Commerce (Finance Major) 2013
Post Graduate Certificate of Project Mngmt
SA - Scaffolder Advanced
RA - Rigging Advanced
CT – Tower Crane
CN – Non slewing
C6 – 60 tone Slewing Crane
CV – Vehicle loading
LF – Forklift
WP – Elevated work platform
Deep Water Survival and Rescue
White card
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Working at heights
A class drivers licence
Senior First Aid Certificate
Confined space
Permit to Work (Team Leader)
Permit to Work (Commissioning)
Occupational Safety & Health Representative
Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)
Rio Tinto GAP certified
Cert 1 – Land Management
Cert 2 – Environ Conservation & Restoration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GORGON JETTY CONSTRUCTION (CALEDONIA SCAFF) – Barrow Island, WA May 2015 – present
Scaffolder, Team Leader June 2014 – Dec 2014
 Gorgon barrow island (Materials loading facility). Jetty construction, Barge works including working with and
around heavy lift crane operations. Marine vessel transfers, land and sea.
 Work Team Leader (Permit holder for various construction, commissioning and operations permits)
 Leading hand scaffolder
 Commences the day with strict safety procedures including placement of lock or tag on procedures.
 Trained in self-rescue and evacuation procedures
 Conducts prestart checks that ensures safety and fire prevention on underground operations.
 Utilises radio to ensure clear and effective communication.
Career Achievement
 Demonstrates strong safety awareness ensuring all tasks are carried out in accordance to established
procedures and JSEA requirements.
 Demonstrated sound supervisory skills; ensuring assigned tasks are completed on time whilst achieving the
highest standards of quality work.
POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF PROJECT MNGMT – Curtin University, WA Jan 2015 – May 2015
VARIOUS PROJECTS (SOUND SCAFFOLDING) – Perth, WA March 2010 – May 2014
Scaffolding Supervisor, Leading Hand
 Supervised all aspects of scaffolding for all maintenance operations. (Inclusive of shut-down management).
 Coordinated employees and materials to ensure effective scheduling of the project.
 Examined and inspected work in progress, equipment and construction sites to verify safety and to ensure
that work specifications were met.
 Operations permit controller for shutdown.
Career Achievement
 Completed high volumes of work by balancing challenging deadlines and prioritising effectively whilst
performing diverse tasks.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Earlier roles
MODERN ACCESS SERVICES – Pluto, North-West, WA December 2009 – March 2010
Scaffolder, Leading Hand
MODERN ACCESS SERVICES – Cape Preston, WA April 2009 – November 2009
Scaffolder, Leading Hand
MODERN INDUSTRIES – Windimurra, WA December 2008 – March 2009
Scaffolder, Leading Hand
RIDGEBAY ACCESS – Perth, WA February 2004 – May 2008
Scaffolder, Supervisor/Leading Hand
BROGANS SCAFFOLDING – Ireland, Dublin February 2003 – December 2003
Scaffolder
LEADING EDGE SCAFFOLDING – Pilbara December 2001 – February 2003
Scaffolder, supervisor/Leading hand
ORVADS SCAFFOLDING – State wide January 1998 – December 2001
Scaffolder
REFEREES
Simon Mcleod
Modern Access Services
Mobile: 0488 944 494
Shane Young
Broad Construction (Construction Manager)
Mobile: 0421 589 642
Cliff Lemon
Sound Scaffolding
Mobile: 0438 800 692