Andrew Blackshaw is a highly experienced crane operator and rigger with over 8 years of experience in construction, mining, oil and gas. He has extensive experience operating various mobile cranes, crawler cranes, and hydraulic cranes. He is committed to safety and has numerous certifications including licenses to operate slewing and non-slewing mobile cranes. He has worked on various large projects such as Wheatstone LNG and has experience working in oil refineries requiring strict safety protocols.

1. ANDREW BLACKSHAW
27-37 Murdoch Court, Mundoolun QLD 4285 | Ph: 0407 924 444 | Email: andyblackshaw@gmail.com
Professional Profile
Highly motivated Crane Operator and Rigger with 8+ years in the Construction & Projects Industries.
Consistently striving to ensure effectiveness and efficiency in my work whilst retaining a priorityfocus on
safety.
Areas of Expertise
 valuable experience working for industry leaders in construction, mining, oil and gas
 extensive experience with both mobile crawler cranes and hydraulic cranes
 detailed knowledge of a wide variety of mobile crane operating systems
 a priority focus on safety, risk and change management
 substantial heavy lift experience
Certification
Passionately pursuing a career in this tough yet rewarding industryhas seen my professionalportfolio
rapidly expand with highly regarded nationally recognised certifications.
Queensland High Risk Work Licence (No.0003191471)
 CO - TLICIC4011A – Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (over 100T)
 CN - TLILIC3005A – Licence to operating a non-slewing mobile crane (greater then 3T)
 RI - CPCCLRG3002A – Licence to perform rigging operations at an intermediate level
 WP - TLILIC2005A – Licence to operate a boom type elevating work platform (greater then 11m)
 LF - TLILIC2001A – Licence to operate forklift truck
 DG - OHSCER201A – Licence to perform dogging operations
Open QLD Drivers Licence (No. 096 067 242)
Classes – Heavy Rigid (HR), ManualCar (C) and Motorcycle (RE)
Key Employability Roles
Hands on Experience
With the crane industry being one of the highest riskin construction, I take my skilldevelopment very
seriously. Being a carpenter by trade gives me a sound knowledge of generalconstruction to base my
career in the crane industry.
Starting as a trainee dogman in a crane yard (UniversalCranes Pty Ltd) I was taught the values of starting
from the bottom and progressively learning the skills and qualifications that I have acquired.Learning
from the ground as a dogman and then when competent progressing to a basic rigger, then intermediate
rigger provided the necessary knowledge of what happens on the hook end of crane operations. It also
gave me priceless knowledge of client relations, the importance ofcrane positioning, duel/multi crane
lifts, leadership skills and vitaldecision makingto complete the job safely without compromising
efficiency.
Progressingto crane operation after an apprenticeship style of training outside the cab has given me
vision to perceive the job from both inside and outside the crane cab.With experience in operating
mobile slew cranes,crawler cranes, rough terrain cranes and franna cranes I bring a detailed knowledge
of many crane computer systems, operationalcontrols and hands on experience in the seat ofa vast
array of crane makes and models.

2. General/Taxi Hire
The experience gained through working in the generalhire field of cranage is second to none. Learning
the key skills involved in this criticalindustry through this field set a rock solid foundation for me to build
my skillset. Heads up thinking and a constant awareness ofallsurrounding conditions is a must with the
situations that you are faced with on a daily basis.Liaising with clients and assessingeach situation to
effectively and safely to complete tasks as wellas representingthe company in the most positive light is
second nature.Operatingcrawler cranes, slewingmobile cranes and franna cranes as wellas rigging in
this field has built a vast knowledge ofmany different crane operatingsystems as wellas an “outside the
box” mindset to completing challengingtasks.
Project and Large Scale Construction
Excelling in the field of Cranage has seen my involvement in some large scale projects for high profile
clients. These projects come across a variety of different fields from mining, construction, LNG pipeline
projects rightthrough to civilconstruction.The below projects are just a few of manykey roles tailoring
my unique skills in theindustry:
 Chevron, Bechtel – WLNG – Wheatstone LNG Project
 Thiess, John Holland JV, Airport Link
 Acciona Infrastructures, BMD Constructions, Ghella - Transcity JV Legacy Way Project
 Rio Tinto Clermont Coal, Second Truck Dump Hopper Project (2TDH)
 Glencore/Mount Isa Mines, George Fisher Mine Expansion Project
Oil Refineries
A conscious attitude towards a "Safety First" culture is a non-negotiable when working within the
confines ofAustralia's leadingrefineries.
Being part ofa company elected to be the primary supplier ofcrane hire undertaking regular maintenance
and also shutdown work at both Caltex Refinery (Lytton) and BP Refinery (Pinkenba) gave me invaluable
experience.
With production driven operations correlating with extremely strict safetypolicies, refinery worktaught
me key skills in safe yet efficient work practices.
Professional History
Crane Operator, Leading Hand, Appointed Person April 2016 – Present
Astek Crane Hire – Brisbane
Working in the taxi hire field operating a variety of both slew (Kato, Tadano, Demag, P&H) and
franna cranes. Liaising with clients to effectively and efficiently complete the required lifts in a
vast variety of different work fronts. Acting as the company representative showing
professionalism and experience through safely and efficiently leading the crew through setting up
and packing up the crane, coordinating logistics (where needed), constructing lift plans,
overseeing rigging methods and much more.
Intermediate Rigger – Cranes and Rigging Crew June 2015 – March 2016
Bechtel ISBL – WLNG Project – Wheatstone
FIFO role working as an intermediate rigger with mobile and tower cranes varying from 5t – 350t in
the construction of gas trains 1 and 2. Coordinating works servicing all work fronts from the
construction of structural components, installation of big and small bore piping and fitting of
delicate mechanical components of the gas trains.

3. Crane Operator, Heavy Lift Specialist, Lead Rigger May 2014 – June 2015
Universal Cranes Pty Ltd – Brisbane
Working as a crane operator and a leading hand rigger in both the term hire field and the
taxi/general hire field. My roles included
 Supervising, operating and rigging in the mobilisation of crawler cranes ranging from 50t –
600t in both remote and suburban locations. Once mobilised staying to liaise with the
client as a leading hand/crane operator to complete lifting operations. Upon completion
then demobilise and load out the crane.
 Operate slewing mobile cranes and franna in the taxi/general hire field around Brisbane
and the Gold Coast. Acting as the company representative, liaising with clients to safely
achieve a quality outcome for all parties.
 Leading hand rigger in the heavy lift department (400t+ crawler and mobile) instructing
crane operators, dogman and riggers in civil construction, modular lifting, large scale
construction projects, etc.
Because of the wide variety of cranes in the Universal Cranes fleet I was exposed to a variety of
different cranes ensuring versatility in my knowledge of crane operation and rigging.
Crane Operator December 2013 – May 2014
North West Crane Hire – Mount Isa
FIFO role working as a crane operator doing predominantly mine maintenance and shutdown
works. Operating a fleet of mobile cranes consisting of Liebherr all terrain cranes, Kato truck
mounted Cranes and Terex Franna Cranes. Servicing companies such Glencore, BHP Billiton, Rio
Tinto and BMA.
Crane Operator, Rigger, Dogman April 2011 – December 2013
Universal Cranes Pty Ltd
Starting as a trainee dogman and progressively building my skillset and competence in dogging and
rigging operations. Learning from the ground up and progressing to leading hand rigging roles,
franna crane operation and operation of small mobile cranes and crawler cranes.
References
Joachim Schalck – General Manager – Universal Cranes Pty Ltd - Brisbane
0413 648 781
Adam Courtney – OperationsManager – Universal Cranes Pty Ltd – Brisbane
0407 633 156
Kelvin Ryan – Operations Manager - Barkly Hire – Mt Isa (Former North West Crane Hire
Operations Manager)
0403 451 916
Ian Schulz – Bechtel ISBL – Crane Supervisor
0427 500 210
Kent Steve – RKS Rigging – Managing Director (Former Glencore Structural Superintendent)
0423 822 021