The document is a curriculum vitae for Ciaran O'Connor that outlines his professional experience and qualifications. It includes: - Over 15 years of experience in operational and project management in the utility, renewable, and civil construction industries. - Previous roles include Operations Director at OCON Services Pty Ltd and Operations Manager at Brefni Pty Ltd, where he secured major contracts and oversaw growth of the business. - Extensive skills in areas like operational management, contract negotiation, risk management, and plant maintenance from his experience managing resources and projects. - Education includes an IATI Qualification from Southern Regional College and additional training in plant mechanics, tower cranes, and other areas.

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CIARAN O’CONNOR Tel : 0475038655
Fax :
E-mail : ciaran.oc@live.co.uk
OBJECTIVE
To aid senior management on providing strong and consistent leadership, management and
direction to all staff within the Operational and Maintenance Business Unit,
Help to identify and translate possible new opportunities to contribute to the ongoing success
of the business.
PROFILE
I am a dedicated and self-motivated professional with extensive experience in operational and
project management. I pride myself in analytical thinking and problem solving skills in critical
situations, which are further developed through my educational vocations as well as my
professional career. Even under significant pressure, I possess a strong ability to perform
effectively.
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
I have secured multiple prestigious new contracts for my previous employers, mostnotably Itendered
and achieved a 3yr contract with Endeavour Energy for Brefni Pty Ltd.
The contract involved being selected as the main plant and resources supplier to the central and
southern regions ofNSW. This contract had an estimated revenue of4 million over the 3 years.
I have developed Brefni Pty Ltd into a leading supplier ofPlant and resources to multiple construction
sectors and enabled the company to grow considerably in the past3 years while I was the operations
manager.

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KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
I have worked in various disciplines of Utility, Renewable and Civil construction for over
fifteen years, with the past 3 ½ years based within Australia. Through my professional
experience, I have developed the following skills
 Operational Management
 Business Planning
 Strategic Planning
 Contract Negotiation
 Contract Management
 Risk Management
 Financial Management
 Purchasing
 Sales
 ProductManagement
 HR Management
 Industrial relations
 Performance Management
 OHS Management
 Continuous Improvement
I also have gained widespread knowledge and practical experience on Landmark
Construction Projects, Wind farm Construction, Rail remedial works and Electrical
Substation upgrades
 Site Tracks and crane
hard standings
 Site Welfare and Onsite
Office Establishment
 Wind turbine and met
mast foundations
 Sustainable drainage
systems
 Ground Improvement
and soil modification
 Wind farm Maintenance
Packages
 Spoil Management,
landscaping and
ecological enhancements
 Complete balance of
plant capability
 Water supply abstraction
boreholes
 Landscaping and
Land/Site Clearance
 Bulk excavation and
removal
 Cut and fill works
 Excavation and digging
of Foundations and
Trenches
 Drainage Work, Land
Draining, Pipe Laying
 Pipe and Pitinstallation
 Control buildings and
substations
 Ducting and cable installation
 Road Works and Tarmacking
of Driveways, Car Parks and
Forecourts
 Rail work Infrastructure
supportservices
 Electrical ULX
 Concreting of Walls and
Foundations
 Off-site Highway
improvements
Being a fully tradequalified Heavy Diesel/PlantMechanicand through my professional
experience, I havedeveloped the followingskills
 Technicalunderstandingof
the design& functionof
Komatsu/Caterpillar/Volvo/
Hitachi/Leibherr/Raimondi
equipment
 Ability to coordinatemajor
site basedequipment
maintenanceprojects
 Designandimplement
preventative maintenance
packages
 Ability to demonstrate
competenciesofmachine
diagnostics,repairs,testing
andadjustingof machine
operatingandmonitoring
systems utilizing relevant
literatureand testing
equipmentonavast array
of equipment:
 Leadlargeteamsof
mechanics
 Workshop management
 Powertrainassembly
 VehicleelectricsDiagnostic and
repair
 Hydraulic andpneumatic
diagnostic andrepair
 Ability to demonstrate
competenciesofmachine
diagnostics,repairsandtesting
on the followingmachine
categories.
-Heavy earthmoving machinery
-Generators

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Career Summary
Employer Location Position Duration
OCON Services PtyLtd NSW, Australia Operations Director Jan 2015 – Present
Brefni PtyLtd NSW, Australia Operations Manager Jan 2012 - Jan 2015
WH Alexander CountyTyrone, Ireland Plant Manager Jun 2008 - jan 2012
Gilbert Ash CountyAntrim, Ireland Plant fitter Sept 2006 - Jun 2008
CladyQuarries CountyArmagh, Ireland Plant fitter/leading hand Mar 2005 - Sept 2006
WD O Neill Transport CountyDown, Ireland Plant fitter June 2002 - Mar 2005
Giradi Farms NSW, Australia Farm hand Sept 2001 - Feb 2002
Murdock Building Supplies CountyDown, Ireland Trainee CompanyAccountant Sept 2000 - June 2001
Shriver Price&Co Accountants CountyDown, Ireland Accounting Technician Sept 1998 - Sept 2000
Career Experience
OCON Services Pty Ltd Position: Operations Director
Duration: Jan 2015 – Present
OCON Services was established to provide a one stop procurement shop for multi-disciplined
civil contractors
We not only provide but specialize in the following sectors:
• Wind/Solar Farm construction and maintenance
• Groundworks/Excavation
• Plant and Labour hire
• Rail Shutdown Procurement
• Business Operational and Maintenance Consultation
Pleasereferto Companyprofilefordetailedscopeofservices

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Brefni Excavation&EarthmovingPtyLtd
Position : Plant & Operations Manager
Duration : Jan 2012 to Jan 2015
Brefni is an Australian civil engineering contracting company providing clients throughout
Greater Sydney with customized service and an unparalleled level of excellence in
excavation, earthmoving, pipelines, site rehabilitation, demolition and asbestos removal
Duties
 Project Management of numerous projects across the civil construction industry
ranging in value from 1 to 10 million (Pipe laying, Drainage, Electricity Substation
Development and remedial works)
 Management of plant, equipment and resources on multiple contracts and projects, to
establish a preventative maintenance system for an estimated asset base of
$15million+
 Develop and Oversee an External Plant Hire Department with an annual turnover
ranging
- 2012 – 2013 $2m
- 2013 – 2014 $3m
- 2014 – 2015 on target for $4.5m +
 Established Key relationships with High Level Representatives within the following
Companies:
Transport for New South Wales & Sydney Trains / RMS / Endeavor Energy /
Transgrid / Essential Energy / UGL / Multiple local Councils i.e. Wollondilly &
Wingcarribe Councils / Major Construction Companies, John Holland / Leightons /
Downers,
 Have 4no direct reports with a responsibility of 50no workers ranging from
Mechanics, Site Foremen, Operators, HGV Drivers and general labourers
 Use my expertise as a qualified time served mechanical fitter to source the best
solution for any mechanical problems that may arise and thus save the company any
external expense.
 Analyze monthly management accounts and access changes that could be
implemented in accordance to keep costs at a low and discuss at monthly
management meetings
 To liaise with suppliers on a regular basis concerning costs and to continuously seek
new machinery that will improve production.
NB TO VIEW PROJECTS THAT BREFNI HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED IN
REGARDS TO UTILITY WORKS PLEASE VISIT WWW.BREFNI.COM

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W.H. Alexander – Civil Engineering
Position : Plant Manager
Duration : Jun 2008 – Jan 2012
Alexander’s is a family orientated business with over forty year’s service to the civil
construction industry. The company is a leading force in providing civil utilities in the
energy and infrastructure sectors most notably Wind Farm development and groundwork’s.
Duties
 Maintain the Companies high reputation and image in regard to all aspects of Plant/
Machinery and Resources on a contract.
 Liaise with Important Representatives from the Renewable Energy sector i.e. (R.E.S,
Air-tricity etc.) and make sure their demands regarding equipment are stringently
met. This is illustrated for example in a contract that has been awarded were I would
liaise with clients in regards to all Machinery, equipment, accommodation and
transport which they may require and to ensure all services are carried out
professionally i.e. All electrical testing carried out and certified along with all
appropriate paperwork produced on all works.
 Responsible for maintenance packages on Wind farms including all remedial and
civils works
 Assisting with Tender submittals and project planning
 Establishment of Site welfare facilities on a contract including establishment of
power and water supplies
 To implement and improve the Companies Health and Safety Protocol in regards to
the Plant yard its representatives and sub contractors on projects.
 To ensure that periodic tests, inspections and maintenance are carried out on all Plant,
Equipment, Machinery welfare facilities and company vehicles and provide reports to
our clients
 To develop a system were all Plant and site records can be stored and maintained
 To ensure that maintenance personnel are employed on the maintenance and
operation of the equipment for which they have been adequately trained and to ensure
that all repair and maintenance work carried out on a contract is done in an
appropriate manner.
 To ensure all test certificates are available on all appropriate equipment, plant and
vehicles.
 Use my expertise as a qualified time served mechanical fitter to source the best
solution for any mechanical problems that may arise and thus save the company any
external expense.
 Analyze monthly management accounts and access changes that could be
implemented in accordance to keep costs at a low and discuss at monthly
management meetings
 To liaise with suppliers on a regular basis concerning costs and to continuously seek
new machinery that will improve production.
 To plan and supervise delivery of all Plant and equipment to a contract
 To organize work schedules for staff in correspondence to maintenance programs and
client demands
NB TO VIEW PROJECTS THAT ALEXANDERS HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETEDIN
REGARDS TO UTILITY WORKS PLEASE VISIT WWW.ALEXANDER-CIVIL.CO.UK

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Gilbert– Ashltd
Position : Plant Fitter
Duration : Sept 2006 – Jun 2009
Gilbert-Ash. Limited. Is one of the largest Construction Companies in the UK. Involved in all
types of Construction( infrastructure, landmark projects & Utility works)
Duties
 Repairing and maintaining machinery and equipment on a contract
 Fault finding, engine analysis, service and repair of the following machinery:
o Manitou and JCB Telehandlers
o Raimondi 90, 93, 123 Tower Cranes
o Generators 2.5kva to 200kva
o Leibherr Tower Cranes
o Air Compressors
o Water Pumps
o Hydraulic Systems
o Hoists
o Breakers
 Engine Diagnostics of Perkins, Volvo, John Deere, Cummins, Deutz
 Liaising with clients on machinery repairs and costs
 Ensuring upkeep of pneumatic tools
 Repairing and providing maintenance on a wide range of cars and vans on a contract
including company vehicles
CladdyQuarries
Position : Plant Fitter/Foreman
Duration : Mar 2005 – Sept 2006
A Family owned company who have multiply sites across Northern Ireland providing a wide
range of products to the construction industry
Duties
 Repairing and maintaining quarry based equipment including the following:
 Breakers- (Hydraulic Rock Breakers)
o Crushers- (Impact & Jaw crushers)
o Dozers (Komatsu & Caterpillar)
o Dump trucks-(20t > 40t Komatsu, Hydrema, Volvo,)
o Excavators –(20t > 40t Komatsu, Hitachi, Caterpillar,)
o Front Shovels ( Volvo & Caterpillar)
o Pumps( Hydraulic water pumps)
o Rolling & Compaction equipment( Bomag rollers >20t,Hydraulic rock
compactors 20t)
o Screening equipment
 Supervising maintenance personnel and maintaining work schedules
 30 + tractor units ranging from Volvo, DAF, Scania and Hino
 Cummins and Perkins engines
 Fault diagnostics & repair on wide range of engines Cummins, perkins etc
 Corresponding with Machinery suppliers on parts and upgrades on a regular basis
 PSV preparation, service and repair.

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WD O Neill Transport
Position : Plant Fitter
Duration : Jun 2002 – March 2005
Was a Family owned Transport company providing logistical solutions to the Quarrying and
Shipping Industries it was purchased by Global Shipping Company Jenkins Shipping in 2004
 Duties
 Diesel Fitting Apprenticeship
 Experience gained on Volvo, Scania and DAF Tractor units and a wide range of
makes of 45ft trailers (BPW & ROR axles SDC, MONTRACON etc Trailers)
 Ability to demonstrate competencies of machine diagnostics, repairs, testing and
adjusting of machine operating and monitoring systems utilizing relevant literature
and testing equipment on a vast array of equipment:
 Powertrain assembly
 Vehicle electrics Diagnostic and repair
 Hydraulic and pneumatic diagnostic and repair
Girardi Farms,StanthorpeNSW
Position : Farm hand
Duration : Sept 2001 – Feb 2002
A family owned Farm specializing in Capsicum and tomatoes
 Fruit picking
 Operating the forklift
 Helping out with general maintenance duties
MurdockBuildingSupplies
Position :
Trainee Company
Accountant
Duration : Sept 2000 – Jun 2001
Murdock Building Supplies is one of the largest Building Material Suppliers in the UK and is
part of the international Murdock Group.
 Assisting with preparation of quarterly management accounts to tight deadlines for
two of the companies multiple branches.
 Assisting with preparation of detailed Asset level business plans for Banks and other
Funders.
 Assisting with Monthly Budget and Cash Flow Forecasting.
 Assisting with Presenting Reports on Financial and Operational performance to the
Board of Directors.
 Preparation of Audit files and reviewing with external Auditors.
ShriverPrice& Co Accountants
Position : Accountant Technician
Duration : Sept 1998 – Sept 2000
A privately owned Accountancy Firm
 Preparation of accounts (mixture of sole-traders, statutory accounts & management
accounts) with key client’s e.g. - Bar Library, WGK Construction Ltd, Laydex Ltd
and PRRT.
 Preparation of grant claims for employment and capital grants
 Performed year end stock takes.
 Preparation of cashflow statements

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EDUCATIONALQUALIFICATIONS
Year Attended
School / College / Higher
education Grade Achieved
1991-1998 AbbeyChristianBrothers GCSE, 10 Distinctions
A-Level,3passes
1998-2000 SouthernRegional College IATIQualification
2001-2003 SouthernRegional College HGV LII
2010-2011 SouthwestRegional College HGV LIII
ADDITIONALTRAINING
Year Attended Course Qualification
2006 CEF PLANT MECHANIC CSR APPROVED
2007
TOWER CRANE PERSONNEL RESCUE
COURSE CSR APPROVED
2007 VOLVO ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS VOLVO
2009 SUBSTATION AUTHORISATION N.I.E D1H & D2H
2010
COUNTERBALANCE FORKLIFT UPTO 3
TONNE CITB CITY & GUILDS
2010 TELESCOPIC FORKLIFT TICKET CITB CITY & GUILDS
2010 FIRE AWARENESS A & B CERTIFIED
2010 CEF PLANT MECHANIC CSR APPROVED "PLATINUM"
2012 FIRST AID NI APPROVED
2012 CONSTRUCTION WHITE CARD NSW WHITECARD
2012 LOADER, EXCAVATOR,BACKHOE,SKIDSTEER NATIONAL TICKET
2012 RAIL RIZZIE TICKET NSW RIZZIE
2014 NSW HR LICIENCE HR LICIENCE
2014 LOADER, EXCAVATOR,BACKHOE,SKIDSTEER VOCs H & I Safety

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INTERESTS/HOBBIES/PERSONAL
DESCRIPTION
Iam a family man with my wife and I recently welcoming the new arrival of our daughter
Emile and To be honest Iam a bit of a fitness fanatic and regularly attend the gym, Iam a
sporting enthusiast and I regularly participate in the following sports
 Marathon Running
 Mixed Martial Arts/Boxing
 Mountain walking/Hiking
 Sea Fishing
 Soccer and Gaelic football
I have completed the following events
 Mourne Marthon which comprised of 26 miles over tough Irish mountain terrain
 The “Clec” which is a 75 klm triathlon event based in carlingford county louth
ireland. The event involves Mountain Running, Mountain Biking and sea canoeing
 Numerous local Irish 10klm races
 The OXFAM trailwalking team event which comprised of 100klm mountain terain
walk from the central coast NSW to Sydney CBD
 Silver medalist in Light Heavy Weight NSW STATE AMATEUR MMA Tournament
 City to surf 10klm
 Sydney Hearld half marathon