1. Paul Vanson
37 Willow Avenue
Murray Bridge, SA.5253
Australia
Mobile: 0416 189 327
Email: pvanson62@bigpond.com
Experienced Piping Supervisor
SKILLS TO INSTALL UNDERGROUND & ABOVE GROUND PIPE SERVICES
With good knowledge of reading plans and specifications and civil operations. I have been able to plan
and organise work under pressure to meet deadlines and objectives while working safely and following
OH&S policies and procedures. Excellent communication and organisational skills, a strong work ethic and
determination to succeed. Enthusiastic learner, eager to meet new challenges and get ahead in the
mining industry.
Summary
I have five year’s experience as a Piping Supervisor in underground and above ground services, a
further five years in the industry as a Leading Hand. Previous projects completed as Supervisor -
Hillgrove Resources Kanmantoo Copper Project SA, Granites Gold Mine Project Tanami Desert NT.
Currently FMG Solomon Project Tom Price WA. I have successfully performed under pressure to meet
deadlines and objectives working safely following OH&S policies. I have certificate III in supervision,
certificate II people management, I am ready for a new challenge.
Career Objective
Supervise all company and subcontractor construction and maintenance activities on the client's
site through direct liaison with the client contract coordinators, engineers, production personnel,
safety and environmental personnel.
Budget and cost control management and the allocation of resources (plant, materials, and
personnel) to meet work requirements. Price work and submit quotes or tenders to the client.
Control and maintain all company assets on site and keep related documentation. Attend as key
company representative at client meetings relating to construction and maintenance, operational
matters, safety, health and environment.
Inspect the work in progress regularly to ensure workmanship and materials conforms to
specifications, that construction schedules are met and that safety, health and environment
requirements are met.
Actively pursue any gaps that "may" leave the company exposed, or alternatively propose and
agree through proper channels a solution to the problem. Be responsible to ensure that all
statutory requirements and client standards complied with.
Complete all required reports and other reports in a timely manner to meet contract and
company reporting requirements.
Conduct pre-start, toolbox and other meetings to ensure that all site personnel are kept informed
of safety, health and environmental requirements plus any other information that is necessary for
the effective conduct of the site work.
Ensure that risk assessment is completed prior to work starting and the required JSA'S are
compiled and communicated to the work crews. Ensure that all personnel maintain competency
through scheduled training and development fundamentals.

2. Employment History
Jul 2011 – present : Supervisor - Piping – Civil FMG Solomon Project, Tom
Price, WA, Australia
Cimeco Pty Ltd
Supervision - piping, earthworks, safety, permits, contractors, plan and organise the
installation of underground and above ground piping, budget and cost management,
and workforce.
Liaising - client, senior management, engineers, workforce, safety adviser,
surveyors, contractors, supervisors.
Duties - implement safety and environmental requirements, people management,
risk assessments, ordering and receiving, breathalyser testing, pre-start and tool
box meetings install underground and above ground piping, reports and other
paperwork, site inspections.
Jan 2010 – Jun 2011: Supervisor - Piping - Civil Hillgrove Resources,
Kanmantoo Copper Project,
SA, Australia
Cimeco Pty Ltd
Supervision - piping, earthworks, contractors, safety, permits, plan and organise the
installation of underground & above ground piping. Budget and cost management,
workforce.
Liaising - client, senior management, engineers, supervisors, workforce, safety
adviser, contractors, surveyors.
Duties - implement safety and environmental requirements, people management,
risk assessment, ordering and receiving, breathalyser testing, pre-start and tool box
meetings, install underground and above ground piping, reports and other
paperwork, site inspections.
Sep 2007 – Oct 2009: Supervisor - Piping - Civil Granites Gold Mine, Tanami
Desert, NT, Australia
Complete Pipe Systems
Supervision - piping, earthworks, contractors, safety, permits, plan and organise the
installation of underground & above ground piping, budget and cost management,
and workforce.
Liaising - client, senior management, engineers, supervisors, workforce, safety
adviser, surveyors, contractors.
Duties - implement safety and environmental requirements, people management,
risk assessments, ordering and receiving, breathalyser testing, pre-start and tool
box meetings install underground and above ground piping, reports and other
paperwork, site inspections.
Mar 2003 – Aug 2007: Polyethylene Welder/Leading hand BHP Billiton Roxby Downs,
SA, Australia
Complete Pipe Systems
Leading hand -piping, earthworks, prepare trenches, workforce, safety, polyethylene
welding.
Liaising - supervision, project engineers, earthworks, workforce, safety adviser,
surveyors, contractors.
Duties - people management, safety requirements, interpret drawings, polyethylene
welding, machine operator, fabrication and installation of pipe work.
Education/Qualifications
Year 12 certificate Para Hills, Adelaide, SA, Australia
Para Hills High School
Graduated: December 1979

3. Education/Qualifications
People Management Adelaide, SA, Australia
TAFE SA
Graduated: October 2003
Grade: Certificate II
Certificate III Supervision Perth, WA, Australia
AVELING - Safety / Leadership e-Learning
Graduated: June 2012Graduated: June 2012
Grade: Certificate III
Additional Certificates
Mar 2011 Fire Safety & Emergency Response Training Adelaide, SA, Australia
Course
Fire Evacuation Safety Training Pty Ltd
Mar 2011 Senior First Aid Adelaide, SA, Australia
St John Ambulance
ID: 491994
Mar 2011 Excavator Lonsdale, SA, Australia
SA Plant Operator Training
ID: LP1604
Jun 2011 Operate and Maintain Chainsaw Adelaide, SA, Australia
Civil Train
ID: 39296
Apr 2011 Licence To Perform High Risk Work Adelaide, SA, Australia
Safe Work SA
ID: 346129
Jul 2010 Boom Lift / Scissor Lift Adelaide, SA, Australia
Elevating Work Platform Association Of
Australia Inc.
ID: 402855
Jul 2010 Skid Steer Adelaide, SA, Australia
SA Plant Operator Lonsdale
ID: LP1604
May 2010 Fork lift Adelaide, SA, Australia
Civil Train
ID: 95009
Jun 2010 Working At Heights Awareness Adelaide, SA, Australia
Civil Train
Sep 2009 White Card Adelaide, SA, Australia
Safe Work SA
ID: 40239-00039296-1
Feb 2003 Polymer Fusion Adelaide, SA, Australia
Polymer Fusion Education Pty Ltd
ID: 50797
Skills Summary
Microsoft Office

4. Language Proficiency
English Fluent
Hobbies/Interests
Australian Rules Football
Water Sports
Family Holidays
Cricket
Watching My Kids Playing Sport
References
John O’Malley – Project Engineer
Cimeco Pty Ltd
Perth, WA, Australia
Email: john.o'malley@cimeco.com.au
Phone: 0452 587 583
Brent Finn – Super Intendant
Cimeco Pty Ltd
Perth, WA, Australia
Email: brent.finn@cimeco.com
Phone: 0419 475 908
Bill Leonard – Engineer Certificate V
Santos
Adelaide, SA, Australia
Email: wdleonard@bigpond.com
Phone: 0400 824 816