1. WILLIAM GRIFFITH
43 LAFAYETTE STREET TRARALGON VIC 3844
Tel: 03 5176 6647 Mob: 0412 016 803
Profile
Outstanding Leading Hand with twenty plus years experience across a range of
industries, further enhanced by a trade’s background. Demonstrated skills in
construction, driving, funeral services and retail fields. Adaptable and experienced in
aligning company policies with day to day operations. Outgoing personality with a mature
and positive outlook. Highly regarded for skills, work ethic and integrity. A team player
equally capable of working individually. Sound knowledge of OH&S policies and
procedures.
Key Skills and Abilities
Communication: high level verbal and presentation skills.
Construction Industry Skills: sound plant knowledge and experienced in the training
and mentoring of fellow employees.
Occupational Health and Safety: demonstrated knowledge and understanding.
Licences & Tickets
Current Victorian Drivers License – Car, HA, R
Advanced Rigger/Franna Crane Operator
Traffic Controller
Construction Industry Red Card
High Risk – WP, RA, LF, CN, CV Dogging, C2, C6, WAH
First Aid Trained Defibulisation and CPR 2014
Advanced 4WD Training and Recovery
Power Industry Card
Employment History
June 2015 – Current Fowlers Asphalting
Truck Driver - Plant Operator – Traffic Controller
Deliver Asphalt and Road base to Sites using Tip Truck and Tri axle Trailer
Hazard Identification
Risk Assessment
Traffic Control and work site set up
Operate Skid Steer – Rollers – Front End Loaders
Road Construction and Maintenance
Hold Toolbox meetings
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July 2014 – January 2015 THIESS ICG Integrated Commissioning Team Mechanical,
Northern Region Queensland
SMP FIFO Crane – Rigger Telehandler Operator. 21/7
roster
OH & S team member.
Other duties as directed.
Works individually and as part of a team.
Observed OH&S policies and procedures at all times.
Operate a 25/20 tonne Franna.
Dual Crane lifts involving pipe spools and tilt panels.
JSEA Contribution and writing.
Installation of Gas Spools and Flanges and Valves.
Commissioning of a live Gas FCS/CPP Plant.
Dec 2013 – July 2014 THIESS, Mechanical, Central Region
SMP FIFO Crane – Rigger Telehandler Operator
Commissioning Team 21/7 roster
OH & S team member.
Other duties as directed.
Works individually and as part of a team.
Observed OH&S policies and procedures at all times.
Operate a 25 tonne Franna.
Dual Crane lifts involving pipe spools and tilt panels.
JSEA Contribution and writing.
Installation of Gas Spools and Flanges and Valves.
Commissioning of a live Gas FCS Plant.
May 2012 – 2013 THIESS, Mechanical, Southern Region 28/7 roster
SMP FIFO Crane – Rigger Telehandler Operator
Construction and Commissioning Team
Performed general rigging and dogging duties.
OH & S team member.
Other duties as directed.
Works individually and as part of a team.
Observed OH&S policies and procedures at all times.
Operate a 25 tonne Franna.
Chain block and sling spool alignment.
Dual Crane lifts involving pipe spools and tilt panels.
JSEA Contribution and writing.
Installation of Gas Spools and Flanges and Valves.
Early works from construction to commissioning.
Sept 2010 – 2012 THIESS DEGREMONT, Mechanical, Wonthaggi
SMP Crane Operator – Rigger
Performed general rigging and dogging duties.
OH & S team member.
Other duties as directed.
Works individually and as part of a team.
Observed OH&S policies and procedures at all times.
Operate a 25 tonne Franna.
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Chain block and sling spool alignment.
Dual Crane lifts involving pipe spools and tilt panels.
JSEA Contribution and writing.
Jan 2010 – Aug 2010 MORRISON CONSTRUCTIONS, Mechanical and Civil,
Traralgon
Plant Operator
Road construction and maintenance.
OH & S team member.
Other duties as directed.
Worked individually and as part of a team.
Observed OH&S policies and procedures at all times.
Sept 2009 – Dec 2010 ALSTOM Mechanical, Hazelwood Power Station,
Hazelwood
Crane Operator – Rigger
Performed general rigging and dogging duties.
OH & S team member.
Assist pressure welder and fitters in day to day duties as part of a boiler reconditioning
team.
Other duties as directed.
Worked individually and as part of a team.
Observed OH&S policies and procedures at all times.
Operate a 20 tonne Franna.
Chain block and sling spool alignment.
Jan 2008 – Dec 2009 BMC WELDING & CONSTRUCTION, Morwell
SMP Crane Operator – Rigger/Truck Driver
Loaded and erected components for site construction, ensuring all safety procedures
were followed.
Performed general rigging and dogging duties.
Completed a five week on site shut, meeting all client targets relating to the installation of
precipitators at APM Maryvale.
Erected a desalination unit within the Morwell workshop.
Worked individually and as part of a team.
Gantry Crane Operator.
Observed OH&S policies and procedures at all times.
Franna and Forklift operator and Truck Driver.
Oct 2007 – Jan 2008 THIESS JOHN HOLLAND, Morwell
Leading Hand Rigger – East link Project
Oversaw crane crew for the delivery of rock walls in order of erection.
Performed general rigging and dogging duties.
Directed a crew of 5 to backfill and compact behind installed rock walls, meeting rigid
levels and specifications.
Gantry Crane Operator.
Observed OH&S policies and procedures at all times.
Jul 2007 – Oct 2007 THIESS JOHN HOLLAND, Morwell
Leading Hand Rigger – Morwell Pre-cast Facility
Safely dismantled the precast facility in Morwell including all beam, rock wall and parapet
moulds.
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Prepared and packed all equipment to be shipped interstate.
Gantry Crane Operator and 20 Tonne Franna.
Mar 2006 – Jul 2007 THIESS JOHN HOLLAND, Morwell
Leading Hand Rigger – Morwell Pre-cast Facility
Oversaw the operation of 250t and 80t cranes.
Conducted pre-start meetings with team.
Performed regular plant inspections.
Gantry Crane Operator.
Observed OH&S policies and procedures.
Worked as part of a team and individually.
Participated in writing of Jsea and held pre-start and close out meetings.
Oct 1997 – Aug 2005 DI FABRO CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD, Morwell
SMP Crane Operator / Truck Driver
Carried out mechanical repairs and driving duties.
Completed labouring duties including the grinding and cleaning of steel, tack welding and
spray painting.
Operated cranes in a safe manner.
1994 – 1997 EAZY CASH, Traralgon
Assistant Manager
Provided excellent customer service at point of sale and via telephone.
Conducted retail sales, purchasing and unpacking of stock.
Operated register and completed banking on a daily basis.
Maintained visual merchandise displays and cleanliness of the store.
Handled cash and card transactions.
Worked individually and as part of a team.
Previous Employment Summary
Cook’s Construction – Plant Operator
Roche Brothers – Plant Operator
Shire of Traralgon – Maintenance / Plant Operator
Australian Paper Maryvale - Operator
Training & Further Development
2011 CFMEU
Working At Heights and Gotcha Training
2007 DEANMAC
Workplace First Aid Certificate Level 2
2006 WORKSAFE TRAINING CENTRE
Overhead Travelling Crane & Safe Lifting Practices
2006 ASHLEY INSTITUTE OF TRAINING
Certificate III in Manufactured Mineral Products
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2006 NMTC GROUP
OH&S Overview in the State of Victoria
1999 APM FORESTS
Environmental Certificate
1999 VICROADS
Accredited Traffic Control & Management Certificate
1982 YALLOURN TAFE
Plumbing & Gasfitting Certificate
Referees
STEVE McQUOID
Commissioning Superintendent
Thiess
Mob: 0422 979 182
BRETT HARRISON
Production Supervisor
CBI
Mob: 0400 181 729
MICHAEL MASCI
Commissioning Supervisor
Thiess
Mob: 0419 782 413
PETER GRILLS
Leading Hand Fitter
Thiess Commissioning
Mob: 0427 671 510
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2006 NMTC GROUP
OH&S Overview in the State of Victoria
1999 APM FORESTS
Environmental Certificate
1999 VICROADS
Accredited Traffic Control & Management Certificate
1982 YALLOURN TAFE
Plumbing & Gasfitting Certificate
Referees
STEVE McQUOID
Commissioning Superintendent
Thiess
Mob: 0422 979 182
BRETT HARRISON
Production Supervisor
CBI
Mob: 0400 181 729
MICHAEL MASCI
Commissioning Supervisor
Thiess
Mob: 0419 782 413
PETER GRILLS
Leading Hand Fitter
Thiess Commissioning
Mob: 0427 671 510
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