Garth Spain
Summary
I am a hardworking Aboriginal man who is not afraid of long days working in the tropical heat. I enjoy laboring and operating machinery.
I am honest and reliable with a positive work ethic. I am a good communicator and work well in a team however am also able to preform efficiently and keep on task when working on my own.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Maintenance Officer
Rio Tinto - NEAL
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted regular inspections of building systems and equipment to identify maintenance needs.
- Ensured that all repairs were completed in a timely manner and within budget.
- Provided training for staff in the use of maintenance equipment, tools, and safety procedures.
- Created preventative maintenance schedules for building systems and equipment.
- Developed reports to document maintenance activities, including labor hours and costs associated with each repair job.
- Performed emergency repairs as needed on equipment or systems to minimize disruption in operations.
- Assisted with the installation of new equipment or systems following manufacturer's instructions.
- Repaired minor plumbing issues such as clogged drains or leaking faucets.
- Adhered strictly to all applicable codes and regulations related to safety, health, fire protection.
- Ensured that all areas were kept clean at all times by scheduling periodic deep cleaning services.
- Coordinated efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels.
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
Mobile Plant Operator
Kennelly Constructions
07.2020 - 10.2022
- Performed pre-start checks on the mobile plant machinery before commencing work.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to all safety regulations and procedures.
- Carried out regular maintenance tasks such as checking fluid levels, lubricating moving parts and replacing worn components.
- Transported material from one site to another in a timely manner while ensuring safety standards were met at all times.
- Provided guidance and support to less experienced operators when required.
- Completed daily reports on progress of operations, machine hours worked and any incidents or problems encountered during the shift.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues, supervisors and customers throughout the day regarding project updates or changes in plans.
- Participated in weekly toolbox meetings to discuss safety protocols, operational processes and best practices.
- Performed physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying and moving heavy objects.
- Made sound and logical judgments regarding process changes.
- Communicated effectively with operators and supervisors on technical level.
- Maintained safety by adhering to regulations and plant procedures.
- Closely inspected equipment for safety problems, leaks and wear and tear.
- Completed maintenance tasks and made adjustments as part of regular upkeep of equipment and safety.
- Coordinated ongoing maintenance and housekeeping of plant and equipment.
- Used forklifts, pumping equipment and air compressors frequently.
- Managed waste disposal and recycling in accordance with environmental regulations.
- Adjusted equipment settings to alter production conditions and meet different product specifications.
- Trained new employees on operating procedures and safety guidelines.
- Conducted preventative maintenance to ensure machinery operates efficiently.
- Performed daily inspections of plant systems, identifying potential problems and taking corrective action as needed.
Caregiver
Kennelly Constructions
03.2019 - 08.2020
- Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility.
- Managed medications according to instructions provided by the physician or pharmacist.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Furniture Mover
Allied Pickfords
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Loaded and unloaded furniture onto trucks for delivery to customers' homes.
- Organized and secured items in truck beds with moving blankets, straps, and shrink wrap.
- Assisted customers with loading and unloading furniture from trucks into homes or businesses.
- Performed routine maintenance on moving equipment such as dollies and hand trucks.
- Transported furniture between locations using a variety of vehicles including box trucks, flatbeds, and vans.
- Inspected customer's premises before beginning the move to ensure safety protocols were followed.
- Cleaned and maintained all company-owned moving equipment according to established guidelines.We
- Cleaned and maintained all company-owned moving equipment according to established guidelines.
- Placed protective covers over carpets, doorways, stairwells, elevators. during move process.
- Communicated professionally with customers regarding their needs related to the move process.
- Adhered to safety regulations when operating heavy machinery such as forklifts or pallet jacks.
- Observed strict quality standards for box and furniture packing, avoiding damage or destruction of items.
- Utilized forklift to move inventory items.
- Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
- Coordinated pick-ups and deliveries with clients.
- Adhered to all safety standards and protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
Forklift Operator
Cube Energy
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Assisted in the loading and unloading of goods from trucks, containers and railcars using forklift.
- Maintained accurate records of all inventory movements including deliveries, receipts and shipments.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Monitored warehouse aisles to prevent collisions with pedestrians or other equipment.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Transported materials between storage areas, loading docks and delivery vehicles as needed.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning operation of material handling equipment.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
- Ensured efficient handling of merchandise and products to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
- Employed hand signals to communicate effectively with coworkers operating transport vehicles and direct movements from floor.
Education
Civil Construction
Spinifex State College
Mt Isa12-2006
Skills
- Tool and Parts Inventory Oversight
- Property Maintenance
- Health and safety compliance
- Specifications Interpretation
- Repair Requirements Determination
- Standards Conformance
- Safety Compliance
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Tools and Equipment Maintenance
- Job Prioritizing
- Multitasking
- Equipment Operation
- Customer Relations
- Organizational Skills
- Self Motivation
- Analytical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Heavy Lifting
- Excellent Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Time Management
Affiliations
- In my free time I enjoy spending time with my children going fishing
- I also enjoy playing darts and pool
Certification
- Licence to perform High Risk Work - Dogging, Forklift, Vehicle loading Crane
- Training and Assessing - Civil construction excavator operations, Articulated Haul truck operations
- White Card
Timeline
Site Maintenance Officer
Rio Tinto - NEAL
03.2024 - 08.2024
Mobile Plant Operator
Kennelly Constructions
07.2020 - 10.2022
Caregiver
Kennelly Constructions
03.2019 - 08.2020
Furniture Mover
Allied Pickfords
07.2018 - 03.2019
Forklift Operator
Cube Energy
06.2017 - 03.2018
Civil Construction
Spinifex State College
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