BEN SUTHERLAND
Richmond,Appleby
Summary
I am a motivated and hardworking individual. I have a proven track record of success, with an exceptional technical ability working across a broad range of systems and facility. I pride myself in the impeccable quality of work. I have excellent interpersonal skills which make me a great team member as well being able to work autonomously when required. I adhere to industry regulations at all times and enjoy keeping up to date with latest electronic technology and innovations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Excavator Operator
LGW Contracting
Nelson, NSN
02.2024 - Current
- Operated excavator to dig on and around live utilities in underground or telecom utility fields.
- Employed safe digging practices in line with machine capabilities and limitations to prevent hazards.
- Created ramps for smooth movement of heavy loads between site locations.
- Performed equipment inspections before and after each shift, turning in equipment logs to supervisor.
- Civil construction sites an forestry sites
Excavator Operator
Berketts
Nelson, NSN
03.2021 - 02.2024
- Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds.
- Implemented strict safety measures on job sites, reducing accidents Number%.
- Coordinated machine actions with other crew member activities by positioning and moving loads to necessary locations.
- Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.
- Dug ditches and trenches using trench rollers, rammers and shovels for small-scale excavations.
- Employed safe digging practices in line with machine capabilities and limitations to prevent hazards.
- Civil construction sites.
Machinist
Carter Holt Harvey
Nelson, NSN
08.2017 - 03.2021
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
Machinist Apprentice
Prolam
Motueka, TAS
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Operated band saws, CNC mills, and lathes in machine shop.
- Maintained shop equipment by checking fluid levels and sanding and cleaning parts.
- Kept work area neat and tidy to safeguard workspace and efficiently locate tools and other items.
- Fabricated Type pieces to detailed specifications.
- Measured to nearest micron and cut pieces to specification.
- Performed quality assessments, measurements and final inspections as assigned by supervisor.
Apprentice Electrician
Complete Electrical
Blenheim
08.2011 - 03.2014
- Fault finding, diagnosis and rectifying
- Installing new electrical systems in domestic dwellings
- Maintaining records of all electrical equipment which I have worked on
- Liaising with builders, site managers and foremen.
Silviculture Worker
Te Ngahue Forestry
Blenheim
06.2010 - 03.2011
- Planting, digging holes and planting trees
- Thinning and pruning
- Spaying for growth and health of trees
- Health and Safety.
Skills
- Class 2 an Class 4 licenses
- W,T,R an F endorsements
- Knowledge of the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 and subsequent amendments
- Testing for personal safety
- Ability to openly communicate
- Problem solving
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced first aid
- Ability to work independently and as a team when required
- Learn new skills and equipment
- Organisation skills
Personal Information
- Hobbies: Personal training, Distance learning (National Certificate in Applied Sports), Rugby, Rebuilding and restoration of motor vehicles
- Date of Birth: 02/04/91
Qualificationsachievementssummary
- NZQA, Electrical Engineering, Level 3, 11/01/13
- NZQA, First aid in an emergency, Level 3, 11/01/11
- NZQA, Provide resuscitation, Level 2, 05/01/13
- NZQA, Provide first aid, Level 1, 05/01/13
References
- Russell Te Ngahue, Manager, Te Ngahue Forestry
- Mike Renner, Manager, Renner Fencing Ltd
Timeline
Excavator Operator
LGW Contracting
02.2024 - Current
Excavator Operator
Berketts
03.2021 - 02.2024
Machinist
Carter Holt Harvey
08.2017 - 03.2021
Machinist Apprentice
Prolam
08.2016 - 11.2017
Apprentice Electrician
Complete Electrical
08.2011 - 03.2014
Silviculture Worker
Te Ngahue Forestry
06.2010 - 03.2011