Ferdinand Laporre
48/1 Spinella Drive Bay View, Auckland,Northshore
Summary
Ferdinand has more than 33 years of experience in ground engineering and foundation in New Zealand, Dubai, and the Philippines.
Before moving to New Zealand 15 years ago, Ferdinand was working in Dubai for about 5 years and was involved in the most iconic foundation buildings in Dubai like Burj Al Arab, Dubai Mall, Princess Tower, Dubai Opera, etc...
Ferdinand started as a ground crew before becoming a drill rig and crane operator in the Philippines.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Drill Rigs and Cranes Operator
Brian Perry Civil
18 Gabador Place, Mt Wellington, Auckland 1060
07.2008 - Current
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating conditions of equipment.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and control machine settings.
- Kept accurate records and report to the supervisor of defective parts of the crane and drill rig.
- Assisted with equipment startups and machine installation tasks.
- Operate crane for cages, casing installation, and tremie pour.
- Operate drill rigs, drilling from 600mm dia to 3000mm diameter bored piles under fluid (bentonite and polymer)
- Use cranes for the attachment of, vibro hammer, drop hammer, and Impact Hammer (Juntan)
- Operate various drill rigs and cranes for the installation of Secant Piles, Bored Piles, Drilling under fluids – (Bentonite / Polymers), Sheet Piles, CFA Piles, Driven H Piles, Driven Tube Piles, Soldier pile walls, Marine Piles, Staging, Contiguous bored pile walls, Shaft Drilling, Access drilling – Over height Configuration and Extended Reach Drilling, Restricted Height Drilling
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Participated in the morning brief of the projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Drill Rigs and Cranes Operator
Trevi Dubai
Dubai
09.2003 - 06.2008
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating conditions of equipment.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and control machine settings.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Operate crane for cages, casing installation, and tremie pour.
- Operate drill rigs, drilling from 600mm diameter to 3000mm diameter bored piles under fluid (bentonite and polymer)
- Use cranes for attachment of, vibro hammer, drop hammer, and Impact Hammer (Juntan)
- Operate various drill rigs and cranes for installation of Secant Piles, Bored Piles, Drilling under fluids – (Bentonite / Polymers), Sheet Piles, Driven H Piles, Driven Tube Piles, Soldier pile walls, Marine Piles, Staging, Contiguous bored pile walls, Access drilling – Over height Configuration and Extended Reach Drilling,
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Crane, Drill Rig Operator & Rigger
FS Foundation Philippines
Manila Philippines
01.1992 - 03.2003
- Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
- Used hand signals, verbal communication and radio to reduce risks in coordinating crane movements.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Operated mobile crane and moved materials to various locations to meet job schedule demands.
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
- Experienced in inspecting cranes and related equipment for safety and operational defects.
- Used troubleshooting and resolution skills to address crane-related malfunctions while minimizing downtime.
- Utilized mastery of diverse slings, shackles and spreader bars to meet specific project needs.
- Leveraged expertise in load-lifting attachments and rigging techniques to manage diverse loads.
- Monitored drilling operations and machines.
- Coordinated and managed all rig moving operations
- Determined accurate angles and depths before drilling or giving instructions.
Crane Rigger
Asia Construct
Manila Philippines
01.1989 - 02.1992
- Assisted with safe crane operation at rig sites and yard.
- Assisted in rig down, disassembly and loading of crane.
- Completed and submitted daily inspection sheet for rigging equipment.
- Helped set up and rig up crane.
- Reported defects on equipment or rigging to proper supervisor.
- Positioned cranes in response to hand signals and observed load hookup to determine safe load capacities.
- Utilized mastery of diverse slings, shackles and spreader bars to meet specific project needs.
- Maneuvered loads safely to achieve accuracy and stability.
- Leveraged expertise in load-lifting attachments and rigging techniques to manage diverse loads.
- Experienced in inspecting cranes and related equipment for safety and operational defects.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- Added or removed wire to shorten or lengthen lines, using various types of splices, connectors and clamps.
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference, and degradation, and reported findings to supervisor.
Education
High School Diploma -
Iligan City National High School
Iligan City, Philippines04.1987
Skills
- Operator Training
- Crane Mount Drill Rigs (RTC) Operation
- Certified Large Hydraulic Crane Operator
- Crane Operator License
- Heavy Equipment Operator
- Hydraulic Truck Cranes
- Operator Manuals
- Loading and Unloading Rigs
- Mobile Cranes
- Certified Crane Operator
- Drill Rigs Operator
- Truck-Mounted Cranes
- Professional Operator Certification
Certification
- New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Level4) - 14 Dec 2022
- New Zealand Certificate in Cranes (Level4) - 14 Dec 2022
- 3795 Configure mobile crane and lift and place loads
- 20527 Prepare and use a crane with crane mounted drill table for piling and foundation operations
- 20528 Prepare and use a crane and vibro hammer machine for piling and foundation operations
- 23962 Assess the worksite, prepare and operate a self-propelled boom lift elevating work platform (EWP)
- 27676 Configure a lattice boom track crawler crane to lift and place regular and irregular loads
- 31902 Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety management requirements for workers on a crane's site
- 31903 Lead a team during crane operations
- 31904 Plan and document lifts of regular and irregular loads using multiple cranes
- 3788 Demonstrate knowledge of skills required in the crane industry
- 3789 Sling regular loads and communicate during crane operations
- 16617 Use a truck loader crane to lift and place loads
- 23960 Assess the worksite, prepare and operate a scissor lift elevating work platform (EWP)
- 23966 Describe types of elevating work platforms (EWPs), and legislative requirements for their use
- 30072 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of slinging regular loads safely
- 3787 Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to cranes
Biking, Fishing, Road Trips, Camping
I love to sing in my karaoke machine. I also enjoy biking, and fishing over the weekend when the sun goes out.
Timeline
Drill Rigs and Cranes Operator
Brian Perry Civil
07.2008 - Current
Drill Rigs and Cranes Operator
Trevi Dubai
09.2003 - 06.2008
Crane, Drill Rig Operator & Rigger
FS Foundation Philippines
01.1992 - 03.2003
Crane Rigger
Asia Construct
01.1989 - 02.1992
High School Diploma -
Iligan City National High School