GARY BUFFETT
AUCKLAND,AUK
Summary
Dynamic Senior Rigger with extensive experience at Nz Crane Hire, excelling in rigging safety and load calculations. Proven track record in conducting risk assessments and leading safety briefings, ensuring efficient lifting operations. Strong communicator and team collaborator, dedicated to training new crew members in best practices for safe rigging.
Skilled Rigger with background in various types of rigging jobs. Experience includes assembly, installation, and repair of heavy equipment used for lifting and moving machinery or materials. Strengths include keen understanding of safety protocols, ability to read blueprints and schematics, as well as proficiency in coordinating team efforts. Previous work has resulted in improved efficiency and enhanced safety on job sites.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Rigger
Nz crane hire
Auckland, Onehunga
06.2022 - 05.2026
- Operated rigging equipment for lifting and moving heavy materials safely.
- Inspected rigging gear for wear and compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to plan lifting operations and ensure efficiency.
- Set up rigging equipment for use in production sets and stages.
- Train new crew members on proper techniques for setting up and operating rigging systems safely.
- Assisted in training new riggers on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Assisted in the setup of lifts, securing loads with rigging hardware.
- Conduct risk assessments before each performance or production in order to identify potential hazards associated with the use of lifting devices.
- Piling safety
Marine Construction rigger
Heron Construction ltd
Papakura
02.2018 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with site supervisors to plan and execute lifting procedures effectively.
- Coordinated with crane operators to align lifting strategies with project requirements.
- Conducted safety briefings for team members before each rigging operation commenced.
- Assisted crew members in securing loads for safe transportation and placement.
- Attached loads securely onto lifting devices such as chains or cables using various types of clamps or hooks.
- Performed calculations to determine the weight of materials being lifted by crane or other rigging devices.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper safety protocols related to construction rigger duties.
Education
School Certificate
Papakura Skills
Senior Rigger experienced in rigging safety, load calculations, and conducting risk assessments to ensure efficient lifting operations Led safety briefings and trained new crew members in best practices, contributing to improved site efficiency and enhanced safety Demonstrated ability to assemble, install, and repair heavy equipment while effectively coordinating team efforts and interpreting blueprints
Senior Rigger experienced in rigging safety, load calculations, and conducting risk assessments to ensure efficient lifting operations Led safety briefings and trained new crew members in best practices, contributing to improved site efficiency and enhanced safety Demonstrated ability to assemble, install, and repair heavy equipment while effectively coordinating team efforts and interpreting blueprints
Timeline
Senior Rigger
Nz crane hire
06.2022 - 05.2026
Marine Construction rigger
Heron Construction ltd
02.2018 - 07.2022
School Certificate