Kirwan Waa
14 Observations Green,Auckland
Summary
Strategic Asbestos Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planing workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 6 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Individual with strong leadership and decision making skills. Experience in the field overseeing work, maintaining safety and improving operations. Expert problem solver with strong time management and technical abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
A/B Class Supervisor’s (manager)
SAMRS
12.2023 - Current
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
- Maintained high safety standards to ensure secure workplace for all employees and visitors.
- Implemented rewards and recognition program that significantly increased employee engagement and satisfaction.
- Managed diverse team, promoting inclusive work environment that leveraged individual strengths.
- Led successful project completions under tight deadlines, coordinating effectively across multiple teams.
A/B Class Supervisor
Advanced Environmental Services
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
Asbestos Supervisor
Nzrs
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Identified materials requiring removal or special handling.
- Verified OSHA compliance for worksite and coworkers to establish safe environment.
- Constructed and placed containment corridors between worksites to properly contain asbestos and hazardous materials.
- Utilized personal protective equipment during building demolition and asbestos removal.
- Complied with environmental laws and regulations concerning asbestos and hazardous waste removal.
- Collected waste in approved disposal bags and sealed with correct procedures.
- Prepared work areas with proper containment procedures and filtration systems.
- Secured and contained asbestos and hazardous materials for transport.
- Softened and removed asbestos by spraying then scraping asbestos off surfaces.
- Utilized diagnostic and identification tools to identify hazardous materials and differentiate between materials.
- Assembled and positioned decontamination areas at exits of job sites to prevent harm to bystanders and unprotected persons.
- Educated bystanders and coworkers on short- and long-term hazards of asbestos.
- Responded to building collapses and emergency situations where hazardous materials may be involved.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
- Calculated materials and labor required to complete jobs on-schedule and prepared estimates.
- Operated Equipment on daily basis.
- Managed safety and security of location to prevent intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and injuries to workers.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
- Administered budget, tracked expenses and documented changes.
Asbestos Supervisor
Greenway
03.2017 - 01.2021
- Prepared work areas with proper containment procedures and filtration systems.
- Collected waste in approved disposal bags and sealed with correct procedures.
- Complied with environmental laws and regulations concerning asbestos and hazardous waste removal.
- Utilized personal protective equipment during building demolition and asbestos removal.
- Constructed and placed containment corridors between worksites to properly contain asbestos and hazardous materials.
- Verified OSHA compliance for worksite and coworkers to establish safe environment.
- Identified materials requiring removal or special handling.
- Secured and contained asbestos and hazardous materials for transport.
- Softened and removed asbestos by spraying then scraping asbestos off surfaces.
- Utilized diagnostic and identification tools to identify hazardous materials and differentiate between materials.
- Assembled and positioned decontamination areas at exits of job sites to prevent harm to bystanders and unprotected persons.
- Educated bystanders and coworkers on short- and long-term hazards of asbestos.
- Responded to building collapses and emergency situations where hazardous materials may be involved.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Inspected sights to evaluate safety, operations and crew performance against objectives.
- Calculated materials and labor required to complete jobs on-schedule and prepared estimates.
- Operated Equipment on daily basis.
- Managed safety and security of location to prevent intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and injuries to workers.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Administered budget, tracked expenses and documented changes.
Asbestos Removal Lead Hand
Advanced Asbestos Removal
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Removed asbestos using hand and power tools or specialty equipment.
- Prepared work areas with proper containment procedures and filtration systems.
- Collected waste in approved disposal bags and sealed with correct procedures.
- Complied with environmental laws and regulations concerning asbestos and hazardous waste removal.
- Utilized personal protective equipment during building demolition and asbestos removal.
- Constructed and placed containment corridors between worksites to properly contain asbestos and hazardous materials.
- Softened and removed asbestos by spraying then scraping asbestos off surfaces.
- Operated power tools, industrial cleaning equipment and sprayers to remove harmful substances from surfaces.
- Cleaned contaminated equipment or areas for reuse using detergents or solvents, sandblasters or steam cleaners.
- Contained dangerous materials on site by building structures or walls to restrict access prior to removal processes.
Sand Blaster and Painter
First Blast
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers.
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape and other materials.
- Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
- Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing and priming.
- Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
- Mixed and matched paints according to customer specifications.
- Bid on projects, prepped sites and completed projects in line with customer specifications and requirements.
- Moved painted items to drying racks and finished coated surfaces by baking painted items in oven.
- Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
Sandblaster and Painter
Marine Protect
03.2013 - 06.2014
- Maintained abrasive blasting equipment and performed minor repairs.
- Set up portable sandblasters and maintained clean and safe work zone.
- Masked, grit blasted or chemically rinsed surfaces to prepare for sandblasting.
Laborer Worker
Te Aratika Drilling
02.2010 - 01.2013
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Education
Kamo High School
Whangarei, NTL01.2010
Skills
- Schedule Determination
- Worker Supervision
- Materials Estimations
- Project Requirements
- Basic Tools
- Multi-Project Coordination
- Hazardous Materials Removal
- Asbestos Removal
- Labor Costing
- Methods of Production
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Safe Operating Procedures
- Safety Regulations
- Equipment Safety Verification
- Hazardous Waste Handling
- Production Targets
- Corporate Regulations
- Hiring Determinations
- Quality Production
- Basic Carpentry
- Equipment Functionality
- Machine Tools
- OSHA Compliance
- Employee Motivation
- Supervising Personnel
- Industrial Tools
- Security Awareness
- Project Supervision
- Equipment Installation
- Delegating Work Assignments
- Estimating Hours
- Training Junior Team Members
Skills
- Bagging Procedures
- Site Inspection
- Work Site Preparation
- Team Assignments
- Environmental Laws
- Site Installations
- PPE Gear
- Word Processing
- Administration and Management
- Stress Tolerance
- Lockout and Tagout
- Debris Removal
- Environmental Control
- Quality Checks
Timeline
A/B Class Supervisor’s (manager)
SAMRS
12.2023 - Current
A/B Class Supervisor
Advanced Environmental Services
07.2022 - 12.2023
Asbestos Supervisor
Nzrs
01.2021 - 07.2022
Asbestos Supervisor
Greenway
03.2017 - 01.2021
Asbestos Removal Lead Hand
Advanced Asbestos Removal
10.2015 - 03.2017
Sand Blaster and Painter
First Blast
07.2014 - 09.2015
Sandblaster and Painter
Marine Protect
03.2013 - 06.2014
Laborer Worker
Te Aratika Drilling
02.2010 - 01.2013
Kamo High School
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