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Mark Lees

Mark Lees

Advanced Rigger, Rope Access Technictian
Wellard,WA

Summary

Enthusiastic Rope access rigger, eager to safely contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of rope access rigging practices, motivated to learn, grow and excel in a leadership role.


IRATA Level 1, Advanced Rigger with experience across Telecommunications, Mining, Construction and Wind Renewable Energy industries. Have worked on various sites for, Rio Tinto Group, BHP Billiton Ltd, Fortescue Metals Group, Newmont and Alcoa. I have experienced physically demanding roles on remote job sites and am very flexible with rosters.


I am a hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure employment in the right role and ready to help team achieve company goals SAFETLY

Work History

Telecommunications Rope Access Technician

SC Services
Perth, Western Australia
02.2018 - 07.2020

Completion of wireless (LTE, 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi, Microwave), electrical, and civil infrastructure construction projects for the leading telecommunications equipment manufacturers, carriers and ICT network providers Australia wide.


Proven Experience in Structural Rigging. • Twin rope access, IRATA standard, work carried out on high rise building and towers with application of twin rope maneuvers and techniques. • Performing all installs pertaining to 2G, 3G, 4G 5G and LTE. • Installs including maintenance of all services. • Proven Experience in fault finding & testing and ability to use Site Master & PIM Tester. • Green field guyed mast, tower and monopole construction and civil ground works. • Steelwork and civil strengthening upgrade of existing telecommunications sites. • Installing of telecommunication antennas, Yagis, Dipoles, MW’s, ODU’s, MHA’s, TMA’s and RRU’s. • Installing of coaxial cable, waveguide, cable connectors, cable clamping, earthing and ground kits. • Installation and commissioning of microwave equipment. • Checking, maintain and operating plant and equipment in accordance with the requirements of safety, efficiency and calibration procedures. • Experience in completing handover documentation on site. • Ensuring that OH&S Policy & Procedure requirements are observed and followed. • Completing all tasks to a high quality standard in compliance with Customer and Company’s Rigging procedures. • Working at heights certified with the ability to comfortably operate at heights regularly (i.e. climbing up to 130 metres). • Telecommunications tower construction / maintenance rigging experience. • Solid knowledge of rigging techniques and best practice. • A current High Risk Certificate in Rigging. • Demonstrated knowledge of safe work practice • RF EME awareness. • License to work / Client Inductions for Ericsson, Huawei, Nokia, Semiens, Nortel, Telstra, Vodafone and Optus

Advanced Rope Access Rigger

Australian Land Mast Specialists
, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria
07.2017 - 12.2018
  • Working for a contractor that specializes in electricity generation using renewable energy on Australia’s wind farm power generation project across Regional QLD, NSW and SA.
  • Coordinated maintenance and responded to repair calls for assigned sites.
  • Determined required installation methods and assembled proper tools and equipment to complete projects to specifications.
  • Bolted equipment into place using hand and power tools.
  • Built extensive knowledge working with testers and diagnostic tools.
  • Built and installed sites per customer specs and maintained safe work environment daily
  • Maintained optimal performance of underground transmission systems, wind field substations, fiber optic sensing and control systems.
  • Diagnosed problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.
  • Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.

Advanced Rope Access Rigger

Monadelphous Group
Perth, Western Australia
11.2016 - Current
  • Rigger & Rope access advanced rigger across major western australia mine sites
  • Job roles included wear plate removal, remedial tasks and general plant maintenance where required during shutdown periods.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts, trucks and telehandler
  • Prepared and erected steel, torque and bolt-up connections.
  • Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.

Advanced Rigger

Aerison
Perth, Western Australia
09.2015 - 12.2017
  • Completed shutdowns at Christmas Creek, Cloudbreak, Marandoo, Paraburdoo, Anderson Point, Cape Lambert, Yandi, Solomon, Newmont Boddington, Alcoa Pinjarra, Area C.
  • Replacing rollers and frames
  • Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.
  • Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
  • Adjusting and replacing soft and hard skirts
  • Removing serge bins (dual crane lifts)
  • dogman for crane operator when lifting heavy loads to provide directional and placement guidance.
  • Rigging preparation for heavy lifts according to SWL requirements.
  • Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.

Telecommunications Rigger

Visionstream
11.2016 - 08.2017
  • Based in Perth with travel to Regional areas in WA.


  • Ability to climb structures and work safely and competently at heights of up to 100m.
  • Competently carry out rigging techniques to install steelwork on structures, including the requirement to climb poles, towers and masts .
  • Proficient at working at heights on mobile phone base station structures to replace existing or installation of new microwave dish, antenna & feeder cables and ancillary equipment on monopoles, roof tops and towers.
  • Terminate communication cables of various types and sizes, assist with testing cables for compliance with specifications.
  • Laid cables, tested communication nodes and worked with ancillary equipment.
  • Work with cranes and EWP's as required to carry out works on site.
  • Proactive, conscientious and compliant attitude to HSE.
  • Proficient in the Installation and recovery of Panel Antennas.
  • Proficient in the Installation of RRU including support mounts, all connection requirements and sealing.
  • Proficient in the Installation of RET Controller panel.
  • Proficient in the identification of faults in telecommunications equipment using instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and transmission measuring equipment.
  • Familiar with BTS installation – including Fibre Transmission, DC Systems, RF & Coaxial.
  • Experience with conducting sweeps & PIM testing.
  • Proficient in the adjusting, replacing and repairing faulty items, and testing equipment using electronic instruments.
  • Carry out all site activities including civil works (foundations, earth works, earth system installations, fencing and cable tray works).

Telecommunications Technician / Advanced Rigger

Kordia Solutions
Perth, Western Australia
03.2013 - 02.2016
  • Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
  • Performed construction operations and installation of telecommunications towers for several telecom companies.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Optimized operations by performing system upgrades, troubleshooting component failures and installing approved system modifications.
  • Maintained wireless communication networks and information technology systems, wireless and electronic communication systems with proactive repair and upkeep strategies.
  • Calibrated, aligned and modified circuitry and components to enhance device performance for contractor specific requirements.
  • Set up, configured and used complex testing equipment to align, maintain and repair faults on carriers site equiptment.

Construction Rigger

Horizon Steel
Perth, Western Australia
11.2010 - 09.2013
  • Horizon Steel provides a range of services to architects, structural engineers, structural steel fabricators, developers and public sector. These services include
  • Structural steel erection.
  • Mechanical rigging.
  • Tilt panel and pre-cast concrete erection.
  • Working for Horizon Steel enabled me to gain experience in rigging as a newbie on a diverse range of projects. This included large commercial projects such as the Bunnings Super Store in Ellenbrook.
  • To this date horizon steel housed the most advance team leaders and supervisors who I became friends with and who have mentored me and given advice during my rigging career

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Otago
Dunedin, OTA
01.2005 - 12.2007

NCEA Level 1,2,3 -

Otumoetai College
Tauranga, BOP

Skills

Rigging processes

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Accomplishments


  • IRATA Level 1, Advanced Rigger with experience across Telecommunications, Mining, Construction and Wind Renewable Energy industries
  • Have worked on various sites for, Rio Tinto Group, BHP Billiton Ltd, Fortescue Metals Group, Newmont and Alcoa
  • I have experienced physically demanding roles on remote job sites and am very flexible with rosters
  • QUALIFICATIONS & SITE-SPECIFIC INDUCTIONS
  • IRATA Rope Access – Level 1 Certified (twice accredited), PUASA022A & PUAEME001B
  • Participate in a Rescue Operation and Provide Emergency Care 22 Nov 2018
  • IRATA
  • IRATA Rope Access – Level 1 Certified 17 Aug 2018
  • RIIWHS204D
  • Work safely at heights 19 Sep 2016
  • CPCCLRG4001A
  • Licence to perform rigging advanced level 31 Mar 2016
  • RIIWHS202D
  • Enter and work in confined spaces 02 Feb 2016
  • PUASA022A & PUAEME001B
  • Participate in a Rescue Operation and Provide Emergency Care 10 Jun 2015
  • HLTAID001
  • Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (St John Ambulance Aust) 09 Jun 2015
  • HLTAID003
  • Provide First Aid (St John Ambulance Australia WA) 24 Apr 2014
  • CPPFES2005A
  • Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment 15 Apr 2014
  • RIIWHS204D
  • Work safely at heights 23 Apr 2014
  • RIIVEH305D
  • Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle 22 Apr 2014
  • TLIC2025A
  • Operate four wheel drive vehicle 22 Apr 2014
  • CPCCCM2011A
  • Carry out tilt-up work safely 18 Sep 2013
  • RIIHAN309A
  • Conduct telescopic materials handler operations 24 Jun 2013
  • CPCCCM3001B
  • Operate elevated work platforms 04 Jun 2013
  • CPCCSC2002A
  • Erect and dismantle basic scaffolding 12 Apr 2013
  • CPCCRI3013A
  • Perform intermediate rigging 04 Apr 2013
  • CPCCRI3012A
  • Perform basic rigging 28 Mar 2013
  • CPCCDO3011A
  • Perform dogging 15 Mar 2013
  • CPCCOHS2001A
  • Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry 11 Mar 2013
  • UEPOPS228A
  • Conduct Forklift Operations 23 Oct 2012
  • UEPOPS201A
  • Comply with Occupational Health and Safety policy and procedures 23 Oct 2012
  • RIIOHS204A
  • Work safely at heights 02 Apr 2012
  • RIIHAN307A
  • Operate a vehicle loading crane 02 Apr 2012
  • HLTFA301C
  • Apply first aid 06 Mar 2012
  • CPCCOHS1001A
  • OHS General Induction for Construction 22 Sep 2011
  • SITE SPECIFIC MINING & CONTRACTOR INDUCTIONS:
  • Fortescue Metals Group – Blue Card
  • Rio Tinto – Iron Ore Essentials for Site
  • Rio Tinto – Isolation Theory Training - Lockholder V2.2
  • Rio Tinto – Rail Access Road Permit Induction
  • BHP Inducted (Mine site access card)
  • Alcoa ONE Induction (three day induction)
  • Western Power Network Authority Card
  • Optus and Vodafone Accredited Contractor Induction Card
  • Water Corporation Contractor Induction
  • Radio Frequency Awareness
  • Lend Lease
  • RADHAZ RF EME Awareness

Referees

1. Mr Mark Koversvich Rigging Supervisor CIVMEC

Mobile: 0406 896 522

2. Mr Rudi Wewzow Senior Supervisor Shutdowns Aerison Pty Ltd

Mobile: 0424 599 397

3. Mr Tane Makoare Site Supervisor Aerison Pty Ltd

Mobile: 0450 775 547

4. Mr Jacob Murphy Project Supervisor Australian Land Mast Specialists / Australian Wind Projects

Mobile: 0457 317 809

5. Mr Adam Gallagha Site Controller / Team Leader SC Services

Mobile: 0427 099 759

Additional referees are available upon request.

Strong, fit and able to able to pass pre-employment Drug and Alcohol screening.

Have a lovely day and a good rest of your life if I do not hear from you.

Warmest Regards


Mark

Additional Information

TICKETS/LICENCES (Nationally Accredited/Recognised Training)

High Risk Work Licence/WorkSafe Certificate No. WL3305749

(DG Dogging; RA Advanced Rigging; SB Scaffolding Basic; WP Elevated Work Platform; LF Forklift; CV; Operate a vehicle loaded crane)

WorkSafe WA OHS Construction Induction Card (white card) Number: 461667

TLIC3004 & TLIB0002

Drive Heavy Rigid Vehicle & Carry out Vehicle Inspection

29 Apr 2020

RIIHAN309F

Conduct telescopic material handler operations

28 Apr 2020

ICTTCR203

Use safe rigging practices to climb and perform rescues on telecommunications network structures

21 Apr 2020

RIIWHS204D

Work safely at heights

20 Apr 2020

TLILIC0012

Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)

06 Feb 2020

RIIVEH201D & RIIVEH305E & TLIC1051

Operate light vehicle & Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle & Operate commercial vehicle

30 Jan 2020

HLTAID001

Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

23 Jan 2020

HLTAID001 & HLTAID002 & HLTAID003

Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation & Provide basic emergency life support & Provide first aid

15 Jan 2019

PUASA022A & PUAEME001B

Participate in a Rescue Operation and Provide Emergency Care

22 Nov 2018

IRATA

IRATA Rope Access – Level 1 Certified

17 Aug 2018

RIIWHS204D

Work safely at heights

19 Sep 2016

CPCCLRG4001A

Licence to perform rigging advanced level

31 Mar 2016

RIIWHS202D

Enter and work in confined spaces

02 Feb 2016

PUASA022A & PUAEME001B

Participate in a Rescue Operation and Provide Emergency Care

10 Jun 2015

HLTAID001

Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (St John Ambulance Aust)

09 Jun 2015

HLTAID003

Provide First Aid (St John Ambulance Australia WA)

24 Apr 2014

CPPFES2005A

Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment

15 Apr 2014

RIIWHS204D

Work safely at heights

23 Apr 2014

RIIVEH305D

Operate and maintain a four wheel drive vehicle

22 Apr 2014

TLIC2025A

Operate four wheel drive vehicle

22 Apr 2014

CPCCCM2011A

Carry out tilt-up work safely

18 Sep 2013

RIIHAN309A

Conduct telescopic materials handler operations

24 Jun 2013

CPCCCM3001B

Operate elevated work platforms

04 Jun 2013

CPCCSC2002A

Erect and dismantle basic scaffolding

12 Apr 2013

CPCCRI3013A

Perform intermediate rigging

04 Apr 2013

CPCCRI3012A

Perform basic rigging

28 Mar 2013

CPCCDO3011A

Perform dogging

15 Mar 2013

CPCCOHS2001A

Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

11 Mar 2013

UEPOPS228A

Conduct Forklift Operations

23 Oct 2012

UEPOPS201A

Comply with Occupational Health and Safety policy and procedures

23 Oct 2012

RIIOHS204A

Work safely at heights

02 Apr 2012

RIIHAN307A

Operate a vehicle loading crane

02 Apr 2012

HLTFA301C

Apply first aid

06 Mar 2012

CPCCOHS1001A

OHS General Induction for Construction

SITE SPECIFIC MINING & CONTRACTOR INDUCTIONS:

Fortescue Metals Group – Blue Card

Rio Tinto – Iron Ore Essentials for Site

Rio Tinto – Isolation Theory Training - Lockholder V2.2

Rio Tinto – Rail Access Road Permit Induction

BHP Inducted (Mine site access card)

Alcoa ONE Induction (three day induction)

Western Power Network Authority Card

Optus and Vodafone Accredited Contractor Induction Card

Water Corporation Contractor Induction

Radio Frequency Awareness

Ø Lend Lease

Ø RADHAZ RF EME Awareness

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Mark LeesAdvanced Rigger, Rope Access Technictian