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Ricky Selwyn Brown

Waikanae

Summary

Experienced rigger looking to further my career in the construction and infrastructure industry.

I am a hard working skilled & experienced rigger with an extensive background in the construction industry. I have a can-do attitude who is punctual and motivated with the ability to do well and very safety conscious. I enjoy working with a team but equally effective on my own. I feel I would be an asset to your team due to my previous work experience for the position that has been advertised.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Rigger / Operator

Banks Crane Hire LTD
Paraparaumu
11.2022 - Current
  • Dogman - Sling loads & Directing Cranes
  • Operator - Driving Hiab trucks & operating the Hiab crane - sling loads & placing them.
  • Rigger - Installing steel, placing & removing loads with Truck Hiab Cranes or Cranes the company has.

Senior Rigger

Kordia Solutions LTD
Grenada North
06.1990 - 11.2022
  • This job involved travelling throughout the country & overseas for work. This position involved running crews of 4 to 6 sometimes larger for the installation & maintenance of communication towers, masts & poles including the installation of antenna mounting systems & antenna arrays.
  • Tower, Mast & pole maintenance inspections to a programme & the writing of reports
  • Organising of Materials (steel, cables etc) & their transportation to the area or the actual site where the job is to happen, as-built updates to plans of installation. Confirming of plan as-builts of the tower, mast or pole structure & installations installed on it.
  • Organizing accommodation for the duration of the job.

Powerbuild NZ
Porirua
11.1989 - 06.1990

Linesman

Comtrade Engineering International LTD
Manukau
02.1989 - 05.1989
  • Working with a team of 4-6 Maintaining & sometimes upgrading the local transmission lines.
  • Construct & erect new towers when required by crane.
  • Remove & install new insulators for maintenance or upgrade reasons.
  • Tower steel replacement for maintenance reasons or upgrade.
  • Use of a line go-cart to remove & install new transmission line spaces.

Rigger/Lineman

Mineco Mining Ltd
01.1989 - 11.1989
  • Building a new pole line for the mining company.
  • Relocating temporary pole lines in the mine for the electrical shovel machines.
  • Building the mill extensions for the mine.

Mason's Scaffolding
11.1988 - 02.1989

Comtrade Engineering International LTD
Manukau
05.1988 - 10.1988

BCNZ (Broadcasting Council of NZ)
09.1985 - 05.1988

Marsden Point Refinery Company
Whangarei
07.1985 - 08.1985

Chicago Bridge and Iron
Marsden Point
01.1984 - 04.1985

Swinging Stage installer

NZED (New Zealand Electricity Department)
Nelson
01.1982 - 06.1984
  • This position involved leading a small team during the erection of swinging stages & helping the Scaffolders during other periods.
  • Install Swinging Stages.
  • Install Scaffolding.

Education

Industrial Rigging Certificate -

Manukau Polytechnic
02.1987

School Certification - Maths, English, Science, Biology and Wood work

Murchison Area School
12.1981

Skills

  • Reading and understanding Tower plans
  • Construction and erection of Towers
  • Slinging loads and directing cranes
  • Driving licenses
  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork
  • Self-management
  • Problem solving
  • Decision-making
  • Adaptability
  • Performance under pressure
  • Collaboration with Project managers
  • Budget management

Hobbies and Interests

  • Sports
  • Diving
  • Fishing

Timeline

Rigger / Operator

Banks Crane Hire LTD
11.2022 - Current

Senior Rigger

Kordia Solutions LTD
06.1990 - 11.2022

Powerbuild NZ
11.1989 - 06.1990

Linesman

Comtrade Engineering International LTD
02.1989 - 05.1989

Rigger/Lineman

Mineco Mining Ltd
01.1989 - 11.1989

Mason's Scaffolding
11.1988 - 02.1989

Comtrade Engineering International LTD
05.1988 - 10.1988

BCNZ (Broadcasting Council of NZ)
09.1985 - 05.1988

Marsden Point Refinery Company
07.1985 - 08.1985

Chicago Bridge and Iron
01.1984 - 04.1985

Swinging Stage installer

NZED (New Zealand Electricity Department)
01.1982 - 06.1984

Industrial Rigging Certificate -

Manukau Polytechnic

School Certification - Maths, English, Science, Biology and Wood work

Murchison Area School

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