Tawai Brown
Beach Haven
Summary
Dependable and punctual team member bringing physical strength, superior work ethic and dedication to teamwork. Use both manual and heavy equipment methods to complete tasks. Eager to offer talents to new company. Hardworking and collaborative known for safely and effectively completing projects. Respectful, punctual employee with ability to multitask.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foreman/Operator Specialist
Downer
08.2022 - Current
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Monitored progress against established benchmarks, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet targets consistently.
- Provided comprehensive training for new employees, ensuring their rapid integration into the team dynamic.
- Successfully mitigated risks associated with complex projects by conducting thorough risk assessments.
- Collaborated with other heavy equipment operators to coordinate movements and optimize work zone safety.
- Supported crew members in various tasks such as grading terrain, leveling surfaces, or compacting soil when necessary.
- Supported construction projects by efficiently loading trucks with excavated materials for proper disposal or reuse.
- Demonstrated precision in trench digging for utility installations, minimizing disruption to surrounding areas.
- Drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on road beds.
- Reduced downtime by promptly troubleshooting and repairing minor mechanical issues with the excavator.
- Maintained positive relationships with clients, addressing their concerns and providing updates on project progress.
- Contributed to environmental sustainability initiatives through responsible soil management and erosion control practices.
- Enhanced worksite safety by performing daily equipment inspections and maintenance tasks.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Increased team productivity by streamlining communication..
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop leadership skills and advance their careers within the organization.
- Led team by answering complex customer questions and mentoring personnel one-on-one.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, leading to streamlined operations and better teamwork.
- Completed racking, shovelling and brooming at job sites to finish appearances and achieve precise specifications.
- Preformed rehab excavation by removing and prepping/backfilling footpaths, driveways, kerb and channel, removing road seal, digging subsoil, digging around cesspits and joining subsoil to cesspits
- safely operated excavator around live services water, gas and power and completed the project safely
- safe operating attitude around pedestrians other workers other plant within the work zone or on the road
- Streamlined communications resulting in increased efficiency and productivity.
- Operated excavator, loader, skidsteer, roller and class 1 tipper
Excavator Operator
Tech 5 Recruitment
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Lead a team to carry out our work safely and efficient by exercising spotting and communication for heights and to eliminate damage
- Performed thorough inspections for safe needed work.
- Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, dirt and other materials on-site.
- Coordinated machine actions with other crew member activities by positioning and moving loads to necessary locations.
- Created inclines and ramps by moving and tamping down earth as well as gravel for top layers.
- Adhered to strict safety requirements for digging, machine operation and personal behaviors.
- Operated excavator to dig on and around live utilities in underground or telecom utility fields.
- Checked to make sure that trench excavations met correct depth.
- Maintained pit with regular cleanings and removal of obstacles such as mud and rock.
- Followed standard operating procedures as guidelines for operating and maintaining vehicles.
- Created ramps for smooth movement of heavy loads between site locations.
- Employed safe digging practices in line with machine capabilities and limitations to prevent hazards.
- Followed exact digging plans within capabilities and limitations of available machinery.
- Readied sites with manual work such as hand shovel and materials distribution.
- Notified supervisor to escalate issues needing further investigation or study.
- Completed shoveling at job sites to finish appearances and achieve precise specifications.
- Performed daily pre- and post-operating checks on equipment to identify and report malfunctions.,
- Followed markers, work instructions and hand signals to complete accurate work.
Tree Felling Leading Hand
Fulton Hogan
04.2020 - 02.2021
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Supervised and direct a team of professionals in A tree felling environment.
- Applied troubleshooting and diagnostics abilities to carry out task safely and efficiently
- Provided expert customer service to clients.
- Trained employees how to fix problems, correct mistakes and maximize productivity.
- Maintained compliance with company safety policies and called violations to attention of management.
- Willingly took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet deadlines.
Site Safety Officer
Programmed
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Conducted safety evaluations to recommend alternate safety procedures.
- Developed, implemented and trained on safety programs and injury prevention programs for a Number of clients on site .
- Monitored safety and assessed risk levels at industrial mining worksites and on construction jobs.
- Updated contract, project and crew leaders with daily status reports on observations and incidents.
- Inspected job sites and completed in-depth reports outlining safety concerns and corrective recommendations.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
General Laborer
Torque Recruitment Group
02.2016 - 07.2019
- My position revolved around Mentoring new employees by providing guidance on safety and proper techniques.
- Read work orders or received oral instructions to determine work assignments and equipment and materials needed.
- Accurately read blueprints and job specifications to plan completion of each job.
- Multi-tasked on heavy equipment and improved project completion times.
- Thoroughly cleaned all construction and worksites to avoid hazards.
- Performed thorough quality checks on machines to identify any defects.
- Solved and identified any complex issues on the job
Installation Technician
Sentinel Fire Protection
02.2015 - 02.2016
- I Participated in 2 training classes for Health and Safety
- Performed routine maintenance to alleviate issues.
- Maintained high level of safety when using hand and power equipment for hoisting, measuring, testing and drilling of various types of installations.
- Followed all company guidelines regarding safety procedures when out in field.
- Educated and trained new hires on company processes, eliminating process gaps.
- Eliminated field downtime and boosted productivity by restructuring installation techniques and staff teams.
- Maintained updated knowledge of all equipment, products and services
Operator
Campbell Famrs
02.2013 - 02.2015
- I Operated Tractor and Excavator safely and efficiently
- Closely inspected parts to ensure cleanliness and free of contaminants.
- Correctly and safely used variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties.
- Tended equipment during operation and monitored readouts to determine areas of concern and quickly correct problems.
- Extended life of equipment and maintained consistent performance with regular cleaning, lubrication and basic maintenance.
- Completed work according to schedule and helped struggling team members.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for operation
- Performed changeovers for specified machinery and retooled specifications for change in production
- Performed maintenance tasks and adjustments to preserve production efficiency.
- Cleaned, inspected and lubricated machinery within assigned area.
- Identified areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings and made recommendations to shift lead.
- Prepared non-compliance reports to document anomalies in production process.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Kamo High School
Whangarei, Northland11.2016
Skills
- Safety and compliance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Tool operation
- Production driven
- Hands on troubleshooting
- Hand-eye coordination
- Paperwork preparation
- Product knowledge
- Self-motivated
- Risk assessments
- Activity planning
- Vehicle inspections
- work site defence tactics
- Lift safety
- Punctual
- Well presented
- Good work ethic
- physically fit
Certification
- Working at heights
- Enter and work in confined spaces
- Gas test atmospheres
- Excavator Skidsteer ticket
- Wheels tracks and rollers ticket
- full class 1 driving license
Timeline
Foreman/Operator Specialist
Downer
08.2022 - Current
Excavator Operator
Tech 5 Recruitment
11.2021 - 08.2022
Tree Felling Leading Hand
Fulton Hogan
04.2020 - 02.2021
Site Safety Officer
Programmed
05.2019 - 02.2020
General Laborer
Torque Recruitment Group
02.2016 - 07.2019
Installation Technician
Sentinel Fire Protection
02.2015 - 02.2016
Operator
Campbell Famrs
02.2013 - 02.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Kamo High School
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