Andreas Thoma
Belair,Australia
Summary
Diligent Plant Operator and Rigger with robust background in operating machinery and ensuring seamless production processes. Leveraged expertise to maintain high safety standards and minimize downtime. Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting equipment issues and optimizing workflow efficiency.
Operations professional with track record of maintaining high standards and delivering results in production environments. Proven ability to ensure smooth operations and uphold stringent safety protocols. Known for strong collaboration skills and adaptability to changing demands, with focus on precision and problem-solving.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telehandler Operator and Rigger
PHE Mining and Electrical
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
- Conducted routine inspections to maintain equipment functionality and safety compliance.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
Rigger/Crane Operator
Volley Recruit
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Fifo Mining shutdowns and Maintenance works with Boom and BHP
- Operated rigging equipment to ensure safe and efficient lifting operations.
- Led teams in executing complex rigging tasks, improving workflow efficiency.
- Mentored junior riggers on technical skills and safety standards, fostering professional growth.
- Collaborated with project managers to plan and coordinate rigging schedules effectively.
- Analyzed rigging methods for continuous improvement, reducing downtime during projects.
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
Rigger/Crane Operator
Hooked on Crane and Rigging
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Maintained open communication with crane and other equipment operators to smoothly transport loads.
- Construct custom rigs from scratch according to specific requirements as directed by a director or producer.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions for maintenance and storage of rigging equipment.
- Perform regular checks on all cables and ropes used in order to ensure they meet safety standards.
- Provide technical advice, support regarding installation, operation issues related to theatrical flying systems.
- Signaled and verbally directed workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to protect workers and materials.
- Planned and prepared rigging before performances and handled rigging changes during performances.
- Execute complex set changes quickly and efficiently while ensuring the safety of cast members and crew members on stage.
- Transported materials, tools and machines to installation sites.
- Determine appropriate load-bearing capacity of various types of rigging systems and components.
- Reviewed job specifications and site conditions to determine appropriate rigging configurations.
- Used bolts and clamps to attach pulleys and fix beams, ceilings and gin pole booms.
- Unloaded materials and arranged in specific locations.
- Securely attach loads to rigging equipment using clamps, shackles, and other fasteners.
- Conducted frequent safety evaluations on rigging equipment.
Advanced Scaffolder, Leading Hand Supervisor, Basic Rigger on Swingstages and Mast Climbers, HSR
Pinnacle Scaffolding and Rope Access
09.2018 - 09.2022
- Skills Established; Lead and supervise teams and other workers to meet a specific goal, supervise jobs from beginning to finish, liaise with clients on site and report back to managers, liaise with clients and managers for problem solving on site and within the company, measuring up jobs and providing gear lists for pricing, servicing and repairing scaffold components, creating and fulfilling gear list needs and assisting in loading and unloading of truck at yard, erect, alter and dismantle both swing stages and mast climbers, studied to become a HSR (health and safety representative)
Advance Scaffolder and Leading Hand Supervisor
All State Scaffolding/All State Access
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Skills Established; work in a team environment, work towards a common goal, lead and supervise other workers, liaise with clients on site, report back to managers, general yard duties including operating forklift, scaffold component management, servicing and repairing scaffold components, creating and fulfilling gear list needs and assisting in loading and unloading trucks
Bartender and Bottle Shop attendant
Holdfast Hotel
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Skills Established; opening and closing of bars, customer service in fast-paced environment, restocking shelves and fridges, general cleaning duties, TAB and Keno services
Cleaner
Saclean Cleaning Services
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Skills established; commercial janitorial services, carpet cleaning, window cleaning, construction clean-up, restroom sanitation, floor care and maintenance
Sales assistant, shelf re-stocker, warehouse assistant
Quality and Price Variety Retail Stores
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Skills established; customer service, restocking shelves, opening and closing of shops, stock management, general cleaning duties, cash handling and banking responsibilities
Kitchen Assistant, Bar Assistant, Waiting
Café Bongiorno's Rundle street Adelaide
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Skills established; restocking bar fridges, drinks services, kitchen duties, customer service, telephone enquiries, stock management, and general store keeping duties
Education
South Australian Certificate of Education -
Hamilton Secondary College
01.2006
Skills
- Advanced Scaffold licence
- Advanced Rigging licence
- Forklift, Telehandler, Franna and C6 licenses
- EWP and Scissor lift tickets
- Climbing skills
- Materials transportation
- Safety - HSR
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Effective communication
- Equipment maintenance
- Plant safety
- Materials handling
- Load calculation
- Documentation skills
- Scaffolding management
- Rigging planning
- Loading and unloading
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Work Safely at Heights, 10/23/13
- Work Safely in the Construction Industry, 01/31/12
- Licence to Erect, Alter and Dismantle Scaffolding Basic Level, 03/02/12
- Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck, 07/24/12
- Gas Test Atmospheres, 07/30/12
- Work in Accordance with an Issued Permit, 07/30/12, 03/26/21
- Enter and Work in Confined Space, 07/30/12, 03/26/21, 11/04/21
- Licence to Erect, Alter and Dismantle Scaffold Intermediate Level, 10/19/12
- Santos Gas Detection and Monitoring, 10/08/14
- Santos Permit Holder and Work Party, 10/08/14
- Licence to Perform Dogging, 10/31/14
- Licence to Operate Tractor Crane and Franna Crane (non-slewing mobile crane), 11/20/14
- Provide First Aid and CPR, 05/27/16, 11/03/21
- Licence to Erect, Alter and Dismantle Scaffold Advanced Level, 01/20/17
- Licence to Perform Basic Rigging, 11/22/19
- Health and Safety Rep - Level 1, 11/13/21
- EWP - Above 11m, 07/22/22
- EWP - scissor, boom and vertical lift, 08/10/22
Hobbies and Interests
- All sports, mainly AFL
- Travel
- Music and live gigs
- Food, whether it's eating or cooking
References
- Evangelos Ignatiou, Owner, Quality and Price Variety, 0417840922
- Jason Weiland, Operations Manager, Pinnacle Scaffolding, 0403 738 489
Personal Qualities
- Great team leadership skills
- Punctuality
- Motivated
- Honest
- Reliable
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Enthusiastic
- Flexible
- Good listening skills
- Good team worker
- Fast learner
- Willing to take on new challenges
- Strong initiative
- Can work independently
- Great interpersonal skills
Timeline
Telehandler Operator and Rigger
PHE Mining and Electrical
02.2025 - 05.2025
Rigger/Crane Operator
Volley Recruit
11.2023 - 02.2025
Rigger/Crane Operator
Hooked on Crane and Rigging
09.2022 - 09.2023
Advanced Scaffolder, Leading Hand Supervisor, Basic Rigger on Swingstages and Mast Climbers, HSR
Pinnacle Scaffolding and Rope Access
09.2018 - 09.2022
Advance Scaffolder and Leading Hand Supervisor
All State Scaffolding/All State Access
01.2010 - 01.2018
Bartender and Bottle Shop attendant
Holdfast Hotel
01.2009 - 01.2010
Cleaner
Saclean Cleaning Services
01.2008 - 01.2009
Kitchen Assistant, Bar Assistant, Waiting
Café Bongiorno's Rundle street Adelaide
01.2005 - 01.2006
Sales assistant, shelf re-stocker, warehouse assistant
Quality and Price Variety Retail Stores
01.2004 - 01.2007
South Australian Certificate of Education -
Hamilton Secondary College
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