Brad Schaumkell
Robina
Summary
Experienced scaffolding professional with a strong leadership background at Civmec Construction and Engineering, demonstrating expertise in project management and crew supervision. Proven track record of successful project completions with zero safety incidents, reflecting a commitment to safety and efficiency. Exceptional adaptability and communication skills foster effective team collaboration and high standards in every undertaking.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Scaffolder Leading Hand
Civmec Construction and Engineering
Perth
06.2024 - Current
- Analyzed base surfaces to identify potential obstructions or safety hazards.
- Read and utilized blueprints for correct scaffolding construction.
- Assisted in the development of emergency response plans as required by clients.
- Inspected scaffolding components after erection for any defects or damage before use.
- Maintained accurate records of inspections, test results, maintenance schedules.
- Operated machinery in busy environments and maintained safety around equipment, people and other projects.
- Checked plans, drawings and specifications to ensure accuracy of design intent.
- Took accurate measurements to calculate size and amount of materials needed for project completion.
- Constructed scaffolds in appropriate positions and secured completed structures in place.
- Lead, managed and supervised a crew of scaffolders to ensure safe working practices.
- Conducted risk assessments on work sites prior to commencement of works.
Leading Hand Structural Integrity Department
Synaco Global Recruitment
Groote Eylandt
01.2023 - Current
- This position made a refreshing change from the demands and challenges that are synonymous with running a small business, coupled with working within the business
- I have always enjoyed a challenge, but the Covid years really began to take their toll and so a new beginning was the decided to be the best way forward for myself and my family
- The role initially began with myself being on tools actively which eventually led to being promoted to a Leading Hand position
- I was trained for such an event where I could slot in and cover as Supervisor for our shift
- So this meant sitting in on schedule updates, running, manning and organising materials and tooling for set tasks, not just in a scaffolder's capacity but in and oversight capacity
- This was great for my advancement, as I was able to witness how things fit together in order to provide support for structural trades to execute their tasks in an efficient and timely manner
- As a result I am now able to view projects in far wider field than simply that of a scaffolder
- This has reinforced the necessity for my skills to be projected in such a way that allows effective planning and organisation to truly shine and produce a winning outcome
- Effective planning and Maning of daily tasks
- Planning for future works
- Monitoring of stock levels, from scaffold equipment to steel for fabrication
- Designing and planning of technical scaffold builds from hung scaffolds to basic towers
- Estimating times and labour requirements to allow effective planning for upcoming works and developing work execution plans
- Maintaining scaffold register and weekly inspections
Scaffolder
Bechtel
Gladstone
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Company Overview: Bechtel has secured the construction contract for three major LNG processing plants in Queensland's Curtis Island
- At GLNG all workers uphold a high standard of safety on all fronts with particular attention paid to environmentally related aspects of the project
- Located just off the coast of Gladstone so close to protected regions we are encouraged to take strong precautions in regards to waste management, with a collective goal for zero harm and zero incidents
- Bechtel has secured the construction contract for three major LNG processing plants in Queensland's Curtis Island
Scaffolder
Giovenco Industries
Lytton
04.2013 - 08.2013
- At Caltex a strong emphasis on safety is taken, due to the volatility of the process plant
- As a scaffolder here we are required to work under the Caltex permit to work system
- Erect, modify and remove scaffolding for the maintenance department
- Developing work methods statement and JSEA documents
- Operating under the permit to work systematic
Rigger/Dogman
Downer EDI Engineering
Ravensworth
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Company Overview: Downer EDI is a well established multi-national construction company involved in many different aspects of mining, maintenance, construction and infrastructure
- This position is a DIDO project that requires me to live away from my home in Perth
- Involved in the Logistics department on this project, handling materials delivery and receipt
- Loading and unloading of trucks utilising a variety of cranes and other load shifting plant
- Documentation of materials inbound and outbound
- Exercising safe work practises in accordance with site specific requirement including work permits and relevant administrative documentation
- Involved in the development of rescue plans as required by onsite 'Work Authorisation documents'
- Downer EDI is a well established multi-national construction company involved in many different aspects of mining, maintenance, construction and infrastructure
Scaffolder
Modern Access Services
Karratha
10.2011 - 09.2012
- Company Overview: This company provides a range of fabrication and manufacturing, construction and integrated services to natural resource development companies
- Erect, Dismantle and Modification of 'Tube and Clip' and 'Layher' scaffolding systems
- Modifications required to permit the installation of pipework followed by insulation and paint work
- Working with other contractors to develop work methods ensuring safety is the priority in regards to working within the capabilities of cranes and associated load shifting plant
- Ensure all work deadlines are met, without compromise to safety
- Developing work methods statements and Job Hazard Analysis documents and associated administrative documents
- Ensuring work crews adhered to the parameters outlined under the Woodside work permit system
- This company provides a range of fabrication and manufacturing, construction and integrated services to natural resource development companies
Scaffolder
Giovenco Industries
01.2011 - 10.2011
- Company Overview: Giovenco is a multi-disciplined service provider within the oil, gas, petrochemical, infrastructure and mining sectors, with a strong focus on safety, environmental and quality practices
- In my role as a Scaffolder/rigger, I was working on Rio Tinto Alcan's alumina refinery in Gove, Northern Territory
- Here I gained exposure to a wide range of the operating plant, which consists of a mine, refinery, residue disposal storage facility, port and steam power station
- Work as part of a team to complete scaffolding/rigging tasks for plant maintenance and shutdown projects
- Ensure all work adheres to deadlines to minimise downtime and meet production targets
- Erect scaffolding and platforms from issued designs and scope of work
- Modify and reconfigure scaffolding as required and dismantle
- Utilise, identify and inspect the correct equipment to assist with the installation/replacement of machinery and related components, as required by various shutdown and maintenance tasks
- Participate in regular safety shares and toolbox meetings
- Complete risk assessments and JSEAs
- Giovenco is a multi-disciplined service provider within the oil, gas, petrochemical, infrastructure and mining sectors, with a strong focus on safety, environmental and quality practices
- Continually achieve an excellent safety record while meeting all project deadlines, ensuring the plant maintains alumina production targets
Scaffolder/Leading Hand
River City Access and Scaffolding
04.2010 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: River City Access provides advanced scaffolding solutions for a wide range of clients including residential and commercial construction and maintenance on ocean liners and luxury cruise ships
- As well as hands-on scaffolding tasks, I had responsibility to provide direction to a team of up to nine scaffolders and labourers
- Coordinated workload and provide guidance, direction and instructions to scaffolding team
- Completed scaffolding, modifications and dismantling, following client instructions
- Worked efficiently to deadlines and ensured adherence to safety procedures
- River City Access provides advanced scaffolding solutions for a wide range of clients including residential and commercial construction and maintenance on ocean liners and luxury cruise ships
- Achieved safety goals of no lost time injury and completed all projects on time
- Adapted to constantly changing work environments and teams
Scaffolder
Atcon Scaffolding
01.2009 - 04.2010
- Company Overview: Atcon Scaffolding is an owner-operated business providing scaffolding services to a range of clients in Queensland; predominantly in the commercial construction industry
- Scaffolding tasks of commercial and some residential construction properties according to client instructions, resolving issues to ensure project timeframes were met
- Worked as part of various teams, liaising with multi-disciplined tradesmen
- Conducted risk assessments and adhered to safety procedures
- Atcon Scaffolding is an owner-operated business providing scaffolding services to a range of clients in Queensland; predominantly in the commercial construction industry
Scaffolder
Globe Recruitment
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Company Overview: Globe Recruitment provides labour hire to various companies requiring assistance
- I was contracted to a wide range of construction sites, predominantly working on residential properties
- Installation of scaffolding on residential construction projects of varying sizes, adhering to safe and effective work methods
- Worked as part of various teams, liaising with multi-disciplined tradesmen
- Problem solving to ensure deadlines were achieved
- Globe Recruitment provides labour hire to various companies requiring assistance
Education
Sixth Form Certificate -
St Paul's Collegiate
Hamilton, New Zealand01.1998
Skills
- Scaffolding experience
- Rigging and Dogging skills
- Remote site experience
- Operating plants understanding
- Shutdowns understanding
- Steel scaffolding
- Heavy duty aluminium scaffolding
- Following procedures
- Safe outcomes
- Proficiency in tools
- Proficiency in equipment
- Proficiency in materials
- Teamwork skills
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Communication skills
- Customer service skills
- Time management skills
- OHS commitment
- Physical fitness
- Working at heights
- Cultural awareness
- Reliability
- Honesty
- Loyalty
- Adaptability to remote environment
- Scaffolding design
- Safety inspections
- Risk assessment
- Project management
- Machinery operation
- Construction planning
- Problem solving
- Compliance adherence
- Scaffold design
- Crew supervision
- Load calculations
- Advanced scaffolding techniques
- Scaffold erection
Previous Career Experience
I commenced my work experience in the scaffolding industry in 1998, working for Albany Formwork and Scaffolding in New Zealand. In my five-year employment, I gained an extensive knowledge of the scaffolding industry with a basic introduction to Rigging and Dogging requirements and skills. I also completed a year of employment as a Scaffolder/Rigger in Vancouver, Canada with Matakana Staging and Events. This role was largely unsupervised and involved staging and seating throughout Canada and North American venues. I have now worked in three different countries and have a good awareness of cultural diversity.
References
- Gregory Ludke, Supervisor, CKJV Gorgon Project, Barrow Island, Modern Access Services, 0409 620 072
- Steve Nolan, Supervisor, Downer EDI Engineering, Ravensworth North Project, 0418 534 186
Licences And Tickets
- Dogging Ticket
- Basic Rigging Ticket
- Scaffolding Ticket - Advanced
- Working at Heights
- Confined Spaces
- Gas Monitoring
- BOSIET with HUET
- CSTP
- Blue Card
Career Outlook
I wish to gain further experience in the mining, minerals processing, energy or other resources industries. By gaining a diverse range of experience, I can work towards my goal of obtaining a position on an oil rig in a role of high responsibility and leadership.
Timeline
Advanced Scaffolder Leading Hand
Civmec Construction and Engineering
06.2024 - Current
Leading Hand Structural Integrity Department
Synaco Global Recruitment
01.2023 - Current
Scaffolder
Bechtel
08.2016 - 10.2016
Scaffolder
Giovenco Industries
04.2013 - 08.2013
Rigger/Dogman
Downer EDI Engineering
09.2012 - 04.2013
Scaffolder
Modern Access Services
10.2011 - 09.2012
Scaffolder
Giovenco Industries
01.2011 - 10.2011
Scaffolder/Leading Hand
River City Access and Scaffolding
04.2010 - 01.2011
Scaffolder
Atcon Scaffolding
01.2009 - 04.2010
Scaffolder
Globe Recruitment
01.2008 - 01.2009
Sixth Form Certificate -
St Paul's Collegiate
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