Scott Ahern

Background

About Scott Ahern

I am a dedicated professional with extensive experience in the mining sector, specializing in heavy machinery operations, crane and dragline management, and safety compliance. With a strong technical foundation, I have contributed to numerous high-risk operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in large-scale mining projects. As an accredited High-Risk Work Assessor, I specialize in crane operations, dogging, rigging, and maintenance. I have a proven record in overseeing critical load hook-ups, crane positioning, and preventative maintenance. My expertise also includes hands-on repairs, safety protocol management, and supervising operations to ensure high standards in safety and efficiency •First started as a rigger in a huge range or experience in high risk industries but lately moved to Training and Assessment, rapidly and safely upskilling new starters of varied skill levels to site standards and processes as well as guiding and training in workshop and mining operations. Im a person with a high level practical and technical skills plus experience in process training, combined with a sound understanding open cut coal mining. Mobile crane/Tower crane mobilisation & demobilisation, •Crane operation rigging and load placement, implementing safety requirements throughout operation, •Development and implementation of lift studies, work method statements and job safety analysts, liaise with client and contractors •Operations of various crawler and mobile cranes and rigging. providing all levels of carnage •Major infrastructure projects Some examples precast tilt panel, precast bridge beams super T's, steel erection, heavy engineering, construction and mining. LNG gas plants, field gas compressor stations, power stations, coal mines, draglines, diggers, shovels, dump trucks, dozers, wash plants, reclaimers, train load outs, stockpiles, roadside emergency recovery.