Duane Moates

Experienced Formwork Carpenter with hands-on FIFO and metro construction experience across major civil, infrastructure and industrial projects throughout Western Australia and New Zealand. Skilled in formwork construction, bridge works, jump form systems, concrete structures and structural carpentry across large-scale projects including FMG Solomon, METRONET and the Fremantle Bridge upgrade. Trades qualified with a strong background working alongside steel fixers, concreters and engineering teams in fast-paced site environments.

Known for being reliable, adaptable and safety-focused with experience across remote FIFO rosters, shutdown environments and high-compliance construction projects.

Formwork Carpenter at FSC CIVIL CONSTRUCTION (2026-01 – Present)

Formwork Carpenter / Leading Hand at FSC CIVIL CONSTRUCTION (2024-01 – 2025-12)

• Constructed bridges, track slabs, station foundations, lift pits, escalator pits and major bridge infrastructure works across staged civil construction projects.
• Built and installed structural formwork systems for ring beams, footings, pedestals and reinforced concrete structures to engineering specifications.
• Worked within specialised jump form systems for elevated bridge construction and vertical concrete structures across complex civil works packages.
• Led and supported formwork and concrete crews while coordinating daily tasks, labour requirements and workflow across active construction areas.
• Collaborated closely with engineers, steel fixers, concreters, supervisors and subcontractors.
• Assisted with steel fixing activities and coordinated concrete pours while monitoring formwork integrity.
• Stripped, cleaned and prepared shutters, boxing and formwork systems for reuse in accordance with safety.
• Maintained strong compliance with SWMS, hazard reporting, environmental controls and site safety.
• Supported bridge demolition and reconstruction activities while adapting to staged construction requirements.
• Assisted with troubleshooting on-site construction challenges and ensuring works were completed safely, efficiently and to project specifications.

Formwork Carpenter at MELCHOR CONSTRUCTION (2025-01 – 2025-12)

• Worked on the Perdaman Project delivering large-scale industrial civil construction and structural concrete works within a high-profile resource sector environment.
• Completed formwork construction for ring beams, pedestals, structural beams and concrete infrastructure.
• Installed, aligned and stripped shutters, falsework and boxing systems in line with engineering drawings.
• Assisted with steel fixing and coordinated concrete pours across multiple work fronts within active areas.
• Maintained high standards of workmanship while working under strict quality assurance and site compliance.
• Operated safely within a heavily regulated FIFO construction environment with strong focus on hazard awareness and team communication.
• Worked collaboratively with supervisors, trades and subcontractors to maintain project schedules.
• Contributed to safe and efficient daily operations while adapting to changing construction priorities.

Qualified Carpenter at TRIDENT HOMES (2016-01 – 2023-12)

• Delivered residential construction projects from foundations through to full structural completion across new home builds. Completed framing, structural carpentry, finishing carpentry and general construction activities.
• Built formwork systems for residential slabs, driveways and associated concrete works.
• Worked with clients, subcontractors and suppliers to maintain project quality, timelines and workflows.
• Read and interpreted building plans, measurements and construction specifications.
• Maintained organised and safe worksites while coordinating materials, deliveries and daily activities.
• Operated a range of hand and power tools safely across structural and finishing carpentry applications.
• Delivered high-quality workmanship while maintaining strong attention to detail across construction.

Painter / Plasterer / Gib Fixer at Self-Employed

Earlier Career experience includes self-employed painting, plastering and gib fixing work across residential and commercial projects throughout New Zealand and Western Australia.

Deckhand at Commercial Fishing Operations

Earlier Career experience includes commercial fishing operations across New Zealand, the Chatham Islands and Antarctica. This background developed strong hands-on trade skills, team coordination, resilience and the ability to work safely within demanding and remote environments.

NZ Carpentry Trade Certificate in Carpentry