Wee Gee

Experienced Production Operative and Materials Technician with over 20 years of experience within the asphalt, quarrying and construction materials industries. Skilled in operating coating plants, loading shovels, weighbridges and site equipment, while maintaining high standards of health, safety and quality control. Possessing extensive knowledge of bituminous materials, aggregate testing and plant maintenance, with a proven track record of supporting efficient production operations and ensuring products meet industry specifications.

A reliable and hardworking professional with excellent practical problem-solving abilities, preventative maintenance experience and a strong commitment to workplace safety.

Production Operative - Tillicoultry Quarries

(2013-06)

• Operate front wheel loading shovel safely and efficiently.
• Carry out weighbridge duties and associated documentation.
• Operate asphalt coating plant to meet production targets.
• Perform routine plant inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Assist with plant breakdowns and repair work.
• Grease bearings and undertake daily maintenance tasks to maximise equipment reliability.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety across site operations.
• Support product quality control and operational efficiency.

Material Technician - Tillicoultry Quarries

(2004-09 - 2007-12)

• Conduct bituminous analysis of coated materials.
• Perform particle size distribution testing on aggregates.
• Ensure products comply with required specifications and quality standards.
• Record and report test results accurately.
• Assist in maintaining laboratory equipment and testing procedures.

Materials Technician - Bureau Veritas (Weeks)

(2003-08 - 2004-09)

• Conduct compositional analysis of coated materials.
• Perform percentage refusal density testing on asphalt cores.
• Carry out indirect tensile stiffness modulus testing.
• Undertake RLAT and VRLAT testing procedures.
• Complete hot sand testing.
• Perform particle size distribution testing on soils and aggregates.
• Register, record and manage incoming samples.
• Assign sample numbers and maintain laboratory records.
• Conduct Reiss density testing.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality procedures.

On-Site Technician - Mogford Associates Ltd

(2002-05 - 2003-08)

• Monitor asphalt laying activities on site.
• Sample materials during laying operations.
• Carry out rolling straight-edge checks.
• Measure texture depth of newly laid surfaces using silica sand methods.
• Ensure compliance with client specifications and quality standards.
• Record and report site test results.

Health & Safety Representative

During my time within the asphalt industry, I undertook the role of Site Health & Safety Representative. This involved promoting safe working practices, supporting compliance with health and safety procedures, and helping create a safe working environment for all employees.