Dedicated fitter with background in job coordination and worksite setup. Knowledgeable in safety processes, regulations and problem solving. Offering successful career history comprising more than 41 years.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Fitter
BHP Olympic Dam
03.2023 - 11.2023
Multiple shut downs which include:
Re-install and fit new valves, Replacing nylon bolts and new panels in tank (confined space).
Re-fit roof to tank and re-instate fire system
Remove large hatches for inspections, replace old butterfly valves, large pumps and fibreglass pipe work.
Re-fitting large hatches after inspection
Remove old cells and install new cells in refinery area.
repair and modify machinery to improve productivity.
Mechanical Fitter
Adelaide Brighton Cement
01.2023 - 01.2023
Shut down work to modify footings for popper valve.
Dismantle and re-fit large pipe work.
Remove and replace large gear box for a vertical conveyor.
Working at a height of 9 stories.
Mechanical Fitter
United Water/All Water
07.2011 - 02.2022
Disinfect water with chemicals such as hypochlorite and chlorine gas in exact concentrations.
Maintain filtration plants.
Maintain Networks
Directed and coordinated plant workers engaged in routine operations and maintenance activities.
Inspected equipment or monitored operating conditions, meters and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.
Used hand tools and power tools to maintain, repair and lubricate equipment.
Mechanical Fitter
Futuris
07.2007 - 12.2010
Repairing Jigs/making new jigs.
Fabricated Frames/repairing frames of all types
Alterations to machinery to improve its use
Fabricating Safety Guards for Machinery.
Mechanical Fitter
Bridgestone Tyre Co
01.2005 - 01.2007
Fitting required for upgrade of Tam Tyre Manufacturing Machines
Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools to achieve operational readiness, safety and cleanliness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Strathmont Technical High School
Gilles Plains, SA
12.1980
Skills
Welding (Arc, Tig, Mig, fabrication, Fusion and building up shafts)
Brazing (Internal and external) housing and pipework
Machining ( Lathe work vertical and horizontal machines, Boring, Milling splines and profiles, Slotting internal splines, Grinding cylindrical, internal, surface and tool cutter, Sharpening of Guillotine Blades and Tapered Reamers etc
Radial drilling
Assembling pumps of various designs
Straightening (truck axles, diff housings and hydraulic ram shafts)
Overhead crane operating and rigging
Valve Repairs (Machine, tapping seats, super heated steam, HOCV and HOSV)