Arvy Barcelona Pedrigal
Australind,WA
Summary
Experienced in blaster spray painting with background in industrial and automotive sectors. Possess strong knowledge of surface preparation, mixing, matching, and applying paint. Known for maintaining safety standards and ensuring quality workmanship. Have consistently contributed to reducing project timelines while enhancing the aesthetic appeal and durability of finished products.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Blaster Spray Painter
PLI CONSTRUCTIONS COMPANY/ MCCONNELL DOWELL MARDIE SALT & MARINE STRUCTURES PROJECT
PILBIRRA , WA
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Operated spray painting equipment for marine structures
- Applied protective coatings to construction materials
- Maintained cleanliness of painting tools and area
- Followed safety protocols during blasting and painting
- Assisted in training new spray painters on techniques
Blaster Painter
Duratec Engineering Construction Remediation
East Intercourse Island, WA
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Operated blast equipment to prepare surfaces for painting.
- Applied protective coatings to industrial structures and components.
- Conducted surface inspections to ensure readiness for painting.
Painter Blaster (FIFO)
TAMS GROUP PILBARA PORT AUTHORITY/FMG PORT HEDLAND LAING O'ROUKE RIO TINTO GUDAI-DARRI CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Prepare various metal surfaces including components, equipment, interiors, and exteriors of ship for blasting and painting applications.
- Wash and abrade surface using blast grit and other equipment to remove adhered debris, such as scales, sand, paint, grease, tar and rust.
- Communicate and listen effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and possibly customers.
- Knowledge of various painting methods and applications
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and priming as needed.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a clean work environment.
- Inspected completed work for quality assurance and adherence to project specifications.
Painter Blaster (FIFO) - Leading Hand
TAMS GROUP PILBARA PORT AUTHORITY/FMG PORT HEDLAND LAING O'ROUKE RIO TINTO GUDAI-DARRI CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Perform all aspects of a coatings project safely and efficiently: Painting, blasting, sanding, priming, sealing, and patching surfaces, buildings, and fixtures. While performing the tasks, the painter must always be cognizant of quality control procedures, project specifications (good understanding of customer needs), and all applicable safety guidelines.
- Operate, clean and maintain all painting equipment, including brush, roll, sprayers, mixing containers, mixing equipment, and pumps. Safely storing and labeling all materials when not in use.
- Maintain a safe work site, free of safety hazards by monitoring compliance with safety program requirements.
- Document and/or communicate safety concerns to appropriate parties.
- Communicate and listen effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and possibly customers.
Painter Blaster (FIFO)
TAMS GROUP PILBARA PORT AUTHORITY/FMG PORT HEDLAND LAING O'ROUKE RIO TINTO GUDAI-DARRI CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Apply coatings through conventional, airless, and plural spray systems.
- Apply paint with brush and roll.
- Operate various types of equipment such as blast pots and spray guns.
- Knowledge of various painting methods and applications.
- Spray with consistent millage.
- Knowledge of various blasts.
- Prepare surfaces.
- Mix paints to desired colours and consistencies.
- Understanding or reading of drawings and/or blueprints safe operation of construction tools and equipment grinding, sanding, and polishing painting, caulking, and sealing.
Painter Blaster (FIFO)
TAMS GROUP PILBARA PORT AUTHORITY/FMG PORT HEDLAND LAING O'ROUKE RIO TINTO GUDAI-DARRI CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Setup, check and operate various equipment and materials to spray coatings and paint on a range of LNG products, pipes, components and equipment. This includes metal spraying onto steel surfaces.
- Adhere to and promote all aspects of OHS&E on site and complete all necessary safety paperwork including JHA's and Take 5's. Report any hazards on site and assist with their resolution when possible.
- Attend daily pre-start meetings and discuss any safety concerns/issues for operation.
- Work closely with other trade personnel and ensure all work is completed to specification and on time.
- Provide technical advice and guidance to other painters and trade personnel.
- Perform basic maintenance/repair minor faults with equipment and report any major faults.
- Ensure all PPE (personal protective equipment) is always utilised correctly.
- Store all chemicals and paints appropriately and ensure work area is always kept clear of hazards.
Painter Blaster
DOWNER EDI ENGINEERING POWER PTY LTD, PORT HEDLAND, WA
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Metal finishing - Preparation and pretreatment of surfaces.
- Abrasive blast cleaning of steel into 2.5 class blast.
- Blasting heavy industrial steel such as - heavy wall pipes, steel beam, c-channel, frame, and tanks.
- Using Airless spray painting.
- Regulate controls on equipment and paint booth to cure and dry paint or other coatings.
- Operate lifting and moving devices to move materials and equipment to access areas to be painted.
- Mix and thins paint or other coasting to specified colour and consistency according to customer request/formulas.
- Fill cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface.
- Rack work pieces on skids, inspect, mark and transfer finished pieces to stockroom or shipping areas.
- Responsible for cleanliness of paint booth, paint guns, spraying equipment and replacement of screens and filters.
- Maintain records paint issue and inventory of supplies on hand.
Painter Blaster /Welder
TRUFAB ENGINEERING, PERTH, WA
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Spray paint and sandblasting heavy equipment, such as concrete mixer trucks, boom trucks, and payloaders, using appropriate spray gun and sandblasting equipment: clean grease, dirt dried concrete, old paint and rust from equipment, using solvent water rags brushers pneumatics wire brush and chipping hammer.
- Operating structural welding and performing task necessary to complete products into engineering specifications and quality requirements.
- Preparing and setup of necessary tools and equipment for blasting and painting processes.
- Propose potential quality or productivity enhancements i.e. continual improvements.
- Review of finished assemblies, parts and product to quality requirements.
- Report production issues and assist in resolutions as required.
- Participate in and attend cross functional meetings as required.
- Perform other duties as requested by the department manager.
Painter Blaster/ Welder
CIVMEC, PERTH, WA
04.2015 - 12.2015
- Assists in docking the barges once jobs are completed. Utilizes industrial paint spraying equipment, as well as rollers, brushes and any other necessary tools. Assists the barge blasting crew by performing touch-up work. Responsible for painting various types of barge hulls, as well as using stencils to paint letters and numbers on barges to signify the company they belong to and other specifications.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work space while carrying out a job. Utilizes forklifts to move extremely heavy equipment from one area to another.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the foreman.
2nd Class Welder / Painter Blaster
WREN OIL, PICTON WA
02.2012 - 03.2015
- Completer broad range of painting/blasting duties on site including but not limited to encapsulating areas, mixing different paint products, mechanical preparation, forklift operation and general yard duties.
- Ensured all was completed to the highest standard with a high regard for all strict safety policies, procedures and controls. Attended pre-starts and completed all relevant safety documentation.
- Carefully cleaned and prepared various surfaces for paint application and reported any issues.
- Performed airless and convention spraying and painted applications with brush or roller as required.
- Provided hands on assistance and support to Supervisors to ensure all work was completed schedule.
Education
Welder Performance Qualifications Certificate - TVET Program
TESDA
01.2011
Certificate 1 - Automotive
TAFE WA South West
01.2009
Cert III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade - Surface Preparation and Finishing
Tickets Training Licences
- Forklift
- Atmosphere Gas Testing
- White Card
- Confined Space
- Working at Heights
References
- Carlo Iniego, Workshop Supervisor, 0452 232 814
- Aaron Fantasia, Dwyer Engineering Trufab Engineering Surface Treatment Supervisor, 0467 510 946
- Arvin Pua, Engineer Supervisor, Wren Oil, 0439 790 337
Key Qualifications
- Welder Performance Qualifications Certificate of TVET Program, TESDA, 01/01/10 - 12/31/11
- Certificate 1 in Automotive, TAFE WA South West, 01/01/09
- Cert III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Surface Preparation and Finishing)
Personal Information
Citizenship: Australian Citizen
Timeline
Blaster Spray Painter
PLI CONSTRUCTIONS COMPANY/ MCCONNELL DOWELL MARDIE SALT & MARINE STRUCTURES PROJECT
06.2024 - 05.2025
Blaster Painter
Duratec Engineering Construction Remediation
04.2023 - 05.2024
Painter Blaster (FIFO)
TAMS GROUP PILBARA PORT AUTHORITY/FMG PORT HEDLAND LAING O'ROUKE RIO TINTO GUDAI-DARRI CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
01.2022 - 03.2023
Painter Blaster (FIFO) - Leading Hand
TAMS GROUP PILBARA PORT AUTHORITY/FMG PORT HEDLAND LAING O'ROUKE RIO TINTO GUDAI-DARRI CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
01.2021 - 01.2022
Painter Blaster (FIFO)
TAMS GROUP PILBARA PORT AUTHORITY/FMG PORT HEDLAND LAING O'ROUKE RIO TINTO GUDAI-DARRI CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
01.2020 - 01.2021
Painter Blaster (FIFO)
TAMS GROUP PILBARA PORT AUTHORITY/FMG PORT HEDLAND LAING O'ROUKE RIO TINTO GUDAI-DARRI CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
01.2018 - 01.2020
Painter Blaster
DOWNER EDI ENGINEERING POWER PTY LTD, PORT HEDLAND, WA
06.2017 - 01.2018
Painter Blaster /Welder
TRUFAB ENGINEERING, PERTH, WA
01.2016 - 06.2017
Painter Blaster/ Welder
CIVMEC, PERTH, WA
04.2015 - 12.2015
2nd Class Welder / Painter Blaster
WREN OIL, PICTON WA
02.2012 - 03.2015
Welder Performance Qualifications Certificate - TVET Program
TESDA
Certificate 1 - Automotive
TAFE WA South West