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Bradley O'Brien

Perth,Western Australia

Summary

Eager to contribute to team success, further develop and professional skills.

Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy.

Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Professional safety specialist prepared to elevate workplace safety standards. Skilled in risk assessment, hazard prevention, and regulatory compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability and effective communication in high-stress environments.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner Operator of Elite Floor Heating

Elite Floor Heating
08.2000 - 01.2023
  • Liaise with clients and site builders to maintain a clean and safe work site while keeping the project on time.
  • Level and final trim sites with skid steer.
  • Install 240v electrical heating cables to various sites around Australia.
  • Design electrical heating systems to commercial freezers and industrial building to achieve a goal temperature.
  • Directed all operations for installation and maintenance of floor heating systems.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with suppliers to enhance product offerings and reduce costs.
  • Managed project timelines and budgets to ensure timely completion of installations.
  • Participate in trade shows and inform prospective clients of the benefits of under floor heating.
  • Fabricate ground floor grids to lay heating cables on.

Fixed Plant Boilermaker

Lend Lease Services
04.2013 - 01.2019
  • Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both BHP and employer Lend Lease.
  • Inspected welding joints to ensure structural integrity and compliance with industry regulations.
  • Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
  • Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
  • Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
  • Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
  • Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
  • Shutdown duties ie- repair to chutes and liners and conveyer repair, fabrication/welding repairs that are required.

Maintenance Operator

Airlite Group
03.2012 - 04.2013
  • Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall, and applied wallpaper.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
  • Provided facility inspection and maintenance to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
  • Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve maintenance processes.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • Checked for storm damage around property and contacted supervisor with findings.

Fabrication Welder

DFD Rhodes
01.1999 - 03.2003
  • Build the clients 80 foot aluminium sports fishing cruiser.
  • This included the complete cutting out of the structural members.
  • Assembly of all components.
  • Weld components to marine survey standards.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work site.
  • Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
  • Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.

Owner Operator O'Briens Specialised Welding

O'Briens Specialised Welding
03.1993 - 11.1999
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Attend site meetings with clients and employees to make sure all parties are happy with the progress of the project.
  • initiate safety and quality assurance to ISO 9002.


Mobile Plant Boilermaker/Fabrication Welder

Simto Australia
01.1989 - 03.1993
  • Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
  • Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
  • Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
  • Operated forklifts, bobcats and track hoes.
  • Built and repaired process tanks, storage tanks and water treatment tanks.
  • Utilized specialized tools and machinery to complete repairs and installation.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
  • Finished welding and fabrication projects using grinders.
  • Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
  • Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
  • Tested strength and quality of welds using tension, bend and penetration tests.
  • Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
  • Communicated with supervisors and engineers to verify quality of finished work met specifications.
  • Prepared surfaces for welding by smoothing and removing debris to achieve proper adhesion and weld quality.
  • Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
  • Repair earth moving equipment onsite and in workshop while maintaining a safe and clean work area

Mobile Plant Boilermaker

P&H Harnishfeger
09.1988 - 12.1988


  • Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
  • Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
  • Onsite fabrication of XP2800 face shovels at Mt Whaleback Newman.
  • Weld components onsite and maintain structural integrity to the face shovel.

Pipefitter

Eglo Engineering
03.1988 - 08.1988
  • Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
  • Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
  • Threaded pipes using piping machines.
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Prepare pipes for welders.

Apprentice Boilermaker

Public Works Department
01.1984 - 01.1988
  • During my time with the PWD we were taught many skills regarding the metal trades.
  • Measure and cut out steel, aluminium products and fabricate items as per the customers request.
  • Heat and cool various types of metal to achieve hardness and shapes.
  • Machine items on metal lathes.
  • Spray paint items.
  • 12V electrical wiring.
  • Fabricate tools boxes, tray bodies, boiler tubes and furnaces.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bentley Senior High School
12.1980

Skills

  • Project management

  • Small business operation

  • Hand and power tools

  • Safety procedures

  • Mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostics

  • Metal fabrication

  • Self motivation

  • Strong work ethic

  • Attention to detail

  • Workplace safety

Certification

  • Certified Boilermaker/welder.
  • Full drivers license with Heavy combination
  • Inducted for BHP Port Hedland
  • Confined space and gas test certificate
  • High risk work
  • Working at heights
  • Construction skid steer
  • Skippers ticket
  • Monitor and control work permit
  • Issue work permit
  • Conduct local risk control
  • First aid

Apprentice of the year

During the training program at the public works department the best apprentice of the year was awarded a gift and name on a plaque in the main office.

The program had over 100 apprentices involved at the time.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Gym Workouts
  • Camping
  • Gardening
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP)
  • Sailing

Timeline

Fixed Plant Boilermaker

Lend Lease Services
04.2013 - 01.2019

Maintenance Operator

Airlite Group
03.2012 - 04.2013

Owner Operator of Elite Floor Heating

Elite Floor Heating
08.2000 - 01.2023

Fabrication Welder

DFD Rhodes
01.1999 - 03.2003

Owner Operator O'Briens Specialised Welding

O'Briens Specialised Welding
03.1993 - 11.1999

Mobile Plant Boilermaker/Fabrication Welder

Simto Australia
01.1989 - 03.1993

Mobile Plant Boilermaker

P&H Harnishfeger
09.1988 - 12.1988

Pipefitter

Eglo Engineering
03.1988 - 08.1988

Apprentice Boilermaker

Public Works Department
01.1984 - 01.1988

High School Diploma -

Bentley Senior High School

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