Callum Walker
Stoneville,WA
Summary
A highly focused and self-driven individual with extensive experience in Welding, Fabrication, Rigging and Dogging, Heavy Equipment and OHS Compliance. Possessing highly developed skills, strong technical aptitude, determination, capabilities and the ability to maintain a safe job site based on legal and company guidelines. Excel at improving productivity and maintaining positive work environment. The key to success is the exceptional ability to tolerate high-stress and uncomfortable working environments for extended periods of time. A hardworking and innovative professional seeking an opportunity to increase the value of the company through excellence as Welder/Fabricator.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Tradesperson, Heavy Welding Fabricator
G&G Mining & Fabrication
02.2020 - 12.2022
- General fabrication & welding
- Contract work
- Trailer fabrication and repairs
- Maintenance on a range of equipment in the workshop and site including: Cat, Komatsu, Hitachi etc
- Bucket & blade work
- Platforms
- Tray re-lining and repairs
- Boom repairs.
Engineering Tradesperson, Heavy Welding Fabricator
Force Equipment
01.2018 - 01.2019
- General fabrication & welding
- Contract work
- Trailer fabrication and repairs
- Maintenance on a range of equipment in the workshop and site including: Cat, Komatsu, Hitachi etc
- Bucket & blade work
- Platforms
- Tray re-lining and repairs
- Boom repairs.
Engineering Tradesperson, Heavy Welding Fabricati
BHP
Mt Keith (Cliffs Underground)
12.2022 - Current
- General fabrication & welding
- Tray/Trailer fabrication and repairs
- Maintenance on a range of equipment in the workshop and site/underground
- including the following equipment: Cat , Epirock ,Sanvik,
- Bucket repairs
- Platforms/handrails
- Tray re-lining and repairs
- Boom repairs
- General fabrication
- 1 sap competent
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team, consistently seeking ways to enhance processes and performance standards.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
- Coordinated movement of materials, equipment and quotes to job sites.
- Played an instrumental role in resolving technical issues quickly by troubleshooting problems as they arose during installation or repair work.
Engineering Tradesperson, Boilermaker/Leading Hand
Hamilton Maintenance Group (HMG)
01.2017 - 01.2018
- People Management
- Job Quotes
- Organising parts, materials and equipment
- Maintenance on a range of equipment in the workshop and site including: Cat, Komatsu etc
- Bucket and blade work
- Lip replacements
- Fitted sea containers
- Boarding ladders/platforms
- Fabrication of stainless crushing and screening equipment
- Flatbed tray repairs.
Engineering Tradesperson, Boilermaker/Field Service/FIFO
Carey Mining
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Organising parts, materials and equipment
- Maintenance on a range of equipment in the workshop and site including: Cat, Komatsu etc
- Bucket and blade work
- Lip replacements
- Fitted sea containers
- Boarding ladders/platforms
- Service modules and water trucks
- Handrails
- Tray re-lining and repairs.
Skills
- Broad range in many areas, such as, hand work, welding/fabrication, and basic equipment operation
- Ability to operate and assist in maintaining equipment and machines and provide a level of workmanship that ensures safe and efficient activities whilst maintaining a professional image
- Ability to plan work flow, manage multiple priorities and meet daily production targets while consistently reducing downtime
- Keen sense of professionalism, proactive nature and genuine commitment to safety and efficient working practices, ensures the completion of all assigned responsibilities in a timely, safe and quality-assured manner
- Ability to promote cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables
- Competence to develop and implement solutions to technical issues
- Aptitude to give and receive instructions according to plan
- Great physical shape and ability to work under all conditions including inclement or cold weather
- Evaluate all engineering drawings and ensure implementation according to welding specifications
- Perform all welding work with help of forming and cutting equipment
- Provide assistance to production process and mould various fixtures
- Design and produce new parts according to specifications
- Perform work with help of various hand and power tools
- Analyse diagrams and specifications and cut all metal accordingly with help of welding torch
- Evaluate finished products and perform quality checks on products
- Administer all welding activities such as riveting and welding small parts and finished products
- Perform modification and repair work if required
- Collaborate work with metal sheets and apply various insulation materials
- Good Manual Dexterity and Hand-Eye Coordination
- Wide experience in a variety of types of physical labour
- Exceptional technical and mechanical skills
- Excellent grasp of safety guidelines for a variety of job contexts
- Working knowledge of OH&S standards and other regulatory requirements
Certification
- Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication and Heavy Welding, 2015/01/01
- Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade - Polytechnic West, 2015/01/01
- Apply Quality Systems
- Read and Interpret Engineering Drawings and Job Specifications Repair/Replace/Modify Fabrications
- Assemble Fabricated Components
- Assist in The Provision of On The Job Training
- Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices
- Weld Using Flux Core Arc Welding Process
- Weld Using Gas Metal Arc Welding Process
- Mark Off/Out Structural Fabrications and Shapes
- Perform Advanced Manual Thermal Cutting, Gouging And Shaping
- Enter and Work in Confined Spaces
- Work Safely at Heights
- Licence to Operate A Boom-Type Elevating Work Platform Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
- Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Provide First Aid
- Conduct Operations with Integrated Tool Carrier
- Licence to Perform Rigging Basic Level
- Licence to Perform Dogging
Attributes
- Mature, responsible, and hardworking.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Effective communication, interpersonal and liaison skills
- Ability to work well in a team or independently with minimal supervision
- Keen attention to detail
References
- Trent Halse, Manager, HMG 0417 152 555
- Dave Allen, Manager, G&G Mining, 0408 941 806
- Carl Oversby,Supervisor, BHP Nickel west Cliffs, 0413 721 468
Timeline
Engineering Tradesperson, Heavy Welding Fabricati
BHP
12.2022 - Current
Engineering Tradesperson, Heavy Welding Fabricator
G&G Mining & Fabrication
02.2020 - 12.2022
Engineering Tradesperson, Heavy Welding Fabricator
Force Equipment
01.2018 - 01.2019
Engineering Tradesperson, Boilermaker/Leading Hand
Hamilton Maintenance Group (HMG)
01.2017 - 01.2018
Engineering Tradesperson, Boilermaker/Field Service/FIFO
Carey Mining
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Engineering Tradesperson - Fabrication and Heavy Welding, 2015/01/01
- Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade - Polytechnic West, 2015/01/01
- Apply Quality Systems
- Read and Interpret Engineering Drawings and Job Specifications Repair/Replace/Modify Fabrications
- Assemble Fabricated Components
- Assist in The Provision of On The Job Training
- Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices
- Weld Using Flux Core Arc Welding Process
- Weld Using Gas Metal Arc Welding Process
- Mark Off/Out Structural Fabrications and Shapes
- Perform Advanced Manual Thermal Cutting, Gouging And Shaping
- Enter and Work in Confined Spaces
- Work Safely at Heights
- Licence to Operate A Boom-Type Elevating Work Platform Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
- Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Provide First Aid
- Conduct Operations with Integrated Tool Carrier
- Licence to Perform Rigging Basic Level
- Licence to Perform Dogging