CHAD ANTHONY LAMUSITELE
Melbourne
Summary
Skilled rigger and welder with over 14 years hands-on experience across commercial, industrial, and marine projects in New Zealand. Specialising in structural steel erection, dogging, and MMAW welding, I bring a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a safety-first approach. Now based in Melbourne and targeting new opportunities with my current skills, Im a reliable, physically fit team player with a proven track record on high-risk, high-quality sites. I show up on time, work hard, and get the job done right. Willing to upskill and gain any desired or required qualifications to suit the role.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rigger / Welder
WR Services
Auckland
12.2022 - 06.2025
- Rigging and installing structural steel on commercial & residential projects Nationwide.
- Supported team with on-site fabrication and welding tasks.
- Followed lift plans, safe work methods, and site instructions.
- Assisted with ideas, problem solving and methods based on previous experience.
Rigger / Welder
Global Engineering
Auckland
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Carried out steel erection and stick welding on-site nationwide.
- Assisted in heavy installs and pre-fab prep and site removals.
- Collaborated with team to meet tight deadlines while following strict safety protocols.
- Team lead for large scale projects, markup and setout on-site.
Welder
Babcock NZ (NZ Navy Contract)
Auckland
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Structural welding, steel repairs, and fabrication on naval ships.
- Maintained high welding and compliance procedure standards.
Rigger
OCE Crane & Transport
Auckland
09.2019 - 03.2021
- On-site rigging and welding for commercial and industrial builds.
- Worked with heavy components and plant installations.
- Mobile crane operating when required.
- Workshop fabrication for structural steel.
Rigger Welder Leading Hand
Leading Edge Fabrication
Auckland
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Stick welding on structural and architectural steel.
- Erection of frames, beams, columns across multiple builds.
- Leading and working closely with clients and subcontractors.
Rigger
Totally Rigging Ltd
Auckland
03.2011 - 09.2017
- Assisted in major structural and high-rise installations.
- Developed core rigging skills and worked with experienced teams.
Education
NCEA Level 1 -
Rutherford College
Auckland NZSkills
- Rigging & Dogging
- Stick Welding (9606 MMAW)
- Structural Steel Installation
- EWP Operation
- Interpreting Plans & Lift Studies
- Strong Safety Knowledge
Certification
- White card VIC
- ASNZ 3789 Dogman Ticket NZ
- ASNZ9606 MMAW Stick Welding NZ
- EWP Licence NZ
- SiteSafe (Similar to white card) (NZ)
- Full Drivers Licence Clean Record
- Own Reliable Transport
References
Vehahn (Vee) Jordaan
Director – WR Services
📞 +64 22 300 9221
Nick McConchie
Director – OEC Crane & Transport
📞 +64 27 398 8412
Mark Duxfield
General Manager – Global Engineering
📞 +64 21 0816 0266
Joseph Nootai
Site Supervisor – Leading Edge Fabrication
📞 +64 21 292 9875
Languages
English, Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Rigger / Welder
WR Services
12.2022 - 06.2025
Rigger / Welder
Global Engineering
08.2021 - 12.2022
Welder
Babcock NZ (NZ Navy Contract)
03.2021 - 08.2021
Rigger
OCE Crane & Transport
09.2019 - 03.2021
Rigger Welder Leading Hand
Leading Edge Fabrication
09.2017 - 09.2019
Rigger
Totally Rigging Ltd
03.2011 - 09.2017
NCEA Level 1 -
Rutherford College