CLAUDIO NDIPANGE
Middle Ridge
Summary
Experienced in reading blueprints and technical diagrams to execute precise installations. Utilize advanced welding and cutting techniques to ensure secure and reliable piping systems. Knowledgeable in safety protocols and best practices for maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pipe Fitter
Bechtel Woodside Pluto Train 2 Gas Project
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Utilized specialized tools and equipment for precise pipefitting processes, ensuring optimal results for each project.
- Inspected and tested existing pipe systems to identify system defects and malfunctions.
- Collaborated effectively with supervisors to ensure that all necessary permits were obtained before commencing work on new projects.
- Enhanced safety on job sites by strictly adhering to OSHA regulations and conducting regular safety audits.
- Conducted comprehensive pressure tests to ensure integrity of piping systems, enhancing system reliability.
- Collaborated with engineers to design piping systems that met project specifications and budget constraints, delivering high-quality results.
- Achieved zero leaks on completed installations, meticulously testing and adjusting systems as needed.
- Facilitated smoother project transitions by maintaining detailed documentation of piping layouts and modifications.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
Pipe Fitter
BHP Nickel West Debottlenecking Plant Project
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Read and Interpret ISO and PNID’s for plant piping system
- Fabricate and Installation Raw water and Fire Hydrant steel including HDPE spools
- Fabrication and Installation of pipe supports clamps and guides as per ISO
- Installation of valves as per ISO and PN&ID drawings
- Flange management and flange configuration.
- Tack weld steel elbows bends and flanges to ISO Configuration
- Dimension and squareness check before spool final welds
- Install pipe supports in correct application, guides and clamps as per ISO Drawings
- Punch listing and rectifications – Complete and sign Inspection Test Reports as per PNID and ISO Drawings.
Pipe Fitter
Royhill Water Treatment Plant Project
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Read and Interpret ISO spool drawings and PNID.
- Fabricate and Install poly and steel spools including flange management.
- Fabricate and Install pump and machinery guards.
- Fabricate and Install spool bracketry and cable tray for electrical and pvc small diameter spools including stainless steel pressure pipe wash lines.
- Install heavy structure pipe supports up to 1500 diameter poly pipes and flange management.
- Work @ Heights and Operate High Risk Plant Equipment to access plant installations.
- Fabricate and Install Handrailing to Australian Standards
- Commissioning project and Punch Listing
- Inspect Test Reports (ITR’S)
Pipe Fabricator Sole Trader ABN Contract Role
Warger Engineering Toowoomba
07.2021 - 04.2023
- Fabrication and welding mining piping spools as per customer drawings and specifications
- Pipe weld preps and cleaning before spool and flange assembly.
- Tack weld pipe assemblies as per ISO orientation
- Flange management of sub-assemblies before shipping
- Final Dimension Checks before final welding
Boilermaker Pipe Fitter Team Leader Contract Role
SINO IRON Cape Preston
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Reactive and scheduled maintenance, plant refurbishment on plant equipment and machinery
- Fabricate new steel spools on new projects department as per mechanical drawings
- Fabricate and repair worn spools as per existing spools
- Flange management of sub assemblies
- New Projects
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
Education
Cert IV - Metal Fabrication
Australia Trade Recognition ARTC
11.2008
Cert IV - Aeronautical Engineering Technologies
Aviation Australia
02.2010
Skills
- Skilled in pipe alignment techniques
- Tig tack welding for dimensional accuracy
- Threaded pipe manufacturing skills
- Poly pipe manufacturing expertise
- Pipe fabrication expertise
- Skilled in pipe joint fabrication
- Pipe welding preparation aligned with design requirements
- Parts analysis proficiency
- Workflow optimization
- Effective isolations
- Scheduled maintenance management
- Inspection and restoration skills
- Strategic team engagement
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Blueprint interpretation
- Reactive maintenance management
- Process optimization
- Review safety assessments
- Develop safe working methods
- Analyze and read pipe ISO drawings
- Preparation of inspection test reports
- Construct and assemble pipe spools per ISO specifications
Certification
- First Aid (CPR) – Current
- Safely Working at Heights – Current – Expires 2022-11
- Safely Working in Confined Spaces - Current
- Gas Atmospheres – Current Expires 2022-12
- HRWL EWP 11 Metres and Over - Current Expires 2025
- Fire Attack Fire Equipment – Current – Expires 2022-12
- HRWL Forklift – Current – Expires 2025
- Gantry Crane Hoisting Currently
Accomplishments
- Orientated to detail all-rounder skilled Boilermaker and Sheet Metal Worker with 12 Years Australian Fabrication Engineering Standards and understanding the Ethics of the business nature through mutual respect and understanding of all the stake holders including client integrity.
- Fast and hard working with strong attitude of safety and quality production output.
- Proud and self-driven team player with strong communications skills.
- Supervision and quality control and tutor for trainees in the fabrication engineering field.
- Responsible and can-do attitude ethics.
- Can develop workflow structure from understanding job labour estimates, material billing and cost estimation.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Pipe Fitter
Bechtel Woodside Pluto Train 2 Gas Project
08.2024 - 04.2025
Pipe Fitter
BHP Nickel West Debottlenecking Plant Project
02.2024 - 08.2024
Pipe Fitter
Royhill Water Treatment Plant Project
04.2023 - 02.2024
Pipe Fabricator Sole Trader ABN Contract Role
Warger Engineering Toowoomba
07.2021 - 04.2023
Boilermaker Pipe Fitter Team Leader Contract Role
SINO IRON Cape Preston
02.2020 - 07.2021
Cert IV - Aeronautical Engineering Technologies
Aviation Australia
Cert IV - Metal Fabrication
Australia Trade Recognition ARTC
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