Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Damien Mckinley

Mareeba,QLD

Summary

Skilled Boilermaker and Farm Manager with a proven track record at Savannah Steel and Rivera Farming, enhancing productivity and safety. Expert in structural steelwork, welding, and promoting continuous improvement. Achieved significant equipment uptime by mastering mechanical troubleshooting and fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Boilermaker

Savannah Steel
09.2023 - Current
  • Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
  • Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
  • Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team, consistently seeking ways to enhance processes and performance standards.
  • Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
  • Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.

Farm Manager

Rivera Farming
03.2017 - 01.2022
  • Increased farm productivity by introducing modern farming practices and equipment upgrades.
  • Oversaw the maintenance of farm machinery, resulting in reduced downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of facilities and equipment.

Education

Abergowrie College , Ingham, QLD
1999

Skills

  • Structural steelwork
  • Gas metal arc welding
  • Grinding techniques
  • Safety procedures
  • Welding
  • Heavy lifting
  • Flux-cored arc welding
  • Blueprint reading
  • Rigging
  • Mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostics

Certification

Dogman intermediate rigger non slew crane tower crane

Timeline

Boilermaker - Savannah Steel
09.2023 - Current
Farm Manager - Rivera Farming
03.2017 - 01.2022
Abergowrie College - ,
Damien Mckinley