Darati Waida
Boilermaker
Kalgoorlie,WA
Summary
Skilled Boilermaker with solid safety record and over 10 years of experience in accurately performing fabrication, assembly, installation, repair and maintenance duties. Flexible and diligent with positive attitude and willingness to go above and beyond. Certified and apprentice-trained in Fabrication Engineering seeking a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of fabrication, assembly, repair and maintenance is highly sought.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Boilermaker
Specialised Engineering Services
03.2025 - Current
- Fabricated and assembled metal structures using welding techniques and tools.
- Conducted inspections of boiler systems to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with engineers to interpret technical drawings and specifications accurately.
- Installed, repaired, and maintained industrial boiler systems for optimal performance.
- Trained junior boilermakers on safety protocols and best practices in production workflows.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for complex mechanical issues, ensuring timely resolutions.
- Monitored inventory of materials and tools, facilitating efficient resource management.
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Built and repaired process tanks, storage tanks and water treatment tanks.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team, consistently seeking ways to enhance processes and performance standards.
- Used power hammers or weld pressure vessel tubes to achieve leakproof joints.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through diligent adherence to codes and guidelines in all tasks performed.
- Assembled and analyzed boilers for defects.
- Achieved timely project completion by effectively managing resources, schedules, and deadlines while working on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Improved fabrication efficiency, integrating new technologies and techniques into daily operations.
- Facilitated smoother project handovers, meticulously documenting procedures and guidelines.
Metal Fabricator
Thornton Engineering Australia Pty Ltd
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Plant and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
- Fabricating Beams, Tanks, Chutes, Bridges, Girders, Structures, Canes, Trays, Frames, plant platforms etc
- Assisted in interpreting technical drawings and specifications for projects.
- Operated hand and power tools to cut, shape, and assemble metal components.
- Learned safety protocols and adhered to workplace health standards consistently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the workspace for efficient operations.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss project progress and address concerns.
- Supported experienced fabricators by preparing materials for production tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of assignments.
- Accurately interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to fabricate high-quality metal products according to specified dimensions.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict safety protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Performed routine maintenance on fabrication equipment, prolonging the life of machinery and preventing costly repairs or downtime.
- Achieved consistent adherence to project deadlines through effective prioritization of tasks in a high-pressure work environment.
- Reduced material waste by optimizing cutting patterns and improving inventory management systems.
Boilermaker
Rio-Zim Cam And Motor Mine
07.2015 - 01.2021
- Gold Mine and processing plant Maintenance
- Maintenance of crushers, ball mills, mobile plant equipment, conveyor systems, pumps, motors
- Structural work fabrication and installation
- Chute replacement and repair
- Pipeline replacement and repair
- Boiler repair and refurbishing
Boilermaker Apprentice
Ziscosteel
03.2010 - 07.2014
- Engineering drawing construction and interpretation on piping, plate work and structural drawing
- Iron manufacturing plant maintenance
- Mining equipment maintenance including ball mills, crushers, conveyor systems, pumps, excavators and loader buckets
- Fabrication and installation of structures
- Training and practice on fabrication machines, like rollers, welding machines, press brakes, cutters, guillotines, Bending machines, grinders, Metal drills, oxy-fuel profile cutters etc
Education
NC - Fabrication
Kwekwe polytechnical College
12.2011
Skills
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Oxy-fuel cutting
- Rigging and lifting
- Pipe fitting
- Roll forming
- Press brake operation
- Power tool proficiency
- Gas metal arc welding
- Structural steel fabrication
- Flux-cored arc welding
- Tube bending
- Precision cutting
- Hand and power tools
- Heavy lifting
- Pipe Fabrication
- Material prepping
- Blueprints and specifications
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality assurance
- Installation and maintenance
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/23/89
Socialprofile - Linkedin
linkedin.com/in/darati-waida610902104
Awards
- Awarded a Class 1 Journeyman card in Boilermaking by the Manpower training and trade testing department of Zimbabwe.
- Attained MEM30305 CERTIFICATE III IN ENGINEERING - Best Student in Engineering Drawing in the Mechanical engineering department of 2011 at Kwekwe polytechnical College.
Timeline
Boilermaker
Specialised Engineering Services
03.2025 - Current
Metal Fabricator
Thornton Engineering Australia Pty Ltd
01.2024 - 02.2025
Boilermaker
Rio-Zim Cam And Motor Mine
07.2015 - 01.2021
Boilermaker Apprentice
Ziscosteel
03.2010 - 07.2014
NC - Fabrication
Kwekwe polytechnical College