DARRAGH DALY
Maroubra,Australia
Summary
Qualified plumber and medical gas fitter with hands-on experience across healthcare, pharmaceutical, laboratory, commercial, Industrial and residential settings. Carried out installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of medical gas and specialist pipework systems, including live MGPS, while maintaining strong safety, quality, and compliance standards. Completed HTM 02-01 Competent Person (MGPS) installation training and works well with other trades, clients, site managers, and contractors.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Gas Fitter
Medical and Industrial Pipeline Systems
Co. Meath, Ireland
10.2022 - 08.2026
- Joined company as fourth-year apprentice and progressed into medical gas fitting role after completing plumbing apprenticeship.
- Completed further specialist training in HTM 02-01 competent person (MGPS) installation and Swagelock small bore tube fitting installation.
- Supervisor on major pharmaceutical project Dexcom and Surigical Hub Limerick. Supervision of both direct and agency employees. Reading of blueprint drawings and P&ID's. Ordering and supplying materials to site. Communicating with site managers, environmental health and safety on a daily basis.
- Supported installation, maintenance, and servicing of specialist medical gas systems across healthcare, veterinary, laboratory, and pharmaceutical environments.
- Worked with live medical gas systems and Installed new medical gas plant, manifolds, pipework, area valve service units (AVSUs), terminal outlets, and medical pendants.Tested piping for leaks using calibrated analog and digital pressure gauges.
- Supported planned shutdowns of medical gas systems with team members to carry out installation, maintenance, and repair works.
- Installed new and retrofit gas systems including manifolds, pipework, and wall-mounted or bench-mounted pressure regulators in healthcare,pharmaceutical, educational and laboratory facilities across Ireland.
- Installed piped gas systems by brazing oxygen-degreased copper and stainless-steel pipework using swagelock or Parker fittings.
- Worked in environments requiring high cleanliness, accuracy, safety, and attention to detail.
- Participated in on-call roster providing emergency and out-of-hours support on four-week rotation.
- Completed job documentation and certification accurately, including pressure certificates and gas installation documentation.
- Worked closely with other trades, contractors, facilities personnel, and site management to coordinate works safely and efficiently.
Apprentice Plumber
Fusion Engineering Services
Galway, Ireland
10.2018 - 10.2022
- Completed plumbing apprenticeship while gaining broad experience across residential , commercial and industrial projects.
- Installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of oil and gas boilers.
- Experience with the assembly and installation of cast-iron boiler systems, plant room pipework, riser pipework, chilled water and LPHW pipweork, fan coiled units and air handling units serving hotels, factories and public buildings
- Installation, maintenance and commisioning of natural gas and LPG residential and commercial appliances.
- Installation and repair cold and hot water systems.
- Troubleshoot plumbing issues such as leaks, blockages and replace necessary parts.
- Installation of sanitary ware and bathroom renovations.
- Installation and maintenance of heating systems.
- Experience using a range of pipework joining techniques, including threading, Victaulic grooving, soldering, brazing and solvent welding.
- Assisted journeyman plumbers in performing repairs and maintenance on pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment.
- Developed strong practical knowledge of plumbing, heating and gas systems through varied residential , commercial and industrial projects.
Education
Smallbore Tubefitting -
Swagelock
Scotland08-2024
Level 6 Advanced Certificate - Craft Plumbing
Solas
Ireland10-2023
HTM 02-01: Competent Person (MGPS) - Installation Medical Gas Pipeline Systems
MediGas UK
England10-2023
Trainee Registered Gas Installer -
RGII
Ireland01-2020
Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem solving and inititive
- Strong communication with clients and stakeholders
- Plumbing and drainage
- Gasfitting and hot water units
- Pipe bending, brazing, threading and grooving
- NSW driving license
- White card
- Working at heights and confined space ticket
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Available for commercial, industrial, maintenance, medical gas and general plumbing opportunities.
- Experienced working as part of multidisciplinary teams and coordinating with other trades.
- Comfortable working in operational healthcare, laboratory, pharmaceutical and commercial environments.
- Willing to undertake further relevant Australian tickets, licences, inductions and additional training as required.
- Currently in the process of completing my offshore skills assessment to transfer my plumbing qualification.
Timeline
Medical Gas Fitter
Medical and Industrial Pipeline Systems
10.2022 - 08.2026
Apprentice Plumber
Fusion Engineering Services
10.2018 - 10.2022
Smallbore Tubefitting -
Swagelock
Level 6 Advanced Certificate - Craft Plumbing
Solas
HTM 02-01: Competent Person (MGPS) - Installation Medical Gas Pipeline Systems
MediGas UK
Trainee Registered Gas Installer -
RGII