Darren Barnes
Cairns,QLD
Summary
Hi my name is Darren, I've been a Boilermaker for the last 12 years. Currently working at Norship marine, Cairns QLD. We service Australia's Navy and Australia's Boarder force. I have always had a love and passion for the trade. Very career driven and always wanting to learn more and help other around me to do the same.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boilermaker Senior Tradesman
Norship Marine
06.2022 - Current
- Working to DNV and Lloyd's Standards.
- All testing to ISO9712 MT2 and PT2
- Welding procedure qualifications to DNV and Lloyd's, 316 stainless pipe, 2205 duplex, Copper nickel (CuNi), AH36 steel, 5000 series aluminium and 6000 series aluminium.
- Mentoring apprentices
- Working on Australian Naval Assets and at cairns naval base.
- Plate development and forming.
- Pipe fitting and welding.
- Welding processes used GTAW, GMAW
- Interpreting technical drawing.
- Confined space and Working at heights.
- Using JSA, SWMS, hot work permits, confined space permits.
- Teamworking
- Positive work attitude
Boilermaker
Toll Ipec Global Express
01.2011 - 06.2022
- Removal of Large structural sections of trailer components. Fabricate/Modify sections to rectify the issues.
- Problem solving and making areas of improvement to ensure we remove or eliminate the problem.
- Mentoring Apprentices
- Fabrication of, Plant equipment for our workshops based around Australia, Equipment to assist diesel mechanic/Fitters, Safety equipment and Tooling.
- Safe Work Practices, Take 5, JSA, JSEA.
- Cleaning and Maintaining a safe working environment for myself and others around me.
- Working on all types of Vehicles BOC, Tankers, Car carriers, Skeletons, Flat Decks, Ridged, Tippers etc.
- Aluminium Fuel tank repairs and modifications, Stainless steel Adblue tank repairs.
- Maintain a safe working environment and implement new safety measures.
- Work as a Team or Work unsupervised.
- Forward thinking
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of faults.
- Operated forklifts, Overhead Cranes.
Education
No Degree - ISO9712 MT2 Magnetic Particle
Attar
Brisbane, QLD08.2023
No Degree - ISO9712 PT2 Liquid Penetrant
Attar
Brisbane, QLD08.2023
Certificate IV in Engineering -
Victoria University
Sunshine, VIC02.2016
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade -
Victoria University
Sunshine, VIC04.2015
Certificate II in Engineering -
Kangan Institute
Melbourne, VIC11.2012
High School -
Point Cook College
Point Cook, VIC11.2012
Skills
- Teamwork or work unsupervised
- Can do attitude, Passionate, self motivated, High attention to detail
- Welding GMAW, GTAW Aluminium and steel/stainless, MMAW and FCAW
- Technically Knowledge
- Problem solving/Brainstorming
- Light Repair Work and Heavy Repair Work
- Oxy cutting and gouging
- Contra Heating
- Use of Hand tools, Tapping, drilling, sharping etc
- Lathe, Mechanical drill press experience
- Following drawings
- Overhead Crane Operations
- Confined space work
Accomplishments
- Passing both ISO9712 Liquid penetrant and Magnetic Particle Exams 2023
- Being Selected for Worldskills Sydney 2018 National Judging panel.
- Worldskills Melbourne 2016 National 3rd place out of 25 Apprentices Australia wide in Welding.
- Worldskills Perth 2014 National top 10 Finish out of 24 Apprentices Australia wide in Welding.
- Worldskills Melbourne 2013 and 2015 regional winner in Welding.
- Western Metropolitan Region Education and Industry awards 2011 Engineering Vet Excellence
- Welding supervisor course AS1796 Certificate 10 Passed Generally knowledge test (I did not sit AS1210 and AS1554 tests.) I did this course as a fourth year apprentice 2016. I regard this as my favourite personal achievement.
Certification
- PT2 liquid penetrant
- MT2 Magnetic Particle
- Worksafe HRWL LF Forklift
- Worksafe HRWL White Card Induction
- Working safely at Heights
- Confined Space entry and working
Reference
Jacob Obrien, Fabrication supervisor Ph: 0401048656 Email: jacob.obrien@norship.com.au
Michael Booy, Senior Lending hand Ph: 0421673358 Email: michael.booy@norship.com.au
Joel Hardaker, Senior Lending hand Ph: 0452667427 Email: joel.hardaker@norship.com.au
Timeline
Boilermaker Senior Tradesman
Norship Marine
06.2022 - Current
Boilermaker
Toll Ipec Global Express
01.2011 - 06.2022
No Degree - ISO9712 MT2 Magnetic Particle
Attar
No Degree - ISO9712 PT2 Liquid Penetrant
Attar
Certificate IV in Engineering -
Victoria University
Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade -
Victoria University
Certificate II in Engineering -
Kangan Institute
High School -
Point Cook College
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