David Sophorn Chhim
87 Waters St Willawong ,QLD
Summary
Insulation and coating supervisor equipped with strong background in overseeing insulation and coatings projects from start to finish. Skilled in managing teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and optimizing efficiency in various settings. Known for adaptability, reliability, and results-driven approach that enhances project outcomes. Ability to lead collaboratively, meeting changing demands with precision and focus.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rope Access Coating and Insulation Supervisor
ALTRAD Services UGL Joint Venture (KARRATHA WA Gas Plant) Live Plant Maintenance KLE UAJV
Karratha, WA
04.2018 - Current
- Running insulation and corrosive protection maintenance crew on scaffolding and rope access
- Organizing work fronts and allocation of crew
- Reading of isometric drawings/work packs on tablet to locate pipes and marking up of line numbers (Woodside new way of work)
- Conducting prestart and tool box talks for the crew
- Sorting out insulation materials for specific work task for crew
- Coordinated work schedules for insulation teams, optimizing resource allocation and workflow efficiency.
- Conducted regular inspections of insulation work to maintain quality and adherence to industry standards.
- Collaborated with project managers to address challenges and develop solutions for insulation-related issues.
- Established strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth project execution and promote repeat business opportunities.
- Managing painting and insulation Rope access team on daily basis, ensuring safety is paramount
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
Insulation Supervisor
AGC & Meisei Joint Venture (AMJV) Ichthys LNG Project
Darwin
07.2015 - 04.2018
- Accomplish work targets and deadlines
- Accountability for all personnel of crew’s safety
- Conduct prestart and tool box Coordination of work fronts to leading hand and required tasks for crew
- Maintaining good communication with client
- Good relationship with personnel in crew
- Understanding of cladding and insulation specs
- Reading isometric drawings and sign off with QA
Cryogenic Insulator leading hand
Bechtel QCLNG Curtis Island
02.2014 - 07.2015
- Cold work foam glass bends T- trunnion
- Perlite work
- Contraction joint
- Hot work rock wool
- Vapor stop / vapor barrier
- Cladding and vinyl sound proof
- Installing of cryo-gel on flanges
- Assign work front to crew
- Assist and locate materials
- Understanding of specs, reading isometric drawing
Insulator
Australian Technical Services
Queensland
11.2012 - 02.2014
- Installing rock wool insulation
- Ductwork insulation
- Insulation removal
- Light demolition and furbish
- Removal of cool room panels and replace
Cryogenic Insulator
AGC Pluto LNG Ausgroup
Karratha, WA
09.2011 - 08.2012
- Performing cold work PIR
- Lagging vessels bends t-trunnion
- Vapor barrier
- Vapor stop on termination points
- Contraction joints
- Sound proof vinyl acoustic
- Sheet metal work
Lager
Crozier Roofing and Insulation
QLD
02.2010 - 08.2011
- Install new roof Aluminum sheeting
- Removing and reinstating roofing insulation
- Rock wool chilled water pipes
- Building and house demolition
Insulator
CCI shutdown
Rockhampton
09.2009 - 12.2009
- Shutdown work
- Removing hot and cold work insulation
- Reinstating new insulation on pipes
- Installing cladding sheet metal
- Vapor stop
Education
High School Diploma -
Loagan Tafe
Loganlea, QLD01.2008
Skills
- AMPP CIP 2 (Coating inspector NACE 2)
- Level 2 IRATA Rope access
- W@H ticket
- CSE entry ticket
- ALTRAD Supervisor training cert
Certification
- Insulation Cryogenic/Hot work VOC Ticket
- AMPP CIP 2 (NACE 2 coating inspector)
- Stopaq ticket
- Rope Access level 2 IRATA
- Humidur brush hand painter
- 2014 WHSQHRSNCB01
- Working at heights training RIIOHS204A
- White card induction OHS 45002
- Gas Atmospheric testing
- Logistic and warehousing certificate 3
Timeline
Rope Access Coating and Insulation Supervisor
ALTRAD Services UGL Joint Venture (KARRATHA WA Gas Plant) Live Plant Maintenance KLE UAJV
04.2018 - Current
Insulation Supervisor
AGC & Meisei Joint Venture (AMJV) Ichthys LNG Project
07.2015 - 04.2018
Cryogenic Insulator leading hand
Bechtel QCLNG Curtis Island
02.2014 - 07.2015
Insulator
Australian Technical Services
11.2012 - 02.2014
Cryogenic Insulator
AGC Pluto LNG Ausgroup
09.2011 - 08.2012
Lager
Crozier Roofing and Insulation
02.2010 - 08.2011
Insulator
CCI shutdown
09.2009 - 12.2009
High School Diploma -
Loagan Tafe
Hobbies and Interests
- Camping and fishing
- Soccer
- Golf