Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Specialattributes
Tickets
Apprenticeship
References
Timeline
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Edgar Kunaka

Edgar Kunaka

Kearneys Spring ,Australia

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Boilermaker

MFE
Toowoomba, QLD
07.2022 - Current

Boilermaker-Fabrication and Maintenance on Gas projects.

Mud Tanks ,Platforms,Frames and all Structural support systems

Mig welding and Non Destructive Tested

Boilermaker/Welder/Fabricator

Range Steel Fabrications
Toowoomba
01.2019 - 06.2022
  • Structural fabrication of all forms of steel, MIG welding - small, large scale commercial, rural, govt and industrial projects

Boilermaker

Ausfab Constructions
Warwick, QLD, Australia
10.2014 - 12.2014
  • Structural Fabrication of skids, platforms, handrails, walkways, stairways, balustrading, security screens
  • Welding MIG, flux core

Boilermaker

Groburn Engineering
South Africa
11.2013 - 09.2014
  • Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
  • Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
  • Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
  • Read and followed blueprints and weld diagrams.
  • Utilized various tools, such as grinders and cutting torches, for proper preparation of materials prior to welding processes.
  • Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication
  • Reviewed blueprints and schematics to ensure accurate fabrication according to design specifications.
  • Ensured safety compliance by adhering to industry standards and company guidelines in all tasks performed.
  • Reduced material waste for improved cost savings with precise fabrication measurements.
  • Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.

Boilermaker

Sasol Energy
South Africa
07.2013 - 11.2013
  • Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
  • Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
  • Built and repaired process tanks, storage tanks and water treatment tanks.
  • Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.

Boilermaker

Cosira Group
South Africa
01.2008 - 06.2013
  • @ Platework Fabrication of chutes, hoppers, kilns, tanks and ducts to First Quantum copper mine
  • Fabrication and installation of chutes, liner plates and conveyors at Nevsun Resources Bisha gold mine in Eritrea and Areva Trekoppje Uranium mine in Namibia
  • Structural Fabrication and Erection of stringers, stanchion bases, trusses, girders, gantries and conveyors to Anglo platinum Unki mine, Ngezi platinum in Zimbabwe
  • Construction, structural extension of Unki mine refurbishment

Welder/Boilermaker

Cross Engineering
St George, QLD, Australia
07.2015 - 12.2008
  • @ Water Pump Stations for farming
  • @ Fabrication, installation, maintenance, repair and modification
  • @ Shed and Mobile welding
  • @ Irrigation water tanks pipes and repair of agricultural machinery

Nocal Brewery
Angola
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Onsite plant installation of fermentation tanks, pipe installation and platform erection
  • TIG, MIG welding of pipes and plates

Leading Hand

TecDesign
South Africa
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Fabrication, erection and installation of commercial bread ovens
  • Stainless steel panelling, plasma arc cutting and TIG welding

Apprentice and Boilermaker

Warapp Engineering
Zimbabwe
01.1994 - 01.2006
  • General engineering in agricultural construction, mining industry
  • Platework of water, petrol pontoon fishing rigs and diesel tanks
  • Cutting, grinding and replacing worn out plates
  • Welding plate preparation, Stick and MIG welding
  • Cutting, folding, rolling of sheets
  • Full apprehension of drawings and developments
  • Fabricating and onsite installation structural steel
  • Safe work practices
  • Welding - Stick, MIG
  • Mining, Construction, Workshop, Power station 15+ years trade experience
  • Apprentice trained
  • Teamwork orientated

Education

Cert Ill MEM30305 - Australia

Engineering.Fabrication Trade
2017

Apprenticeship-Fabrication -

Manpower Planning And Development
Harare Polytechnic College
04.1997

National Certificate - Fabrication

Fabrication Engineering
Harare Polytechnic College,Zimbabwe
12.1995

Skills

  • Full apprehension of drawings and developments
  • Fabricating and onsite installation structural steel
  • Safe work practices
  • Welding - Stick, MIG
  • Mining, Construction, Workshop, Power station
  • 15 years trade experience
  • Apprentice trained
  • Teamwork orientated

Specialattributes

  • Leading Hand, Tec Design, 01/01/06, 12/01/07, South Africa
  • Boilermaker Appreciation Award, Cosira Group, 2010, South Africa

Tickets

  • Whitecard
  • Forklift licence
  • First Aid

Apprenticeship

  • Stainless Steel Industries, 01/01/93, 12/01/94, Zimbabwe
  • Warapp Engineering, 01/01/94, 12/01/97, Zimbabwe

References

  • Simon Eady, Manager, Range Steel Fabrications, 0746344677
  • Andrew Cross, Manager, Cross Engineering, 0746255012

Timeline

Boilermaker

MFE
07.2022 - Current

Boilermaker/Welder/Fabricator

Range Steel Fabrications
01.2019 - 06.2022

Welder/Boilermaker

Cross Engineering
07.2015 - 12.2008

Boilermaker

Ausfab Constructions
10.2014 - 12.2014

Boilermaker

Groburn Engineering
11.2013 - 09.2014

Boilermaker

Sasol Energy
07.2013 - 11.2013

Boilermaker

Cosira Group
01.2008 - 06.2013

Nocal Brewery
01.2007 - 01.2008

Leading Hand

TecDesign
01.2006 - 01.2007

Apprentice and Boilermaker

Warapp Engineering
01.1994 - 01.2006

Cert Ill MEM30305 - Australia

Engineering.Fabrication Trade

Apprenticeship-Fabrication -

Manpower Planning And Development

National Certificate - Fabrication

Fabrication Engineering
Edgar Kunaka