Jackson Lane
19 Albion Avenue, Lake Coogee,WA
Summary
Trade-qualified welder/boilermaker with a solid background in fabrication, plant maintenance, structural steel work, and onsite installs using cranes and lifting equipment. Experienced in conveyor repairs, heavy plate work, air-arc gouging, and high-quality MIG/SMAW welding. Recently worked as an underground operator in a board-and-pillar coal mine, bringing strong safety awareness and competency with multiple underground machines. Reliable, hardworking, and confident in both workshop and industrial site environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Underground Coal Miner
Ensham Resorces
03.2024 - Current
- Operate underground machinery and equipment safely and efficiently in compliance with mine site procedures
- Perform production duties including loading, hauling, roof bolting, and general underground operations.
- Conduct pre-start checks, equipment inspections, and hazard identification to maintain a safe work environment.
- Experience following site safety protocols (JSA, JHA, Take 5)
- Assist with basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and reporting equipment faults to minimize downtime.
- Adhere to ventilation, gas monitoring, and coal mine health & safety protocols.
- Demonstrate reliability and commitment by consistently meeting roster requirements in a physically demanding underground environment.
- Supported training initiatives for new hires, sharing industry knowledge and best practices to promote a skilled workforce.
Welder Fabricator
Combustion Solutions Inc
07.2021 - 01.2024
- Performed high-quality welding and fabrication on industrial combustion systems, piping, and structural components to meet company and client specifications.
- Completed CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau) weld testing from 1G-4G in both Flux Cored (FCAW) and Stick (SMAW) processes.
- Competent in MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Cored (FCAW) welding across carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy materials.
- Interpreted technical drawings, fabrication blueprints, and welding symbols to complete projects accurately and efficiently.
- Conducted welding repairs, modifications, and maintenance on industrial equipment both in workshop and onsite environments.
- Performed quality checks, weld inspections, and ensured all work complied with Canadian welding standards and internal QA/QC requirements.
- Operated fabrication and workshop equipment including grinders, oxy-acetylene, plasma cutters, air arc gouging and overhead cranes.
- Worked closely with engineers, tradespeople, and project supervisors to meet production schedules and maintain high safety standards.
- Performed rigging and dogging duties to secure loads using slings, chains, shackles, and lifting attachments according to safe lifting practices.
Fabrication Welder
Maintain Coastal Services
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Travelled to various worksites across the Sunshine Coast to complete onsite welding, installations, and repair work for residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
- Performed MIG, TIG, and Stick welding on structural steel, aluminium, and stainless components depending on job requirements.
- Carried out welding repairs on conveyor frames, supports, guards, chutes, rollers, and steel structures affected by wear, corrosion, or impact damage.
- Assisted with new installations of conveyor sections, platforms, walkways, and structural steel using site cranes and lifting equipment.
- Worked in a fast-paced, production environment responding to urgent breakdowns and carrying out planned maintenance tasks.
Apprentice Boilermaker/welder and Fabricator
Brennans Welding
06.2017 - 07.2019
- Completed a full boilermaker/welder apprenticeship involving fabrication, welding, repairs, and workshop/site work.
- Developed strong competency in MIG and Stick/Arc (SMAW) welding and gained foundational skills in TIG welding on various metals.
- Interpreted engineering drawings, fabrication plans, and welding symbols to build and assemble metal components accurately.
- Assisted in the fabrication of frames, brackets, trailers, platforms, chutes, and structural steel for mining, agricultural and local clients.
- Used air-arc gouging to remove defective welds, prepare joints, and carry out repair work on structural and heavy plate sections.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and the ability to work independently or as part of a fabrication team.
Education
Certificate III - Boilermaking/Welder
Axial Training
Brisbane, QLD05.2019
High School Diploma -
St Brendans Collage
Yeppoon, QLD10.2015
Skills
- Mig, Tig, Stick/Arc Welding
- 1G-4G FCAW
- 1G-4G MMAW
- Metal fabrication and interpretation of technical drawings
- Experience with safety systems in mining
- Workshop and Site Experience
- Air Arc Gouging
- Use of grinders, oxy/acetylene cutting, plasma cutting
- Strong understanding of WHS/OHS standards
- Operate various large machinery
qualifications and licenses
- Cert 3 in Engineering Fabrication (Boilermaker/Welder)
- Cert 2 Automotive
- Heavy Rigid License
- Working Safely at Heights(December 2025)
- Enter and Work in Confined Space (December 2025)
- Gas Test Atmospheres (December 2025)
- White card (QLD)
- CWB 1G-4G MMAW FCAW (Canada)
References
- Lewis Stephens, Manager at Combustion Solutions Inc. +1 604 389 8747
- Nathan Beams, ERZ Controller(superviser) at Ensham 0448 888 604
- Sam Brannen, Previous Employer, info@brennanswelding.com
Timeline
Underground Coal Miner
Ensham Resorces
03.2024 - Current
Fabrication Welder
Maintain Coastal Services
04.2022 - 10.2022
Welder Fabricator
Combustion Solutions Inc
07.2021 - 01.2024
Apprentice Boilermaker/welder and Fabricator
Brennans Welding
06.2017 - 07.2019
Certificate III - Boilermaking/Welder
Axial Training
High School Diploma -
St Brendans Collage