Jake Karreman
Toogoolawah,Queensland
Summary
Qualified boilermaker accomplished in offline assembly production, material handling and machine operation. Results-oriented, high-energy welding professional with heavy equipment and weld measuring experience. Excellent safety record.
Driven Heavy Equipment Operator familiar with safety regulations, construction practices and optimal operation of construction equipment. Expert in maintenance and day-to-day upkeep of loaders, excavators, dump trucks and more. Strong focus on communication and site coordination.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Supervisor
Karreman Quarries
01.2023 - Current
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Reviewed documentation such as invoices and shipping paperwork for accuracy and compliance.
- Managed staff hiring, training, and supervision.
Boilermaker
Karreman Quarries
03.2021 - Current
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications for each job.
- Managed repair and maintenance schedule to organize shop and maintain equipment.
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Completed welding projects using GMAW, FCAW, MMAW processes in all positions.
- Carried out crack repairs on the hitches and moldboards of loader and excavator buckets, excavator booms, dump truck trays, dozer blade frames. All using air arc gouging to remove the crack and used a mag particle tester to ensure the cracks were removed.
- Replaced moldboards adapters, floor skins, cheek plates and other wearing components. As well as installed full wear packages on new machines.
- Rebuilt multiple buckets for cat 330 Excavators, where the only part not replaced was the hitches.
- Built chutes, wear plates, wear bars and frame work for a fixed crushing plant.
- Completed repairs on fuel, water and hydraulic tanks. Whether it be a crack or patch.
Heavy Equipment Operator/ Apprentice Boilermaker
Karreman Quarries
07.2018 - 03.2021
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Maintained fueled and fully operational equipment to jump on project requirements and keep teams on tight schedules.
- Controlled simultaneous machine operations by communicating with and directing individual operations.
- Loaded and moved materials such as dirt and rocks based on specific job needs.
- Performed preventive maintenance to prolong life of equipment.
- Removed topsoil, vegetation and rocks to grade earth to specifications.
Plant Operator
Karreman Quarries
12.2017 - 06.2018
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
- Operated specialized tools, instruments and equipment for tests and maintenance.
- Monitored SCADA system for problems and adjusted controls to maintain efficiency.
- Evaluated procedures and results for accuracy and to determine appropriate next steps.
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
- Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules and regulations.
- Procured materials and supplies to complete daily tasks.
Education
Certificate III Engineering And Fabrication - Boilermaker/welder
TAFE Queensland
Acacia Ridge, QLD11.2021
Completion Of Year 12 (QCE) - High School
Toogoolawah State High School
Toogoolawah, QLD11.2017
Skills
- Qualified boilermaker
- Proficient in GMAW, FCAW, MMAW welding processes in all positions
- Proficient in air arc gouging, lancing and oxy cutting
- Operation of wheeled loaders (experience up to 993k), excavators (experience up to EXC870), dozers (experience up to d11), water cart, dump trucks ( up to cat775), graders etc
- Analysis of defects
- Maintenance and Repair
- Excellent Communication
- Hard working and self-motivated
Certification
- Mining industry Supervisor
- Cert IV in Surface Extraction Operations
- Confined space, gas test atmosphere
- High risk work licences: DG, WP (over 11m), CO.
- C class drivers licence
- A B Firearms licence.
- Working at heights course has been booked in for 15/09/2025, white card booked in for 23/09/2025, standard 11 booked in for 02/10/2025.
Timeline
Plant Supervisor
Karreman Quarries
01.2023 - Current
Boilermaker
Karreman Quarries
03.2021 - Current
Heavy Equipment Operator/ Apprentice Boilermaker
Karreman Quarries
07.2018 - 03.2021
Plant Operator
Karreman Quarries
12.2017 - 06.2018
Certificate III Engineering And Fabrication - Boilermaker/welder
TAFE Queensland
Completion Of Year 12 (QCE) - High School
Toogoolawah State High School