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Jake Shermon

Sydney,NSW

Summary

I am a 26 year old male from the UK. With a proven track record at Wales & West Utilities, I excel in pipeline inspection, replacement and team leadership, ensuring project success under tight deadlines. My adeptness in problem-solving and adaptability has led to significant efficiency improvements. Skilled in both specialised pipelines installation and fostering strong team dynamics, I consistently achieve and surpass goals.

Outside of my working life I have kept up a daily gym life keeping as fit and healthy lifestyle, consistently going for the past 7/8 years taking pride in my consistency.

Also been playing football most of my life really enjoy working in a team and team bonding trying to excel and enjoy my passion to the best of my ability.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Gas Engineer

Wales & West Utilities
Paignton, Devon
09.2018 - 10.2024
  • Developed expertise in reading maps with underground and overhead utilities.
  • Coordinated gas work projects for team.
  • Directed operations of 6-10 personnel through all project phases.
  • Safely locating utilities prior to hand digging out the needed utility underground to do engineering work.
  • Working with 3/4" - 2" service steel pipes during gas operation.
  • Working with 3" - 8" gas main pipes.
  • Working with 16mm - 63mm service plastic polyethylene pipe.
  • Working with 75mm - 250mm plastic polyethylene Gas mains.
  • Safely able to replace coroded metal gas pipes with new plastic mains
  • Safely able to work on live gas.
  • Working with customers to plan work ahead of schedule to fit customers needs.
  • Inspected pipework for any leaks or corrosion in order to prevent hazardous situations.
  • Installed new pipes and fittings in accordance with local building codes and regulations.
  • Maintained records of all work undertaken including parts used, time spent, customer details.
  • Ensured all paperwork is completed accurately before leaving a job site including certificates of compliance with relevant standards.
  • Worked closely with colleagues and supervisors in order to complete jobs within agreed timescales.
  • Able to operate a dumper to assist machine operator in excavating.
  • Able to work as a bankman for operators to excavate safely.
  • Able to make sure site is set up to correct safety standards using sign/ lighting and guarding with street works.
  • Making sure customers are happy with all works going ahead prior and during work.
  • Experiencing long weeks/ hours working 10 hours a day minimum with also working extra hours including most weeks working 6/7 days to make sure work is on track to finish in the time frame given to team.
  • Listen and follow to policies and procedures to make operations go smoothly.
  • Being able to work under high pressure when needed.
  • Able to help out the team when needed with a huge understanding and knowledge of job.
  • Being able to work outside of work hours to ensure the work ahead is planned correctly and efficiently.
  • Daily use of power and hand tools over a number of 6 years to complete jobs correctly.

Goods In/ Out Warehouse Worker

Pro Direct
Newton Abbot, Devon
06.2016 - 06.2018
  • Maintained stock levels in accordance with company policies.
  • Received and tracked incoming inventory shipments.
  • Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
  • Assembled orders according to customer requests.
  • Operated scanners, computers, and other equipment to track orders.
  • Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
  • Performed cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
  • Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
  • Ensured safety protocols were followed at all times while operating machinery.
  • Identified discrepancies between physical count and computer data.
  • Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting shelves.
  • Assisted customers with product selection inquiries when needed.
  • Processed returns of defective merchandise as required.
  • Followed established guidelines for picking orders accurately.
  • Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
  • Investigated any reported problems regarding shipping errors or damages.
  • Collaborated closely with other departments on special projects as needed.
  • Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
  • Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
  • Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
  • Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
  • Assisted in packaging and labeling of products for shipment.
  • Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.
  • Tagged and wrote identifying information on containers, boxes and cargo.
  • Reviewed work orders before starting work to determine necessary materials and meet deadlines.
  • Used digital database to keep records of units and stock moved.
  • Safely dealt with heavy products with manual handing guidelines to ensure personal and others safely during work.
  • Being able to work to strict timelines to ensure customers and other workers/departments are kept happy.

Education

Sports Science (Level 3 Diploma Equivalent). -

Torquay Academy
Torquay, England
05-2016

High School Diploma -

Paignton Community And Sports Collage
Paignton, England
09-2009

Skills

  • Able to work under high levels of pressure
  • Able to keep a clean and tidy workspace from the simplest to most extreme tasks
  • Able to work in a team and also alone
  • Able to plan work for myself and team
  • physically strong to be able to complete tasks with ease
  • Good problem solving skills
  • Easy to communicate with
  • Able to listen to detailed instructions with the ability to carry them out to a professional standard
  • Leak detection
  • System maintenance
  • Equipment installation
  • Pipeline inspection
  • Pressure testing
  • Adaptability
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Relationship building
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Attention to detail
  • Decision-making
  • Self motivation
  • Risk assessment
  • Data gathering
  • Organizational skills
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Goal setting

Certification

  • Full UK drivers license with no violations or incidents. (8 years).
  • No criminal record.
  • Dumper operator.
  • Street works ticket.
  • Shea gas ticket.
  • Service layer gas oparator ticket.
  • utility detections ticket (Cat and Genny).
  • First aid trained.
  • White card.

Timeline

Gas Engineer

Wales & West Utilities
09.2018 - 10.2024

Goods In/ Out Warehouse Worker

Pro Direct
06.2016 - 06.2018

Sports Science (Level 3 Diploma Equivalent). -

Torquay Academy

High School Diploma -

Paignton Community And Sports Collage

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