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Jesse Snow

Rosewater,SA

Summary

Experienced and technically skilled Leading Hand with over 17 years in welding and fabrication across Defence, marine, and mining sectors. Currently leading a team of 23 tradespeople at BAE Systems in a fast paced, quality driven environment. Proven ability to lead teams, resolve complex technical welding and robotic programming challenges, and consistently deliver on deadlines. Strong communicator who builds effective relationships across departments. Trained and dedicated Emergency Response Team (ERT) member, and a holder of multiple specialist qualifications including a Diploma in Digital Technologies and International Welding Inspection. Analytically minded, committed to professional development, and excited by the opportunity to transfer knowledge in an international environment, and return to Australia equipped to lead in a trade supervisory role under the AUKUS program at BAE Systems.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Leading Hand, Welding & Robot Welding

BAE Systems
11.2021 - Current
  • Lead a team of 23 tradespeople, including apprentices, across manual and robotic welding operations.
  • Act as the primary contact for welding technical support, robot programming and troubleshooting.
  • Exercise leadership skills in allocating daily tasks, maintaining team cohesion and identifying opportunities to improve productivity.
  • Conduct weld inspections with high attention to detail and provide technical direction to meet 15-day pulse production deadlines.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships across multiple departments, confidently liaising with various contacts to support workflow and resolve issues.
  • Dedicated member of the Emergency Response Team (ERT), attending high pressure on-site emergencies and applying skills gained through accredited ERT training.
  • Demonstrate commitment to continuous growth and improvement via completion of a two year Diploma of Digital Technologies & a Diploma of International Welding Inspector Basic on top of various advanced first aid, rescue, and safety qualifications.
  • Maintain full NV1 security clearance.

Leading Hand - Welding

Calibre Marine
04.2017 - 11.2021
  • Boat Builder /Welding Leading Hand, leading a small team to meet manufacturing and production deadlines.
  • Maintain strong customer relationships with a focus on delivering quality, timely and professional outcomes.
  • Lead and support team both on-site at various locations and in main workshop.
  • Actively participate in sea trials, identify and troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
  • Aluminium/stainless steel fabrication/welding and fit out of all marine components.
  • Lead refurbishment of old fishing vessels.

Boilermaker Welder

Stramech Engineering
11.2016 - 04.2017
  • All Boilermaker/ Welder technical duties.
  • Displayed highly developed technical skill and attention to detail in order to meet strict 0.05 tolerance standard.
  • Heavy-duty structural fabrication of mine site rock crushers and vibrators.
  • Adhere to strict safety protocols and workmanship standards required in a complex manufacturing environment.

Boilermaker Welder

Williams Metal Fabrication
06.2016 - 11.2016
  • All Boilermaker Welder technical duties.
  • Travel to various locations within Australia to work on marine-focused projects, demonstrating my ability to adapt and work with minimal supervision in unfamiliar environments.
  • Proudly team player in large scale successful projects such as:

- Santos Jetty Project- Freyssinet Whyalla

- Cofferdam - Geotech Port Pirie

  • Exercised technical abilities and commitment to safety with advanced rope work and harnessed welding over water.

Boilermaker Welder

Macweld Industries
12.2015 - 06.2016
  • All technical Boilermaker Welder duties.
  • Travel to various factory and plant locations to work on highly technical machinery and delicate mechanical equipment.
  • Display adaptability by working in different daily locations.

Boilermaker Welder

Australian Submarine Corporation
03.2013 - 12.2016
  • Utilised trade skills to be a part the successful build of the Hobart Class Destroyer Ships.
  • Displayed advanced technical skills across a range of welding techniques to meet strict Defense Industry standards.
  • Obtained defence security clearance NV1.
  • All Boilermaker & Welder technical duties.

Boilermaker Welder

Protech Group – Hillgrove Resources – Kanmantoo Mine Site
01.2013 - 03.2013
  • Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work, communicate back to upper management.
  • Carry out repairs and maintenance to a high standard as required by the mining industry.
  • Short term casual maintenance contract.

Boilermaker Welder

Dawsons Engineering – Olympic Dam Smelter Major Outage
11.2012 - 12.2012
  • Demonstrate adaptability to work in a Fly In Fly Out position.
  • Adhere to strict safety and hygiene protocols associated with mining radioactive materials.
  • Exercise high level skills in repairing complex plant machinery, built to handle radioactive waste.
  • Short term Shut Down contract.

Boilermaker Welder Apprentice

Macweld
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Grow and develop high level trade technical skills.
  • Communicate effectively to learn from trade mentors.
  • Work in a variety of complex manufacturing and maintenance environments.

Education

Diploma - Digital Technologies

Flinders University
01-2025

Diploma - International Welding Inspector

International Institute of Welding
01-2024

Trade Certificate - Engineering Tradesperson (Fabrication)

Training & Skills Commission
01-2012

Certificate III - Engineering Fabrication Trade

ATEC
01-2012

Certificate I - Manufacturing

TAFE - Regency Campus

Motoman YRC1000 Basic Training Program

Robotic Automation Pty Ltd
01-2024

Advanced Resuscitation

St John Ambulance
01-2024

First Aid

St John Ambulance
01-2023

Lead Emergency Teams

Fire & Rescue Australia Training
01-2023

Rope Rescue I & II

Fire & Rescue Australia Training
01-2023

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

Fire & Rescue Australia Training
01-2024

Hot Fire Pad

Fire & Rescue Australia Training
01-2024

Safe Working in Confined Space (refresher)

Fire & Safety Australia
01-2025

Work Safely At Heights

CITC

Timeline

Leading Hand, Welding & Robot Welding

BAE Systems
11.2021 - Current

Leading Hand - Welding

Calibre Marine
04.2017 - 11.2021

Boilermaker Welder

Stramech Engineering
11.2016 - 04.2017

Boilermaker Welder

Williams Metal Fabrication
06.2016 - 11.2016

Boilermaker Welder

Macweld Industries
12.2015 - 06.2016

Boilermaker Welder

Australian Submarine Corporation
03.2013 - 12.2016

Boilermaker Welder

Protech Group – Hillgrove Resources – Kanmantoo Mine Site
01.2013 - 03.2013

Boilermaker Welder

Dawsons Engineering – Olympic Dam Smelter Major Outage
11.2012 - 12.2012

Boilermaker Welder Apprentice

Macweld
01.2008 - 01.2012

Diploma - Digital Technologies

Flinders University

Diploma - International Welding Inspector

International Institute of Welding

Trade Certificate - Engineering Tradesperson (Fabrication)

Training & Skills Commission

Certificate III - Engineering Fabrication Trade

ATEC

Certificate I - Manufacturing

TAFE - Regency Campus

Motoman YRC1000 Basic Training Program

Robotic Automation Pty Ltd

Advanced Resuscitation

St John Ambulance

First Aid

St John Ambulance

Lead Emergency Teams

Fire & Rescue Australia Training

Rope Rescue I & II

Fire & Rescue Australia Training

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

Fire & Rescue Australia Training

Hot Fire Pad

Fire & Rescue Australia Training

Safe Working in Confined Space (refresher)

Fire & Safety Australia

Work Safely At Heights

CITC
Jesse Snow