Joel Robertson
Edgeworth,NSW
Summary
As a 26 year old coming into his 9th year employed in heavy industry I believe I possess a skill set that could be very valuable to your engine reconditioning team. Throughout my career I've strived to continue to expand my knowledge in all areas of the positions I've worked, while always maintaining a strong dedication to safety and product end quality.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engine Builder
Newcastle Japanese Engines
03.2021 - Current
- Working with a wide range of passenger vehicle engines both petrol and diesel
- Exposure to small commercial dry liner engines
- Tear down and assessment
- Identifying engine failure points
- Inspect all hard parts for defects or damage and measure wear areas
- Identify required parts and components for engine builds
- Assemble engine in accordance with manufacturer specifications
- Verify parts compatibility with engine specifications
- Ensure all work meets quality standards
- Perform quality checks during assembly
- Conduct final inspections before engines are released to customers
- Measure clearances during assembly (piston to bore, crankshaft vertical oil clearance, crankshaft end float, piston protrusion/recession, ring end gap, valve depth, valve clearance, etc)
- Use metric measuring equipment including micrometer, bore gauge, depth gauge
- Carry out performance modifications
- Carry out machining tasks (crankshaft linishing, piston crown machining)
- Liaise with customers to establish their requirements and determine whether high performance parts can be used to reduce the likelihood of failure again or if standard replacement is fine
- Quote jobs
- Operate QuickBooks accounting software
Boilermaker
Maxwell Recruitment - Swanson Industries
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Complete overhaul and modification of underground mining equipment including but not limited to Continous Miner, Shuttlecar, Multibolter, Miner Bolter, Roof Supports, Vent Fan Systems
- Extensive heavy plate fabrication up to 100mm
- Detailed welding to AS1554.4&5 in all positions using a variety of different fluxcored wires. Following specific procedures for different parent metals.
- Working with wear material including Creusabro 8000, Hardox 450, Bis 400, Bis 80.
- General fabrication of mining related items
- Working alongside Fitters and Electricians further developing my knowledge of other trades and the workings of the machines
Boilermaker
JFD Cowan - Cowan Manufacturing
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Specialised welding to multiple standards, processes including TIG, Solid wire & Flux Cored MIG, all to comply with client requirements of third party testing ie X-Ray, Ultrasonic, Magnetic Particle, Dye Penetrant
- Extensive fabrication of stainless steel, aluminium & mild steel
- Work in accordance with ISO and NATA quality control systems
- Work directly with clients and engineers with a problem solving and solution focused ideology
- Working with a large range of workshop machinery including Pressbrakes, Powered Rolls, Panbrake folders, Welding rotators
- Pipe and Pressure Vessel fabrication & welding
- Structural steel work
- On site welding
- Coaching and mentoring of apprentices
Boilermaker
Downer EDI Rail
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Passenger car bogie overhaul
- Carried out flux cored repairs to bogie frames and componentry in accordance to AS1554.4&5
- Train carriage underframe repair
- Bogie strip and rebuild to Sydney Rail standards
- Various fabrication tasks related to the rolling stock industry
- Site welding maintenance
Apprentice Boilermaker
Lake Macquarie City Council
01.2016 - 07.2019
- Fabrication of community structures ie: bus shelters, hand and safety rails built to disability specifications AS1428
- Undertaking maintenance of all fleet vehicles including tractors, graders, rollers, excavators, trucks and trailers, dozers, waste vehicles and compactors
- Completion of a variety of works to customer requirements and satisfaction
- Carry out a variety of machining tasks using manual lathes & mills
Education
Cert III Heavy Fabrication -
Tafe NSW
Tighes Hill, NSW07.2019
Year 11 -
Warners Bay High School
Warners Bay, NSW12.2015
Skills
- Work in accordance with ISO and NATA quality control systems
- Excellent communication skills
- Punctual
- High attention to detail
- Strong safety orientation
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Strong interest in coaching and mentoring apprentices
Certification
- Cert III Heavy Fabrication
- AS 1796 Cert 7 Pressure Ticket
- RIIWHS202D Enter and work in confined spaces
- RIIWHS204D Work safely at heights
- High Risk Work Licence – LF
- General Construction Induction Card
Additional Information
- Lachlan Hodges - Maxwell Recruitment - 0447 217 371
- Craig White - Former GM JFD Cowan - 0437 546 589
- Andy Thorncraft - Former Supervisor JFD Cowan - 0438 613 377
Timeline
Boilermaker
Maxwell Recruitment - Swanson Industries
09.2021 - 03.2022
Engine Builder
Newcastle Japanese Engines
03.2021 - Current
Boilermaker
JFD Cowan - Cowan Manufacturing
01.2020 - 09.2021
Boilermaker
Downer EDI Rail
07.2019 - 01.2020
Apprentice Boilermaker
Lake Macquarie City Council
01.2016 - 07.2019
Cert III Heavy Fabrication -
Tafe NSW
Year 11 -
Warners Bay High School
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