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Jonathan Beer

Yarrabilba,Queensland

Summary

As a highly skilled and safety-conscious welder fabricator and maintenance technician with 9 years of hands-on experience in welding, fabrication, mechanical maintenance and machinery operation across marine, industrial and heavy equipment industries, I have a clear understanding of safety, teamwork and adherence to OH&S regulations and site-specific procedures to maintain a safe and efficient work environment. I am now seeking a long-term opportunity in the mining industry where I can contribute my skills to a high-performing team while continuing to grow and expand my expertise.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Labourer

Liberty Industrial
05.2025 - Current
  • Project Overview: Closure of Glencore open cut coal mine (Newlands) on FIFO 3:1 roster out of Brisbane.
  • Safely operate light vehicles as required on-site and to and from job sites, adhering to all traffic management plans and trigger action response plans and conduct daily pre-start inspections before operating.
  • Escort vehicles on-site, maintain safe distancing and positive communication via two-way radio, notify others when entering and exiting work areas.
  • Serve as a fire watcher during hot work activities conducted on-site.
  • Engage in physical manual labour by lifting over 30 kg using proper manual handling techniques installing fencing and appropriate signage to establish exclusion zones prior to the commencement of demolition.
  • Ensure compliance with Glencore mine site safety standards, which entail daily pre-start checks, weekly toolbox meetings, job safety analyses (JSA), standard operating procedures (SOP), take 5 risk management, the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and hazard identification and reporting. Promote the safety of yourself and others.

Welder Fabricator

Horizon
12.2024 - 03.2025
  • Follow blueprint drawings based on desired model of boat, obtaining measurements and components to commence fabrication.
  • Fabricate and weld boat hulls ranging from 2.4 - 6.3 metres long.
  • Weld 1.2mm - 20mm thick aluminium with both MIG and TIG welding processes.
  • Operate CNC router, reading and navigating through CAD nestings for various parts to cut out.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Operate brake press and pipe bender fabricating parts as needed, checking correct angles are met.
  • Marking out plate according to drawings for hole locations, cut-outs and weld sequences using suitable measuring techniques and equipment.
  • Use basic math calculations when designing and measuring parts.
  • Operate bandsaw, drop saw, and grinder for material cutting as per specifications
  • Ensuring safety compliance of all activities, with a strong implementation of OH&S safe working practices, including wearing the correct PPE for the task, conducting risk assessments, JHAs, and working under hot work permits to manage work and isolations.

Maintenance Technician

Shotover Jet (Ngai Tahu Tourism)
02.2023 - 11.2024
  • Service and maintain a fleet of 8 commercial jet boats running twin petrol V8 Volvo Penta 5.7L, Chevrolet Scorpion 5.7L and Kodiak 6.2L L87 engines.
  • Diagnose and resolve engine faults, replace or repair defected engine components.
  • Service and maintain Hamilton 212 jet units, measuring and recording clearances comparing with manufacturers wear limits. Replacing worn mechanical parts and seals achieving maximum efficiency and safe operation.
  • Install and repair jet boat mechanical and electrical systems, including camera setups, fire suppression systems and steering components. Additionally, perform electrical diagnostics and repairs.
  • Basic operation of lathe and mill to turn and drill components.
  • Carry out manual cutting to dismantle fabricated items requiring refurbishment.
  • Conduct detailed end-of-day mechanical inspections on all operational vessels, evaluating engine performance, jet unit functionality, and overall structural integrity to identify potential issues early, ensuring safety and minimising downtime.
  • Record any found issues or comments from boat drivers to service management software (Flightcert).
  • Create service work packs for intervals of 100, 200, 500 and 1000 hour services. Work packs include worker sign on sheet, any minor issues recorded from end of day inspections, service life limits of parts, routine service checklists.
  • Tag and lock out equipment or vessel when servicing or is deemed not safe for operational use.
  • Operate tractors to toe boat trailers and use fork attachments to unload crates from courier truck.
  • Act as a first-response team member for river accidents, providing immediate mechanical support for damaged vessels and administering first aid to crew or passengers as necessary, ensuring prompt and effective emergency intervention.
  • Maintain strict adherence to OH&S rules and regulations, including daily pre-start checks, monthly toolbox meetings, job safety analyses (JSA), standard operating procedures (SOP), usage of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), hazard identification and reporting, and promoting a safe working environment that is free from lost time injuries (LTI).

Farmhand

Family Farm
08.2022 - 02.2023

Welder Fabricator

Stabicraft
10.2016 - 08.2022
  • Successfully achieve a trade certificate in Aluminium Boat Building Level 4 (8000 hours).
  • Complete every stage of the manufacturing process within the Stabicraft factory
  • Safely operate brake press and CNC router, reading CAD nestings and fabrication drawings to label parts and follow fold sequences and desired angles.
  • Read and follow blueprint drawings based on desired model of boat, obtaining measurements and components to commence fabrication.
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Fabricate and weld boat hulls ranging from 3.8 to 9 metres long.
  • Weld 2.4mm - 20mm thick aluminium with both MIG and TIG welding processes.
  • Help train first year apprentices TIG and MIG welding processes.
  • Part of a selected team of 6 workers building the largest boats made in the Stabicraft factory. (2500 Ultracab, 2750 Ultra Centrecab and 2900 Weekender).
  • Complete a series of modifications to rectify design flaw on newly released model.
  • Build selected models for international boat shows for advertisement of the company's product.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.

Education

New Zealand Certificate in Production Boat Building Alloy - Level 4

NZ Marine
09.2020

New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering - Level 2

Southern Institute Of Technology
07.2016

Completed New Zealand NCEA Level 1 - Year 11

James Hargest College
09.2016

Skills

    • Skilled in various welding techniques: MIG, TIG, and ARC

    • Metal fabrication expertise

    • Reading technical drawings

    • Numerical problem-solving abilities

    • Mechanical repair and maintenance

    • Problem solving and troubleshooting

    • Strong attention to detail

    • Product quality evaluation

    • Heavy equipment operation

    • Proficient use of hand tools

    • Strong understanding of Mining Regulations and Safety Standards

    • Willingness to learn

Certification

  • Confined Space
  • Working At Heights
  • Gas Test Atmospheres
  • Standard 11 Mine Induction
  • Glencore Mine Site Induction
  • Certificate III in Pre-Hospital Emergency Care
  • C Class Driver's License
  • Police Clearance
  • Coal Board Medical
  • White Card
  • LF Forklift (High Risk)
  • Elevated Work Platforms (EWP)

Timeline

General Labourer

Liberty Industrial
05.2025 - Current

Welder Fabricator

Horizon
12.2024 - 03.2025

Maintenance Technician

Shotover Jet (Ngai Tahu Tourism)
02.2023 - 11.2024

Farmhand

Family Farm
08.2022 - 02.2023

Welder Fabricator

Stabicraft
10.2016 - 08.2022

New Zealand Certificate in Production Boat Building Alloy - Level 4

NZ Marine

New Zealand Certificate in Mechanical Engineering - Level 2

Southern Institute Of Technology

Completed New Zealand NCEA Level 1 - Year 11

James Hargest College

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