Josh Vandermaat

Experienced Boilermaker and Drill Fitter with over 10 years in mining and heavy industry. Strong background in mechanical maintenance, fabrication, and drill rig servicing. Recently completed a Drill Fitter apprenticeship with Action Drill & Blast. Fully licensed and safety-focused, with the flexibility and drive to thrive in FIFO and remote environments.

• Competent Boilermaker/Welder with strong mechanical aptitude
• Drill fitting and maintenance experience on blast hole drill rigs
• Strong understanding of workplace Health and Safety procedures
• Self-motivated, energetic and results-driven with a strong work ethic
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Proven coordination skills in operational settings
• High safety standards in high-risk work environments
• Proficient in safe use of tools, machinery and equipment
• Physically fit and capable of remote, long-shift FIFO work
• Quick learner with a commitment to ongoing development

• Year 11, Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School, Tamworth, NSW
• Certificate III in Engineering, Kempsey TAFE, NSW
• Certificate I in IT, Mungindi Central School
• Certificate II in Hospitality, Farrer Memorial Agricultural High
• Trade Qualification, Boilermaking, H.F Hand Constructors
• Certificate III in Engineering - Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic, Major Training Group, MEM31419
• Apprenticeship Completion, Engineering Fixed and Mobile Plant Mechanic (Diesel Fitter/Mechanic), QLD Department of Training, 202209326
• Poly Welding Ticket, Stripes Engineering
• Working at Heights, Stripes Engineering
• Confined Space Entry, Stripes Engineering
• Excavator Ticket, Stripes Engineering
• Telehandler Ticket, Stripes Engineering
• Bobcat Ticket, Stripes Engineering
• Front End Loader/IT Ticket, Stripes Engineering
• High Risk Work License, QLD
• Loader, Telehandler, and Posi-track Tickets, QLD

• Steven Murphy, Supervisor, JDS Drilling, 0437 877 550
• Russell Johnson, Manager, Action Drill & Blast Workshop, 0429 376 396
• Callum O'Neill, Supervisor, Action Drill & Blast (Isaac Plains/Downs), 0478 761 266

• Welding: Stick, MIG, and basic TIG
• Steel fabrication, concreting, and general construction
• Manual and automatic oxy/plasma cutting
• Interpreting and reading technical drawings
• Use of hand/power tools and hazardous materials
• General laboring and cleaning tasks
• Machine operation and rig servicing
• Night shift and extended remote site work
• Truck loading/unloading; use of forklift and crane
• Customer service and client liaison