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Karel Vorster

Perth, Cockburn.,WA

Summary

Dynamic Boilermaker/Welder with a proven track record at Dewet and Green Engineering, excelling in structural steelwork and fostering team improvement. Skilled in blueprint interpretation and welding, I significantly enhance process efficiency and safety compliance. My dedication to continuous learning and mechanical troubleshooting drives superior project outcomes and workplace safety.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Boilermaker/Welder

Dewet and Green Engineering. (DGE)
Perth, WA
10.2023 - Current

Read and interperate drawings.

Fabricate required parts and equipment from drawings adhering to specifications.

Comply with work orders, production schedules and safety standards.

Attend mine site maintenance, shutdowns and project works.

Problem solving and providing quality work standards while meeting deadlines and safety standards.

Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).

Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team, consistently seeking ways to enhance processes and performance standards.

Volunteer Firefighter

Impala Platinum Ltd.
Rustenburg, South Africa
02.2019 - 10.2023
  • Enhanced teamwork among the crew by participating in regular training sessions, drills, and exercises.
  • Collaborated closely with fellow firefighters to ensure smooth communication and coordination during emergencies.
  • Assisted in reducing property damage during fires with strategic placement of ladders, hoses, and other firefighting equipment.
  • Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
  • Attend call outs to structural and vegetation fires to protect company employees and property.

Boilermaker

Impala Platinum Ltd
Rustenburg, South Africa
01.2011 - 10.2023

Read and interperate drawings.

Fabricate required parts and equipment from drawings adhering to specifications.

Comply with work orders, production schedules and safety standards.

Attend mine site maintenance, shutdowns and project works.

Problem solving and providing quality work standards while meeting deadlines and safety standards.

Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).

Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team, consistently seeking ways to enhance processes and performance standards.

Education

Boilermaking

Impala Platinum Training Centre
Rustenburg, South Africa
08.2014

Brits High School
Brits, North West Province, South Africa
12.2009

Skills

  • Structural steelwork
  • Oxy-Fuel Cutting
  • Safety Procedures
  • Welding
  • Component Installation
  • Material prepping
  • Parts Fabrication
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Repair services
  • Blueprint Interpretation
  • Flux-Cored Arc Welding
  • Repair work
  • Pipefitting
  • Mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Maintenance Scheduling
  • Hand and power tools
  • Troubleshooting
  • EWP ticket

Certification

6G coded structural welding.

Practical rigging ( South Africa )

Plater - Welder trade certificate ( South Africa )

MEM31922 Certificate III in engineering - Fabrication Trade ( Engineering Training Australia )

MSMPER200 Confined space ( SafeRight Australia )

RIIWHS204E Working at Heights ( SafeRight Australia )

High Risk Work ( Worksafe Australia )

Timeline

Boilermaker/Welder

Dewet and Green Engineering. (DGE)
10.2023 - Current

Volunteer Firefighter

Impala Platinum Ltd.
02.2019 - 10.2023

Boilermaker

Impala Platinum Ltd
01.2011 - 10.2023

Boilermaking

Impala Platinum Training Centre

Brits High School
Karel Vorster