Lachlan Mears
Ripley,QLD
Summary
Talented Sprinkler Fitter familiar with operating minimal to none supervision to perform physically-challenging jobs in both independent and collaborative fashions. Reliable and dedicated professional with a detail-oriented and systematic approach. Offering installation skills developed with many years' experience in the field as well as running multiple jobs and maintaining the conditions of a provided work vehicle and fuel card.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sprinkler Fitter
Rise Fire
Sydney, NSW
04.2024 - Current
- Installed, tested and maintained sprinkler systems in accordance with local codes and regulations.
- Repaired existing sprinkler systems and replaced defective parts.
- Inspected fire extinguishers, alarms, pumps, valves and other components of the system to ensure proper functioning.
- Identified and resolved issues related to water pressure, flow rate and distribution patterns of sprinklers.
- Performed routine maintenance on all sprinkler systems including cleaning pipes and fittings.
- Determined layout of piping for new installations according to blueprints or specifications from engineers or architects.
- Conducted tests to ensure that the installation was working properly.
- Troubleshot problems with existing systems using specialized testing equipment such as manometers and flow meters.
Sprinkler Fitter
response fire service
01.2021 - 02.2024
- As above
Plumbing Apprentice
TNT Plumbing & Drainage
Central Coast , NSW
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Installed and repaired plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, toilets, showers, and bathtubs.
- Assisted with pipefitting tasks, including threading pipes and soldering joints.
- Performed preventative maintenance on plumbing systems.
- Inspected drainage and other plumbing systems for compliance with local building codes.
- Repaired broken or defective parts in water supply lines and drainage systems.
- Replaced faulty valves, faucets, washers, gaskets and seals.
Carpenter Apprentice
Greentree Building
Central Coast
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Installed cabinets, doors frames, windows frames, baseboards and other fixtures according to specifications.
- Operated power equipment such as routers, joiners and sanders to shape wood components.
- Read blueprints or drawings for information on specific construction projects.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to all safety policies and procedures while performing job duties.
- Worked with supervisor in order to learn proper techniques for various carpentry tasks.
Education
Two Years Into Cert III Plumbing
Wyong Tafe
Central Coast, NSW01-2022
One Year Into Cert III Carpenter
Lisarow Tafe
Central Coast, NSW01-2019
Cert III Sprinkler Fitter Current
Randwick Tafe
Sydney, NSWSkills
- Pipe cutting
- Leak detection
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety awareness
- Pressure testing
- Sprinkler system maintenance
- Safety understanding
- Pipe installation
- Sprinkler testing
- Safety Regulations
- Fall protection
- Pipefitting experience
Certification
- White Card
- EWP License
- Manitou License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sprinkler Fitter
Rise Fire
04.2024 - Current
Sprinkler Fitter
response fire service
01.2021 - 02.2024
Plumbing Apprentice
TNT Plumbing & Drainage
01.2019 - 01.2021
Carpenter Apprentice
Greentree Building
01.2018 - 01.2019
- White Card
- EWP License
- Manitou License
Two Years Into Cert III Plumbing
Wyong Tafe
One Year Into Cert III Carpenter
Lisarow Tafe
Cert III Sprinkler Fitter Current
Randwick Tafe
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