Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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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, NSW
01-2022

One Year Into Cert III Carpenter

Lisarow Tafe
Central Coast, NSW
01-2019

Cert III Sprinkler Fitter Current

Randwick Tafe
Sydney, NSW

Skills

  • 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
Lachlan Mears