Kenn-Ray Lee Gelderbloem
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Talented Pressure Welder/Boilermaker experienced in SMAW, FMAW, GTAW, and MMAW welding across various positions. Achieved high-quality results through precise setup based on Isometric drawings, expert knowledge of materials, and a commitment to safety. Contributed to multiple projects in the gas industry and currently focused on pressure pipe welding at an oil refinery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Pressure Welder
Monadelphous
Millmerran , QLD
09.2026 - Current
- Welded big bore and small bore pipes at Millmerran power station, ensuring structural integrity.
- Flux core welding on big bore pipes and valves.
- Hyperfill Flux core welding on big bore heater head.
- Replaced P11 chrome valves to ensure optimal performance.
- Performed carbon steel valve replacements for improved operation.
- Tig root on all pipe welding.
- Smaw fill and cap or Flux core single wire cap.
Pipe Welder at Ampol refinery
Ugl
Brisbane , Qld
08.2026 - 09.2026
- Tig welding small bore stainless/duplex pipes and carbon steel pipes
- Flux core welding on big bore carbon steel pipes
- Smaw fill and cap on big bore pipes
- Fabricated and assembled pipe systems to meet project specifications and ensure structural integrity.
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components, enhancing connection strength and reliability.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate installation.
- Inspected welds for quality assurance and compliance with safety standards, contributing to overall project safety.
- Executed welding of large diameter carbon steel pipes using various techniques.
- Applied various welding methods to join metal components effectively.
Pipe Welder/Boilermaker
Flemings welding service
ROMA, QLD
02.2023 - 07.2026
- Welding all kinds of stainless steel, duplex pipes including carbon steel pipes in 6g positions
- Fabricated pipe sections employing various fitting methods to ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Installed piping systems for gas and oil lines
- Fabricated and installed piping systems according to specifications and industry standards.
- Executed safe installation of delivery lines to meet project specifications.
- Fabricated pipe sections using various pipe fitting methods to meet project specifications.
- Utilized welding techniques to join metal components securely and efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within designated timelines.
- Inspected welded joints to ensure quality assurance and adherence to compliance standards.
- Maintained welding equipment and tools to ensure safety and performance standards.
- Ensured that all processes met industry codes and standards as well as customer requirements.
- Troubleshot production issues collaboratively with team members to minimize downtime.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks in the work environment.
- Worked on Santos,Origin,Arrow,Agl gas and oil plants doing pipe work, maintenance
- delivery lines utilizing appropriate techniques for safe installation.
Fabrication Welder
Exotic steel
Worcester, Western cape
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Fabricated precision metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques to meet project specifications.
- Welding heavy steel components
- Operated various fabrication machinery while adhering to safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow during production runs, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Operated various fabrication machinery, ensuring safety protocols were followed.
- Performed welding on heavy steel components to ensure structural integrity.
Welder
Vision Engineering
Durbunvill , Western cape
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Maintained pressure vessels by conducting necessary repairs to prevent leaks.
- Utilized cutting torches and welding equipment to restore broken or cracked parts
- Applied welding expertise to repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery, enhancing operational reliability
- Executed all welding tasks
Welder/Aluminum Fabricator
GRW Engineering
Worcester, Western cape
09.2014 - 01.2020
- Executed QC, AIA, and X-RAY repairs to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
- Read blueprints, drawings related to projects in order to determine proper dimensions of components being fabricated, welded
- Used knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques to develop the best strategy for specific weldi
- Streamlined project completion by multitasking and efficiently operating heavy equipment.
- Prepared material surfaces for welding by removing loose debris, thick scaling, slag and rust.
- Consulted welding chart specifications to set up equipment and welded parts.
- Collaborated with engineers to enhance welding processes and improve overall project outcomes.
- Maintained a clean shop environment by cleaning machinery and floors, and organizing tools to improve usability and extend equipment lifespan.
Education
Certificate 3 In Engineering-Fabrication/Welding - Mem30319 Certificate 3
Australian Qualifications Framework
Higher National Certificate - Red Seal Welding Certificate
FALSE BAY COLLEGE
West Lake, Western Cape High school Certificate -
Esselen park high school
WorcesterSkills
- Pipe welding
- Flux core (FCAW) welding
- GTAW
- SMAW
- MIG welding
- Welding inspection
- Welding process troubleshooting
- Structural fabrication
- Metal fabrication
- Reading drawings
- Blueprints
- Isometric drawings
- Pipe alignment
- Pipe beveling
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Metal fabrication
Tickets
- White card
- Gas testing atmosphere
- Work in accordance with work permit
- cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- basic emergency life support
- Provide First Aid
- Forklift ticket
- Working at heights
- High risk work licence
- Confined space
Personal Information
Timeline
Pressure Welder
Monadelphous
09.2026 - Current
Pipe Welder at Ampol refinery
Ugl
08.2026 - 09.2026
Pipe Welder/Boilermaker
Flemings welding service
02.2023 - 07.2026
Fabrication Welder
Exotic steel
06.2021 - 01.2023
Welder
Vision Engineering
01.2020 - 05.2021
Welder/Aluminum Fabricator
GRW Engineering
09.2014 - 01.2020
Certificate 3 In Engineering-Fabrication/Welding - Mem30319 Certificate 3
Australian Qualifications Framework
Higher National Certificate - Red Seal Welding Certificate
FALSE BAY COLLEGE
High school Certificate -
Esselen park high school