Kristopher Cattle
Dungowan
Summary
I am an experienced hard working employee with a solid background in engineering fabrication processes and techniques with proven maintenance and repair expertise in mining environments.
Known for producing high-quality work, ensuring precision and adherence to specifications and requirements.
I have strong expertise in all forms of metalwork, welding and interpreting technical drawings, along with knowledge of safety processes in large-scale manufacturing environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Fabricator
Sole Trader
04.2015 - Current
- Produce & read technical drawings with the use of a CAD program to determine specifications of materials needed for specific jobs.
- Operate various machines such as mig, tig & stick welders, oxy torch, guillotine & break press to cut, shape and join metal workpieces.
- Fabricated components and structures following customer requirements.
- Completed structural and specialty welding for clients in a variety of forms including truck trays and canopies.
- Cut bent, and formed sheet metal and other materials to create box sections.
- Developed innovative solutions for challenging fabrication projects, resulting in successful outcomes and satisfied clients.
- Consistently met project deadlines through diligent time management, task prioritization, and effective communication with stakeholders.
- Maintained high levels of client satisfaction, delivering projects that consistently met or exceeded expectations.
- Contributed to project cost reductions by identifying and implementing more efficient fabrication methods.
- Assembled production parts with high degree of accuracy and precision using hand and power tools.
- Troubleshot and resolved mechanical issues that occurred during assembly.
Boilermaker- Leading Hand
Bechtel
10.2014 - 04.2015
- Was part of the construction team that helped build the gas plant on Curtis Island, QLD.
- Utilised a variety of precision welding and cutting techniques across site.
- Fabricated and installed high pressure pipes & vessels to the highest level of structural integrity.
- Welded and installed heavy duty structures as per industry standards.
- Interpreted drawings to weld and assemble parts.
- Operated EWP's and forklifts to assist in the movement of required parts around site.
- Held certification to work in both confined spaces and at heights
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both employer and site owners.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work.
- Oversaw daily operations being carried out and assisted the Supervisors in ensuring the team completed the tasks in a timely and safe manner.
Boilermaker- Leading Hand
Rio Tinto
01.2011 - 10.2014
- Was part of the maintenance team that managed the aluminium refinery site and bauxite mine.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work .
- Fabricated and repaired process tanks, vessels, high pressure pipes and structures.
- Dismantled and reassemble equipment for repair or replacement.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures and followed safe work practices.
- Interpreted technical drawings, sketches, and specifications for each job.
- Held certificates and operated EWP's, forklifts, and assisted with rigging & dogging on overhead and site cranes.
- Oversaw daily tasks and lead a team to ensure completion in a timely manner and safe manner to achieve desired results.
- Inspected and documented the teams work processes.
Boilermaker
RCR Mining Technologies
08.2010 - 01.2011
- Was part of the workshop team that did fabrication and repairs on various items to send out to mine sites across the Gladstone region.
- Fabricated and repaired pipes and structures utilising multiply welding & cutting techniques.
- Welded and repaired heavy duty earth moving equipment buckets and booms.
- Interpreted technical drawings, sketches, and specifications for each job.
- Dismantle & reassemble equipment for repair or replacement.
- Maintained compliance and followed all safety procedures as per company policies.
Boilermaker- Leading Hand
Leightons Contractors
02.2008 - 07.2009
- Worked for a contractor on the Rio Tinto aluminium refinery site in Nhulunbuy.
- Fabricated and repaired process tanks, high pressure pipes, vessels and structures.
- Held certification and worked both in confined spaces and at heights.
- Maintained compliance and followed all safety procedures from both my employer and site owner to ensure safe work practices.
- Dismantled & reassembled equipment for repair or replacement.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work.
- Interpreted technical drawings, sketches, and specifications for each job.
- Held certificates and operated EWP's & forklifts and assisted in dogging & rigging on overhead and site cranes.
- Oversaw daily operations of the team, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Boilermaker
Mayfield Construction (Taken Over by Leightons)
02.2001 - 02.2008
- Completed my apprenticeship with Amec (Mayfield) and stayed on for an additional 4 years until such time as they transferred me to Nhulunbuy NT under their new ownership Leighton's Constructions in 2008.
- Fabricated and installed various structural engineered products both in workshop & site environments.
- Demonstrated use of various welding & cutting techniques relevant to the different product requirements.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
- Maintained compliance and followed safety procedures to ensure safe work practices.
Skills
- Certificate 3 in Engineering Fabrication
- Piping and pressure vessel welding
- Prolific with GTAW, MMAW, GMAW, FCAW and SAW
- Non-destructive testing
- CNC operation
- CAM software proficiency
- CAD software proficiency
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Safe equipment operations
- Quality assurance
- Troubleshooting
- Power tool operation
Certification
WTIA Certifications 3E, 5, 7 & 9
Certificate 3 in Engineering Fabrication
Timeline
Engineering Fabricator
Sole Trader
04.2015 - Current
Boilermaker- Leading Hand
Bechtel
10.2014 - 04.2015
Boilermaker- Leading Hand
Rio Tinto
01.2011 - 10.2014
Boilermaker
RCR Mining Technologies
08.2010 - 01.2011
Boilermaker- Leading Hand
Leightons Contractors
02.2008 - 07.2009
Boilermaker
Mayfield Construction (Taken Over by Leightons)
02.2001 - 02.2008
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