Professional tradesperson prepared for demanding boilermaking roles, bringing hands-on experience in fabricating, assembling, and repairing boilers and large containers. Known for safety compliance and efficient work practices, with commitment to quality and reliability. Proven ability to collaborate with team members and adapt to evolving project needs, valued for technical skills and dependable work ethic.
Experienced with fabricating and installing boilers, pressure vessels, and other related equipment. Utilizes welding, cutting, and shaping metal components to meet precise specifications. Track record of maintaining safety standards and troubleshooting issues to ensure operational efficiency.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boilermaker Welder
YEM SINO maintenance
12.2022 - Current
Skilled welder proficient in pipe fitting, including measuring, cutting, beveling, aligning, and tacking pipe sections to ensure precise fit-up and ready for final code-quality welds.
Interpret blueprints – Read drawings and determine material requirements, dimensions, and assembly methods.
Cut and shape metal – Use shears, saws, rolls, or presses to prepare steel or alloy components.
Assemble and fit – Align parts with jigs or clamps and tack-weld for temporary hold.
Weld and join – Perform various welding processes (e.g., SMAW, GMAW) to create permanent, code-compliant joints.
Install and rig – Erect boilers, tanks, or pressure vessels on site using cranes and rigging equipment.
Inspect and test – Examine welds visually or with NDT methods and conduct pressure tests for leaks or strength.
Maintain and repair – Dismantle, replace defective parts, and reassemble worn or failed equipment.
Boilermaker Welder
BAE Systems
03.2013 - 11.2022
Boilermaker Welder
Civmec
01.2011 - 02.2013
Roy Hill project and Shutdown and workshop
Boilermaker Welder
DT Hi-Load
04.2009 - 12.2010
Boilermaker Welder
Elibeck Cranes
Bassendean, Perth, WA
02.2006 - 03.2009
Marking out tolerance +- .5mm Use of measuring equipment such as Tape measure, Steel rulers, Dumpy level, laser level, etc.
Reading Engineering drawings
Precision drilling & reaming using radial arm drill.
Oxy cutting 5mm plate to 32mm, plasma cutting, etc.
General mechanical fitting of wheels and bearings.
Welding all positions and types
FCAW to AS/NZ 1554- SP – 1 2004
GMAW to AS/NZ 1554- SP- 1 2004
SAW to AS/NZ 1554- SP- 1 2004
MAW to AS/NZ 1554- SP- 1 2004
Basic machining using Lathe
Spray paint enamel paints Use of power tools such as 5” grinders, 9” grinders, hand drilling, etc.
General steel fabrication.
Operating machinery
Blasting machine
Beam press
3mm Hydro Guillotine
60t Hydro bender
Punch & shears machine
Large & small drill press
Pipe rotators
Jib cranes (wall running)
Over head cranes 20t capacity
Welder/ Steel Fabricator
Forster Wheeler Power Machinery Co., Ltd.
Xinhui City, Guangdong Province, P.R. China
06.2002 - 12.2005
Welding of boiler pressure vessels (butt-welding between pipes, butt-welding between pipes and headers, etc.)
Study drawings and specifications as a guide before and during the work process.
Calculating dimensions and marking out reference points on heavy material.
Cutting, bending, rolling, and drilling materials with various machines and tools.
Assembling components by manual arc welding, argon arc welding, CO2 gas-shielded welding, etc.
Refining and burring as well as product quality checkup.
Welding for petroleum offshore platform.
Reading blueprints
Calculating dimensions and marking out reference points
Cutting material and layout with oxyacetylene cutting machine, manual cutter.
Components assembling with manual arc welder, CO2 gas-shield welder etc.
Welder/ Steel Fabricator
Yonggang Steel Factory
Yixi Company, Maoming City
06.1994 - 05.2002
Responsible for welding of offshore oil rig, pipe stands with CO2 welding, manual arc welding, argon arc welding, etc.
Cleaning up workplace and preparing necessary machines and tools
Reading and interpreting fabrication blueprints.
Mark out and lay out structural materials according to specifications
Cutting steel materials to required length and shape.
Components assembly by CO2 welding, manual arc welding, argon arc welding, etc.
Product quality checkup by ultrasonic inspection, X-ray test.
Welding Wall Fixed suspension crane:
Making reference to blueprints provided by Engineering Dept.
Calculating dimensions according to blueprints and making out reference points.
Material cutting and layout with oxyacetylene cutting machine, manual cutter
Assembling components with manual arc welder, CO2 gas-shielded welder
Lifting the assembled crane and installing it to the pillar and bolting fast.
Use of tools and machines such as manual arc welder, CO2 gas-shielded welder, oxyacetylene cutting machine, roller bridges, tapeline, angle ruler, hand mallet, spanners, level ruler, chalk& chalk lines, etc.
Farmer
Own
Wanghaotun Town, Heze City, Shandong, China
06.1992 - 05.1994
Farming for family
Prepare and maintain fields – Plow, harrow, and level land using manual tools, animal-drawn equipment, or small machinery.
Plant and transplant crops – Sow seeds or transplant seedlings (e.g., rice, vegetables, wheat, corn) according to seasonal schedules.
Irrigate fields – Manage water distribution via canals, hoses, or pumps, especially for rice paddies.
Fertilize and apply treatments – Spread organic or chemical fertilizers, and spray pesticides or herbicides to protect crops.
Weed and thin crops – Remove weeds manually or mechanically and thin overcrowded plants for better growth.
Harvest produce – Hand-pick, cut, or use small harvesters to gather rice, grains, fruits, or vegetables at peak ripeness.
Process and store harvest – Thresh, dry, clean, and bag crops; store in barns or silos to prevent spoilage.
Maintain tools and equipment – Repair plows, hoes, irrigation lines, and small engines; care for work animals if used.
Education
No Degree - Structural Welding And Boilermaker Certificate
Technician College
China
12-2002
Graduation certificate - undefined
Heze City No. 7 Senior High School
06-1992
Skills
Welder / Pipe Fitter – Structural & Offshore
Interpret complex engineering drawings, material schedules, and sectional layouts with high accuracy
Proficient in MIG, CO₂ gas-shielded welding, manual arc welding (SMAW), manual tungsten electrode argon arc welding (GTAW/TIG), and electric welding
Skilled in general mechanical fitting (wheels, bearings) and structural steel fabrication
Capable of independent work with minimal supervision
Strict adherence to PPE use and all safe working procedures
Provide clear job instructions and effective communication with multinational team members
Experienced in operating machinery: oxyacetylene cutter, plasma cutter, rolling machine, bending machine, blasting machine, punch & shears, 20t overhead cranes, 3mm hydro guillotine, jib cranes, and hand/power tools
9 years of full-time welding experience in petroleum offshore platforms, shipbuilding, pipelines, and wall-mounted fixed suspension cranes
Strong team collaboration skills
Certification
25/02/2005 - Welder/Welding Operator Performance Qualification Test Record [Test No D-282]
28/01/2005 - Welder/Welding Operator Performance Qualification Test Record [Test No D-257]
02/12/2004 - Welder/Welding Operator Performance Qualification Test Record [Test No C-991]
30/07/2004 - Welder/Welding Operator Performance Qualification Test Record [Test No C-737]
20/07/2004 - Welder/Welding Operator Performance Qualification Test Record [Test No C-686]
16/07/2004 - Welder/Welding Operator Performance Qualification Test Record [Test No C-641]
Training
09/2002 - 12/2002
School: Heze City Welding skills and technics
Qualification: Certificate of the Operating Permit for special operations
06/2002 - 12/2005
Organization: Forster Wheeler Power Machinery CO., Ltd.
Contents: Butt welding of carbon plates, stainless steel plates, carbon pipes, stainless steel pipes, etc.
Qualification: On Job Training Certificate
Nominated Occupation
Boilermaker welder
Languages
English
Professional Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Boilermaker Welder
YEM SINO maintenance
12.2022 - Current
Boilermaker Welder
BAE Systems
03.2013 - 11.2022
Boilermaker Welder
Civmec
01.2011 - 02.2013
Boilermaker Welder
DT Hi-Load
04.2009 - 12.2010
Boilermaker Welder
Elibeck Cranes
02.2006 - 03.2009
Welder/ Steel Fabricator
Forster Wheeler Power Machinery Co., Ltd.
06.2002 - 12.2005
Welder/ Steel Fabricator
Yonggang Steel Factory
06.1994 - 05.2002
Farmer
Own
06.1992 - 05.1994
Graduation certificate - undefined
Heze City No. 7 Senior High School
No Degree - Structural Welding And Boilermaker Certificate