Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Neil Kelley

Neil Kelley

Summary

Proactive and meticulous leader with over 27 years of experience in all relevant areas of Steel Fabrication and associated trades. Proficiencies in Safety systems, sales, staff training and development. Customer-oriented team player with expertise generating optimal outcomes for all stakeholders

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Director- Supervisor

Welmec
01.2016 - Current
  • All aspects of business including:
  • Purchasing and Inventory
  • Cash Handling, Payroll inc Superannuation
  • Staff Recruitment and Discharge- Interviews and disciplinary meetings
  • Quoting and Estimating (projects up to 5 Mil)
  • Liaising with clients throughout the design process to achieve desired outcomes
  • Implement training programs and regularly review
  • Develop SOPs for all equipment
  • Directly and indirectly supervise staff and contractors
  • Engage with other trades and co-ordinate tasks
  • CAD drawing and drafting
  • Prepare documents for onsite works including: Risk assessments, Hot works, Working at Heights, lifting procedures (for cranes), Sign off documents for completion of works
  • Quality Control and final sign offs ensuring all stakeholders needs have been met
  • Coordinating and facilitating meeting including Chairperson and taking minutes as required
  • Strategise and liaise with Rehabilitation workers for injured workers return to work programs.
  • Maintenance scheduling for tools and equipment
  • Facilitate schools based Work Experience programs in our workshop
  • New employee inductions including Emergency Evacuation procedures


Structural Steel Fabricator Tradesperson

Welmec
01.2000 - Current
  • Improved manufacturing processes by implementing new techniques and methods for increased efficiency.
  • Enhanced product quality by conducting regular inspections and maintaining strict adherence to industry standards.
  • Collaborated with team members on complex projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality workmanship.
  • Reduced material waste by nesting parts, accurately measuring and cutting materials to precise specifications.
  • Completed complex welding tasks for structural components, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
  • Developed Weld procedures and ensured compliance thought the welding process
  • Training new team members including over 15 apprentices on metal fabrication techniques and best practices.
  • Planning and implementing KPI's for staff. Following up, reviewing and adjusting as required
  • Followed Operational Safety and Health regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety. Including keeping up to date with current best practices
  • Develop and train staff using SOP (safe operating procedures). Implement SOP's for all new and existing workshop equipment

Steel Manufacturing Apprentice

Welmec
01.1996 - 01.2000

Undertake training and practical skills for a 4 year term. Including but not limited to:

Research, Design, cutting of materials, fabrication of materials, all forms of welding including-MMA, GMAW, GTAW, Sub arc welding, Oxy/Acetylene welding.

Adhering to safety protocols including job safety analysis, Risk assessments and hazard mitigation.

Education

Building Construction OHS Induction (White Card)

TAFE, Bomaderry, NSW

Provide First Aid-Emergency Life Support- CPR

Allens Training
02.2024

Crane Ticket C6 (up To 60 Tonnes)

All Onsite Training And Assessment
06.2019

HR Truck Licence

C.A.T Driving Academy ( F.E.T.A)
06.2017

Licensed Vehicle Repairer- Body Maker

NSW Dept Fair Trading
04.2017

Height Safety

SALA
09.2015

Cert IV in Business Administration

Upskilled
05.2012

Trade Certificate - Boilermaker & Structural Steel

TAFE , Bomaderry, NSW
01.2001

Forklift And Elevated Work Platform High Risk Cert

In House Training With RTO
2000

Dogging & Rigging Basic

TAFE, Bomaderry, NSW
1999

Certificate in Welding GTAW

TAFE, Bomaderry, NSW
1998

Skills

  • Policy Implementation
  • Staff Development
  • Performance Management
  • Budget Control
  • Safe Machinery Operation
  • Time Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Risk Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Computer Skills including Mac and PC
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • CAD design and drafting

Timeline

Director- Supervisor - Welmec
01.2016 - Current
Structural Steel Fabricator Tradesperson - Welmec
01.2000 - Current
Steel Manufacturing Apprentice - Welmec
01.1996 - 01.2000
TAFE - , Building Construction OHS Induction (White Card)
Allens Training - , Provide First Aid-Emergency Life Support- CPR
All Onsite Training And Assessment - , Crane Ticket C6 (up To 60 Tonnes)
C.A.T Driving Academy ( F.E.T.A) - , HR Truck Licence
NSW Dept Fair Trading - , Licensed Vehicle Repairer- Body Maker
SALA - , Height Safety
Upskilled - , Cert IV in Business Administration
TAFE - Trade Certificate, Boilermaker & Structural Steel
In House Training With RTO - , Forklift And Elevated Work Platform High Risk Cert
TAFE - , Dogging & Rigging Basic
TAFE - , Certificate in Welding GTAW
Neil Kelley