Nik Najdoski
Penrith,Australia
Summary
Professional, hardworking and highly motivated person with a very hard work ethic offering long term commitment. Very organized worker able to accomplish a lot within limited time frame, multi-task, very good communicator, effective individual worker and have always endeavored to broaden my skills by participating in team work whenever given opportunity. Able to complete given tasks in the most efficient and safest manner. Very punctual, reliable and able to adapt to any situation put in. Experienced working on sites, workshops, construction sites, mining and shutdowns. I have a strong desire to continuously improve my performance
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
BOILERMAKER
UGL - Mount Piper Power Station
09.2023 - Current
- Executed equipment shutdown procedures to ensure safety and compliance
- Fabricated and assembled steel structures for various construction projects.
- Operated welding machines to join metal components securely.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate installations.
BOILERMAKER/WELDER
FOREFRONT/KEFIER SERVICES
BHP Olympic Dam
07.2026 - 09.2026
- -Executed specific weld test requirements to ensure compliance with standards
- -Under took specific weld test requirements
- -Fabrication of structural steel components
- -Use of general hand tools and measuring materials as necessary and given revised isometric engineering drawings
- -Utilized oxy acetylene torch and quickie machine for cutting and shaping materials. with oxy-acetylene torch and quickie machine
- -Executed precise pipe fitting tasks to ensure proper alignment and sealing.
- -Applied proper techniques to join flanges using appropriate torch wrenches. with appropriate torch wrenches
- -Performed emergency steel modifications and welding in situ to address urgent project needs
- BHP OLYMPIC DAM MINE
BOILERMAKER/WELDER
BLUESCOPE / IES (Tecside)
06.2025 - 07.2026
- -Completed specific weld test requirements to ensure quality standards
- -Welding pipe
- -Fabricated structural steel and installed new components for project integrity
- -Fabrication of structure steel and installing new steel
- -Flange management and installing pipe
- -Installation of 4 brand new Furness
- -Executed precise pipe welding to meet project specifications.
- -Conducted machine welding to secure equipment in place.
- -Collaborated with survey teams to accurately install machines in designated positions
- MCL7 PROJECT (TECSIDE / IES)
BOILERMAKER
SMART INDUSTRIAL
03.2025 - 06.2025
- -Performed maintenance during shutdowns to ensure safety and efficiency.
- -Fabricated pipes according to specifications for various projects.
- -Executed on-site welding to join metal components securely.
- SYDNEY
BOILERMAKER
DARK KNIGHT ENGINEERING
09.2022 - 03.2025
- -Executed shutdown procedures for equipment
- -Performed fabrication tasks on-site for projects
- -Conducted fitting operations on-site for installations
- -Performed general maintenance tasks on facilities
- SYDNEY
BOILERMAKER
DOWNER ENGINEERING
04.2019 - 11.2021
- -Executed precise plasma cutting techniques on various metal types
- -Applied plasma gouging methods to remove excess material from metal surfaces
- -Constructed tram components using fabrication techniques for structural integrity
- -Executed welding for 3mm and 10mm parts following safety and quality standards
- -Fabricated and welded transom structures to ensure stability and support
- DOWNER EDI - PRESTON
BOILERMAKER
ADECCO
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Performed maintenance tasks at quarry to ensure safe operations.
- Fabricated chutes to optimize material flow and minimize downtime
- Installing/Removing gearboxes
- Installing/Removing motors
- Installing/Removing shafts
- Replaced conveyor rollers to ensure smooth operation and reduce maintenance needs
- Replacing screens
- Replacing motor bearings
- Replacing plant/machine oil
- Conducted repairs on loader bucket to enhance performance.
- BORAL WOLLERT QUARRY
BOILERMAKER
OMNI-SEAL
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Welding stitch plates
- Fabricating plates
- Jackhammering
- On site house keeping
- GLEN WAVERLY SHOPPING CENTER
BOILERMAKER
ARG
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Fabricating portable classrooms
- Oxy cutting steel
- Arc Welding
- On site welding
- FLEETWOOD
LABOURER
ZOOM RECRUITMENT
05.2018 - 05.2018
- General housekeeping/laboring
- Digging trenches
- Assisting Electrical trades
- Installing handrails
- ROSANNA - RAILWAY STATION
BOILERMAKER/CARBON FIBRE SPECIALIST/SUPERVISOR
AERAMIX
02.2017 - 11.2017
- Supervising job/workers and daily task
- Reading drawings / Fabricating and welding on top of Silo with mild steel
- Grinding cutting out concrete and surface prep
- Crack injection repairing
- Concrete repairing
- Applying carbon fiber material on concrete
- Operating scissor lift
- Operating boom lift
- Operating telerhandler
BOILERMAKER
RPR TRADES
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Fabricating stairs and installing metal stairs
- Fabricating rails and installing rails
- Fabricating and installing floor grid mesh
- Fabricating and modifying trains
- Oxy cutting steel
- Reading complex drawings
- Pipe fitting
- Operate telescopic handler
- Removing and installing pumps
- Removing and installing motors
- Hayman Island/Melbourne
BOILERMAKER/STUDENT & AS FABRICATION
BAXTER INSTITUTE
05.2015 - 09.2016
- General Fabrication
- Flux core Welding
- Welding to code standards using gas metal arc welding process
- Welding using gas tungsten arc welding process
- Order materials
- Perform manual thermal cutting, gouging and shaping
- Perform basic penetrant testing
- CERT IV IN ENGINEERING
BOILERMAKER
MONADELPHPOUS
11.2014 - 12.2014
- -Pipe welding Arc/ Tig
- -Pipe fitting Arc/Tig
- GLADSTONE, QLD
BOILERMAKER
UGL
10.2014 - 11.2014
- Oxy cutting
- Flux core welding
- Workshop heavy fabrication
- Onsite removal of hopper
- Onsite installation of hopper
- Read drawings
- Gauging
- Grinding
- SHUTDOWN AT QAL GLADSTONE, QLD
BOILERMAKER
AUSTRALIAN MECHANICAL SERVICES
04.2014 - 08.2014
- Fabrication of pipes
- Installing pipes
- Pipe fitting
- Installing heaters and air cons
- Arc welding
- MELBOURNE, VIC
BOILERMAKER, MECHANICAL FITTER
UNITED LIFTS
02.2014 - 04.2014
- Removing and installing engines
- Removing and installing lift shaft ropes
- In shaft fabrication
- Arc welding
- Installing lift doors
- Remove gear boxes
- Tapping new threads
- Installing bolts
- MELBOURNE, VIC
BOILERMAKER
LINKHILL/HAMOA MINING
08.2012 - 02.2014
- Fabrication with steel
- Mig and arc welding
- Flux core welding
- 6 g pipe welding
- Repairing mining equipment
- Building mining equipment
- Building/installing new lift shafts in buildings
- Welding fabrication
- Construction fabrication
- Pipe fitting
- MELBOURNE, VIC/PILBERA WA
APPRENTICE BOILERMAKER
ALL TRADES QLD
02.2009 - 07.2012
- Welding
- Grinding
- Reading drawings
- Steel fabrication
- Angle and measurements calculations
- Oxy cutting
- Pipe welding
- Drilling
- Buffing
- On site fabrication
- Tapping threads
- BRISBANE, QLD
PLANT OPERATOR
QAL
02.2008 - 02.2009
- General maintenance work
- House keeping
- Pipe removal
- Hosing
- Jackhammering
- Operating bobcat
- GLADSTONE, QLD
Education
BOILERMAKER TRADE CERTIFICATE III -
ALL TRADES QUEENSLAND
BOILERMAKER CERTIFICATE IV -
BAXTER INSTITUTE
Skills
- Decision Making Skills
- Ethical
- Honest
- Dependable
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Time management skills
- Written skills
- Oral skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Safety standards enforcement
- OHS requirements
- Calm disposition
- Logical approach
- Fair approach
- Self-motivated
- Conscientious
- Enthusiastic
- Reliable
- Strong work ethic
- Desire to succeed
Additional Qualifications
- 6 G welding – (arc)
- Metalliferous Mining (Processing) – Level II
- TLILIC2005 - (EWP/Scissor lift over 11m)
- TSH – Type F,B,J – (Telescopic handler)
- Standard 11
- White Card
- Coal board Medical
- RIW Card
Activities
- 6 G welding – (arc)
- Metalliferous Mining (Processing) – Level II
- TLILIC2005 - (EWP/Scissor lift over 11m)
- TSH – Type F,B,J – (Telescopic handler)
- Standard 11
- White Card
- Coal board Medical
- RIW Card
Timeline
BOILERMAKER/WELDER
FOREFRONT/KEFIER SERVICES
07.2026 - 09.2026
BOILERMAKER/WELDER
BLUESCOPE / IES (Tecside)
06.2025 - 07.2026
BOILERMAKER
SMART INDUSTRIAL
03.2025 - 06.2025
BOILERMAKER
UGL - Mount Piper Power Station
09.2023 - Current
BOILERMAKER
DARK KNIGHT ENGINEERING
09.2022 - 03.2025
BOILERMAKER
DOWNER ENGINEERING
04.2019 - 11.2021
BOILERMAKER
ADECCO
12.2018 - 04.2019
BOILERMAKER
OMNI-SEAL
08.2018 - 12.2018
LABOURER
ZOOM RECRUITMENT
05.2018 - 05.2018
BOILERMAKER
ARG
11.2017 - 08.2018
BOILERMAKER/CARBON FIBRE SPECIALIST/SUPERVISOR
AERAMIX
02.2017 - 11.2017
BOILERMAKER
RPR TRADES
09.2016 - 02.2017
BOILERMAKER/STUDENT & AS FABRICATION
BAXTER INSTITUTE
05.2015 - 09.2016
BOILERMAKER
MONADELPHPOUS
11.2014 - 12.2014
BOILERMAKER
UGL
10.2014 - 11.2014
BOILERMAKER
AUSTRALIAN MECHANICAL SERVICES
04.2014 - 08.2014
BOILERMAKER, MECHANICAL FITTER
UNITED LIFTS
02.2014 - 04.2014
BOILERMAKER
LINKHILL/HAMOA MINING
08.2012 - 02.2014
APPRENTICE BOILERMAKER
ALL TRADES QLD
02.2009 - 07.2012
PLANT OPERATOR
QAL
02.2008 - 02.2009
BOILERMAKER TRADE CERTIFICATE III -
ALL TRADES QUEENSLAND
BOILERMAKER CERTIFICATE IV -
BAXTER INSTITUTE