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Oli Kobler

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Highly skilled and versatile Boilermaker/Welder with general fitting experience, and extensive experience in industrial maintenance, custom fabrication, and shutdown operations across diverse sectors, including manufacturing, defense, and construction. Proven ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and technical drawings, perform welding in multiple positions, and ensure machinery reliability through thorough inspection, repair, and maintenance. Adept at working both independently and in collaborative team environments. Committed to safety standards and excellence in all aspects of work. Holds multiple industry certifications, including working at heights, confined space entry, and fire safety response.

Overview

Work History

Boilermaker – Shutdown Crew

Dark Knight Engineering
  • Performed detailed inspections and maintenance on screw conveyors, bucket elevators, and other essential machinery
  • Repaired and welded defective parts on various mechanical components to ensure efficient operation
  • Installed new machinery and conducted necessary adjustments to align with operational needs
  • Utilized arc air gouging and oxy cutting techniques for precise and effective metal removal
  • Conducted general stick welding in all positions, ensuring high-quality joins and structural integrity
  • Assisted with general shutdown duties, maintaining strict safety protocols and minimizing downtime

Boilermaker

Thales – Randstad

Garden Island Navy Base

  • Worked on military vessels in dry dock, performing critical welding and metalwork to ensure structural integrity
  • Executed oxy-cutting and arc air gouging to remove damaged sections of the hull and refitted with new metal inserts
  • Interpreted engineering drawings to fabricate replacement parts and carry out repairs
  • Conducted maintenance on machinery, ensuring all equipment met operational standards
  • Inspected and performed maintenance on doors, fire escapes, and other vital ship structures
  • Fabricated custom components for use on naval vessels, maintaining precision and durability under stringent guidelines
  • Garden Island Navy Base

Welder/Fabricator

ESS Engineering
  • Focused on industrial maintenance and welding for high-profile clients like Arnotts, including work at flower mills and food production centers
  • Performed repairs and maintenance on production lines, machinery, and equipment to ensure smooth operations
  • Led the installation of new machinery, including bucket elevators, hoppers, and platforms, improving operational efficiency
  • Conducted demolition of outdated machinery to create space for new systems, ensuring minimal disruption during installations

Welder/Fabricator

Metwork Services
  • Specialized in bespoke residential architectural projects, including custom staircases, handrails, balustrades, windows, doors, gates, and structural beams
  • Worked closely with architectural and engineering teams to read and interpret detailed technical drawings
  • Split work time between onsite fabrication and workshop duties, ensuring each project adhered to precise specifications and safety standards
  • Repaired and fabricated excavator buckets, enhancing equipment durability and functionality
  • St Peters

Welder/Fabricator

All Fasteners
  • Designed and fabricated custom components for precast concrete, including reinforcing bars (rebar) and long bolts and nuts
  • Ensured each fabrication met the highest standards of strength and quality for use in construction applications
  • Ermington

Education

Certificate III -

Engineering - Fabrication Trade

Skills

  • Independent Worker
  • Shutdown Operations
  • Problem-Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Welding Expertise
  • Safety-Conscious
  • Team Collaboration
  • Blueprint Interpretation

Accreditations

  • White Card
  • Working at Heights
  • Confined Space
  • Fire Sentry and Fire Response

Timeline

Boilermaker – Shutdown Crew

Dark Knight Engineering

Boilermaker

Thales – Randstad

Welder/Fabricator

ESS Engineering

Welder/Fabricator

Metwork Services

Welder/Fabricator

All Fasteners

Certificate III -

Engineering - Fabrication Trade
Oli Kobler