Patrick Martin
Summary
I am an organized and dependable individual, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I have a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I have a versatile skillset, i can navigate challenges. I have strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to new tasks. I am easily adaptable innovative, and have a results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals,
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Apprentice
Kiwi Construction
01.2023 - 08.2024
- General building works including installation of timber frames, trusses, cladding, windows, doors and gib
- Civil works including, digging drains, foundation prep, driveway prep, fencing and retaining walls
- Broadened skillset in estimating costs for materials, labor hours required for job completion under guidance from senior professionals
- Consistently followed all local building codes regulations, maintaining compliance throughout entire construction process
Building Apprentice
Friday Homes
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Used hand and power tools, instruments and equipment with utmost safety to protect all team members
- Stocked, organized and delivered project supplies
- Repaired building structures, updated fixtures and painted surfaces
- Completed thorough inspections of building systems to identify and troubleshoot problems
Civil Construction Worker
K&D Contracting
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Operated machines for civil operations including prep for house pads, retaining walls, moving bulk material
- Retaining wall construction
- Residential building work
- Installed new structures, updated systems and replaced worn components to bring buildings up to current codes
- Basic machine maintenance and repairs
Piler/Installer/Boilermaker
Marine Structures (previously Superior Jetty's)
01.2015 - 02.2017
- Operate drilling Rig to pre drill for the installation of either concrete or steel piles
- Assist in loading and unloading of barge and piles from transporter to water
- Enhanced barge efficiency by modifying control systems and updated operational procedures
- Undertaking servicing and maintenance of barge
- Managed inventory efficiently, ensuring adequate supplies were on board for each voyage without overstocking or running out of essentials
- Maintained high safety standards, conducting regular equipment inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly
- Reduced fuel consumption with careful route planning and optimizing loading capacity
Boilermaker
Engineered Water Systems
12.2012 - 12.2015
- Heavy Fabrication, Light Fabrication, Structural Steel
- Competent in Welding, Mig, Aluminium & Mild Steel
- Competent in Tig Aluminium & Stainless Steel
- Gasless Mig Welding (XLR8 Flux Core Wire)
- Fabrication of Aluminium Pontoons and Marine Structures
- Workshop & off site work
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to read Fabrication Drawings
- Mark out and assemble steel components in accordance with engineering and detail fabrication drawings, specifications and standards
- Ability to prepare, weld, install, modify or remove steel components per applicable drawings, codes and other requirements
- Ability to operate heavy lifting equipment
- Operate forklift 4.5 Telehandler
- Operate Excavator's, Skid Steer, Loaders
- Competent Deck Hand
- Material Handling
- Ability to work in a team environment and unsupervised
- Coordinate day to day running of jobs & workshop
- Liaise with Draftsman
- Perform other general duties as required
Engineering Technology Tutor/Manager
Te Kaupapa Training Centre Ltd
03.2010 - 12.2012
- Tertiary Education
- Deliver and assess New Zealand and Engineering ITO (Competency) Qualifications – Math, Tech Drawing and Theory
- Supervise students whilst in workshop
- Manage the workshop – order consumables, material
- Educate the importance of Health and Safety practice
- Educate welding techniques – Lathes, Hand Tools, Building projects
- Manage Workshop Maintenance & Repairs
- Recruit students into employment/further study Level2, upon completion of their Certificate
Tradesman
Contherm Scientific Ltd
12.2009 - 03.2010
- Assisting foreman with the running of the Fabrication workshop
- Machine Operating – Guillotine, Turret Punch, Folding, Welding, Paint Prep
- General workshop duties
Apprentice Engineer
Melbar Engineering Ltd
12.2005 - 12.2009
- 4 year Apprenticeship
- Crane Operating/Dogman
- Site work/Site Supervising
- Material Handling
- Established a reputation for reliability by consistently delivering high-quality work within allocated timeframes
- Developed effective communication skills by presenting findings to colleagues during team meetings or progress reports
Skills
- Australian recognised Trade Certificate Level 4 Fabrication
- Level 1 Health & Safety
- National Certificate in Employment Skills
- Full Australian Manual Driver Licence
- Ability to read Construction drawings
- Aluminium, Stainless, Mild Steel Welding experience
- Sheet metal and Heavy Steel experience
- Proficient with MIG/TIG/Stick/Flux
- Machine operation ie Folders, Seam Rollers, Guillotine, Turret Punch
- Heavy machine operation, Excavator, Telehandler, Skid steer, Roller
- Workshop experience/Offsite experience
- Ability to pass a police background check by the state
- Ability to pass drug and alcohol test
- Strong commitment to Health & Safety
Timeline
Building Apprentice
Kiwi Construction
01.2023 - 08.2024
Building Apprentice
Friday Homes
09.2019 - 01.2023
Civil Construction Worker
K&D Contracting
01.2017 - 09.2019
Piler/Installer/Boilermaker
Marine Structures (previously Superior Jetty's)
01.2015 - 02.2017
Boilermaker
Engineered Water Systems
12.2012 - 12.2015
Engineering Technology Tutor/Manager
Te Kaupapa Training Centre Ltd
03.2010 - 12.2012
Tradesman
Contherm Scientific Ltd
12.2009 - 03.2010
Apprentice Engineer
Melbar Engineering Ltd
12.2005 - 12.2009
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