Experienced Boiler Maker with a passion for precision and safety in industrial construction. Proficient in fabricating, assembling, and maintaining boilers and associated systems. Adept at interpreting blueprints, adhering to industry standards, and collaborating with teams to ensure project success. Committed to delivering high-quality workmanship while prioritizing workplace safety.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder
Ponticelli Frères
03.2022 - 04.2024
Welding Pipe supports and various piping elements, reading blueprints, setting up structures and frames and nuclear elements.
Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
Welder/Fabricator
Port of Marseille (France)
Marseille, France
07.2021 - 01.2022
Assembled and disassembled valves and large-diameter piping accessories for ships
Welded flanges, piping elements (TIG and Stick welding), assembled frames and supports (Cored Wire welding or MIG).
Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.
Inspected completed work for conformance to specifications using various instruments.
Repaired broken or cracked parts using cutting torches and welding equipment.
Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
Performed gas tungsten arc welding with filler rods as needed.
Solar Farm Labourer
RL Construction
Mildura, VIC
10.2019 - 05.2020
Labourer, panel distribution and forklift operations.
Performed regular maintenance on solar panel systems, including cleaning and replacing components as needed.
Assisted in the installation of new solar panels and related equipment.
Collaborated with other team members to ensure timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
Loaded and unloaded materials onto or from pallets, trucks, or other vehicles using a forklift.
Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
Plumber's Assistant
Epair
Marseille, France
05.2019 - 10.2019
Installed and repaired water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and related appliances.
Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
Tested pipe systems for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
Inspected drainage and other plumbing systems to identify necessary repairs.
Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate pipes and fittings.
Repaired broken or blocked sewer lines with the use of video cameras.
Connected gas lines to stoves, dryers, hot water heaters, furnaces.
Sealed joints between sections of pipes using lead wool or threading compounds.
Plumber / Air Conditioning Technician
Expair
Marseille, France
06.2015 - 02.2019
Various activity of plumbing
Air conditioning and heating installation.
Installed and repaired water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and related appliances.
Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
Tested pipe systems for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
Inspected drainage and other plumbing systems to identify necessary repairs.
Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate pipes and fittings.
Repaired broken or blocked sewer lines with the use of video cameras.
Maintained records of work performed on each job site including material used and time spent on the job.
Ran tests on newly installed systems to ensure proper functionality before finalizing projects.
Read blueprints accurately to determine dimensions of piping required for installation projects.
Installed pumps and backflow prevention devices according to local codes.
Education
Certificate II in Automotive Heating and Cooling Systems -
Rene Caille
01.2009
Various welding international qualifications - Boilermaking
Institut De Soudure
Marseille, France
Forklift License - High Risk License
Licence 4 Work
Sydney, NSW
04-2019
Skills
Ability to Adapt
Fabrication
Welding
Torch cutting
Stick Welding
Blueprint Reading
Materials Selection
Equipment Operation
Surface Preparation
Structural welding
Pipe welding
Design Interpretation
TIG welding
Languages
French
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Welder
Ponticelli Frères
03.2022 - 04.2024
Welder/Fabricator
Port of Marseille (France)
07.2021 - 01.2022
Solar Farm Labourer
RL Construction
10.2019 - 05.2020
Plumber's Assistant
Epair
05.2019 - 10.2019
Plumber / Air Conditioning Technician
Expair
06.2015 - 02.2019
Certificate II in Automotive Heating and Cooling Systems -
Rene Caille
Various welding international qualifications - Boilermaking
Institut De Soudure
Forklift License - High Risk License
Licence 4 Work
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