RUAN BOTHA
Bundaberg,QLD
Summary
Qualified and professional Boilermaker with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Seeking a position in a results- orientated work place, that provides me with the opportunity to encounter new challenges, exhibit problem solving & work towards growth and advancement. To obtain an opportunity locally would be an added bonus for my personal life, as I work to support my family here in Bundaberg.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Boilermaker
UGL Engineering Pty Ltd
Calliope, QLD
01.2024 - Current
- Currently working on main Oil & Gas Pipelines on the Cooling Tower Project under UGL in Biloela.
- Maintained compliance with safety measures while operating in high-risk locations.
- Cut materials to size with torches and hand tools.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts of boilers, tanks, and vats by cutting out defective areas and replacing them with new plates or sections.
- Inspected welds visually for defects such as cracks or porosity.
- Conducted tests on welds to ensure strength requirements were met.
- Signaled to crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Used hoist to load structural parts of boilers, pressure vessels, and tanks on pallets.
Boilermaker
MASON MARINE INDUSTRIES
Burnett Heads, QLD
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Completing custom builds of super yachts.
- Fabrication & weld out of boat hulls, fuel tanks, duck boards & other custom components.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on assigned tasks.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
- Checked finished products for conformance to engineering standards before shipping out.
Boilermaker
T&S METAL WORKS
Burnett Heads, QLD
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Fabricator & Welder for a range of different marine based projects as a sub-contractor.
- Hull repairs on Steele trawlers both individually and as a part of a team.
- Complete modifications & repairs to trawlers
- Inspected finished welds for conformance with specifications and visually inspected assemblies for quality assurance.
- Maintained records of all work performed for Invoicing purposes.
Apprentice Boilermaker
OMS
Burnett Heads, QLD
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Completed full apprenticeship under the supervision of OMS tradesman.
- Part of Lady Musgrave Floating Pontoon build start to finish.
- Extensive experience in welding / fabrication works.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
Education
CERT III IN ENGINEERING & FABRICATION -
01.2022
Skills
- Welding expertise
- Fabrication
- Steele & Aluminum Work
- Follow Engineered Plans
- Safety & Compliance
- Self Starter & Independent Worker
- Task Prioritization
- Precision measuring
- Hand and power tools
- Professional Demeanor & Interpersonal Skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Boilermaker
UGL Engineering Pty Ltd
01.2024 - Current
Boilermaker
MASON MARINE INDUSTRIES
01.2023 - 12.2023
Boilermaker
T&S METAL WORKS
12.2022 - 01.2023
Apprentice Boilermaker
OMS
01.2018 - 12.2022
CERT III IN ENGINEERING & FABRICATION -
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