SEAN HAY
Summary
Experienced Boilermaker and Welder specializing in fixed plant construction for processing plants in Western Australia. Collaborated with pipefitting teams, riggers on structural crews, and mechanical fitters on mechanical crews. Known for teamwork, self-motivation, and innovative problem-solving skills with a talent for creative solutions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Boilermaker Welder Construction
JSW Civil And Mining
Perth, WA
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted routine maintenance, inspections and repairs on mobile plant equipment, including excavators, loaders, water carts and G.E.T.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and performed welding and fabrication repairs to restore equipment functionality and extend service life.
- Operated cutting, welding and machining equipment to fabricate replacement parts and components as needed.
- Design and fabricate custom items to Australian standards such as stairs, bench's, culvert pipe rollers and modifications to truck trailers.
- Replace hydraulic hoses, change out filters and top up fluid levels.
- Comply with company safety polices and regulations.
Boilermaker Welder Construction
Mineral Resources
Pilbara, WA, Onslow Iron
05.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducted polyethylene (PE) welding operations, including butt fusion and electrofusion, to join plastic pipes and fittings.
- Interpreted project plans, blueprints, and specifications to determine welding requirements and procedures.
- Inspected welded joints for quality and integrity, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Used mechanical aids, such as excavators, to safely lift PE pipelines into position.
- Conducted flange management procedures for valves before pressure testing.
- Installed pumps and standpipes, general fabrication of stairs, walkways, and pipe spools.
Boilermaker Welder Fixed Plant Construction
Mineral Resources
Pilbara, WA, Wonmuna, Royhill And BHP Whale Back.
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Conducted coded welding operations, including SMAW, GTAW, and FCAW processes, on a range of materials, including carbon steel, and stainless steel.
- Interpreted welding symbols, isometric drawings, and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
- Had welds inspected using visual, ultrasonic, and dye penetrant testing methods to verify quality and integrity.
- Collaborated with welding inspectors, engineers, and project managers to resolve welding issues, and ensure project success.
- Installed crushers, screens, chutes, and conveyors.
- Completed structural modifications to modules as per engineers' designs.
- Worked closely with mechanical fitters to align and dress out conveyor sections, and install pulleys.
Workshop Heavy Fabricator Welder
Enerflow Mining
Perth, WA
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Refurbished and fully rebuilt 994 loader buckets.
- Stripping down and removing wear packages with arc air gouging, cutting front lips with the use of oxy-acetylene, and repairing cracks.
- Prepping for lip installation, welding lips using 1.6 mm FCAW while using pre- and post-heat techniques.
- Replace and weld wear packages.
- Assist riggers in turning buckets over with cranes.
- Adhere to workshop safety guidelines and procedures.
Boilermaker Welder Leading Hand Construction
Mineral Resources
Pilbara, WA, Mt Marion And Wodgina Lithium
10.2015 - 11.2019
- Modified and installed chutes, stairs, walkways, and handrails.
- Built and welded storage tanks out of stainless steel and carbon steel using FCAW and SS welding processes.
- Welded structural components to conveyor sections and crushers.
- Coded welding.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine the scope of work (SOW).
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Installed supports and associated pipework for the flotation plant.
- Installed site run screw pipe for process water, plant air, and fire water.
- Worked closely with mechanical fitters to install Warman pumps, classifiers, and cyclones.
Boilermaker Welder Leading Hand Construction
Thiess
Pilbara Royhill Project.
11.2014 - 10.2015
- Construct thickener tanks and associated pipework, valves, and mechanical pumps.
- Coded 6G pipe welding, with welds being NDT inspected upon completion.
- Install and weld down apron feeder structural supports.
- Install conveyor sections, rollers, and skirt installation.
- Installation of wear liner plates and chutes.
- Installed and aligned shuttle conveyors.
- Installed isolation frames and screens.
Structural Boilermaker Welder Construction
Crushing Services International
Pilbara, WA Rio Tinto Numuldi
03.2014 - 11.2014
- Structural installation and modification of construction components.
- Installation of drives, conveyors, apron feeders, and cone crushers.
- Installation of hydraulic lube lines and supports.
- Install dust suppression systems and ducting.
Boilermaker Welder Leading Hand Construction
RCR Construction And Maintenance
Karratha, WA And FMG Solomon Project
07.2009 - 03.2014
- Excavator bucket rebuilds, dredge cutter head rebuilds.
- Plasma cutting, brake press bending, and folding.
- Pipe fabrication and welding.
- Aluminum fabrication and welding of fuel cells.
- Offshore fabrication and mobilization works.
- Rail cart maintenance and repairs.
- Warman pump rebuilds and mechanical seal replacements.
- Shuttle conveyor installation and alignment.
- Fixed plant commissioning.
Workshop Boilermaker Welder Leading Hand
Bez Engineering
Karratha WA
11.2006 - 07.2009
- Aluminium boat repairs, modifying transom's, cracked hull repairs, and fabricating aluminium fuel tanks.
- Fabricating stainless steel tool boxes and work benches.
- Sheet metal bending.
- Repairing aluminum water tankers, excavator boom repairs, and truck trailer modification.
- Fabricating buckets and ROPS frames.
Education
Heavy Fabricator Welder Trade Certificate -
Oz Access
Skills
- High risk licence
- Ewp
- Dogman/ basic rigger
- Forklift
- Confined space & working at Heights
- Poly welding certified
Timeline
Boilermaker Welder Construction
JSW Civil And Mining
05.2023 - Current
Boilermaker Welder Construction
Mineral Resources
05.2022 - 04.2023
Boilermaker Welder Fixed Plant Construction
Mineral Resources
10.2020 - 05.2022
Workshop Heavy Fabricator Welder
Enerflow Mining
11.2019 - 11.2020
Boilermaker Welder Leading Hand Construction
Mineral Resources
10.2015 - 11.2019
Boilermaker Welder Leading Hand Construction
Thiess
11.2014 - 10.2015
Structural Boilermaker Welder Construction
Crushing Services International
03.2014 - 11.2014
Boilermaker Welder Leading Hand Construction
RCR Construction And Maintenance
07.2009 - 03.2014
Workshop Boilermaker Welder Leading Hand
Bez Engineering
11.2006 - 07.2009
Heavy Fabricator Welder Trade Certificate -
Oz Access