STEPHEN BROWNE
Botany,Nsw
Summary
Meticulous pipefitter and welder promoting a background in coordinating jobs and setting up work sites. Experienced in safety processes, regulations and pipe selection. Offering a successful career history spanning several years working in many different industries such as pharmaceutical, food and beverage, chemical and Bio.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Fitter/Pipe Welder
PipeWeld PTY
Sydney, NSW
05.2024 - Current
- Installed piping systems for air and nitrogen delivery lines utilizing appropriate techniques for safe installation.
- Provided guidance to junior welders regarding best practices when performing tasks.
- Fabricated pipes, fittings, valves, and related equipment in accordance with specifications.
- Produced consistently smooth, durable welds and quality-controlled finish work.
Fitter/Welder
Flow Technology
Cork, ireland
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Installing stainless steel pipework on skid modules and tanks.
- Fabricating brackets for pipework.
- Troubleshoot malfunctioning systems by diagnosing issues with components such as valves or pumps.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Collaborate with other tradespeople such as electricians or plumbers when necessary.
Fitter/Welder
Leo Lynch
Limerick, Ireland
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Assembled and installed a variety of mechanical components, including pumps, fans, valves and compressors.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed when handling hazardous materials.
- Fit and welded piping on skid modules .
- Making up pipe spools in ABS, CPVC, and UPVC according to P&ID drawings.
- Welding sch 10 pipe and dairy tube.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
Pipe Fitter / Orbital Welder
BCD Engineering Ltd.
Cork, Ireland
09.2017 - 07.2023
- I Qualified from my apprenticeship in 2017 and was hired as a qualified Fitter in BCD Skids module Workshop
- I was responsible for the Fabrication of pipe spools for the fitment on skid modules
- And all related documentation related to full traceability and transparency from fittings to certification gas
- From being issued iso drawing to the fittings and equipment (valves ect) sign-out of stores stage right through fabrication and pre fit to skid and on to welding and NDT then final fitment this all was part of my daily routine where I considered every task highly a important part of the over all process
- I then progressed to site work with the Service and Maintenance Department where I travelled regularly to different Dairy and Pharma plants around Ireland and N
- Ireland
- I was part of a team that worked with tight deadlines and aiding the clients commissioning the works carried out.
Apprentice Metal Fabricator / Pipe fitter
BCD Engineering Ltd.
09.2013 - 09.2017
- I joined BCD in 2013 within this time I devoted my time to learning as much as possible about my trade as well as testing, pipe fitting and at all times trying to better myself
- Experience Gained On and off the job training
- Learning all aspects of Pipe welding diary tube, bio bore tube and sch 10 pipe
- Learning all aspects of orbital welding
- Extensive Safety training
- Assisting in the execution of maintenance projects during shut downs and coordinating with civil , structural, mechanical trades as well as operations personnel.
Education
Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick -
01.2012
Level 6 Craft Certificate in Metal Fabrication -
Level 5 Certificate in Engineering Technology -
Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Dedicated
- Independent/ Self-Motivated
- Reliable
- Excellent Standards of accuracy
- Organisational
- Attentive
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Piping specifications
- Blueprints and Specifications
- Welding
- Mechanical Aptitude
Accomplishments
- Qualified Metal Fabricator
- Coded Orbital welder for stainless steel and AL6XN on both orbitalum and AMI welding plants
- Coded for tig welding dairy tube, bio bore hygienic piping and Nominal bore SCH 10 pipe.
- First Aid Responder
References
- Shane Butler, Pharmaceutical Modular Skid Supervisor, 085-2060577
- William O’Callaghan, Welding Supervisor, 087-1302852
Traininggained
- MEWP
- Working at height
- Confined spaces
- Abrasive Wheels
- Boom Lift
- Operating HMI's
- Safety awareness training
- First Aid Responder
Experience gained
- On and off the job training
- Learning all aspects of Pipe welding diary tube, bio bore tube and sch 10 pipe
- Learning all aspects of orbital welding
- Extensive Safety training
- Assisting in the execution of maintenance projects during shut downs and coordinating with civil , structural, mechanical trades as well as operations personnel
Personal skills &qualities
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Dedicated
- Energetic
- Independent/ Self-Motivated
- Reliable
- Excellent Standards of accuracy
- Organisational
- Attentive
- Time Management
- Good Written Communication
- Good Computer Skills
- Teamwork
Timeline
Fitter/Pipe Welder
PipeWeld PTY
05.2024 - Current
Fitter/Welder
Flow Technology
01.2024 - 05.2024
Fitter/Welder
Leo Lynch
07.2023 - 12.2023
Pipe Fitter / Orbital Welder
BCD Engineering Ltd.
09.2017 - 07.2023
Apprentice Metal Fabricator / Pipe fitter
BCD Engineering Ltd.
09.2013 - 09.2017
Hazelwood College, Dromcollogher, Co. Limerick -
Level 6 Craft Certificate in Metal Fabrication -
Level 5 Certificate in Engineering Technology -
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