Stephen Ferguson
Mannering Park,NSW
Summary
Enthusiastic Boilermaker offering 15 years of experience interpreting work orders and applying information to project needs. Promoting safety in every task. Sharp and highly trained with desire to work within mining sector.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Boilermaker
Citic Pacific Mining- Yem
Cape Preston, WA
11.2022 - Current
- Mine shut down maintenance
- Oxy cutting
- Grinding
- Conducted routine maintenance of surface miner equipment such as cleaning, lubrication, and minor repairs.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed during operation of the surface miner machinery.
- Inspected equipment regularly to detect any defects or malfunctions.
- Maintained regular communication with project team members, leadership teams and stakeholders.
Boilermaker
Van Homes
Berkeley Vale
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Measured and marked cutting lines on material using a ruler or scribe.
- Assembled parts into complete units by welding them together.
- Followed safety procedures when working around high-pressure systems.
- Constructed steel structures according to blueprints provided by engineers.
- Replaced gaskets, valves, piping connections, and other components as needed.
- Mentored apprentices and inspected finished work to verify compliance with established requirements.
- Read and understood drawings and used mathematical calculations for accurate results.
Fabrication Welder
Interpod
Lisarow/Berkeley Vale
02.2017 - 03.2021
- Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
- Repaired damaged metallic components utilizing welding techniques such as gas tungsten arc welding or shielded metal arc welding.
- Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
- Checked cut length frequently for deviation in cut length specs.
- Deposited intermittent tack welds for fit-up and alignment of work assemblies.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
- Cleaned and inspected parts and assemblies at each production stage and documented production defects.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
Fabrication Welder
Advanced Engineering
Lake Cargelligo
06.2010 - 02.2017
- Cut metal parts with oxyacetylene torch and plasma cutter.
- Fabricated metal components and structures according to blueprints, drawings, and written specifications.
- Welded metal pieces together using MIG, TIG, and other welding processes as required.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and adherence to quality standards.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all welding equipment.
- Repaired damaged metallic components utilizing welding techniques such as gas tungsten arc welding or shielded metal arc welding.
- Provided technical guidance and training to junior welders as needed.
- Attended regular safety meetings to stay up-to-date on best practices while working with hazardous materials.
- Reviewed job orders for accuracy and completeness prior to starting work on them.
- Identified any defects in the fabrication process and took corrective action when necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Cargelligo Central School
Lake Cargelligo, NSW12-2008
Skills
- Repair Work
- Installation and Inspection
- Welding
- Welding Expertise
- Safety Procedures
- Metal Cutting
- Hand and Power Tools
Certification
- White card -current
- Working at Heights - 2023
- Confined Spaces with gas testing - 2023
- Operate elevating work platform over 11 meters - 2023
- Certificate III Engineering - Fabrication Trade
Affiliations
- Camping
- Fishing
- Sport/Coaching
References
- Stuart Bellenger 0492156733- Citic Pacific mining -Yem
- Benjamin Petrie 0422945796 - Van holmes/Interpod
Timeline
Boilermaker
Citic Pacific Mining- Yem
11.2022 - Current
Boilermaker
Van Homes
03.2021 - 11.2022
Fabrication Welder
Interpod
02.2017 - 03.2021
Fabrication Welder
Advanced Engineering
06.2010 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Lake Cargelligo Central School
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