WAYNE DAVEY
Wyong,NSW
Summary
Over 15 years Construction and Marine Experience. In depth knowledge and experience in the Marine, Construction and Engineering Industries. Currently Fabricating and Assembly of Automated Food Production Machinery. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, calm and levelheaded under pressure. Situational progressive and adaptability. Holds a current driver's license. Fluent in English. Innovative, Enthusiastic and Uncompromising work ethic. Levelheaded problem solver with extensive experience. Skilled and competent with a “can do” attitude and eagerness to learn. Experienced and competent in the civil construction, Marine and Engineering sector. Career driven and always seeking to improve. Safety conscious yet driven to achieve goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Suppression Technician
USSC
Sydney
06.2023 - Current
- Installed new fire suppression systems in accordance with code regulations and company standards.
- Provided technical support to customers regarding the installation, use, and maintenance of their fire suppression systems.
- Verified that all installed equipment was functioning correctly before leaving the job site.
- Repaired faulty wiring connections on fire detection devices such as smoke detectors or heat sensors.
- Ensured that all components were up-to-code prior to finalizing any installations or repairs.
- Followed strict safety protocols when working with hazardous materials such as combustible liquids or pressurized gases.
- Prepared reports outlining inspection results and recommended corrective actions if necessary.
- Participated in regular team meetings with management staff to discuss current projects and potential issues.
- Responded quickly to service calls related to malfunctioning or damaged fire suppression systems.
- Documented findings from inspections, maintenance, and repairs into a logbook for future reference.
- Maintained inventory of spare parts for quick repair response times.
BMU Technician (Mechanical Fitter)
Access Safety Services
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Inspection And Fault finding of building Maintenance units
- Repair / upgrade / Routine Servicing and refurbishment of BMU's and associated fixtures
- Testing and Training in the safe operation of BMU Units
- BMU operation for building inspection and repair
- Liaising with Clients and Contractors.
Height Safety Installer
Karabiner Access Pty Ltd
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Installation of temporary and permanent static lifeline systems
- Fabrication and installation of edge protection hand rail
- Assembly/alteration and installation of height access systems
- Installation of chemical and mechanical rigging and fall arrest anchors
- Load testing and certification of installed anchors
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Monitored all company inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.
Rigger Supervisor
HME Services Pty Ltd
09.2018 - 12.2021
- Prepared and erected steel, torque and bolt-up connections
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements
- Installation and maintenance of manual and mechanical fly systems
- Theatre construction and renovation
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Electrical – Unlicensed Electrician
FIP
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Supervision of Apprentices & Labor
- Installation of cable tray & conduit to drawn spec & regulation
- Installation of circuits (Roughing in)
- Installation of construction temporary works.
Installation Technician
Jands Venue Engineering
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Installation of Theater Equipment and Rigging
- Renovation of existing Theater Equipment and Rigging
- Winch and hoist set up
- Supervision of contractors & labor
- Followed all company guidelines regarding safety procedures when out in field
- Used hand and power equipment for hoisting, measuring, testing and drilling of various types of installations.
Mechanical Fitter
NID Confectionary Machines
01.2016 - 01.2018
- NSW
- Final Assembly of Automated Confectionary Machines and associated Equipment
- Fabrication and machining of required components
- Technical Drawing understanding, problem solving and Identification
- Accuracy of measurement and quality control
- Safety Awareness of Rigging Equipment and Lift techniques
- Directly reporting to Engineer and provided regular reports/ evaluation and analysis
- Dismantled and reassembled delicate mechanisms
- Reviewed finished equipment for accurate fit and assembly
- Safely operated machinery to avoid injuries and accidents and encouraged others to do same
- Assisted engineers in design, development and testing of machinery and equipment
- Provided technical support to colleagues regarding mechanical design, fabrication, testing or drafting
- Assembled and disassembled complex mechanical systems to make repairs or augmentations and troubleshoot malfunctions
- Designed accessory tool such as molds, dies, jigs and fixtures for use in manufacturing processes.
Carpentry Factory Operative
, NSW
03.2015 - 01.2016
- Fabrication of prefabricated garden building panels
- Accuracy of cutting and assembly
- Responsible for safe and efficient use of Table saw and nail guns
- Site installation of prefabricated garden buildings according to design
- Safety, accuracy and quality control of customers purchase.
Bricklayer
Labour Hire
, NSW
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Bricklaying (Meriton Sites)
Electrical trade assistant
PJB Electrical Services
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Installation of cable management systems (Cable tray, Conduit)
- Safe, efficient and neat running of required cabling
- Positioning and fixing of Electrical fittings and equipment
- Termination of cabling to electrical fittings and equipment
- Assisting in the testing and fault finding of completed circuits.
Maintenance personnel
Cambridge Hotel
Surry Hills, NSW
12.2013 - 06.2014
- Preventative and proactive maintenance of hotel buildings and equipment
- Fault finding of water, power and electrical systems
- Customer instruction of hotel equipment
- Pool Maintenance and testing
- Room upgrades and renovation.
Electrical trade assistant
Rotric Electrical
06.2010 - 12.2013
- Installation of cable management systems (Cable tray and Conduit)
- Installation of power, lighting and Data circuits
- Installation and termination of Electrical fittings and equipment
- Assisting circuit testing.
Expo Rigger
Install Ex
12.2012 - 06.2013
- Event and Expo Rigging – NSW Construction of expo stands and stalls
- Construction of stands, staging and light and sound bars
- Assisting in the lifting and fixing of equipment
- Safe and efficient dismantling of stand, stage and stall construction
- Licensed Rigger Commercial fishing vessels.
Leading hand/Engineer
Admiral Blake
05.1999 - 10.2012
- Deck crew supervision, Maintenance and repair of ships standing and running rigging including engine room and deck equipment
- Ensuring optimum operation of fishing equipment
- Admiral Grenville – Leading hand
- Deck crew supervision and training
- Ensuring optimum operation of fishing equipment
- Pieter J – Deckhand Move loads using Winch, Tackle and Derrick
- Sort, process and store catch
- Repair and maintain fishing gear
- Evert martje - Deckhand
- Pieter – Trainee Deckhand.
Deckhand/Marine, Seastructures LTD
01.1997 - 05.1999
- Civil and marine construction and salvage
- Piling and structural steel erection, Tug and barge work
- Kept watch aboard vessels to identify changing conditions or potential issues and implement corrective actions.
Steel Erector / Bricklayer
Rok Group
Plymouth, UK
09.1996 - 02.1997
- Installation and modification of Structural steel systems.
- Bricklaying.
- Site Set outs
Trainee Structural Steel Erector
Blight and White LTD
Plymouth, UK
03.1993 - 09.1996
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding
- Minimized warping by using good fitting, burning and welding techniques
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines
- Clamped and tack-welded components to achieve desired configurations
- Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste
- Removed excess slag with arc-cutting, grinding and other equipment
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping and reassembling parts
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints
- Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to Install structural steel on site.
Mechanic Trainee
Hunter And Sons Ltd
Plymouth, UK
09.1991 - 03.1993
- Followed safety protocols when handling hazardous materials such as solvents and lubricants.
- Performed basic welding tasks when necessary.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding their vehicle problems and repair options.
- Replaced fuel injectors and filters in gasoline engines.
- Adjusted steering alignment according to manufacturer specifications.
- Repaired and replaced worn or defective parts, such as brakes, shocks and struts.
- Used hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers and pliers to disassemble mechanical units for repair or replacement purposes.
- Assisted senior mechanics with complex repairs.
- Operated lifting devices to access mechanical units located under the hoods of vehicles.
- Performed preventive maintenance on vehicles, such as changing oil, checking fluid levels and replacing brake pads.
- Maintained records of all work performed on customer's vehicles.
Education
City College
Plymouth UKSkills
- Quality control
- Safety gear understanding
- Public safety protocols
- Safety operation procedures
- Electrical line safety
- Installer communication
- Site safety inspections
- Testing Procedures
- Documentation skills
- Conflict resolution
- Maintenance & Repair
- Supervision
- Safe machinery operation
- Precise measurements
- Troubleshooting
- Heavy lifting
- Performance tests conduction
- Parts fitting
Accomplishments
- NSW Advanced Rigging License
- NSW Intermediate Rigging License
- NSW Basic Rigging License
- NSW Dogging License
- NSW 60 Ton Mobile slewing crane operator License
- NSW Elevated work platform 11 meters plus License
- Working at heights
- Confined spaces with atmospheric test
- NVQ level 2 Mechanical/Electrical Fitting
- City and Guilds level 2 Professional Cookery
- City and Guilds level 3 Professional Cookery
Timeline
Fire Suppression Technician
USSC
06.2023 - Current
BMU Technician (Mechanical Fitter)
Access Safety Services
07.2022 - 06.2023
Height Safety Installer
Karabiner Access Pty Ltd
12.2020 - 07.2022
Rigger Supervisor
HME Services Pty Ltd
09.2018 - 12.2021
Electrical – Unlicensed Electrician
FIP
09.2018 - 09.2019
Installation Technician
Jands Venue Engineering
01.2018 - 09.2018
Mechanical Fitter
NID Confectionary Machines
01.2016 - 01.2018
Carpentry Factory Operative
03.2015 - 01.2016
Bricklayer
Labour Hire
01.2015 - 03.2015
Electrical trade assistant
PJB Electrical Services
06.2014 - 01.2015
Maintenance personnel
Cambridge Hotel
12.2013 - 06.2014
Expo Rigger
Install Ex
12.2012 - 06.2013
Electrical trade assistant
Rotric Electrical
06.2010 - 12.2013
Leading hand/Engineer
Admiral Blake
05.1999 - 10.2012
Deckhand/Marine, Seastructures LTD
01.1997 - 05.1999
Steel Erector / Bricklayer
Rok Group
09.1996 - 02.1997
Trainee Structural Steel Erector
Blight and White LTD
03.1993 - 09.1996
Mechanic Trainee
Hunter And Sons Ltd
09.1991 - 03.1993
City College
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