Construction Plumber

• Apr 2022 - Present

GEM Industrial specialises in polyethylene pipe fusion services, industrial plumbing and waste water treatment infrastructure, and Snowy 2.0 is the largest committed renewable energy project in Australia, created to provide on-demand energy and large-scale storage for many generations to come, and GEM Industrial were contracted to provide construction services for a 400-person accommodation camp. Employed as a Construction Plumber, core role deliverables include (but are not limited to):► Installation of suspended drains and water supply for a 400-person camp on Snowy Hydro 2.0 in-line with client requirements and applicable building industry standards, codes and regulations► Leading by example regarding HSE compliance, actively identifying and controlling hazards, and holding meaningful safety interactions to raise safety awareness and compliance (same for all roles below)► Reading and interpreting technical drawings, standards and codes to ensure works are executed to required specifications, and with correct materials (same for all roles below).

Plumber - Construction & Maintenance

• Feb 2020 - Mar 2022

Protech provides project managers, engineers and tradespersons for engineering, construction and maintenance projects and operations in the mining and resources, civil infrastructure, telecommunications and commercial sectors. And Entire Mechanical specialise in the design, installation and maintenance of fire protection, mechanical, pipe fabrication and air-conditioning services. Employed as a Plumber for construction and maintenance, projects worked on and associated role deliverables were as follows:⇨ Nov 2021 - Mar 2022: Construction Plumber with Protech on New Bendigo Law Courts► Installation of hot and cold water supply, suspended sewer and stack work, and Avac-brand pumped sewer system.⇨ Jan 2021 - May 2021: Mechanical Plumber with Entire Mechanical for Construction of New Lara Maximum Security Prison► Installation of heating and cooling ductwork, hot and cold flow and return copper lines, and anti-ligature vandal resistant sanitary ware for holding cells, as well as balancing valve support systems.⇨ Feb 2020 - Dec 2020: Mechanical Plumber with Protech for Maintenance on Various Commercial Projects in Melbourne CBD► Inspection, maintenance and repair of heating and cooling systems, copper refrigeration pipes, copper heating and cooling flow and return lines and ducting in multi-story commercial/office buildings in the Melbourne CBD, as well as the removal of redundant systems and installation of new or refurbished.

Plumbing Superintendent - Construction

• Apr 2019 - Dec 2019

Leading a team of 30 plumbers, key projects include:⇨ East New Britain 7-Level Multi-Functional Office Building► Measuring, ordering, planning, coordinating and leading the on-time and within budget installation of the commercial roof, gutters, flashing, drainage and sanitary drains, as well as trade wastes stack work and bathroom fit-offs ► Installation of fire system pumps, hydrants and hose reels, as well as suction and booster set-ups in Victaulic pipe groove couplings and fittings, testing and commissioning, and recording all testing procedures.⇨ Harbour City Developments 5-Level 36-Appartment Complex► Measuring and ordering materials for the project, then planning, coordinating and leading the on-time and within budget installation of all plumbing services including roofing, flashings, sanitary drains, stack work, hot and cold water supply, fit-offs and fire system, as well as overseeing the testing and commissioning of all installations. ⇨ Motukea Island Industrial Park (106 Hectare Property Owned by CB Builders)► Measuring, ordering, planning, coordinating and leading the on-time and within budget rebuild of CB’s 700,000 litre waste water treatment facility, including the design and installation of a completely new stainless steel pipe system throughout, and overseeing the testing and commissioning of all installations. ⇨ Multi-Level Car Park► Measuring and ordering materials for the project, then planning, coordinating and leading the on-time and within budget installation of the commercial roof, gutters, flashings, and the 100mm Victaulic fire system through-out the structure. ⇨ Additional Leadership Specific Responsibilities:► Providing technical and procedural guidance and support, facilitating weekly project progress and pre-start meetings, and taking overall accountability for delivering scoped work packages within schedule, cost, quality and safety parameters.

Senior Camp Construction Plumber

• May 2017 - Mar 2019

Australian Portable Camps provide camp facilities and infrastructure solutions for the energy, resources and civil infrastructure sectors. Key projects and associated core role deliverables include (but are not limited to):⇨ June 2017 - Present: 250 person camp installation for Spiecapag for the construction of the Northern Gas Pipeline Project (Mt Isa)► Ensuring correct pipe sizing’s and the installation, testing and commissioning of reverse osmosis water treatment plant and waste water membrane bio reactor system► Installation of the LP gas line and LPG bank, as well as the testing, commissioning and certification of all gas works ► Upon completion of construction, retained on a 4/1 FIFO roster to provide dedicated maintenance services.⇨ May 2017 - June 2017: Installation of a 300 person camp for New Zealand government earthquake response (NZ)► Drainage design, digging and laying PVC drains to minimum grade on sloping hillsides, poly water mains, poly welding, installation of main gas supply and installing and commissioning LPG appliances.

Senior Plumber (Commercial & Domestic Maintenance Projects)

• Jan 2017 - Apr 2017

Aegis Plumbing and Gas Fitting provide installation and maintenance services for a wide range of commercial and domestic applications. Working on commercial refits, bathroom renovations, shopping district and other projects, core role deliverables include (but are not limited to):► Providing visible safety leadership to enable positive HSE culture and adherence to all safe systems of work► Licenced electrical re-connections and disconnections► Measuring and quoting drains and metal roofs► Appliance servicing and changeovers► Digging and laying drains► Hot and cold renewals.

Australian Antarctic Winter Expeditioner Plumber

• Aug 2015 - Dec 2016

Stationed permanently at Davis, core role deliverables included (but were not limited to):► Carrying out preventative maintenance activities across the research station, including the provision of assistance to other tradespersons including Electrician’s and Diesel Mechanics ► Maintaining strict compliance with all site HSE policies, procedures and safe systems of work► Operation and maintenance of the reverse osmosis and waste water treatment plants► Maintaining and balancing air handling plants and extraction systems► Maintenance of hot water and associated pumping systems► Testing and maintenance of hi-fog fire suppression systems► Testing, repairing and operating of fire water systems► Testing and filling breathing apparatus cylinders► Testing and maintaining medical gas systems► Dogging, rigging and light crane operation► Operation of an excavator.

Construction Plumber

• Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

Core role deliverables included (but were not limited to):► Maintaining strict compliance with all site HSE policies, procedures and safe systems of work► Conducting rigging works► Operating an excavator ► Telescopic handler► Poly pipe welding► Hydro testing. Core role deliverables included (but were not limited to):► Maintaining strict compliance with all site HSE policies, procedures and safe systems of work► Conducting rigging works► Operating an excavator ► Telescopic handler► Poly pipe welding► Hydro testing.

Camp Construction Plumber

• Oct 2012 - Jun 2015

Core role deliverables included:► Maintaining awareness of workplace hazards and dangers to ensure the safety of self and others► Conducting plumbing installations on construction camps► Maintenance on gas appliances and new installations► Maintenance and operation of reverse osmosis plant ► Commissioning and de-commissioning processes► WWTP maintenance and operation► Excavator operator► Drain laying. Core role deliverables included:► Maintaining awareness of workplace hazards and dangers to ensure the safety of self and others► Conducting plumbing installations on construction camps► Maintenance on gas appliances and new installations► Maintenance and operation of reverse osmosis plant ► Commissioning and de-commissioning processes► WWTP maintenance and operation► Excavator operator► Drain laying.

Camp Construction Plumber

• May 2010 - Sep 2012

Building new accommodation camps for Fortescue Metals Group Christmas Creek and Chevron’s Wheatstone LNG projects, core role deliverables included (but were not limited to):► Fabricating and erecting sewer pits, from pouring concrete bases to finished ground level pit lids► Installing and running sewage treatment plants, balancing tanks and cleaning membranes► Poly welding all pipes around the site to current Australian standards► Working with Surveyors for correct minimum gradients on all drains► Installing and running reverse osmosis fresh water treatment plants► Welding copper mains and branches up to 150mm► Testing and commissioning works.

Construction Plumber

• Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

Core role deliverables included (but were not limited to):► Fabricating and erecting sewer pits, from pouring concrete bases to finished ground level pit lids► Hands-on operation of all Dixon and Technodue poly-welding machines► Poly welding all pipes around the site to current Australian standards► Correct and support backfills around drains and water tests of drains► Installing and maintaining sewerage treatment plant. Core role deliverables included (but were not limited to):► Fabricating and erecting sewer pits, from pouring concrete bases to finished ground level pit lids► Hands-on operation of all Dixon and Technodue poly-welding machines► Poly welding all pipes around the site to current Australian standards► Correct and support backfills around drains and water tests of drains► Installing and maintaining sewerage treatment plant.

Town Maintenance Plumber

• Jun 2008 - Jan 2009

► Hot and cold water renewals, sewer blockages, gas appliance repairs and installations, solar hot water repairs and replacements, and tap repair► Maintaining strict compliance with all site HSE policies, procedures and safe systems of work. ► Hot and cold water renewals, sewer blockages, gas appliance repairs and installations, solar hot water repairs and replacements, and tap repair► Maintaining strict compliance with all site HSE policies, procedures and safe systems of work.

Commercial Plumber, Drain Layer & Excavator Operator

• 2001 - May 2008

Maintenance Plumber (Oil Refinery)

• 1996 - 2001

Plumber (New House Installations)

• 1992 - 1996