Welding / Quality Supervisor - Kwiktech Build Coordinator

• May 2021 - Present

Founder

• Jun 2018 - Present

Kwiktech offers a wide range of connections to help simplify the construction process. Suitable for projects of all sizes, it allows for endless possibilities with light steel framework structures. As founder, I’m working towards expanding the business, focusing on building relationships with buyers, distributors and investors. If you’d like to learn more about Kwiktech’s products, please feel free to get in touch at info@kwiktech.com.au. Kwiktech offers a wide range of connections to help simplify the construction process. Suitable for projects of all sizes, it allows for endless possibilities with light steel framework structures. As founder, I’m working towards expanding the business, focusing on building relationships with buyers, distributors and investors. If you’d like to learn more about Kwiktech’s products, please feel free to get in touch at info@kwiktech.com.au.

Welding Supervisor / Quality Assessor

• Jul 2017 - May 2021

•Create simplistic streamline fabrication quality management systems. This includes generic ITP’s, quality templates for traceability and accountability and job work pack development for ease of MDR compiling •Weld procedure development mostly for uncommon materials to standards such as AS/NZS1554.1, 3 & 6 and AS/NZS3992 •Welder qualification to AS/NZS1554 & AS/NZS3992 which includes demonstrations depending on welder’s experience. Maintain qualification through the revalidation processes •Ensure operations are undertaken as per BHP specifications and relevant Australian or nominated standards. Request clarification when necessary and present options through the Technical Query process keeping both the client and Ahrens best interests in mind •Present fabrication and repair methods both workshop and site work related. Identify issues and provide solutions which have the least impact on the company. Foresee opportunities for improvement and work with management to implement changes •Coating consultant which includes testing demonstrations mostly post application •Workshop management which includes running toolbox meetings, allocating personal, direct workshop fabrications, monitor productivity and address poor productivity, equipment and consumable ordering, fabrication and welding compliance checks

Inspection Consultant / Welding Inspector / Boilermaker-Welder

• Apr 2016 - 2017

April 2016 – present. Subcontractor for ASSET INSPECTION CONSULTANTS Inspection Consultant • NEWCREST MINING LIMITED – LIHIR GOLD LIMITED – Flotation Tails Leach Phase 2 Project: Conformity Assessment Plans and QAQC Reporting on equipment being manufactured for Flotation Tails Leach Phase 2 Project. Welding/Fabrication, Protective Coatings, Rubber Linings. -NEWCREST - PMG - Lihir - Field Coordinator - Quality Control Nov 2016 to July 2017 -CONSEP Sampling Equipment – Sydney -HMC/WEIR MINERALS Twin Cluster Cyclone – Nantong China -CSF STEEL FABRICATORS Cyclone Tower - Cairns -NUTEC BICKLEY Carbon Reactivation Rotary Kiln - Monterrey Mexico -MORTON STEEL Platework Cyclone Area and Kiln Area - Brisbane. • A&N METAL FABRICATORS - Adelaide: Procedure Qualification Records (PQR’s) to AS/NZ 1554.1 & AS/NZ 1554.3. • GLOBAL ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION – Santos Moomba SA: QA Supervisor - Flowline Construction. January 2016 – present. Subcontractor for Buschutz Engineering Pty Ltd, Eudunda Welding Inspector / Boilermaker-Welder • Welder qualification to AS/NZ 1554, AS/NZS 2980 and AS/NZS 3992 for petrochemical tank manufacture for a number of welding processes including GTAW, MMAW, FCAW, and SAW. • Develop welder qualification record running sheets, welder qualification test certificates and Buschutz Engineering welder qualification register. • Create Manufacture Data Report (MDR) Templates which cover all client specifications and code requirements. • Advise on welding methods for materials including Stainless steel, Aluminum and Bisplate (structural grades). • Ongoing critical dimensional checks on heavy fabricated components for the hay plant industry. • Heavy Fabrication and welding.

SWQ, QC Welding Co-ordinator / Leading Hand

• Aug 2014 - Jan 2016

• Hands-on welding supervisor • Review engineering work packs and flag any technical queries to be resolved before job execution • Review and scope jobs on site, problem solve with job Supervisors and Engineers • Ensure changed job scopes meet the necessary code and quality standards • Add an MDR format to each individual engineering work pack and populate Field Inspection Checklists (FIC’s) to decrease site paperwork and to provide ease when commissioning • Review and update completed work packs before commissioning • Weld inspection of other welders and general QA sign offs • Arrange NDT and specify the requirements needed for specific jobs in relation to Santos specifications and the relative code • Maintain and update welder qualifications • Pipe fitting / Fabrication and welding of pipe spools to ASME B31.3 and AS 2885.2 • Santos pressure pipe qualified for group P1 material with both GTAW and SMAW (MMAW) processes in all positions • General fabrication and welding e.g. pipe supports, heavy equipment repairs • Develop Job Hazard Analyses and communicate works and safety requirements with area operators • General fitting and hydrostatic testing of pipe spooling • Ensure safety procedures are adhered to whilst using various equipment • Ballera Plant Shutdowns, project and welding supervision (BMP MLV’s and Yield and FFV Optimisation).

QAQC Mechanical Coordinator / Welding Inspector

• Dec 2012 - Aug 2014

•Coordinate Supervisors and work crew to ensure that projects run effectively and efficiently meeting quality standards and code requirements through the duration of the project •Communicate between management, Supervisors and fabricator/welders to come up with ongoing improvements to better work environments and production •Inspect materials coming in, weld joint edge geometrics, joint fit-up, preheating, welding during and after production •Inspect equipment regularly to ensure optimum condition and dates are within calibration periods •Ensure that all safety procedures are maintain whilst using various equipment •Seek information for future works and select the correct Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and welder qualifications •Ensure the welders weld within the essential variables of the WPS’ and re-qualify welders whose qualifications have expired •Help create Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) for new materials used for gas Flowline construction •Maintain all traceability with weld mapping, weld history and material mapping supported with welder qualification, consumable and material certificates •Request Non Destructive Testing (NDT) and specify the requirements needed for specific jobs in relation to Santos piping specification and the relative code. Review NDT reports •Assess repairs and come up with the best cost effective way to repair within the applicable code •Work-pack development to be used as final Manufacture Data Reports •Maintain all paper work and update continuously, monitor and audit all associated Work-pack paper work for specific jobs including Inspection Test Plans for relative tasks, Field Test Records, Hydrostatic Test Records, Coating Inspection Reports and Manufacture Data Reports for supplied Items; spooling etc. •Approve Quality documentation to be handed over to the client.

Projects Supervisor / Quality Assurance Assistant

• Jun 2010 - Nov 2012

•Complete Inspection Test Plans (ITP)•Develop Manufacture Data Reports (MDRs)•Develop work packs/work instructions and THA’s•Organise quotes and materials for specific jobs•Authority given by current BHP Billiton Welding Supervisor to Inspect and sign off welding qualifications and jobs•Weld mapping and arrange Non Destructive Testing (NDT) requests for testing of welds on site•General supervision including overseeing crew safety, leading “Tool Box” talks, accepting permits etc.•Supervise critical fabrication and welding jobs including shut downs•Hands on work fabricating and welding steam lines, acid lines, vessel/tank repairs and structural components which also kept me qualified for various welding processes.

Fabricator / Welder

• 2007 - May 2010

• General workshop fabrication and welding• Read and interpret engineering drawings including Isometric and P&ID’s• Fabricating and welding of steam lines, stainless steel acid lines, vessel/tank repairs and structural components• Develop Task Hazard Analysis (THA’s) Worksheets• Shut down work• Installing new pipe sections• Repairing / modifying on site.