Joshua Clark

• Phone: +61 401 234 567
• Email: joshua.clark@email.com
• Location: Sydney, Australia
• LinkedIn: joshua-clark-boilermaker

Summary

10 years of hands-on experience in the fabrication, installation, and maintenance of pressure vessels, boilers, and structural steel components within the industrial sector. Proven ability to interpret blueprints, perform precision welding (SMAW, GTAW, FCAW), and ensure adherence to Australian standards and safety protocols. Successfully led critical steam system overhauls, improving operational efficiency and reducing downtime by an average of 15%.

Experience

Lead Boilermaker, Industrial Fabrication Solutions Pty Ltd -- Newcastle, Australia

Mar 2018 – present

• Supervised a team of 5 boilermakers on complex industrial projects, including power plant boiler repairs and large-scale pressure vessel fabrication.

• Executed advanced welding techniques (SMAW, GTAW, FCAW) on various materials including carbon steel, stainless steel, and specialty alloys, maintaining a defect rate below 2%.

• Managed on-site installation and commissioning of new boiler systems, ensuring compliance with AS/NZS 3788 and AS 1210 standards.

• Developed and implemented improved fabrication procedures, enhancing project completion times by an average of 10%.

Boilermaker / Welder, Sydney Boiler & Pressure Vessel Services -- Sydney, Australia

Aug 2013 – Feb 2018

• Performed routine and emergency repairs on industrial boilers, heat exchangers, and associated pipework.

• Interpreted engineering drawings and specifications for the fabrication of custom metal components and structural supports.

• Conducted hydrostatic and pneumatic testing on newly fabricated and repaired pressure equipment to ensure integrity and safety.

• Maintained and operated a range of fabrication equipment including shears, press brakes, and plasma cutters.

Education

TAFE NSW - Ultimo Campus, Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (Boilermaking/Welding) in Boilermaking / Fabrication Engineering -- Sydney, Australia

Feb 2010 – July 2013

Skills

Fabrication & Welding: SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, MIG/MAG Welding, Oxy-Acetylene Cutting, Plasma Cutting, Plate Rolling, Press Brake Operation, Structural Steel Fabrication, Pressure Vessel Fabrication, Boiler Tube Repair, Heat Exchanger Maintenance

Technical Proficiency: Blueprint Interpretation, P&ID Reading, Quality Control (QC), Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Awareness, Hydrostatic Testing, Pneumatic Testing, Material Handling, Rigging, Power Tools Operation

Safety & Compliance: OHS/WHS Regulations, Confined Space Entry, Hot Work Permits, Risk Assessments, Fall Protection, AS/NZS Standards, AS 1210 (Pressure Vessels), AS 3788 (Pressure Equipment – In-service inspection)

Software & Tools: Microsoft Office Suite (Basic), Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) familiarity, Calipers, Micrometers, Levels, Squares