BRENDEN LEE JOHNSON
Auckland,Northpark
Summary
Extensive knowledge in Pipefitting ,welding and pipe fabrication with over 20 years’ experience. Strong ability and in-depth knowledge of common welding processes, uses of jigs, fixtures and other template equipment, physical dexterity for welding and fabrication. Processes and blueprint interpretation. Competent general inspection of weld joints, welding in common welding processes, and proficiency in most areas of general welding and fabrication. Ranked by management as one of the company's best welders for productivity and Quality. Extensive knowledge in plumbing, drain laying, installations, qualified Plumber.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Pipe Fitter
Coombes Aquatics
11.2016 - Current
- Fabricate and install of all pipework for plant room
- Interpret Drawings and work off P & ID
- Installation of all in ground pipework
- Liaising with site Manager
- Mechanical piping
- Servicing of all plant room equipment
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
Fabricator/Welder
Steelcraft Engineering Ltd
11.2014 - 10.2016
- Interpret engineering drawings and fabricate to set specifications
- Site Maintenance
- Pipefitting
- Fabrication
- Galvanized threaded piping
- Pipe welding
- Tig & Mig welding
- Pipe Bending
Site Coordinator / Supervisor
Sanipipe Engineering Services
01.2010 - 10.2014
- Preparing workers for site
- Liaising with project manager of the site
- Ordering of material for projects
- Timesheets for workers
- Administration for all projects
- Communicate effectively with the team through pre -start meetings, toolbox talks, ensuring safety, work scope and quality goals are clearly established
- Interfaced with managers, repair personnel, and colleagues to ensure that projects were completed quickly, safely, and according to specifications.
Pipe Fitter & Welder
Stainless steel, steel, Sanipipe Engineering Services
06.2005 - 01.2010
- Tig welding
- Arc welding
- Performed welding tasks in well fields and water treatment plants to ensure water tight responsibilities include creating and updating logs of work accomplished
- Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service
- Performed high-quality gas metal arc welding and weld testing
- Welding of stainless steel, carbon steel and other metals for:
- Steam lines
- Water lines
- Air lines
- Chemical lines
- Food and dairy industry
- Ammonia lines (new and existing)
- Oxygen Lines
- Petro Chem industry
- Gas Lines
Pipe Fitter
Sanipipe Engineering Services
03.2004 - 06.2005
- Workfrom P & I D
- Interpret engineering drawings and fabricate to set specifications
- Layout of project
- Fabrication of pipe work including:
- Steam lines
- Water lines
- Air lines
- Chemical lines
- Food and dairy industry
- Ammonia lines (new and existing)
- Petro Chem industry
- Oxygen Lines
- Gas Lines
- Galvanized threaded piping
Plumber
G.Liviero & Son
02.2002 - 02.2004
- Reading of drawings
- Layout of pipework
- Drain laying
- New installation of all phases in homes/companies
Plumber Maintenance
Trench Plumbers
07.2001 - 02.2002
- Maintenance of plumbing in office parks
- Education and Professional Training
Education
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
Lower Hutt, NZ10.2024
CSWIP Welding Inspector – Level 2 Initial - CSWIP Welding Inspector – Level 2 Initial
TWI Ltd
Cape Town, South Africa10.2011
Trade Tested And Qualified As Plumber - 15/01/1998 – 18/05/2001: Plumbing Apprentice
Stocks & Stocks
Durban, South Africa05.2001
English, Geography, History, Biology, Mathematics
Hillview Senior Secondary
Durban, South Africa12.1997
Skills
- Staff Management
- Pipefitting Processes Expertise
- MS Office Proficiency
- Air and Water Piping Systems
- Trade Tested Plumber
- Fire Fighting SAFMA certified
- Pipe Fitter Health & Safety rep
- MEC certified Welder (coded: Stainless steel & Mild steel)
- First Aider MEC certified
- Site Coordinator / Supervisor
- Project Management
Timeline
Pipe Fitter
Coombes Aquatics
11.2016 - Current
Fabricator/Welder
Steelcraft Engineering Ltd
11.2014 - 10.2016
Site Coordinator / Supervisor
Sanipipe Engineering Services
01.2010 - 10.2014
Pipe Fitter & Welder
Stainless steel, steel, Sanipipe Engineering Services
06.2005 - 01.2010
Pipe Fitter
Sanipipe Engineering Services
03.2004 - 06.2005
Plumber
G.Liviero & Son
02.2002 - 02.2004
Plumber Maintenance
Trench Plumbers
07.2001 - 02.2002
Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
Open Polytechnic of New Zealand
CSWIP Welding Inspector – Level 2 Initial - CSWIP Welding Inspector – Level 2 Initial
TWI Ltd
Trade Tested And Qualified As Plumber - 15/01/1998 – 18/05/2001: Plumbing Apprentice
Stocks & Stocks
English, Geography, History, Biology, Mathematics
Hillview Senior Secondary
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