Fa’amuliifi ‘Ifi’ Seumanutafa

Fitter/Welder/Machinist/Project Engineer

Page Macrae Engineering

Mount Maunganui, Tauranga

12.2017 - Current

All training requirements and skills tested and applied as required by the apprentice programme.
Directed personnel and customers away from dangerous work areas with signage and clear communication.
Worked well in confined spaces and consistently followed strict safety protocols.
Developed a strong and diverse skill set by training in different departments.
Assisted skilled workers with tasks by passing tools and supplies.
Learned skilled fitting and welding work by shadowing qualified employees.
Supported the assembly work of the grabs and hoppers in Port Equipment.
Helped install, remove, and repair machinery equipment on site or in the workshop.
Planned and carried out fabrication work based on drawings, customer directives, and site specifications, which also included NDT testing.
Fabrication work, including the Taharoa structural extension project, the concrete wall frames built for Heb Construction, and continued fabrication work for Oji Fibre Solutions, just to name a few.
Spent 5+ months away on a new power station project build.
Keeps tools and equipment clean and well-maintained for reliable use.
Completed non-routine maintenance and repairs on Oji Fibre Solutions sites, including the Kawerau site and the Tokoroa site.
Inspected machines and identified any potential issues or malfunctions.
Performed preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operation.
Developed project plans, budgets and timelines to ensure successful completion of projects.
Assigned tasks to personnel based on their skill sets and monitored progress to ensure timely completion.
Managed resources such as equipment, materials, personnel and subcontractors to achieve project goals.
Conducted risk assessments and created mitigation strategies for potential risks associated with projects.
Identified cost saving measures that could be implemented without compromising safety or quality standards during the project life cycle.
Monitored work performance against established milestones ensuring adherence to approved schedules.
Managed and supervised a team of 30+ site staff members to ensure safety, quality control, and efficient operations, mainly during maintenance shutdowns.
Assisted in resolving conflicts between subcontractors, vendors or clients as required by management.
Monitored construction tasks to meet tight schedules and complete projects on time.
Part of the Projects team that bid and priced the Ormat Powerstation in Kawerau, New Zealand. This $15m project was won and awarded.
Efficiently completed material orders, resulting in all projects being completed on time and under budget.
Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.