Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Hobbies and Interests
Accomplishments
Languages
Work Availability
Timeline
Francisco Navarro

Francisco Navarro

westmere,New Zealand

Summary

Experienced welder and crane operator with over 15 years of experience in the mining and construction sectors. Expert in welding, mechanical maintenance, and heavy equipment operation, he is also able to work with FIFO systems day or night. Strong leadership, a commitment to safety, and a consistent track record of high-quality results in demanding environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
12
12
Certification

Work History

Welder Mechanic

Codelco
05.2012 - 10.2024
  • Performed high-precision welding and mechanical repairs in mining facilities.
  • Led tasks involving confined spaces, elevated platforms, and critical lifts.
  • Promoted to team leader for consistently meeting safety and operational goals.
  • Worked under FIFO system in remote environments.

Mechanic Welder

Geo Operations
01.2008 - 04.2012
  • On-site fabrication and welding in demanding conditions.
  • Conducted maintenance of machinery and structural components.
  • Ensured strict adherence to safety procedures and timelines.

Education

Technical Degree - Mechanics and Welding

Industrial High School
01.2007

Skills

  • MIG, TIG, SMAW, FCAW, Plasma and Oxy-fuel welding
  • Forklift, truck-mounted crane, and overhead crane operation
  • Preventive and corrective mechanical maintenance
  • Pipe welding and structural fabrication
  • Application of epoxy resins
  • Confined space & working at heights
  • Small boat handling
  • Changing gears and bearings
  • Replacement of conveyor belts, rollers, crusher wear plates, etc

Certification

  • Confined Space Entry
  • Forklift Operation
  • Crane Operation
  • Welding Process Certifications (MIG, TIG, SMAW, FCAW)
  • Chilean Class A4 Driver’s Licence (equivalent to NZ Level 4)
  • High mountain driving
  • Working at height and erecting European scaffolding
  • Fighting fires and fire threats
  • Splicing of conveyor belts
  • Truck-mounted crane certification

Hobbies and Interests

Drone video filming and editing, Boating and outdoor exploration, Mechanical innovation and hands-on work

Accomplishments

  • Repeatedly promoted to team leadership roles through discipline and quality work
  • Recognized for delivering safe and efficient results under challenging conditions

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Welder Mechanic - Codelco
05.2012 - 10.2024
Mechanic Welder - Geo Operations
01.2008 - 04.2012
Industrial High School - Technical Degree, Mechanics and Welding

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