Savenaca Sauwaki
Otara
Summary
To continue to broaden my knowledge and expanding my skills in the engineering field and to work to the utmost best of my abilities in whatever I undertake
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Welder fabricator
Sable Engineering
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Site installation of prefabricated components from the workshop
- On-site welding and fabrication of structural steel
- Fabrication of shop drawings of structural steel components
- Setting out and marking of gridlines and base plates
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
Mechanical technician/welder fabricator
Nabou Green Energy Limited
12.2020 - 05.2023
- Install and maintain plant machinery and facility equipment
- Operate power, floor and bench tools to fabricate parts and correct defects of mechanical components
- Welding and fabrication of structures and pipelines
- Resolved mechanical issues using both technical and manual skills.
- Assembled and disassembled equipment to perform repairs and maintenance.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to easily locate repairing tools and equipment.
- Monitored equipment performance to confirm proper and efficient function.
- Performing preventative maintenance on pumps, screw conveyor, belt conveyor and chain conveyor
Welder fabricator
Elia Engineering Services
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Heavy steel fabricator welder
- Reading of blueprints and fabrication of steel structures and pipelines
- Onsite leading hand on installation and erection of steel structures and pipelines
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Collaborated with team members for seamless project execution, improving overall productivity.
- Mentored junior welders, sharing knowledge to enhance their skill sets and career development.
- Being safety aware while on the job
Service technician/welder
Fire Solutions Limited
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Servicing of all types of fire fighting equipment
- Welding and fabrication of steel posts for fire fighting equipment
- Installment of new fire fighting equipment
- Repair of old or damaged fire fighting equipment
Apprentice welder fabricator
Fiji Sugar Corporation
04.2012 - 12.2016
- Learnt and assisted in positioning and lining of structural parts exactly to blueprints specifications
- Reading of blueprints to fabricate weld and install sugar boiling pans, steel structures, pipelines and large mechanical gears
- Remove excess materials from complete work and polish off surfaces
- Expanded knowledge of fabrication processes through exposure to diverse tasks throughout the apprenticeship period.
- Continuously sought feedback from supervisors regarding performance improvements needed for successful progression toward journeyman status.
- Assisted senior welders in setting up equipment and preparing materials for each project.
- Received hands-on training on proper use and maintenance of welding tools and equipment.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Fabricated structural forms, pressure vessels, and boiler components.
- Blew out machines, checked welding leads, and wiring and changed filters for preventive maintenance.
- Completed high-quality welds for various projects under the supervision of skilled professionals.
Mechanical assistant/ attache
Asco Motors
08.2011 - 01.2012
- Retrieving tools and assisting mechanic in advanced repairs
- Cleaning and organizing shop regularly
- Handled basic and semi skilled repairs with minimal oversight
Education
Certificate IV - welding and fabrication
Fiji National University
Suva01.2013
Trade Certificate - Automotive Engineering
Fiji National University
Suva01.2011
Trade Certificate - Light Automotive Engineering
Training and Productivity Authority of Fiji
Suva01.2010
Skills
- Organization skills
- Team player
- Computer literate
- Attention to detail
- Stick welding
- Layout and fitting
- Shaping and cutting
- Time management
- Equipment installation
- Power tools operation
- Worksite safety
- Customer service
Timeline
Welder fabricator
Sable Engineering
05.2023 - 09.2024
Mechanical technician/welder fabricator
Nabou Green Energy Limited
12.2020 - 05.2023
Welder fabricator
Elia Engineering Services
08.2017 - 06.2020
Service technician/welder
Fire Solutions Limited
01.2017 - 07.2017
Apprentice welder fabricator
Fiji Sugar Corporation
04.2012 - 12.2016
Mechanical assistant/ attache
Asco Motors
08.2011 - 01.2012
Trade Certificate - Automotive Engineering
Fiji National University
Trade Certificate - Light Automotive Engineering
Training and Productivity Authority of Fiji
Certificate IV - welding and fabrication
Fiji National University
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