Andrew Lowe Summary Resourceful Construction Professional with experience in corporate construction and residential home projects. Team player with knowledge in Building/Carpentry/Shed Erection/Roofing/Roof Plumbing/Cladding in Industrial & Commercial Projects from inner city to rural remote Inc mine site projects Independent multi-tasker to facilitate projects through completion.Hardworking offers strong knowledge in troubleshooting and diagnosing issues. Reliable individual with over 30 years of experience.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
Roofer/Roof Plumbing Contract
Hearts Automotive Paints
Slacks Creek, Australia
07 2022 - 09 2022
Hearts automotive paint suppliers slacks creek qld - Slacks Creek, Qld
Prepared project bids and gathered parts, labor and equipment needed for projects.
Removed old sheeting and replaced old rotten timbers and steel z purlens.
made box guttering to suit and ajusted correct fall drilled hole through double bessa brick caverty and ran internal drain pipe through wall exiting building allowing water flow away from building and plugging existing internal underground waist drainage with concrette to seal off.
layed new cliplock down turned down sheets siliconed sumps into box gutter finished of with entire perimiter with cap flashings fixing on face of building with 5mm lead anchers spaced out accordingly.
clean site every night final clean at finish with blower daily to remove any swaf .
Carpenter/Roof Plumber
Builder Low Rise Cert Lll
2000.11 - Current
Carpenter
2021.08 - 2022.03
Sole Trader / Matenance,Estimator,Roof Plumber,Carpenter
Advice roofing and plumbing
Brisbane City, Qld
08 2023 - 12 2023
Studied blueprints, sketches or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required
Used various carpenter's hand tools, portable power tools and standard measuring instruments
Prioritized work, keeping carpentry jobs on task and within budget
Conducted inspections, diagnosed problems, took measurements and made necessary adjustments to complete projects according to spec
Contracted and collaborated with specialty sub-contractors for special trade jobs or installations
Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements
Applied acoustic paneling to ceilings and walls to adjust sound absorption and rebound within rooms
Cut and installed tile and hardwood flooring for residential and commercial buildings
Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards
Repaired or replaced damaged or defective parts using power tools and equipment
Resolved both technical and contractual issues
Participated in all phases and types of commercial roofing
Trained and oversaw individuals in roofing system installations
Repaired and maintained surface materials to make building exteriors weatherproof and waterproof
Selected necessary materials and calculated dimensions to develop plan appropriate to specifications
Followed manufacturer specifications to remove old roofing materials and install new roofs
Diagnosed and identified sources of leaks, developing plans for repairs from total tear-offs to patchwork
Worked safely and effectively under difficult conditions and completed projects under various kinds of weather
Communicated clearly and reliably with foreman and crew leaders, highlighting safety concerns and detailing project progress
Worked regularly at advanced heights and followed all OSHA safety protocols and procedures for fall prevention
Produced time and cost estimates for change orders
Cut roofing paper to size and nailed and stapled paper to roof in overlapping strips to form base for roofing materials
Maintained and repaired roofing tools and equipment
Completed and submitted accurate work orders to office staff promptly to avoid lags in commencing projects
Used personal knowledge and abilities to help complete [Type] work with builds
Adhered to safety requirements by operating equipment and appropriately handling material
Followed build procedures and work instructions to construct varied-size structures
Constructed quality structures to meet prescribed time schedules and budgets
Drove various lifting devices to move products, equipment of materials around warehouse or yard
Executed agreements, work orders and change orders to establish work to be performed and payment terms
Performed daily inspections and other tasks to maintain clean and safe work environment
Coordinated phases of construction projects from inception to completion
Loaded materials and tools into vehicles and unloaded upon arrival at jobsites
Operated equipment with strong focus on safety and ground communication
Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work
Understood how to operate and maintain job site equipment safely and for maximum productivity
Cleaned or prepared construction sites to eliminate hazards
Demonstrated best safety practices working at heights and lifting various objects
Read plans, instructions or specifications to determine work activities
Learned and mastered skilled trade specialties under guidance of expert mentors
Controlled traffic passing near, in or around work zones
Measured, marked or recorded openings or distances to construction layout areas
Supervised staff and evaluated work performance
Maintained tools and equipment to keep supplies in excellent working condition
Followed relevant codes, regulations and safety techniques., Reviewed jobsite needs with foreman and coordinated construction
Applied acoustic paneling to ceilings and walls to adjust sound absorption and rebound within rooms.
Education
Carpentry Cert lll -
TAFE
01/1999 - 02/2003
B class asbestos certificate
- Awareness Of Hazardous materials
Queensland Roofing and asbestos removal
MS - undefined
Skills
Reliable Roof Plumber with Broard Knowlage in Commercial/Industrial industry Offers excellent communication and good judgment to effectively meet team needs Proactive planner and problem solver
Cert III Roof Plumbing qualified
System maintenance
Renovated building systems, improving drainage and disposal
Handled installation and maintenance work in industrial and commercial buildings
Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
Timeline
Carpenter
2021.08 - 2022.03
Carpenter/Roof Plumber
Builder Low Rise Cert Lll
2000.11 - Current
Roofer/Roof Plumbing Contract
Hearts Automotive Paints
07 2022 - 09 2022
Sole Trader / Matenance,Estimator,Roof Plumber,Carpenter
Advice roofing and plumbing
08 2023 - 12 2023
Carpentry Cert lll -
TAFE
01/1999 - 02/2003
B class asbestos certificate
- Awareness Of Hazardous materials