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Education
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Andrew Lowe

Andrew Lowe

Rochedale South ,Australia

Summary

  • 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.
  • measured materials needed ordered organised delivery crain of materials onto roof
  • 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

Queensland Roofing and asbestos removal

MS - undefined

Andrew Lowe