CARL ETHERIDGE
southhampton
Summary
Trade qualified Boilermaker and Coded Welder with over five years of experience in mining, heavy fabrication, structural steel, shutdowns, fixed plant maintenance, and pressure vessel work. Extensive FIFO and remote mine site experience across Western Australia and the United Kingdom. largest oil and gas refinery in the UK. Highly skilled in MIG, TIG, MMA, and Flux-Coded welding, including 6G pipe and coded structural work. Strong safety focus with proven ability to work to Australian Standards and engineering drawings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Coded Welder / Fabricator
Hitachi
08.2026 - Current
- Performed coded welding and fabrication on high-speed passenger trains, working from engineering drawings and specifications to produce precision structural components.
- Maintained 100% X-ray-tested welds, ensuring exceptional weld integrity and quality while adhering to stringent rail-industry safety, dimensional and quality standards.
- Adapted to and thrived in a dynamic work environment, collaborating effectively with diverse teams to meet project demands
Plater/ Welder
Kirkstall
Fawley
04.2026 - 08.2026
- Executed heavy industrial fabrication and structural steelwork, performing coded welding, plate fitting, installation, and maintenance in major refinery, adhering to strict health, safety, and quality standards.
- Fabricated and assembled various steel structures in accordance with engineering specifications and safety standards.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to determine the best approach for construction and repair tasks.
- Followed all safety procedures and protocols to remain compliant with both employer and client.
- Managed contractual agreements to ensure compliance and deliverables were met.
Boilermaker
Tech force Staffing Services
, WA
05.2025 - 04.2026
- Executed MIG, MMA, and Flux-Core welding on conveyors, chutes, tanks, and structural components, enhancing equipment reliability.
- Fabricated and replaced wear plates, guards, and supports to maintain equipment performance and safety standards.
- Performed fixed plant maintenance, shutdown work, and structural repairs at FIFO sites to ensure operational continuity.
- Interpretation of engineering drawings and fabrication plans.
- Compliance with mine-site permit systems and safety procedures.
- Investigated causal factors to improve processes
Rope Access
Archer access
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Completed inspection, repair, and replacement of steel components at height using industrial rope access systems.
- Performed rope access welding and boiler making on fixed plant and structural steel.
- Carried out MIG, FCAW, and MMA welding on heavy structural steel and mining infrastructure.
- Interpreted engineering drawings and welding procedures to complete site repairs and fabrication tasks.
- Installed and repaired platforms, brackets, walkways, and structural support.
- Conducted cutting, grinding, fitting, and fabrication of steel components onsite.
- Provided casual labour support for various tasks on site.
Coded Welder
Tech Global
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Heavy structural steel welding to 0.5mm tolerances.
- Coded MIG welding and large-scale fabrication.
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings.
- Dimensional accuracy verification.
- Compliance with welding QA standards.
- Contributed to SKA project by collaborating with engineers and technicians
- Worked in a casual role, assisting with various tasks as required
Boilermaker Welder
KPP / WSS
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Work to tight tolerances in line with Australian Standards.
- Quality checks and weld inspections.
- Shutdown repairs on crushers, screens, and conveyors.
- MIG, TIG, and MMA welding.
- Fabrication and installation of steel components.
- Removal and replacement of worn liners and chutes.
- Work under tight shutdown schedules.
- Shutdown Work
- Casual
Boilermaker
Sino BSC Cape Preston
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Fixed plant maintenance on conveyors, reclaimers, apron feeders, and tanks.
- MMA and Flux-Core welding in operational mining environments.
- Shutdown maintenance and emergency repairs.
- Replacement of structural and mechanical components.
- Strict adherence to site safety systems.
- FIFO
- Causal
Coded Boilermaker
GHS Solutions
05.2023 - 08.2023
- 6G coded Flux-Core pipe welding (4"-20").
- High-pressure pipe fabrication and installation.
- Interpretation of isometric and fabrication drawings.
- Shutdown and fixed plant maintenance.
- Compliance with QA and welding procedures.
- FIFO
- Full-time employee
William Hare Group
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Fabrication and welding of nuclear structural steel components for major infrastructure projects including Hinkley Point C.
- Worked with thick gauge steel (8"-20"), heavy sections, and large structural members.
- Performed 6G coded welding to strict WPS and engineering drawings.
- MIG, FCAW, and MMA welding on heavy structural assemblies.
- Interpreted complex fabrication drawings and isometric plans.
- Assembled, tacked and fully welded beams, columns, bracing and connection plates.
- Carried out dimensional checks and ensured compliance with tight tolerances.
- Worked to high QA/QC standards including visual inspections and NDT requirements.
- Full-time employee
Welding & Fabrication
Self-Employed
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Fabrication of stainless steel and mild steel components.
- Structural steel and industrial repair projects.
- Onsite maintenance welding services.
- Interpretation of client drawings and specifications.
- Material selection, cutting, welding, and finishing.
- Self-employed
- Casual contracts
AJC Engineering
02.2021 - 01.2022
- TIG, MIG, and Stick welding.
- Structural steel fabrication and pipe fitting.
- Pipe welding (TIG) (6G).
- Site work and maintenance.
- Sheet and steel fabrication.
- Full-time employee
Boilermaker / Welder
Sutton Group
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Fabricated, repaired, and modified chemical tankers and pressure vessels.
- Coded MIG, TIG, and MMA welding on pressure-rated components.
- Assembly of tank shells, pipework, and structural frames.
- Full-time employee
Apprentice Welder
Suttons group International
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Coded Welding & Fabrication.
- Experience with HF and Chlorine environments.
- Built a show tank for UK Border Force under a strict 3-month deadline.
- Welding and fabrication of: Stainless Steel Handrails, Doors, Baffles, Catwalk Frames & Staircases, Pressure Relief Valves (TIG), Hidden Compartments for Narcotics Detection.
- Notable Projects
- Visually inspected finished pieces to spot imperfections.
- Used knowledge of metal properties to tweak processes for best result.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - UK
Performing Engineering Operations
windesSkills
- Boiler making & Heavy Fabrication
- Coded Welding - MIG (steel and alloy)
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Structural fabrication
- Coded welding
- Project management
- Coded Welding - TIG (steel and alloy)
- Coded Welding - MMA
- Coded Welding - Flux-Core
- Pipe Welding - 6G
- Structural Steel Fabrication & Installation
- Fixed Plant Maintenance & Shutdowns
- Mining & FIFO Site Experience
- Engineering Drawings & Tolerances
- Safety Systems
- JHAs & Permit Compliance
- Rope Access - Work at Height (Level 1)
Certification
- Rope Access Technician Level 1
- White Card (AU)
- Working at Heights
- Confined Space
- Atmospheric Testing
- Forklift & EWP
- 6G Flux-Core Welding Certification
- Aluminum coding 4mm and 10mm (butt and fillet)
- CV Clear
- Basic Fire Fighting
- UK Blue CSCS - Skilled Worker
Custom
82 121 812 1622
Timeline
Coded Welder / Fabricator
Hitachi
08.2026 - Current
Plater/ Welder
Kirkstall
04.2026 - 08.2026
Rope Access
Archer access
08.2025 - 10.2025
Boilermaker
Tech force Staffing Services
05.2025 - 04.2026
Coded Welder
Tech Global
10.2024 - 11.2024
Boilermaker Welder
KPP / WSS
03.2024 - 10.2024
Boilermaker
Sino BSC Cape Preston
09.2023 - 02.2024
Coded Boilermaker
GHS Solutions
05.2023 - 08.2023
William Hare Group
11.2022 - 02.2023
Welding & Fabrication
Self-Employed
01.2022 - 04.2022
AJC Engineering
02.2021 - 01.2022
Boilermaker / Welder
Sutton Group
11.2018 - 02.2020
Apprentice Welder
Suttons group International
11.2018 - 02.2020
NVQ Level 2 - UK
Performing Engineering Operations