1. ______________________________________________________________________
David Forbes
0427 677 009
forbesdc@bigpond.com.au
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CAREER SUMMARY
A reliable & highly organised Quality/Welding professional with over 30 years post trade
experience. Extensive knowledge of all welding consumables, processes, Inspection & QA
systems with a hands on approach to trouble shooting and a methodical approach to developing
& implementing cost effective improvements.
Experience ranges from a small family business, large national & international organisations, in
multiple sectors & disciplines which include manufacturing, maintenance, construction, mining,
refineries, boilers, oil & gas, duplex stainless steels, welding inspection, consumables and
equipment recommendations. A leader with many years experience organising, coordinating,
coaching and managing teams of up to 30 plus people. A strong commitment and need to
develop and foster strong working relationships with external suppliers, internal alliance partners
and client needs.
An immaculate safety record, actively engages all stakeholders to work to the highest standard
whilst maintaining a zero harm culture with the utmost respect for the environment and our local
communities.
Strong communication skills, able to convey clear targets and directives to the various teams
and to liaise effectively with management and other departments. Values built upon a good
family upbringing enabling high standards and hard work ethics which ultimately helps when
leading or supervising a team.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
NORTHERNTERRITORY GOVERNMENT – NHULUNBUY NT
Maint Officer Feb 2015 – Current
Identify, prioritise & carry out routine maint activities. Supervise & coordinate tradesman,
including carpenters, plumbers, electricians, gardeners, etc.
MONADELPHOUS - Conoco Phillips Darwin LNG Plant. May 2014 – Nov 2014
CO2 Absorber Project Lead QAQC Coordinator, Welding Supervisor / Inspector.
Supervise welders. Review work scopes/packs, develop ITP’s, carry out welder qualifications &
nominate weld procedures. Carry out weld inspections before during & after welding, including
100% monitoring & recording of closure (Golden) welds. Monitor, coordinate & control all
aspects of materials, welding, traceability, surface coating, inspection testing, post weld heat
treatment, hydro testing & compilation of all QA docs, test reports & final MDR’s. Develop &
implement scope, schedule, engagement, supervision & management of sub contractors for
various tasks.
RIO TINTO / PACIFIC ALUNINIUM - GOVE OPERATIONS NT Nov 2004 – May 2014
Site Welding & Quality Coordinator
Reporting to the Maintenance Technology Superintendent, we were all part of the inspection &
condition monitoring team. The Welding & Quality Coordinators main role is to ensure all
welding carried out on & off site by various work groups and contractors, is controlled and that
all welders & welding procedures are suitably qualified & conform to minimum site, Australian &
International standard compliance.
Other Responsibilities:

2.  Act as stand in Maint Tech Superintendent duties (team of 10-15) when & as required.
Lead safety meetings, morning toolbox talks, review forward plans & scopes of work etc.
 Operate all duties in accordance with EHS First & a zero harm culture.
 Development, preparation qualification & approval of new welding procedures &
updating of existing procedures.
 Carry out welder qualification & testing to relevant standards.
 Inspection of joint prep, fit up & visual inspection of completed weld prior to requesting &
coordinating NDT.
 Review, approve & audit, contractor procedures, welder qualifications, MDR’s, ITP’s &
quality systems.
 Develop, prepare & implement safety, welding & fabrication instructions & quality
procedures, ITP’s, field & shop Inspection check sheets, weld maps & traceability
records etc.
 Oversee Mechanical works, PWHT, Hot Tapping, Hydro Testing & Flange management
control etc.
 Identify and provide training to other employees with respect to the requirements of
quality control, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
 Auditing of jobs in progress to ensure compliance with site procedures and specified
requirements;
 Follow-up on identified corrective and preventative action solutions, and verify that
improvements have been implemented;
 Advise in the purchase of Welding equipment and consumables.
Achievements:
 Development & Implementation of semi & full automatic welding processes to the
fabshop, resulting in vast improvement to productivity & cost reduction.
 Development & Implementation of Hot Tap Procedure – Reduced EHS risks to users.
 Development & Implementation of Hydro Test Procedure – Reduced EHS risks to users
& improved compliance to standards.
 Development & implementation of various other safety & maintenance instructions now
utilised across site by Rio & alliance partners to provide consistency & conformance.
RIO TINTO / PACIFIC ALUNINIUM - GOVE OPERATIONS NT 2000 - 2004
Fabrication & Welding Coordinator
The Fabrication Coordinators role provided supervision of 20 Trades, 2 Non trades, 3-5
contractors & 8 apprentices, with a high priority of ensuring a safe & efficient workforce to carry
out the required maintenance, fabrication & welding work within the workshops, Alumina
refinery, mine, materials handling, port, plant & steam power station.
The site welding coordinator is responsible for the management and maintenance of all welding
activities on and off site, to ensure RTA Gove and their alliance partners use suitably qualified
personnel and procedures that fully comply with the relevant site and National Standards.
TRANSFIELD SERVICES - QNI RefineryTownsville QLD 1999 - 2000
Quality Assurance / Welding Coordinator
Assist in the preparation, review control and distribution of quality system documentation
including Work Instructions, Inspection and Test plans, and Checklists.
Identify and provide training to other employees with respect to the requirements of quality
control, quality assurance and continuous improvement. Reports on the performance of the
Quality System to the Quality Assurance Manager for review and make recommendations to
improve the effectiveness of the quality systems currently in use; Auditing of jobs in progress to
ensure compliance with site procedures and specified requirements; Assist where required in
the site internal audit program to ensure compliance with Site QS&E Management Plan and ISO
9001:1994; Follow-up on identified corrective and preventative action solutions, and verify that
improvements have been implemented; Assists with the review of recommended changes
submitted through the continuous improvement process; Assist in the assessment, selection
and continuing selection of subcontractor service providers.

3. WELDING SUPERVISION & INSPECTION: Preparation of weld procedure specifications and
weld procedure qualification records as required; Ensures all welding is carried out in
accordance with Site and Statutory requirements; Advise in the purchase of Welding equipment
and consumables.
TRANSFIELD SERVICES - Gove Alumina RefineryNT 1998 - 1999
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Controlling all quality functions on site within the guidelines of the Quality Management System.
Implementation and maintenance of Quality system. Ensure site personnel adhere to all aspects
of the quality system. Controlling of quality documentation, writing and approving Inspection and
Test Plans, maintaining calibration system and leading internal audit team.
Co-ordination of Continuous Improvement Team activities at Gove site.
NOTE:Although originally employed on this site as the QA Co-ordinator, over the last 5 to 7
months, with the reduction of staff and the winding down of the contract, David had many
responsibilities. These included but were not limited to: Superintendent duties, Administration,
Services, Labour re-sourcing and some Operation Managers duties. He was also responsible
for sorting, archiving records and organising some de-mobilisation of assets & equipment etc.
TRANSFIELD SERVICES - Olympic Dam Expansion Project SA May 98 – Oct 98
Quality Assurance / Quality Control & Welding Inspector
Responsibilities same as per more recent roles.
CIVIL GAS CONSTRUCTIONS - Chiltern / Cobram Gas Pipeline Vic Mar 98 – May 98
Working on Front end Main line welding crew
TRANSFIELD CONSTRUCTION - Wagga / Wodonga Gas Pipeline NSW 1997 - 1998
Welding Supervisor / Foreman / Inspector
Responsibilities same as per more recent roles.
BELL & ORDERS PTY LTD - Melbourne & Rural Victoria 1991 – 1997
LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY - Melbourne & Rural Victoria 1988 - 1991
Technical Sales / Welding Engineer
FREUHAUF TRAILERS - Melbourne Victoria 1986 - 1988
Quality Control Inspector & First Aid Officer
Quality Assurance / Control of 100 people involved in the manufacture of semi-trailer products
and Aluminium Pressure Vessels, Implementation of Quality Control Procedures
TUBEMAKERS (STEELMAINS) - Melbourne Victoria 1978 - 1986
Boilermaker Welder - Metal fabrication & welding of pressure vessels, pipes & structural steel.
QUALIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
 Certified Supervisor of welders of boilers & pressure vessels AS1796 Cert 10
 AS 1796 Certified welder MMAW, GMAW, FCAW & SAW.
 Numerous QA QC courses, Dev quality systems, internal auditor, quality circles w/s.
 Numerous welding product training courses with Lincoln Elec. ESAB etc.
 Various mining courses & Inductions, Work at Heights, confined space, gas testing,
 Several WTIA welding technology workshops, stainless & alloy steels, automation, costs
 Management courses, Root cause analysis, Interaction Mang, Problem solving &
decision making, time management.
 Multiple safety courses, Clearance recipient, HIRARC Risk management, EHS first etc.
VOLUNTARY WORK
Licensed Nominee / Club Manager Gove Peninsula SLSC. Club volunteer of the year 2013.
REFEREES: Available upon request.