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Cody Te Whatu

Christchurch,GP

Summary

Dynamic Lead Hand with proven success at FFP Canterbury, enhancing team productivity through effective training and task allocation. Skilled in precision measurement and project management, I implemented quality control measures that elevated customer satisfaction. Adept at interpreting blueprints, I ensure safety protocols are met while optimizing workflows for superior project outcomes.

Professional with solid foundation in team leadership and workflow optimization, delivering consistent project success. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining high safety standards. Known for collaborative spirit, adaptability, and results-driven mindset, ensuring team cohesion and goal achievement.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Hand

FFP Canterbury
01.2022 - Current
  • Coordinated team tasks to complete projects on time and within budget constraints.
  • Boosted overall productivity by providing hands-on training and guidance to junior team members.
  • Implemented quality control measures to ensure consistent product standards, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
  • Optimized workflows with effective communication among team members, resulting in higher quality output.
  • Enhanced team productivity by efficiently allocating tasks and closely monitoring progress.
  • Maintained safety standards by rigorously following industry protocols and guidelines during pipe installations.
  • Ensured accurate measurements for cutting pipes to required lengths using specialized tools like measuring tapes or laser-based devices.
  • Demonstrated versatility through adaptability to various work environments including commercial buildings, industrial facilities, ships, oil refineries, power plants, among others.
  • Achieved seamless integration into existing piping networks by skillfully retrofitting new components or systems into established infrastructures.

Leading Hand Pipefitter

M&M Sprinklers
2020 - 2022

Main Contractor to ARGUS Wellington


Joined the team for a job doing 15 stories of rises and stayed on to make a start on the Summerset Rest Home in Porirua

Leading Hand Pipefitter

Triangle Fire Protection
2016 - 2020
  • Increased project efficiency by accurately interpreting drawings and specifications for pipefitting tasks.
  • Facilitated timely completion of tasks through proficient use of industry-specific equipment such as pipe benders, cutters, threaders, and welding machines.
  • Maximized team productivity with efficient delegation of tasks based on individual skills and experience levels.
  • Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.

Education

Trade Apprentice

Compliance Fire Protection
Christchurch
01-2010

Skills

  • Inventory control
  • Team oversight
  • Team member training
  • Safety protocols
  • Pressure testing procedures
  • Threaded pipe installation
  • Precision measurement
  • Pipe system design
  • Advanced fabrication
  • Blueprint analysis
  • Piping specifications
  • Project management
  • Diagram interpretation

Timeline

Lead Hand

FFP Canterbury
01.2022 - Current

Leading Hand Pipefitter

M&M Sprinklers
2020 - 2022

Leading Hand Pipefitter

Triangle Fire Protection
2016 - 2020

Trade Apprentice

Compliance Fire Protection

Projects

National BioLabs 

- Sole Charge of project

- Planning Requirement 

- Communication with client 

- Fabrication 

- Installations 


Pacifica Apartments 

- 57 floors 

- 3 man team, completing 2 floors a week


AUT - Wakefield St

- 2x 14 floor with central podium

- 2 man team with similar momentum to previous project


Other Projects working as Leading Hand 

Hammilton Mental Hospital

Northlink Shopping Centre 

Cottonsofts Storage Warehouse 

Oceania Dairy, Powder Processing Plant 


Cody Te Whatu