Mustofa Sukirno Yasawikarta

Welder and Fabricator
Balikpapan, Indonesia

About

Experienced Welder and Fabricator with over 16 years of experience in the international mining and drilling industry, specializing in fabrication, welding, and repair of steel structures and heavy equipment. Highly experienced in working in high-risk environments with strict HSE standards, proficient in reading engineering drawings and WPS, and able to work effectively within multinational teams.

Work Experience

Welder and Fabricator

Thiess Indonesia
February 2017 - November 2025
Balikpapan, Indonesia

Performed fabrication, repair, and maintenance of mining heavy equipment components in accordance with company SOP. Carried out welding activities (SMAW/FCAW/GMAW/SAW/GTAW/OAW), cutting, gouging, fitting, and assembly. Performed maintenance and repair on Dump trucks CAT773/777D/785C/789C, Articulate Dump trucks CAT740/CAT40B, Dozers CAT 14H/14M/16H/16M, Compactor CAT SCT CS533, Excavators Hitachi ZX330/ZX870/EX1200/EX1900/EX2500/EX3600/EX5500, Komatsu HD785-7/PC200/PC300, Excavators Liebherr R9250/R9350/R984, Loaders. Conducted inspection for crack damage with visual check and Liquid Penetrant Testing/NDT. Wrote and maintained Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Job Safety Environmental and Analysis (JSEA). Involved in preventive and breakdown maintenance of mining production units.

Welder and Fabricator (Division Surface Engineering)

PT. Budhi Wiguna Prima
May 2009 - September 2012
Balikpapan, Indonesia

Worked in the Surface Engineering division performing welding and fabrication tasks.

Welder and Fabricator

DCS Drill Corp Sahara Saudi
November 2025 - Present
Saudi Arabia

Performed fabrication, repair, and maintenance of steel structures for drilling equipment and supporting facilities. Carried out welding activities (SMAW/FCAW/GMAW/GTAW/OAW), cutting, gouging, fitting, and assembly in accordance with engineering drawings and WPS. Repaired and reinforced rig components, skids, frames, platforms, handrails, pipe supports, and other steel structures. Conducted preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs to minimize operational downtime. Performed pre-start inspections of tools, equipment, and work areas. Implemented HSE standards (Permit to Work, JSA, PPE) in high-temperature and high-risk working environments. Collaborated with Supervisors, Welding Inspectors, Mechanical Technicians, and international project teams.

Welder and Fabricator

Noreen Tehnik (Supply to PT. Petrosea and PT. Tambang Raya Usaha Tama)
September 2012 - February 2017
Balikpapan, Indonesia

Worked as supply welder and fabricator for PT. Petrosea (September 2012 - July 2014) and PT. Tambang Raya Usaha Tama (July 2014 - January 2017).

Freelance Welder and Fabricator

PT. Semesta Harum Perdana
Balikpapan, Indonesia

Freelance welding and fabrication work including fabrication of fuel tank capacity 40 KL. Projects at Petrosea Offshore Supply Base (POSB) East Kalimantan and Winning Pioneer East Kalimantan.

Education

Senior High School Diploma - Major: Electronic Technology

Senior High School YPT 1 Purbalingga
Present - 2004

Major: Electronic Technology

Languages

English - Intermediate
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