Based in Roebourne, in the Pilbara region of WA, Thaama Fabrication is a 100% Aboriginal owned and operated business that services the mining and construction industry. A qualified and experienced boilermaker/welder, Leslie Ryder is a proud Traditional Owner from the Yindjibarndi and Thiin-Mah Warriyangka people. Thaama means ‘fire’ in Yindjibarndi language. The bright light caused by welding resembles a flame. The three flames in our logo represent the three types of welding.
Services • C ommercial plant and machinery — repairs & fabrication • All types of welding (onsite & offsite) • F encing & gates (fabrication & installation) • C ommercial & residential repairs and maintenance (structures, sheds, patios) • Fully equipped mobile capability
About Owner/Operator Leslie (Les) Ryder Les has lived and worked in the North West all of his adult life and thrives in the tough conditions. He is determined, hard-working and adaptable, and he strives for excellence in every aspect of his work.
“ I thoroughly enjoy my work and I welcome the opportunity to continue to collaborate with those in the mining & construction industry.” — Leslie Ryder
Career History
Vision
At Thaama Fabrication, Les leads a small team of
Les is committed to building a successful
qualified steel fabricators and boilermakers. He
business to benefit his family, his people in the
previously worked as Boilermaker/Leading Hand for Yurra, a company in Roebourne that is majorityowned by Yindjibarndi people.
Pilbara and Gascoyne areas, and his clients. He aims to offer traineeships and apprenticeships to Aboriginal people. He also wants to use his knowledge and skills to help his community.
He also worked for Rio Tinto for four years on their Cape Lambert Coastal Operations as Boilermaker/ Maintainer, and for UGL on a short-term contract on their Pluto LNG Project.
Certificates
Les completed his trade qualification in 2009,
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Cert. 3 in Engineering – Fabrication
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M1 Rail
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Dogging
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Basic Rigging
Health & Safety
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Forklift
Les is committed to upholding the highest
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Working at Heights
standards of health and safety on every job. He
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Elevated Working Platform
maintains insurance and current certificates
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Confined Space
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Electrical Hazard Awareness
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Senior First Aid
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Basic Fire Fighting
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Health & Safety Representative
winning a bronze medal at the WorldSkills Australia Regional Welding Competition in the same year.
relevant to carrying out safe work practices and he ensures that health and safety is a priority for every member of the Thaama team. Throughout his career, Les has been responsible for identifying several site safety improvements.
Mobile: 0488 672 839 Email: les.thaamafabrication@gmail.com