A qualified and experienced boilermaker/welder, Les Thompson is a proud Traditional Owner from the Yindjibarndi Nation and Thiin-Mah Warriyangka Tharrkari Jiwarli people.
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.
At Thaama, Les leads a small team of qualified steel fabricators and boilermakers. He previously worked as Boilermaker/Leading Hand for Yurra, a company in Roebourne that is majority-owned by Yindjibarndi people.
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.
Les completed his trade qualification in 2009, winning a bronze medal at the WorldSkills Australia Regional Welding Competition in the same year.
Les is committed to building a successful business to benefit his family, his people in the 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 and to inspire our youth and future generations .
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