Instrumentation Specialist

• Feb 2023 - Present

Maintenance Operations Manager

• Dec 2019 - Jan 2023

My core role is managing the repairs & maintenance of all grounds, roads, utilities & buildings on the estate. The role also calls for a high involvement in the capital expenditure program, both planning & project delivery. My team and I plan the work and execute it using contract trades & services.Preventative maintenance is my focus, its is essential to smooth operations and saves money in the long run. Breakdowns are a constant challenge when providing a critical service, so I seek to implement long term cost effective solutions.Key aspects of my role include...- Coordinating contractors (Refrigeration, Electrical, Fire, Security, Plumbing, Building)- Managing employees (Coordinator, Grounds)- Expenditure approvals & managing budget- Developing procedures and training for trade contractors & airline partners- Tendering for projects and maintenance contracts- Maintaining the Computerized Maintenance Management System Show less

Maintenance Coordinator

• Sep 2017 - Dec 2019

My role was to oversee and control maintenance & repairs in the Terminal and across the entire estate. I was also responsible for a significant portion of the capital expenditure program.

Field Electrical Technician & Water Quality Technician

• Nov 2016 - Sep 2017

My primary role was maintaining water monitoring stations at numerous sites which have various instrumentation and chemical dosing facilities. I also serviced large HVAC systems including chillers and air handling units. Spending most of my time on the go, I was responsible for organising my own work activities. My primary role was maintaining water monitoring stations at numerous sites which have various instrumentation and chemical dosing facilities. I also serviced large HVAC systems including chillers and air handling units. Spending most of my time on the go, I was responsible for organising my own work activities.

Shift Electrical & Instrument Maintenance Technician

• Mar 2016 - Nov 2016

Working on a continuous shift roster I executed maintenance activities and attended to breakdowns. The main focus of my role was to ensure safe and reliable production was maintained. The production process used extremely high temperatures, chemical leaching, electrolysis & casting. The range of plant and equipment was quite extensive and often bespoke. Working on a continuous shift roster I executed maintenance activities and attended to breakdowns. The main focus of my role was to ensure safe and reliable production was maintained. The production process used extremely high temperatures, chemical leaching, electrolysis & casting. The range of plant and equipment was quite extensive and often bespoke.

Leading Hand & Acting Supervisor - Electrical & Instrumentation

• Jun 2011 - Mar 2016

I worked my way up to a Leading Hand / Supervisor role within the capital projects group. I was responsible for organising work activities and maintaining an accurate schedule. I also procured goods and organised equipment. Often I assisted other tradesmen with complex problem solving and advised management on implementing solutions.

Electrical & Instrument Maintenance Technician

• Oct 2009 - Jun 2011

While employed as a Maintenance Technician I was responsible for the upkeep of electrical and instrumentation equipment. The plant contained a diverse range of instruments, largely related to fluids and solids processing. The work was primarily maintenance but also included fault finding, new installations and repairs.

Shift Electrician & Apprentice Instrument Fitter

• Jan 2008 - Oct 2009

During the production period I worked on a continuous shift roster fault finding, repairing and maintaining electrical and instrumentation equipment. The maintenance period consisted of maintenance, installation and commissioning. The core of my work contributed to the constant, reliable and safe production of the plant. During this time I completed my instrumentation apprenticeship.

Apprentice Systems Electrician

• Jan 2003 - Dec 2007

Over four years I completed an electrical apprenticeship at Invicta Sugar Mill in Giru. The plant contained a diverse range of machinery and complex processes. Here I carried out installation and maintenance of various types of electrical equipment in a heavy industrial environment.