Mechanical Supervisor

• May 2023 - Present

Mechanical Supervisor

• Jan 2023 - May 2023

► Coordinating and supervising a crew of 10 to 15 civil and mechanical trades including formworkers, concretors, plumbers, pipe fitters and boilermaker/welders to ensure the safe, on-time and on-budget delivery of civil works for piping, as well as pre-spooling of SS pipe for spray rings, drilling and pre-works inside the SX compound (using only pneumatic tools) ► Leading the team to high-performance by providing clear directions and technical and procedural guidance, as well as monitoring KPI’s, appropriately confronting any under-performance, facilitating prestart or toolbox meetings, and modelling positive workplace behaviors through my daily actions and reactions (same for all supervisor roles below) ► Leading by example regarding HSE compliance to ensure Zero Harm to people, equipment and the environment, ensuring thorough analysis, identification and control of hazards, holding meaningful safety interactions to raise site safety awareness, and reporting on any incidents or near misses (same for all supervisor roles below) ► Reading and interpreting P&ID’s, general arrangement drawings, isometrics, and ASME, B31 and AS Standards and Codes to ensure site works are completed to required specifications, and with correct materials (same for all roles below) ► Developing collaborative relationships with direct team members, management, client representatives, subcontractors, and cross-functional trades teams to ensure an integrated approach (same for all roles below) ► Procurement of project materials in line with IFC isometrics, as well as organising contractors for hydrovac, concreting and 3rd party testing requirements, and signing off completed ITP's and ITR's for civil works ► Working closely with BHP representatives regarding construction meetings, schedule updates, and hold points for sign-off, and working closely with engineers to resolve TQ’s (Technical Queries) ► Supervising MMAW and TIG welding for the fabrication of carbon steel spools. Show less

SMP Supervisor - Construction

• Mar 2022 - Nov 2022

► Coordinating & supervising a crew of 15 to 35 mechanical fitters, pipe fitters, boilermakers, special class welders, grouters & painters to ensure the safe, on-time & on-budget installation, removal, re-installation &/or testing of SMP systems & equipment including process piping, vessels, pumps, valves, steel structures, chutes, filters, cylinders, engines, strainers, seals, spacers, oil lines, burners, gearboxes, bearings, spools, spades & blinds in the following Areas:⇨ Carbon reactivation kiln, smelting, floatation, counter current decantation, agitated tank leaching, pressure oxidisation, CIL, elution, carbon recovery, solvent extraction, electrowinning & cyanide/reagent circuits ► Leading the team to high-performance by providing clear directions & technical & procedural guidance, as well as monitoring KPI’s, appropriately confronting any under-performance, facilitating prestart or toolbox meetings, & modelling positive workplace behaviors through my daily actions & reactions (same for all supervisor roles below) ► Reading & interpreting P&ID’s, general arrangement drawings, isometrics, & ASME, B31 & AS Standards & Codes to ensure site works are completed to required specifications, & with correct materials (same for all roles below)► Developing collaborative relationships with direct team members, management, client representatives, subcontractors, & cross-functional trades teams to ensure an integrated approach (same for all roles below)► Conducting MMAW & TIG welding inspections, & supervising flange management, hi-torqueing & tensioning, precision laser alignment, & hydrostatic & pneumatic leak & tightness testing activities ► Signing off completed QA/QC documents such as FIC's, ITP's, ITR's, NCR's, MDR’s & PRT’s as production supervisor► Writing & submitting project progress reports with HSE, QA/QC or production issues highlighted (same for below role)► Verifying isolations & ensuring strict compliance with PTW & LOTO processes. Show less

SMP Supervisor - Maintenance

• Jun 2021 - Mar 2022

Monadelphous were contracted to provide specialist maintenance and shutdown services at BHP’s Olympic Dam uranium oxide, copper, gold and silver mining and processing operation, as part of the Smelter Campaign Maintenance 2021 Project (SCM21). Their contracted scope of work covered hot metals, electric furness and boilers. Employed as a Structural, Mechanical and Piping (SMP) Supervisor, and reporting to the General Superintendent, key role accountabilities included (but were not limited to):► Coordinated and supervised 10 to 20 mechanical and pipe fitters, scaffolders and crane operators to ensure the safe, on-time and on-budget de-construction and construction of process piping, vessels, tanks, pumps, valves, steel structures, strainers, seals, spools, spades and blinds for the jacket water system, including HPU installations, and pump alignments► Supervised MMAW, FCAW, TIG and Stick welding, as well as flange management, hi-torqueing and tensioning, precision laser alignment, hydrostatic and pneumatic leak and tightness testing, and flushing of the jacket water system► Scheduled work in line with site and project requirements, conducted welding inspections, and coordinated NDT (Non Destructive Testing) activities and subcontractors ► Verified isolations, and ensured strict compliance with PTW (Permit to Work) and LOTO (Lock Out/Tag Out) processes► Material verifications and signing off completed FIC's, ITP's, ITR's, NCR's, MDR’s and PRT’s as production supervisor. Show less

Facility Manager

• Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

► Coordinated and supervised ~16 employees to ensure the overall safe and cost-effective operation and maintenance of production plant and equipment across the waste recycling facility, and reported progress to branch and state managers ► Developed and coordinated the execution of maintenance schedules to maximize the availability and integrity of production plant and equipment, and support the achievement of production schedules and overall facility profitability ► Managed multi-discipline subcontractors, ensured works were appropriately trained and certified, and conducted quality and safety audits to ensure compliance with company and regulatory/government specifications and standards ► Raised and approved purchase orders for materials and equipment, and coordinated worldwide container movements. Show less

Workshop Supervisor

• Jul 2020 - Jan 2021

► Coordinated and supervised ~7 employees to ensure the safe, on-time and on-budget fabrication, maintenance and/or modification of a wide range of plant and equipment for the mining, transport and construction sectors, which included large amounts of structural steel and metalwork, and associated blasting and painting ► Identified critical tasks in line with project schedules, planned accordingly, maintained continuity of workflow to enable the achievement of production deadlines and targets, and reported progress or issues to the Project Manager ► Trained and mentored apprentices, provided guidance for the interpretation of shop drawings, ensured high standards in general housekeeping and workshop cleanliness, and conducted QA checks for compliance purposes ► Attended and contributed to management meetings to discuss best practice and continuous improvement initiatives. Show less

Estimator & Leading Hand

• Apr 2019 - Jul 2020

► Estimating and procurement of construction materials, analysing and monitoring construction costs and estimates from feasibility to completion, preparing cost planning reports, pre/post contract administration, and logistics management ► Scheduling, coordinating and leading site-based construction works (which involved large amounts of metal fabrication and welding), and conducting QA/QC checks to ensure compliance with client specifications and Australian standards ► Mentored junior staff and ensured only high-quality workmanship to ensure the meeting of client expectations ► Interpreted architectural, civil, structural and mechanical plans, drawings and specifications. Show less

Piping Supervisor - Construction

• Jan 2018 - Mar 2019

Downer provides construction, commissioning and maintenance services to the oil and gas, mining, utilities, transport, rail, technology and communications sectors. They were awarded a construction and commissioning services contract on the 490 MW Ichthys Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP). Employed as a Piping Supervisor, key role accountabilities included: ► Coordinated and supervised ~25 boilermakers, special class welders, pipe fitters, mechanical fitters, scaffolders and riggers for the safe, on-time and on-budget installation of all piping systems for Steam Turbine Generator 3 (STG #3) ► Planned and supervised the installation and fabrication of pipe spools in line with approved construction procedures, specifications and materials, and worked with client and contractor representatives to achieve positive outcomes ► Worked closely with client representatives regarding site modifications and approvals as per Standards, revised drawings, and attended and facilitated daily and weekly contractor and subcontractor interface meetings ► Ensured clear understanding of work scope, coordinated with mechanical, civil and structural disciplines to ensure an integrated approach, and reported progress or any issues to the General Superintendent ► Signed off completed QA/QC documents such as FIC's, ITP's, ITR's, NCR's, MDR’s and PRT’s as production supervisor. Show less

Welding & Quality Supervisor - Construction

• Apr 2016 - Dec 2017

Laing O’Rourke were awarded a construction contract for completion of 4 cryogenic storage tanks on the Ichthys LNG Project, however they left the project in April 2017, and Monadelphous came in to complete the remaining construction works. Employed as Welding and Quality Supervisor, and reporting to the Construction Manager, my key role accountabilities included: ► Coordinated and supervised a crew of up to 30 boilermakers, welders and pipe fitters to ensure the safe, on-time and on-budget construction of the 4 cryogenic storage tanks, and worked closely with the QA/QC Inspector and Tank Foreman to ensure compliance with API 620 welding, B31.3 process piping, and AS1554 structural welding Standards and Codes ► Supervised the welding of tank internals (including wall liners, internal decks and nozzles) with 9% nickel plate using semi-automatic sub-arc and FCAW and GTAW methods, and oversaw piping and structural steel welding on tank externals ► Planned, scheduled and allocated daily construction tasks, managed site instructions and subcontracted labor, completed timesheets, and attended and contributed to production and QA/QC meetings ► Completed welder qualification tests, coordinated NDT activities, and signed off completed QA/QC documents such as FIC's, ITP's, ITR's, NCR's, MDR’s and PRT’s as production supervisor ► Ordered and issued consumables, confirmed materials traceability, and rectified and reported on any defective welds ► Worked collaboratively with multi-discipline supervisors and subcontractors to ensure an integrated approach ► Received and approved permits for confined space entries. Show less

Welding & QC Supervisor - Construction

• Sep 2015 - Apr 2016

CBI were awarded a US$550M EPC contract by Esso Australia for the Longford Gas Conditioning Plant, which is designed to handle 400 million cubic feet/day of gas. Employed as Welding and QC Supervisor, my key role accountabilities included:► Coordinated and supervised a crew of boilermakers/welders and pipe fitters to deliver high-quality workmanship in line with welding procedure specifications and drawings, and witnessed pneumatic and hydrostatic testing processes► Developed and implemented welding procedures, conducted welder qualification tests and quality control inspections, completed dimensional checks and VT of welds, assigned NDE, and prepared daily weld reports► Developed and monitored the completion of ITP’s in accordance with approved project documentation, reviewed MDR’s, ► Weld-mapping and RLMU of ISO’s, and used TWI welding coordinator. Show less

Welding & QC supervisor

• Jan 2012 - Sep 2015

► Mar 2015 - Sept 2015: CSBP AN Tank Replacement - 304SS Tank (API 650)► Jan 2012 - Mar 2015: Gorgon LNG Storage Tanks (API 620/650), Process Piping (B31.3) & Structural (AS1554.1 & AS1210).

Apprentice Boilermaker, Special Class Welder & Leading Hand

• Oct 2004 - Dec 2012

► May 2008 - Dec 2012: Pluto LNG Project - LNG Storage Tanks (API 620/650) & Process Piping (B31.3 Severe Cyclic) ► May 2007 - Apr 2008 Karratha LNG Plant (Train 5) - Process Piping (B31.3 Severe Cyclic)► May 2006 - Apr 2007: Vopak Port Botany Fuel Terminal - Storage Tanks (API 650) & Process Piping (B31.3) ► Oct 2004 - Mar 2006: Worsley Alumina Refinery - Structural Steel (AS 1554.1) & Process Piping (B31.3).