Paul Quinn
St Helena,VIC
Summary
I am currently working for Downer as a Facility Controller for Downer at CSL - Melbourne site, performing preventative and corrective maintenance tasks following site specific operational and safety procedures.
I have experience in supervisor and team leader positions, planning and scheduling works, and coordinating trades and services.
I am a fully qualified carpenter with carpentry and maintenance experience in both complex property and building maintenance services.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Controller
Downer @ CSL Melbourne Site
Melbourne, VIC
09.2023 - Current
- Responsible for co-ordinating maintenance works across multiple trades disciplines.
- General maintenance and carpentry duties.
- Trade assistant to mechanical and electrical engineers.
- Improved equipment reliability by conducting regular maintenance and inspections.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance work completed, streamlining future repairs and reducing costs.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of equipment condition, identifying opportunities for improvement or replacement when necessary.
- Reduced downtime through preventative maintenance tasks and timely repairs.
- Adhere to work and safety protocols
- Prioritise new works as they arise based on urgency
Carpenter/Handyman
The Grey Army - Self Employed.
Melbourne, VIC
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Manage and prioritise job requests as they arise
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- Discard debris and disposed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
- Conduct any works with carpentry skill as needed.
- Responded to maintenance requests in property with great speed and efficiency
- Experience with power tools and electrical equipment
- Basic understanding of electrical and plumbing
- Good communication skills
- Well-organized and apt in problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Window Furnishing Installer
MCI Window Furnishings
St Helena
01.2019 - 08.2023
- Organise appointments for installations
- Make safe areas as needed before conducting work
- Collecting goods from factory to take out on-site.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Paid attention to detail while completing jobs
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Maintenance Officer
Knight Frank
Melbourne, VIC
05.2014 - 07.2019
- Conducted regular inspections and audits to support proper functioning of equipment and safety and environmental compliance.
- Liaise with clients in buildings to organise maintenance as needed
- Pursued and suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve productivity and reduce costs.
- Used failure analysis techniques to identify and eliminate chronic problems.
- Interacted with employees to seek input on process and equipment improvement.
- Follow job requests as raised, using online system
- Organise to work after hours for certain jobs as needed
- Created preventive maintenance and inspection lists and schedules to minimize breakdowns or disruptions in production processes.
- Resolved day-to-day operational issues to reach short- and long-term performance goals.
Maintenance Technician
ADIT
Mitcham, VIC
08.2010 - 12.2013
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Performed maintenance tasks as needed and in efficient time frames
- Report back to office on all jobs as completed
- Fill out SWMS paperwork for each job
- Liaise with clients professionally and respectfully
Carpenter
Tim Dolan - Reseco
Fitzroy North, VIC
03.2008 - 07.2010
- Responsible for co-ordinating maintenance works across multiple trades disciplines.
- General maintenance and carpentry duties.
- Trade assistant to mechanical and electrical engineers.
- Improved equipment reliability by conducting regular maintenance and inspections.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance work completed, streamlining future repairs and reducing costs.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of equipment condition, identifying opportunities for improvement or replacement when necessary.
- Reduced downtime through preventative maintenance tasks and timely repairs.
- Adhere to work and safety protocols
- Prioritise new works as they arise based on urgency
Education
Qualified Carpenter - Carpentry
Kangan Institute
Melbourne, VICSkills
- Efficient
- Reliable
- Ability to problem solve
- Work independently and as a team
- Be personable while staying professional
- Work under pressure and to time restraints
- Carpentry and Handyman experience
- Sound computer skills
- Attention to detail
- Thorough and professional
Timeline
Facility Controller
Downer @ CSL Melbourne Site
09.2023 - Current
Carpenter/Handyman
The Grey Army - Self Employed.
02.2023 - 09.2023
Window Furnishing Installer
MCI Window Furnishings
01.2019 - 08.2023
Maintenance Officer
Knight Frank
05.2014 - 07.2019
Maintenance Technician
ADIT
08.2010 - 12.2013
Carpenter
Tim Dolan - Reseco
03.2008 - 07.2010
Qualified Carpenter - Carpentry
Kangan Institute