Andrew (Herb) Mitton

• Co-ordinate dive team(s) and resources for deployment for onshore works.
• Operate within the scope of TDG operations manual, Australian Standards 2299.1 2015, and WorkSafe Tasmania.
• Supervise diving operations from point of job planning to final reporting.
• Liaise with client representatives.
• Work within a small team in remote locations throughout Tasmania.
• Skipper a range of small vessels and dinghies.
• Operate subsea using a range of commercial diving techniques.
• Operate around large vessels within the scope of UWILD vessel inspections (Lloyd's, DNV, BV, & Class NK)

• Supervised diving operations from point of job planning to final reporting, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and industry standards.
• Liaised with client representatives.
• Coordinated on shore dive team logistics, optimizing resource allocation for efficiency.
• Compiled SWMS, Dive Plans, risk assessments and developed mitigation strategies for underwater tasks.
• Implemented training programs to enhance diver skills and operational safety awareness.
• Monitored equipment maintenance schedules, ensuring readiness and compliance with regulations.
• Skippered a range of small vessels and dinghies.
• Participate in diving operations.

• As ATAM plan, oversee, and organise the delivery, manning, and running of all required air dive training, saturation training, and co-ordinate with Supervisor, DMT, and ROV course delivery contractors/staff.
• As ATAM, deliver training and assessment on Part 1, 2, & 3 & aquaculture air diving courses as required.
• As operations manager control expenditure in line with pre-agreed budgets and take responsibility for capital expenditure plans.
• Day to day oversite of PMS and certification working with MD to achieve desired outcomes.
• Lead the development of team members in line with company objectives for course delivery, quality, OH&S, and new product development.
• Lead the development of course material for new courses, utilizing share point.
• Manage and operate hyperbaric chamber operations.
• Skipper a range of small vessels and dinghies.
• Implement assessment tools to evaluate training effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Working with ADAS, develop and deliver training programs to enhance client & employee skills and compliance with industry standards.

• Liaison and planning with the Board of Directors on all issues relating to the Farms’ direction, strategic planning, risk management and expansion opportunities.

• Provide leadership within the company by communicating directions, strategies and plans across the organisation.

• Responsible for formulation of and compliance to capital expansion, labour, harvest, repairs and maintenance, feed and general farm expense budgets.

• Responsible for ensuring that the business adheres to relevant Australian Standards, Legislative requirements and Licensing and Leaseholder compliance. This includes working with relevant staff and regulatory bodies to develop and instigate an effective

Environmental Monitoring and Management Plan as required for the appropriate operational licenses to be granted.

• Liaison and communication as required with Government Departments and associated bodies such as Environmental Protection Authority, Department of Conservation and Land Management, Department of Fisheries and Marine Parks and Reserves Authority.

• Liaise, negotiate and communicate as required with TAFE facilities and Aquaculture Development Unit regarding education and training of staff, provision of Work Experience opportunities, growth trials and fish health issues, and procurement of fish stocks.

• Liaison and communication with major suppliers in relation to obtaining quotations and purchasing required for major projects and capital expansion.

• Manage farming operations and key staff.
• Manage diving operations.
• Supervise and dive mooring systems and stock holding systems.
• Operate small vessels and dinghies.

• Provide leadership within the company by communicating directions, strategies and plans across the organisation.

• Liaison and planning with the Director on all issues relating to the Farms’ direction, strategic planning, risk management and expansion opportunities.

• Responsible for formulation of and compliance to capital expansion, labour, harvest, repairs and maintenance, feed and general farm expense budgets.

• Ensuring that the business adheres to relevant Australian Standards, Legislative requirements and Licensing and Leaseholder compliance.

• Management of all farm staff.

• Liaison and communication with major suppliers in relation to obtaining all quotations and purchasing required for the business.

• Liaison and communication as required with Government Departments and bodies such as Department of Primary Industry and Environment and National Parks and Wildlife

Department.

• Ensuring appropriate Public Relations are maintained within the business and local communities.

• Design and implementation of research and development initiatives.

• Manage farming and diving operations across the business.
• Supervise and dive mooring systems and stock holding facilities.
• Maintain wharf infrastructure.
• Operate small vessels.

• Management of all farm staff.
• Management of farming and diving operations.

• Management of polar circle technology.

• Construction and implementation of Norwegian system farm technology (the first of its kind in Australia).

• Construction, maintenance and operation of boat fleet (15 various vessels).

• Stock bathing and treatment of amoebic gill disease.

• Sourcing and ensuring supply of fresh water for bathing including construction of fresh

water dams.

• Responsible for formulation and compliance to capital expansion, labour, harvest, repairs and maintenance, feed and general farm expense budgets.

• Managed recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of all farm employees to enhance team effectiveness.
• Administered Polar Circle technology management, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with organizational goals.
• Executed strategic plan for long-distance water-based fish towing to enhance operational efficiency.

• Design and implementation of anti-predation systems.

• Design and co-ordination of land based capital works projects.

• Co-ordination and implementation of stock intake.

• Fish husbandry.

• Feeding.

• Net changing.

• Diving.

• Harvesting.

• Environmental monitoring.

• Equipment purchasing.

• Site hygiene (water and land based).

• General repairs and maintenance of farm and associated equipment

• Construction, maintenance and operation of boat fleet (12 various vessels).

• Stock bathing and treatment of amoebic gill disease.

• Sourcing and ensuring supply of fresh water for bathing including construction of freshwater dams.

• Responsible for night watch and site security.

• Ensuring compliance with company Quality Assurance system (certified to International Standard ISO9002).

• Oversaw recruitment initiatives and guided dismissal processes to enhance team dynamics.
• Directed talent acquisition efforts and facilitated employee transitions to maintain workforce effectiveness.

• Payroll.

• Management of workers compensation (including formulating return to work programs).

• Responsible for formulation and compliance to capital expansion, labour, harvest, repairs and maintenance, feed and general farm expense budgets.

• Occupational Health and Safety (training and implementation).

• Staff training.

• Local Government and community liaison.

• Farm records and general administration.

• Management of farm staff.

• Maintenance and operation of boat fleet (8 various vessels).

• Diving over all sites.

• Assembling and accompanying river fish tows between sites.

• Net changing activities including repairs and maintenance of net fleet, net washing and on water net changing.

• Dive superintendent for Tassal Ltd.

• Construction and installation of mooring and anchor systems.

• Responsible for night watch and site security.

• Responsible for site modifications and constructions as farm expansion necessitated.

• Environmental monitoring and record keeping.

• Ensuring compliance with company Quality Assurance system (certified to International

Standard ISO9002).

• Recruitment and dismissal.

• Payroll.

• Management of workers compensation (including formulating return to work programs).

• Assist in formulation and compliance to capital expansion, labour, harvest, repairs and maintenance, feed and general farm expense budgets.

• Occupational Health and Safety (training and implementation).

• Staff training.

• Assist with Local Government and community liaison.

• Farm records and general administration.

• Hands on day-to-day management of all fish farming duties.

• Diving.

• Bathing.

• Grading.

• Small vessel operation.

• Mooring construction and installation.

• Feeding and management of feed-based duties including ordering and stock-take, assist with design and construction of feed vessels and feed blower technology.

• Oversee harvest operations.

• Co-ordinate and manage night watch program.

• Set up and participate in fish towing program.

• Co-ordinate and participate in net changing program.

• Ensuring compliance with company Quality Assurance system (certified to International

Standard ISO9002).

• Recruitment and dismissal.

• Payroll.

• Management of workers compensation (including formulating return to work programs).

• Assist in formulation and compliance to capital expansion, labour, harvest, repairs and maintenance, feed and general farm expense budgets.

• Occupational Health and Safety (training and implementation).

• Staff training.

• Assist with Local Government and community liaison.

• Farm records and general administration.

• Supervised daily operations to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Coordinated workflow among teams to optimize production efficiency and resource allocation.

• Hands on day-to-day management of Pillings Bay site.

• Diving.

• Bathing.

• Grading.

• Mooring construction and installation.

• Feeding and management of feed-based duties including ordering and stock-take, assist with design and construction of feed vessel and feed blower technology.

• Co-ordinate and manage night watch program.

• Set up and participate in fish towing program.

• Co-ordinate and participate in net changing program.

• Recruitment and dismissal.

• Payroll.

• Management of workers compensation (including formulating return to work programs).

• Occupational Health and Safety (training and implementation).

• Staff training.

• Farm records and general administration.

• Active diving role in all facets of farm diving.

• Feeding both manual and mechanical feeding technology.

• Boat operation and maintenance.

• Net changing and general farm duties.

• Fish husbandry.

• Night watch and farm security.

• Land and water-based hygiene.

• Service of mechanical equipment including small engines/outboard motors etc.