Overview
Work History
Education
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Anthony Bowden

Sydney,NSW

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Constable

New South Wales Police Force
01.2023 - Current
  • First response officer to emergencies,
  • Case management and Brief management
  • Carry out 'on the fly' risk analysis as first response, Investigate and resolve incidents,
  • Gather and analyze evidence, Interview suspects and witnesses,
  • Creating incident reports and follow ups, Build relationships with community members, Implement training protocol use of firearms and weaponless control
  • Confronted and resolved emergency and non-emergency situations.
  • Maintained accurate records of incidents and investigations, contributing to a well-organized police department.
  • Managed crime scenes to protect personnel and preserve evidence.
  • Assessed potential threats during high-profile events such as parades or sporting matches, enabling efficient deployment of resources for maximum security coverage.
  • Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
  • Assisted victims of crime by providing support services referrals and acting as a liaison between them and other agencies involved in their cases.

Dive Supervisor

Sea Service Diving and Marine
11.2016 - 12.2022
  • Monitoring safe dive practices,
  • Trained in accordance with Australian and New Zealand Standard 2815.5 for supervision of diving
  • Monitoring safety and competence of dive team,
  • Supervising underwater construction work, Adhering to The Australian and New Zealand Standard 2299.1,
  • Obtain permits to work, Reports accidents/incidents/near misses and occurrences to the relevant authority as specified in company and project specific response charts,
  • Carry out site specific risk assessments, ADADIV405A - Work safely as a member of a dive team undertaking diving operations under controlled conditions, ADAHYP401A – Work safely in hyperbaric operations,
  • Creation of Safe work method statements, Maintain dive safety log.
  • Briefing staff on safe work practices and toolbox talks, Implementing and monitoring occupational health and safety programs, Diving physics, physiology and associated calculations,
  • Managing diving illnesses and medical emergencies, Managing risk associated with dive operations,
  • Carry out safety inspection of dive equipment, Carry out predive safety checklist,
  • Create reports for clients on completion of work, Planning dive operations, Conducting dive operations, Plant, equipment and maintenance procedures, Managing people
  • Evaluated performance metrics regularly to identify areas for improvement within the dive team''s operations or management processes.
  • Improved diver safety by implementing and enforcing strict dive protocols and procedures.
  • Coordinated logistics for remote dive locations, including transportation of personnel, equipment, and supplies as needed.
  • Reduced the risk of decompression sickness by closely monitoring diver''s depth, bottom time, and ascent rates on every dive.
  • Maintained high equipment standards, conducting thorough pre-dive inspections and regular maintenance on all diving gear.
  • Facilitated smooth operations by coordinating with other marine professionals such as boat captains, scientists, and technicians on multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Took appropriate safety precautions such as monitoring dive lengths and depths and registering with authorities before diving expeditions began.
  • Reviewed all emergency procedures before each dive and followed safety protocols to protect team members.
  • Maintained full understanding of dive plan and asked appropriate questions to iron out any confusing details, consistently upholding safety, efficiency and project standards.

Diver

Leask Marine
09.2015 - 12.2016
  • Inspection and repair of stock and predator nets, Inspection of net weights and cameras, Cage repair, Safety equipment and dive gear maintenance/inspection, Prop cleaning, Use of pneumatic tools, Mooring and anchor retrieval
  • Used power and hand tools to remove objects obstructing marine railways and strainers with safety and accuracy.
  • Maintained accurate dive logs for regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Conducted detailed underwater inspections for structural integrity and potential hazards.
  • Completed complex underwater tasks, such as welding, cutting, and rigging, leading to successful project completions.
  • Optimized dive time management by calculating decompression stops accurately while utilizing appropriate gas mixtures for varying depths.

Welder/Diver

Hope Diving Services
05.2016 - 11.2016
  • Adhered to WHS policy
  • Adhered to on site SWMS
  • Maintained and checked diving equipment for functionality and safety.
  • Pile removal and splicing - NSW PORTS - PORT KEMBLA, Sea wall formwork installation - Lend Lease Project -
  • Crown Sydney casino, Pile anode installation (UW/MMAW) 90kg, Production fabrication steel strengthening cans (MMAW), Joining wharf steel support beam in situ (MIG), Broco Oxy cutting steel pontoon piles

Skilled Labourer

Sunbuild Construction Ltd
01.2014 - 10.2014
  • Carried out numerous Concrete Slab Pours, added substantial concrete reinforcement, as well as carrying out concrete casting and concrete form work, Handled site machinery such as Hand Grinders, pneumatic tools, hydraulic tools including Jack hammer, hand grinder, hammer drill and other plant machinery, Setting out for slabs,
  • Conducted many construction repairs on site including materials such as concrete, brick, render and metals,
  • Completed many tasks, which involve metal cutting to specific measurements and specifications,
  • Worked in domestic & commercial buildings, Using picks and shovels to dig holes, ditches and trenches, Setting up and taking down ladders, scaffolding and other temporary structures

Rig Engineer

Keller Foundations Ltd
12.2011 - 10.2013
  • Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
  • Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
  • Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
  • Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
  • Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.
  • Oxy cutting fixing holes for piling rig boss attachment, Accurate measurement and fabrication (MIG) of various instrumentation sensor brackets, Stick and MIG welding techniques for sensor installation on remote sites, Boss installation in workshop and on site (MIG/MMAW), On site weld repair, MAW, laser reflection sensor plate and sensor consoles, Calibration of rigs, including laser depth targeting, pulse wheels, correct torque and rev usage, proximity sensor distances

Skilled Operator

Federal Mogul Sintered Products
07.2011 - 07.2011
  • Working for a tier 1 company as part of a development engineering team, Development of prototype presses, fabrication, modification and design of internal working parts,
  • Setting of machinery to ensure long runs over 12-hour shifts, Programming using a similar CNC systems and fault finding to improve production and output three-fold, Ensuring quality to the highest standard is delivered and sustained with measurements using shadowgraph, micrometers, Vernier calipers, clocks, weight and density testing, crack testing pre sinter and post machining (NDT),
  • Certifying parts at the end of process with good communication with laboratory dept, Carried out Quality inspections on a regular basis, Carried out metal work preparation on numerous occasions, Adhering to HSE rules and guidelines
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.

Communications and Information Specialist

HM Armed Forces Royal Navy
11.2006 - 07.2011
  • A Communications and information system specialist, holding a UK secret clearance involved in many responsibilities including fire fighter and with general all-round maintenance skills, Working offshore for many months at a time, Maintained the ship including weaponry, mess decks and upper decks, Worked as part as the upper deck crew for general day to day maintenance, action stations and seamanship, Worked alongside senior executive members of the Royal Navy, accurately passing and receiving extremely important information from a range of sources in a fast-paced environment, Prioritized this information, enabling senior management to make informed tactical decisions, Demonstrated ability to work long and anti-social shift periods, whilst remaining reliable, alert and focused on the task, Often working unsupervised to deliver on-job training for junior staff to aid their professional development, Demonstrated understanding of Health and Safety policies, including COSHH regulations and briefing team members to ensure a safe and secure working environment, Engineering communications circuits in UHF/VHF/HF/SHF (voice/data)

Education

Associate of Science - Policing Practive

Charles Sturt University
Sydney, NSW
07.2024

Certificate III - Certificate 4 Work Health And Safety

LET Training
Sydney
07.2024

Certificate III -

Engineering Fabrication
04.2021

Graduate Certificate -

Australian Divers Accreditation Scheme
02.2020

Qualifications Certification

  • Associate Degree Policing Practice (complete July 2024)
  • Certificate 4 in Work Health and Safety (complete July 2024)
  • Certificate III in Engineering – Welding/Fabrication Trade
  • Incident and Emergency management fundamentals
  • ADAS part 3 Diver
  • ADAS part 2 Supervisor
  • Construction White card
  • First Aid
  • Oxygen administrator
  • PSA – class 1 surface orientated diver – recognised by ICA, HSE, NDC, SGM etc.
  • Arbeidstilsynet (LSA) – certificate class B
  • IDSA Level 3
  • NYD – Class 1
  • Emergency first responder
  • City and Guilds Level 2 key skills Information and Communication technology
  • City and Guilds Key Skills Level 2 in Communication
  • City and Guilds Key Skills Level 2 in Electronic Communications operations
  • Ex HM Armed Forces, Royal Navy UK

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 03/05/1985

Certification

· Incident and Emergency management fundamentals

· ADAS part 3 Diver

· ADAS part 2 Supervisor

· Construction White card

· First Aid

· Oxygen administrator

· PSA – class 1 surface orientated diver – recognised by ICA, HSE, NDC, SGM etc.

· Arbeidstilsynet (LSA) – certificate class B

· IDSA Level 3

· NYD – Class 1

· Emergency first responder

· City and Guilds Level 2 key skills Information and Communication technology

· City and Guilds Key Skills Level 2 in Communication

· City and Guilds Key Skills Level 2 in Electronic Communications operations

Timeline

Police Constable

New South Wales Police Force
01.2023 - Current

Dive Supervisor

Sea Service Diving and Marine
11.2016 - 12.2022

Welder/Diver

Hope Diving Services
05.2016 - 11.2016

Diver

Leask Marine
09.2015 - 12.2016

Skilled Labourer

Sunbuild Construction Ltd
01.2014 - 10.2014

Rig Engineer

Keller Foundations Ltd
12.2011 - 10.2013

Skilled Operator

Federal Mogul Sintered Products
07.2011 - 07.2011

Communications and Information Specialist

HM Armed Forces Royal Navy
11.2006 - 07.2011

Associate of Science - Policing Practive

Charles Sturt University

Certificate III - Certificate 4 Work Health And Safety

LET Training

Certificate III -

Engineering Fabrication

Graduate Certificate -

Australian Divers Accreditation Scheme

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