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Blake Talbot

Sydney,NSW

Summary

6 years of experience with Boral as a Laboratory and field technician. During my time in these roles I have ensured adherence to both Australian and NATA approved testing standards while working alongside the management, quality assurance and production teams. I have used my experience to ensure compliance on major projects all while simultaneously juggling multiple roles and responsibility's at once and have trained multiple less experienced technicians in the correct implementation of onsite safety and field testing techniques. I am looking to progress my knowledge and continue my career in Boral and i believe a role in the quality management team is my next step.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Crew Trainer

Mcdonalds
Kellyville Ridge , New South Wales
05.2014 - 10.2015

Machinist

Bill Gibson Fencing
Arndell Park, New South Wales
01.2016 - 04.2018

Laboratory Technician

Boral Asphalt
Greenacre , New South Wales
06.2018 - Current
  • Prepared and tested samples to obtain data for technical and production in accordance with Australian standard test methods and NATA approved competence.
  • Performed calibrations, cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment to prevent errors and breakdowns. I.E. Glass ware, Balances, lab used chemicals.
  • Collected, organized and stored test results and lab collected data into computer programs (i.e. excel, QEST) to be reviewed and signed for approval under NATA competence to then be sent to supervisors, clients and others within the technical team.

Field Technician

Boral Asphalt
Sydney, New South Wales
08.2020 - Current
  • Oversees the laying and finalization of asphalt and performs onsite testing for quality assurance and quality control purposes. Testing involves the use multiple tools and equipment such as a Pavement Quality Indicator to read onsite asphalt air void results and bulk density measurements, the use of a straight edge to ensure asphalt paving level readings are flat and consistent, also the ability to use a core cutting and sampling machine correctly and safely to take samples of the paved asphalt for testing in lab.
  • Communicate with crew and supervisor's of on going results throughout the shift and using that information to possibly adjust techniques or methods for steel drum and multi wheeled rollers, paving speeds or pavement adjustment.
  • Trained multiple employees of not only testing asphalt and using the equipment correctly and safely but also moving safely onsite around live traffic and moving plants.
  • Worked on multiple major projects as the only field technician for that project. (Newell Hwy-Dubbo, RAAF Base Richmond, Sydney International airport Taxiway resurface, currently setup at WSIA at Badgery's Creek not only as the sole field technician but also performing laboratory technician duties as well.

Education

High School Diploma -

Quakers Hill High School
Quakers Hill, NSW
12-2016

Skills

  • Asphalt Testing and Analysis
  • Certified in nuclear density testing
  • Quality assurance and quality control experience
  • Basic Excel skills
  • Laboratory and field equipment calibration experience
  • Safety management onsite around live traffic and moving plants
  • Confident communication
  • Risk analysis and mitigation
  • Quality Standards Determination
  • 5 years laboratory and field technician experience
  • Laboratory safety protocols involving chemicals and silica dust
  • Working amongst a team and working with other departments

References

  • Brian Cini (TECHNICAL SPECIALIST, LABORATORY)

(02) 9742 1403

0401 892 234

Brian.cini@boral.com.au

Timeline

Field Technician

Boral Asphalt
08.2020 - Current

Laboratory Technician

Boral Asphalt
06.2018 - Current

Machinist

Bill Gibson Fencing
01.2016 - 04.2018

Crew Trainer

Mcdonalds
05.2014 - 10.2015

High School Diploma -

Quakers Hill High School

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