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Brett Mcgeown

Point Cook,VIC

Summary

Chemical Plant Technician with extensive experience at IXOM, skilled in plant troubleshooting and hazardous material handling. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Adept at emergency response and first aid, contributing to a safe work environment while effectively collaborating with team members to resolve complex issues.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Chemical Plant Technician

IXOM
09.2008 - Current
  • Operated and monitored chemical plant systems, including DCS to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency of operations.
  • Operated various machinery and equipment, including forklifts to perform chemical drumming operations.
  • Responded promptly to alarms indicating process upsets or out-of-specification conditions.
  • Complied with environmental regulations relating to emissions from chemical plants.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot operational issues effectively.
  • Assisted with the installation of new equipment during plant upgrades or expansions.

Plant Operator

ORICA
09.2007 - 09.2008
  • Operated machinery to ensure efficient production processes.
  • Followed standard operating procedures for various tasks consistently.
  • Monitored gauges and meters to ensure optimal operation of the plant.
  • Operated process equipment such as pumps, reactors, and distillation columns to maintain production flow.
  • Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.

Warehousing

SECON Freight Logistics
03.2005 - 09.2007
  • Packed and unpacked incoming items, sorting, stacking, binning, and warehousing upon receipt.
  • Responsible for storage of hazardous goods to comply with statutory regulations

Production Process Operator

South Pacific Tyres
09.1994 - 12.2000
  • Operated machinery in a safe and efficient manner during production runs.
  • Inspected finished products for conformance to specifications.
  • Provided support for other departments within the organization as needed.

Education

No Degree - OPS305B Operate Process Control Systems. Cert III

Box Hill Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC

High School Diploma -

Ardeer High School
Ardeer, Vic
11-1989

Skills

  • Lockout and tagout procedures including permit issuing
  • Plant troubleshooting
  • Hazardous material handling
  • First aid and CPR
  • Fire training
  • Working at Heights
  • SCBA
  • Confined space entry stand by
  • Emergency response
  • Decontamination process equipment
  • Valid forklift licence exp 18/08/2028

Languages

English

Timeline

Chemical Plant Technician

IXOM
09.2008 - Current

Plant Operator

ORICA
09.2007 - 09.2008

Warehousing

SECON Freight Logistics
03.2005 - 09.2007

Production Process Operator

South Pacific Tyres
09.1994 - 12.2000

No Degree - OPS305B Operate Process Control Systems. Cert III

Box Hill Institute of TAFE

High School Diploma -

Ardeer High School

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