Brian Douglas-Thompson
Point Samson ,Wa
Summary
Proven Maintenance Officer and Commercial Fisherman Deckhand with a track record of enhancing equipment reliability and crew safety at Yaandina Community Services and Westmoore Seafoods. Expert in maintenance planning and fostering teamwork, significantly reducing operational costs and downtime. Skilled in health and safety compliance, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and effective communication.
Knowledgeable Maintenance Officer with solid history of ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and facilities. Successfully managed routine and preventive maintenance tasks to minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and collaborating effectively with team members.
Experienced with facility maintenance, ensuring all systems function efficiently. Utilizes technical skills to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues quickly. Track record of maintaining safety standards and following regulatory compliance.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Officer
Yaandina Community Services
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance work completed, streamlining future repairs and reducing costs.
- Improved equipment reliability by conducting regular maintenance and inspections.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of equipment condition, identifying opportunities for improvement or replacement when necessary.
- Reduced downtime through preventative maintenance tasks and timely repairs.
- Interacted with employees to seek input on process and equipment improvement.
- Resolved day-to-day operational issues to reach short- and long-term performance goals.
- Prioritized urgent repair requests, minimizing disruption to operations without sacrificing quality or safety standards.
Commercial Fisherman Deckhand
Westmoore Seafoods
06.2020 - 02.2024
- Continuously improved personal skills and knowledge in the fishing industry by seeking feedback, learning from experienced crew members, and staying current with industry trends.
- Maintained efficient gear deployment for optimal fish harvesting results.
- Collaborated effectively with diverse groups of crew members from various backgrounds, fostering teamwork in pursuit of shared goals.
- Facilitated smooth unloading process at port, coordinating efforts with dockworkers for a quick turnaround time.
- Ensured safe working conditions with regular safety drills and equipment checks.
- Demonstrated adaptability during unexpected changes in workload or weather conditions, swiftly adjusting priorities while maintaining focus on safety.
- Reduced equipment downtime, repairing fishing gear as needed to maintain productivity.
- Managed daily vessel operations efficiently, ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks.
- Increased overall catch quality by properly handling and sorting the catch on deck.
- Assisted in navigation tasks, contributing to successful voyages for targeted fish species.
- Safeguarded crew''s health, adhering to strict sanitation standards when cleaning decks and processing areas.
- Conducted emergency drills and maintained lifeboats, signal flares and other survival equipment to prepare for inherent dangers.
- Contributed to vessel maintenance tasks such as painting, chipping rust, or minor repairs, ensuring proper upkeep for continued operation.
- Leveraged nets of various sizes, fishing lines and traps to catch fish.
Education
Kirwan State High School
Townsville, QLDSkills
- Health and safety compliance
- Property maintenance
- Plumbing repairs
- Maintenance assessments
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Tools and equipment maintenance
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Effective communication
- Hand and power tool operation
- Visual inspection
- Maintenance planning
- Maintenance scheduling
- Time management abilities
Certification
Work health and safety
Timeline
Maintenance Officer
Yaandina Community Services
02.2024 - Current
Commercial Fisherman Deckhand
Westmoore Seafoods
06.2020 - 02.2024
Kirwan State High School
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