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Brian (Sam) Younger

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Excellent at problem solving and committed to delivering high quality results.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Process Controller

Rio Tinto ( Boyne Smelter)
02.2005 - Current
  • Trained and mentored newly hired employees, offering assistance and insight to equip each for job roles.
  • Conducted regular audits of control systems, ensuring optimal performance and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Championed a culture of safety and compliance within the organization, regularly reinforcing best practices through training sessions and ongoing communication efforts.
  • Maintained meticulous documentation of all process changes, enabling accurate knowledge transfer among team members during shift handovers.
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives by actively participating in Lean Six Sigma projects aimed at optimizing overall plant performance.
  • Handled troubleshooting of operational issues, ceasing operations whenever conditions were hazardous.
  • Developed new standard operating procedures to improve overall plant safety and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to successfully execute complex projects within budgetary constraints and tight deadlines.
  • Coordinated with vendors on equipment upgrades, ensuring seamless integration into existing systems without disrupting operations.

Senior Shipping Operations Officer

McArthur Shipping & Agency CO P/L
06.2003 - 01.2005
  • Complying with companies safety regulations and procedures.
  • Provide a shipping agency service to Shippers, Ship Owners, Operators and Charterers of vessels loading/unloading at the ports of Gladstone and Port Alma.
  • Keep Terminals and authorities updated on vessels arrival and loading requirements.
  • Advising Principles of their vessels movements in and out of Gladstone ports taking account of vessel size,draft,berth availability,cargo loading,unloading quantity, tides,pilotage and towage requirements.
  • Preparation of cargo documentation and insuring documents are accurate and correct in details, preparation and calculation of Lay-day Statements in compliance contractor's, legal and financial obligations of the shippers Rio Tinto Coal Australia PTY LtD and Anglo Coal Australia
  • Relieve Gladstone Branch Manager when necessary
  • Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
  • Mitigated potential risks by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing appropriate countermeasures or contingency plans as needed.

Shipping Officer ( Senior)

Adsteam Agency PTY Ltd
09.1995 - 07.2003
  • Streamlined shipping processes by implementing efficient inventory management systems.
  • Supervised a team of shipping professionals, fostering an environment of continuous learning and development.
  • Optimized port space utilization through effective organization and inventory, holdings and birth size requirement management strategies.
  • Collaborated with Owners and Operators to develop customized solutions for clients'' unique shipping needs, resulting in improved client retention rates.
  • Established strong relationships with international suppliers and regulatory agencies, streamlining import/export processes and ensuring seamless transportation across borders.
  • Implemented quality control measures to minimize errors in shipments, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
  • Ensured on-time deliveries by closely monitoring shipment progress and resolving issues promptly.
  • Conducted regular audits of shipping procedures, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
  • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
  • Running of Hay point Sub office for the Mackay branch
  • Keep terminals and Authorities updated on vessels arrival and loading requirements.

Shipping Operations Officer

Burns Philp Shipping Agencies
08.1994 - 09.1995

Shipping Operations Officer

Comalco Minerals And Aluminium
11.1990 - 08.1994

Education

High School Diploma -

Mitchelton State High School
Mitchelton, QLD
11.1975

Skills

  • Computer Skills ( Microsoft office proficient, Sap System )
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision-Making
  • Item Sorting
  • Equipment Operation
  • Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Parts Installation
  • Product Inspection
  • Quality Control
  • Quality Assurance Testing
  • Effective Communication
  • Training and mentoring
  • Troubleshooting and testing

Certification

Cert 3 in Process Plant operations

Chemical Plant operator certification

Marine radio operator certificate of Proficiency

Manual Tasks Risk Assessors Course

Zip Training Comply

Confined space

Permit issuer

Observe permit to work

Gas test atmospheres

Work safely at height

Forklift

EWP

Open Manual Licence



References

Jamie Kitching

Rio Tinto Ltd

Supervisor Reconstruction

0408886439

Jamie.kitching@riotinto.com


James Roberts

Rio Tinto Ltd

Department Superintendent

0429633731

James.roberts@riotinto.com


Interests

Golf, fishing and time with family

Timeline

Process Controller

Rio Tinto ( Boyne Smelter)
02.2005 - Current

Senior Shipping Operations Officer

McArthur Shipping & Agency CO P/L
06.2003 - 01.2005

Shipping Officer ( Senior)

Adsteam Agency PTY Ltd
09.1995 - 07.2003

Shipping Operations Officer

Burns Philp Shipping Agencies
08.1994 - 09.1995

Shipping Operations Officer

Comalco Minerals And Aluminium
11.1990 - 08.1994

High School Diploma -

Mitchelton State High School

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