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Brittany Russ

Summary

Hard working professional with a demonstrated commitment to safety. Thirteen years of experience working in high pressure environments with a desire to leverage hospitality background into the mining and refinery sectors. Ability to step up and lead a team with excellent communication skills, as well as foster strong working relationships.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Confined Space Sentry

ISH24
10.2023 - Current
  • Gas testing to ensure atmosphere is safe before opening confined space
  • Clearly communicating entries and exits to control centre using two-way radio
  • Ensuring work crew has and understands all required permits, JSAs, rescue plans, and are locked on to the space
  • Quickly building rapport with the entry team to gain mutual respect and ensure everybody is looking out for each other
  • Working in hot, dusty conditions for 12-hour shifts and ensuring everyone remains hydrated

Production

Tarac
05.2023 - Current
  • Input to the continual improvement of health and safety, having my recommendations approved and implemented
  • Safely stacking and moving pallets and product with a forklift in high traffic areas
  • Process operating – monitoring and adjusting plant to ensure correct temperature, pressure, and product quality are achieved, both with computer and physical input
  • Safe production and transfer of highly flammable spirit, ensuring strict electronic and ignition free zones are maintained
  • Only new employee to be recommended and trained in new equipment and plant.

Cellar Hand

Pernod Ricard Wines
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Working safely in and around confined spaces, including gas testing atmospheres
  • Kept operations in compliance with company, safety, and legal requirements
  • Keeping areas and equipment clean to eliminate hazards
  • Using initiative during quiet periods to set up jobs for the next shift or complete monthly required jobs
  • Experience working outdoors for 12-hour night shifts in a 6 days on/1 day off roster over the busy period.

Steward

TT-Line
04.2016 - 01.2022
  • Participating in weekly drills to ensure high standard of safety would be met in case of emergency
  • Accepted opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance and cross-train for other positions
  • Working away from home for extended periods of time
  • Proven ability to step up into a managerial role, providing leadership and promoting teamwork.

Assistant Manager

Type40 Prop Building
02.2014 - 06.2019
  • In charge of maintaining safe work practices and OH&S, including upkeep of PPE
  • Assisting in the production of items, including use of power tools and safety equipment
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service
  • Ability to follow detailed instruction as well as help create new ideas and concepts.

Hospitality Attendant

Great Southern Rail
09.2013 - 04.2016
  • Management of First Class carriages, including delegating duties to staff, and overseeing food and beverage service
  • Working 12-hour days while on board, working away from home
  • Housekeeping, including cleaning multiple rooms and making beds within a set timeframe and to a high standard
  • Delivered excellent customer service to support company reputation and patron satisfaction.

Education

Certificate IV Work Health And Safety

HBA Learning Centres
08.2024

Skills

  • Enthusiastic and fast learner
  • Health and safety focused
  • Strategic planning and ability to deal with change
  • High attention to detail
  • Teamwork
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Mining shutdown experience
  • Ability to work under pressure for prolonged periods
  • High work ethic

References

  • Vanessa Moore, Managing Director, Moore McPhee WHS Consultants Pty Ltd, vanessa.moore@mooremcphee.

    com.au

  • Jessie Tolson, Supervisor, Richmond Grove, 0436 016 582
  • Allan Carey, Owner, Type40, 0406 693 016, allan@type40.com.au

Timeline

Confined Space Sentry

ISH24
10.2023 - Current

Production

Tarac
05.2023 - Current

Cellar Hand

Pernod Ricard Wines
01.2022 - 05.2023

Steward

TT-Line
04.2016 - 01.2022

Assistant Manager

Type40 Prop Building
02.2014 - 06.2019

Hospitality Attendant

Great Southern Rail
09.2013 - 04.2016

Certificate IV Work Health And Safety

HBA Learning Centres

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