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Chris Maher

Chris Maher

Mango Hill,QLD

Summary

High-performing professional with a knack for completing tasks efficiently and productively. Specialize in multitasking in time-critical environments, conflict resolution, and risk management, ensuring that smooth operations and safety protocols are always followed. Excel in leadership, strong communication, and problem-solving, bringing value to teams by fostering collaboration, and driving positive outcomes.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

AIRPORT RESCUE FIRE STATION OFFICER

INVERCARGILL AIRPORT LIMITED
Invercargill, Southland
08.2022 - 03.2026
  • Station second-in-command.
  • Oversee staff execution of assigned activities and training.
  • Organize and coordinate meetings between senior management and other stakeholders across the organization.
  • Conduct and review employee performance evaluations.
  • Provision of Airport Rescue Fire category, qualified staffing resource levels, rostering, and payroll.
  • Health and Safety Committee representative for the Airport Fire Station.
  • Undertaking roles as Fire fighter when required.

AIRPORT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTER

INVERCARGILL AIRPORT LIMITED
02.2020 - 08.2022
  • Attended firefighting programs to learn proper techniques and safety procedures.
  • Perform regular maintenance and testing of all firefighting gear, vehicles, and equipment.
  • Provide medical assistance to passengers of aircraft or other emergencies.
  • Conduct daily physical fitness training sessions for firefighter personnel in order to maintain a high level of readiness.

PRESS OPERATOR TECHNICIAN

DAIKEN SOUTHLAND LIMITED NEW ZEALAND
06.2012 - 02.2020
  • Operational planning experience.
  • Extensive use of heavy machinery. HR License and Forklift
  • Compliance with confined space and working at heights permits.
  • Participated actively in developing new safety protocols.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of co-workers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

OPERATOR TECHNICIAN

PACIFIC ALUMINIUM TIWAI / ENTERPRISE RECRUITMENT
08.2010 - 06.2012
  • Active health and Safety practices and strong safety leadership ensuring the development and compliance of the team.
  • Identified root causes and implemented solutions to optimize processes.
  • Monitored process and quality data to detect trends.

AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHING

QUEENSTOWN COLLISION CENTER NEW ZEALAND
05.2003 - 02.2007
  • Engaged in varied tasks across multiple functions.
  • Learnt key principles of adhering to set time limits.
  • Eventually, in this time, qualifying and earning my trade certificate.

Education

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA/COMMERCIAL PILOTS LICENSE - Commercial Aviation

SOUTHERN WINGS
Invercargill, NZ
07-2010

SIXTH FORM CERTIFICATE -

JAMES HARGEST HIGHT SCHOOL
INVERCARGILL
11-2002

Skills

  • Health & Safety focused
  • Microsoft office
  • Critical thinking and problem solving abilities
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Extensive use and knowledge of aerodrome operations
  • Advanced first-aid qualifications (pre-hospital emergency)
  • Fostering a positive workplace culture
  • Proactive in risk and hazard management
  • Incident safety

Hobbies and Interests

First and foremost, I am an avid aviation enthusiast, I love the industry is all it's fascists.

I enjoy playing golf with my wife and friends, and i look forward to playing many new courses here in Queensland. I've recently got into fishing and enjoy both the river and the ocean. 

I have been fortunate enough to have traveled throughout Europe, Central America, and the United States, just to name a few, and I love immersing myself in the different cultures. I find this a great way to broaden one's perspective and a fantastic learning experience

Certification

• Commercial Pilots License with multiengine instrument rating

• NZQA Pre Hospital Emergency Care Certification.

• NZQA Qualified Fire Fighter (Auckland International Airport Fire Service) Certification.

• NZ Health and Safety workplace Level 1 Certification.

• Queensland HR Vehicle License

Timeline

AIRPORT RESCUE FIRE STATION OFFICER

INVERCARGILL AIRPORT LIMITED
08.2022 - 03.2026

AIRPORT RESCUE FIRE FIGHTER

INVERCARGILL AIRPORT LIMITED
02.2020 - 08.2022

PRESS OPERATOR TECHNICIAN

DAIKEN SOUTHLAND LIMITED NEW ZEALAND
06.2012 - 02.2020

OPERATOR TECHNICIAN

PACIFIC ALUMINIUM TIWAI / ENTERPRISE RECRUITMENT
08.2010 - 06.2012

AUTOMOTIVE REFINISHING

QUEENSTOWN COLLISION CENTER NEW ZEALAND
05.2003 - 02.2007

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA/COMMERCIAL PILOTS LICENSE - Commercial Aviation

SOUTHERN WINGS

SIXTH FORM CERTIFICATE -

JAMES HARGEST HIGHT SCHOOL
Chris Maher