Christopher Prestianni - Mechanical Fitter

• Working on the Construction of Latrobe Valley Magnesium.
• Safely operated machinery to avoid injuries and accidents and encouraged others to do same.
• Thoroughly read and comprehended blueprints in order to understand how installation was to be performed.
• Checked proper fitting and assembly of parts and piping for project.
• Carefully reviewed project blueprints before starting work and addressed any concerns with supervisors.
• Identified mechanical problems and determined best solutions for correction.

• Worked the major outages at yaulourn power station on unit 3 and unit 2.
• Carried out major works on control valves and stop valves.
• Dismantled and reassembled delicate mechanisms.
• Performed onsite maintenance and repair work.
• Identified potential issues and spoke with supervisors to immediately determine best methods for remediation.

Worked the major outage at the Shell refinery in Geelong, Worked on heat exchangers and vessels, Blinding and spading, Spading of battery limits, Removal and replacement of heat exchanger bundles, Removal and cleaning of fin fan plugs, Removal-cleaning and replacing floating heads from bundles.

Worked the Loy Yang A Unit 1 major outage.

Working in the turbine valve crew i participated in removal and replacement of major components such as Main Steam Valves, Reheat Stop Valves. Working in conjunction with the riggers and crane crew, Performed tasks such as machining of parts to set tolerances and lapping of faces.

Worked the major outage at Quenos Chemicals performing tasks such as - Removal and replacement of valves and associated spool work, Working on vessels and heat exchangers, Breaking containment under BA, Spading of Battery Limits, Filling out of flange management tags and check sheets, Torqued up flanges to correct tensions using HYTORC equipment, Adhering to all site safety rules, Performed onsite maintenance and repair work.

Worked at ESSO'S Longford gas plant, participating in their Plant 3 Major Outage.

Performing tasks such as blinding and spading, flange alignment and bolt torquing, removing bundles from heat exchangers ect.

• Performed onsite maintenance and repair work.
• Identified potential issues and spoke with supervisors to immediately determine best methods for remediation.
• Collaborated with coworkers, discussing assembly and needed product adjustments.

Participated in unit one major outage at Vales Point power station, Performed measurement and alignment checks on bearing three and made adjustments to rectify problems.

Worked on unit one's stop valve and helped with blue checks.

• Thoroughly read and comprehended blueprints in order to understand how installation was to be performed.
• Carefully reviewed project blueprints before starting work and addressed any concerns with supervisors.
• Checked instruments for accuracy and calibrated to specifications.
• Identified mechanical problems and determined best solutions for correction.

Worked the major shutdown at ICHTHYS LNG site performing maintenance on both trains 1 and 2.

Worked in a team to cary out maintenance and improvements within the guidelines of INPEX'S LNG plant. duties included replacement of spool work and valves, working in conjunction with crane to remove and replace psv's, complete training in the use of hydraulic tensioning equipment, compleate jsa,s and toolbox talks, worked alongside operators to perform duties as requested including following all safety guidelines (identifying correct piece of plant, operator proving zero energy), completing flange management check sheets and flange tags, carrying out correct bolting techniques for flange management including hydraulic torquing and tensioning.

Worked the major outage at the millmerran power station, Conducting major works and upgrades to unit one turbine.

Performing duty's including removal and installation of turbine rotor, removal of turbine blades for machining, installation of turbine coupling bolts, assembled valve components, use of ITH bolting tensioning, measuring of components including clearance checks.

• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Working the major outage at ESSO'S GP 2 shutdown on site at ESSO'S Longford gas plant. Conducting inspections and repairs to major components such as Dehydrators, Heat Exchangers and Regen Coolers. Duty's included filling out JSA'S, removal of heat exchangers (working in conjunction with cranes), blinding and spading, Flange management (use of hytorc and manual tensioning equipment), cleaning of heat exchanger tubes, and removal and cleaning of spool work.

• Performed onsite maintenance and repair work.
• Reviewed finished equipment for accurate fit and assembly.
• Checked proper fitting and assembly of parts and piping for tensioning projects.

Participated in the major outage for unit two at LOY YANG A power station. Duty's included major boiler repairs, including replacement of sliding seals, inspection and upgrades of fan boxes. Carefully reviewed project drawings before starting work and addressed any concerns with supervisors. Performed onsite maintenance and repair work. Identified mechanical problems and determined best solutions for correction.

• Participated in major outage at the Desalination Plant, Wonthaggi, February 2021 and again in May 2021.
• Removed and replaced valves on stream two and three.
• Disassembled and inspected valves.
• Torqued bolts to comply with flange management specifications.
• Complied by all site OH&S rules and current state Covid requirements.

• Worked the major outage of New Port power station and performed a B inspection on the turbine.
• Reviewed finished equipment for accurate fit and assembly.
• Dismantled and reassembled delicate mechanisms.
• Safely operated machinery to avoid injuries and accidents and encouraged others to do same.
• Checked proper fitting and assembly of parts and piping for Turbine project.
• Performed onsite maintenance and repair work, including Turbine bearing removal and measuring.
• Checked instruments for accuracy and calibrated to specifications.

Worked on the minor outage of MCL5 line at BHP Bluescope.

• Reviewed finished equipment for accurate fit and assembly.
• Checked proper fitting and assembly of parts and piping for the metal coating line.
• Performed onsite maintenance and repair work, including bearing inspections and hydraulic cylinder maintenance.
• Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.

Completed maintenance and installation tasks during a shutdown project at barwon waters bio solids site.

• Reviewed finished equipment for accurate fit and assembly.
• Thoroughly read and comprehended blueprints in order to understand how installation was to be performed.
• Identified potential issues and spoke with supervisors to immediately determine best methods for remediation.
• Safely operated machinery to avoid injuries and accidents and encouraged others to do same.

• Checked instruments for accuracy and calibrated to specifications
• Dismantled and reassembled delicate mechanisms
• Checked proper fitting and assembly of parts and piping for water desalination project
• Identified potential issues and spoke with supervisors to immediately determine best methods for remediation
• Reviewed finished equipment to ensure that it had been accurately fitted and assembled
• Performed onsite maintenance and repair work, including replacement of valves, actuators and grounding rings

Worked the forced outage on UNIT 2 Turbine for AGL at Loy Yang Power station.

• Maintained operability and safety of Turbine valves and actuators by performing inspections and preventative maintenance
• Analyzed blueprints and manufacturer instructions to take apart and reassemble machinery for maintenance and component replacements
• Carried out pressure testing of components
• Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems
• Installed piping for plumbing systems for lubrication and control oil lines
• Performed maintenance on workplace equipment when required
• Supported technicians in equipment maintenance and repair
• Worked in a team to perform coupling alignments and fit hydraulic coupling bolts to correct torque specifications
• Flange Management of piping and oil lines

Major overhaul of LP1 and LP2 turbines and associated components for CS ENERGY at Kogan Creek Power station.

• Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment
• Followed approved process for assembly
• Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions
• Carried out major repairs to turbine components such as Turbine inner casing, Blade carriers and Rotors
• Inspected parts for damage
• Worked as a team with other tradesman and other companies to complete the major outage in a safe and timely manner

• Removal and inspection of major components such as IP Turbine covers and rotor, generator components, bearing pedestals and white metal bearings.
• Working alongside a flender gearbox specialist to perform checks, alignments and adjustments.
• Rebuilding of valve actuators.
• Cleaning and messuring of turbine and valve components.
• Working alongside other tradesmen in a team to perform all tasks in a safe and timely manner.

• Worked onsite as part of a team of technicians to install a CNC punch and associated equipment (in feed  and out feed conveyors, pick and place system), also helped out with regular day to day maintanance including PM`s.
• Reviewed the finished equipment to ensure that it had been accurately fitted and assembled.
• Performed onsite maintenance and repair work, including servicing robot welder and conveyor systems. 
• Fitted and assembled instrument parts.
• Thoroughly read and comprehended blueprints in order to understand how the installation was to be performed.
• Performed routine preventive maintenance to ensure that assembly systems operated efficiently.

Worked for T.W.Power in conjunction with Siemens to carry out breakdown works on unit one turbine at AGL Loy Yang site. 

• Thoroughly read and comprehended blueprints in order to understand how the installation was to be performed. 
• Connected pipes through a variety of methods.
• Ensured the proper fitting and assembly of parts and piping for unit one turbine.
• Performed onsite maintenance and repair work.
   
• Collaborated with work colleges  to ensure smooth work flow and efficient organization operations.
• Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
• Carry ou reconditioning of unit one T.C.V.s

Conducted planed works on plant during major outage including replacement of bag filters and conveyor works. 

• Ensured the proper fitting and assembly of parts and piping.
• Safely operated machinery to avoid injuries and accidents and encouraged others to do the same. 
• Reviewed the finished equipment to ensure that it had been accurately fitted and assembled. 
• Operated equipment such as hoists and forklifts.
• Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.

Participate in shutdown works to ensure correct day to day running of plant on site whilst following instructions from supervisor. 

• Carefully reviewed project blueprints before starting work and addressed any concerns with supervisors.

• Performed onsite maintenance and repair work.
   
• Identified potential issues and spoke with supervisors to immediately determine the best methods for remediation. 

Participating in shutdown works at Bluescopes Manufacturing plant while adhering to all site policies. 

Conducting planned work on plant in a safe and timely manor to ensure deadlines are met with the focus on zero harm.   

Supported Chief Operating Officer with daily operational functions.

• Replacement of H/P turbine, replacement of I/P turbine rotor and inner casings.
• Removal and checking of both L/P turbines and replacement of generator casing.
• Stripping and removal of I/P outer and inner casings.
• Removal of turbine rotor.
• Checking of clearances and dimensions.
• Removal and inspection of L/P turbine blades.
• General associated works.
• Abide by all site rules including following of JSEA's and LOTO system.

• Safely worked unit two turbine outage.
• Reviewed the finished equipment to ensure that it had been accurately fitted and assembled. 
• Identified potential issues and spoke with supervisors to immediately determine the best methods for remediation. 
• Dismantled and reassembled components.
• Thoroughly read and comprehended blueprints in order to understand how the installation was to be performed. 
• Checked instruments for accuracy and calibrated them to specifications.
• Fitted and assembled instrument parts.
• Maintained compliance with company standards to perform all maintenance activities.
• Removal, insulation and reconditioning of valves.
• Removal, inspection/ repair and fitting of major plant items.

• Carefully reviewed project blueprints before starting work and addressed any concerns with supervisors.
• Safely operated machinery to avoid injuries and accidents and encouraged others to do the same.
• Ensured the proper fitting and assembly of parts for a variety of machinery. in the power industry.
• Reviewed the finished equipment to ensure that it had been accurately fitted and assembled.
• Identified potential issues and spoke with supervisors to immediately determine the best methods for remediation.
• Performed regular maintenance on workshop machinery.
• Implemented changes requested by designers, owners or inspectors.
• Employed wide variety of hand and power tools including hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments and electronic testing devices.
• Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes drill press, forklift and basic hand tools.
• Installed, aligned, and set new equipment.
• Managed team of eight personnel focused on providing expert detailing services to power/energy customers.
• Supported technicians in equipment maintenance and repair.
• Used schematic diagrams to plan work.
• Ensured proper installations through accurate reading of blueprints.
• Assessed engineering documentation to determine order of construction operations.
• Collaborated with workshop manager to ensure smooth work flow and efficient organization operations.
• Filling out and compliance of J.S.A.s for onsite work.
• Stripping / Assessing and Assembling of major mining equipment such as - 8 wheel bogie assembly's, Tumblers, Pulleys and Gearbox's.
• Filling out of paperwork such as Assessment sheets and Assembly reports.

• Interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications for each job.
• Used hand signals to notify the crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
• Manufactured and installed spool work and valves for use in the Oil and Gas Industry.
• Worked onsite at ESSO's Barry Beach marine terminal in accordance with all site standards, including training for ESSO's MRC's and MSIC CARD.
• Carried out major construction/ modification/ maintenance and repair on all types of off shore equipment including major work to NABORS drilling rigs 175 and 453.
• Utilized welding equipment and other hand tools in the safest, most effective manner and according to manufacturer instructions.
• Participated in transporting of major loads [Platform sections, tanks ect] to ESSO'S Barry Beach site. 
• Coordinated the movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
• Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
• Safe and efficient operation of cutting and welding equipment.
• Maintained positive relationships with all customers.
• Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
• Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
• Welded metal parts as specified by layout, welding diagram, or work order.
• Promoted shop safety by working in a safe manner.

Working shift work and shutdowns.
Maintenance on production line equipment such as bagging machines, conveyors, bucket elevators, mixers, pick and place robotic arms, fume extraction units, bag sewing machines, air supply systems (compressor, dryer), air line installation and heat bead rotary press.
Filling out of maintenance reports.
Troubleshoot and diagnosed problems with mechanical equipment.
General welding/machining and installation work.
Work along side machine operators for repairs with minimal disruption and down time.

Prepared and administered preventative maintenance work orders.
Performed routine preventive maintenance to ensure that systems operated efficiently.
Maintained compliance with company standards to perform all Maintenance activities.
Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
Informed supervisors when machines needed major service.
Performed basic machine set up.
Inspected machine parts for conformance to product specifications.

Planned, scheduled and delegated daily work.
Liaised between customers and manufacturing to design new product.
Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
Fabricated large and small parts per drawing and assembled parts as required.
Monitored machine operation and diagnosed malfunctions.
Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining and motivating employees.
Responsible for achieving production requirements.
Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed.
Estimated costs and set quality standards.
Oversaw the production process and managed the production schedule.
Calibrated machines to keep them running at peak performance.
Assisted machine operators with finished pieces.
Tested products or subassembly's for functionality or quality.
Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
Supervised and motivated staff.
Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
Responsible for the selection and maintenance of equipment.
Kept work areas clean and neat.
Employed different welding techniques to assemble parts and components.