Dynamic and results-driven Supervisor with extensive experience at QMS NDT & NACE, adept at leading teams and ensuring compliance with Australian Standards. Proven ability in corrosion assessments and quality control, coupled with strong organizational skills and a commitment to safety. Recognized for fostering effective communication and mentoring staff to achieve operational excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor
QMS NDT & NACE
Osborne, SA
09.2021 - Current
Maintain acute knowledge and adherence to Australian Standards for a wide variety of NACE methods of inspection
Undertake Corrosion Surveys & Assessments
Perform NACE Inspections iaw applicable Australian Standards and client specifications
Field Testing & Reporting on Blast & Paint activities
Producing, reviewing & adhering to inspection test plan’s (ITP’s)
Ensuring all safety / emergency procedures are always followed
Job time estimating
Assignments for QMS NDT & NACE
- ACS North Production Quality Control
- EPTEC ASC North Supervisor and Quality Control
- Bluestone Mines Tasmania Coat Survey
- ASC West Mid Cycle Docking condition assessments
- ASC North Metal loss Supervisor
LEADING HAND / LEVEL 1 MARINE PAINTER
Transfield Services / Broad Spectrum
01.2011 - 01.2016
Supervising daily activities of up to 20 people
Managing the spray painting and Blast team
Liaising with upper management on work progress
Induct, train and mentor new team members and ensure WH&S policies were always followed
Prepare incident/accident reports and assist injured parties to receive first aid
Relief supervisor
Job time estimating
Quality control inspections
Radio operations
Present daily toolbox meetings, ensure JSA’s, Risk Management Plans, SOP’s and WH&S policies are always followed
Permit authority
Abrasive blasting to certain blast specifications
Blast and paint inside tanks following confined space and breathing apparatus policies / procedures
Able to operate and set up Abrasive blast units / Hoppers
Spray painting with airless and conventional spray units
Operate airless pumps and conventional spray equipment during various painting systems.
Prepare surfaces by hand, sanding, operate within blast chambers and spray booths
Use of Two Pack Paint and epoxy’s
Use of multiple surface preparation hand tools
Various Fork lift duties
Brush and roll application
LEADING HAND / SUPERVISOR / MACHINIST / LABOURER
Timber & Lattice
Port Adelaide, South Australia
01.2006 - 01.2011
Leading Hand - all yard management duties. Pick packing orders, distributing work tasks to other staff members, ordering supplies, loading and unloading trucks, arranging orders for dispatch and delivery of goods to customers and general carpentry and landscaping.
Supervisor – manage and effective running operations of the dispatch yard and operate forklift and other machinery / equipment on site.
Machinist – operate all the manufacturing machinery and equipment to produce timber and lattice products for customer’s orders. Also, I operated forklift and other plant machinery such as the picket machine, molders and several saws.
Labourer – operated machinery and equipment including two trellis machines, use of fiber cement and molding machinery, manufactured gates, fence extensions, pallets and trellis frames and hard screens. Packed and strapped orders. Assisted in the teaching of new staff members and learnt how to use a variety of hand tools (nail gun, drill, band saw, sander, drill press, staple gun, jigsaw, compound saw and circular saw).
2nd Year apprentice Carpenter
Jack of all Trades
Mackay, Queensland
01.2005 - 01.2006
Fitting Trusses
Internal / External frames
Decking
Cladding walls
Concreting
Roofing
Final fit-out
Tie-downs
Tiling
Renovations – general
Shop fit-outs
Erecting patios
Hand rails and balustrades
Surfeits
Plastering / Gyprock
Operating power tools
Carpenter
Timber and Lattice
Port Adelaide
01.2002 - 01.2005
Making arches, gates, trellis, frame trellis and gazebo’s
Making picket fences, fence extensions, frieze panels, etc.
Planning timber
Packing and strapping orders
Making fiber cement panels
Sanding back timber
Making fence trellis
Operating picket machine
Being aware of Occupational Health, Welfare and Safety regulations
Keeping my work area clean and safe
Keeping within a team environment as well as my own
Ability to use variety of hand tools
Skills
High coordination skills
Follow instructions and learn all aspects of the job
Use various electrical equipment and hand tools including nail gun, drills, saws, sanders, drill press, staple gun, etc…
Repair and general maintenance of equipment and machinery
Operate forklift in a safe manner
Honest and reliable
Hardworking and committed to providing excellence in any position obtained
Safety Awareness – Adherence to Occupational Health & Safety regulations
Efficient time management and superior organizational skills
Negotiation aptitude
Operate various machinery and equipment
Flexible, adaptable and hard work ethic, always willing to put in the hours required to fulfill the requirements of the position
Enthusiastic and determined to succeed in any professional role as well as personal career aspirations
Skilled in leadership and training staff members in use of machinery and on-site equipment
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize workloads and ensure all deadlines and quality standards are met
Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment and as part of a team and ensure common goals and objectives are met
Able to think quickly and make decisions
Proven ability to make an effective contribution to the performance of a team
Able to use initiative and accept challenges
Excellent communication skill
High level of discipline, dedication and commitment
Customer service skills
Excellent working relationship with other staff members
Certification
Certified Coating Inspector NACE 1 & 2
ACA Corrosion Technology Certificate
Visual Testing (ISO 9712) Level 2 Multi Sector
Dye Penetrant Testing (ISO 9712) Level 2 Multi Sector
St John First Aid Certificate
NACE Level 2 Coating Inspector (#105821)
Workzone Traffic Management (2018)
Control traffic with stop / slow bat
Implement traffic management Plan.
CITC Training
License to Operate Boom Type Elevating Work Platform (2018)
Boom length 11 meters or more
Work Safely at Heights (2018)
Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application (2015)