CW CRAIG WHITE
Kingscliff,NSW
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Experienced Manager/Supervisor with over 10 years of experience in the building industry with a vast understanding of building management, OH &S standards with a practical outlook and common sense approach. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technician Electrical and Refrigeration
Coolabah Cooling
Murwillumbah, NSW
01.2018 - Current
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed team of varying employees and contractors, overseeing training and professional growth of employees.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Responsible for all on going air conditioning/refrigeration maintenance, repairs and projected expenditure issues at Murwillumbah Hospital.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented findings to assist in ongoing improvements.
Site Refrigeration/Relief Electrical Mechanic
Glencore
McArthur River Mine, NT
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
- Designed and oversaw renovation of main site laboratory to bring exhaust cupboards into compliance to Australian Standards.
- Worked in conjunction with other site trades to carry out repairs and replacements in a manner creating low impact on there operation.
Dual Trade Technician and Relief Coordinator
Ostwald Brothers
Dalby, QLD
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Collaborated with Mobile Camp Management to achieve flawless camp moves across 6 camps, resulting in no inconvenience to clients using camp facilities.
- Organised camp relocations, contacting truck company, inspecting new site for compliance and suitability, organising alterations to new location if required to eliminate any delays.
- Carry out repairs, maintenance and replacement of all camp equipment, inclusive of Sewerage treatment plant, cool rooms, freezer rooms, air conditioners, fire services, kitchen and laundry equipment as well as all electrical.
Electrician/Refrigeration Camps
Easternwell Group
Toowoomba, QLD
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Prepare all maintenance schedules for services
- Recording of all test and tag, and fire system testing throughout camps,ensuring compliance carried out to the satisfaction of relevant local ,state and federal authorities.
- Coordinate site relocations, organising and coordinating site readiness, transport, fuel, water supplies and pack up resite of camps. Relocations done to tight deadlines and compliance of suppliers and landholders.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Maintained detailed documentation through logging of support cases, e-mail and knowledge base articles for client and internal use.
- Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters and multimeters.
- Launched troubleshooting and tests on equipment post-installation to confirm compatibility and safety of electrical systems.
Refrigeration/Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
Toll Remote Logistics
Ethiopia
06.2011 - 01.2012
- BHP contract cancelled with Toll
- Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
- Manage and coordinate work involving and training local site refrigeration and electrical trainees
- Monitored and adjusted safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm particularly from extreme environment.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Carry out design changes of existing equipment to operate more effectively and giving greater longevity allowing for extreme on site conditions of up to 65 Degrees Celsius.
Technical Services Supervisor
Complete Site Services
Solomon Islands
05.2008 - 06.2011
- Hands on Supervision of 80 local employees building 286 houses with 4 other supervisors on rotating roster.
- Inspection and certification of all camp and housing components to comply to Australian Standards and Legislation, documenting all findings and following up on rectification works.
- Upgrade and renew existing camp site accommodation buildings.
- Install new camp mess and kitchen suitable for 1000 people, documenting a safe work plan, carrying out prestart meetings, calling stop as issues arose to enable documentation and addressing of issues which arose during construction phase.
- Carry out full repair, maintenance replacement of all refrigeration and air conditioning.
- Supervising of local contractors checking of there equipment and tools fro safety and suitability of task
Service Manager
Care Group Air Conditioning
Burleigh Heads, QLD
08.2004 - 05.2008
- Followed up with customers during and after installations to verify satisfaction.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Met with customers to discuss service needs and develop effective and practical solutions.
- Set and administered department budgets for expenditures, materials and labor.
- Contributed to development, implementation and execution of maintenance programs.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
Service Manager, Service Supervisor, Technician
Several
Gold Coast, Melbourne
01.1980 - 01.2004
- Monitored team performance, adhered to service level agreements (SLAs) and provided detailed job training.
- Followed up with customers during and after installations to verify satisfaction.
- Handled customer complaints and inquiries, encompassing site visits or explanation of described outcomes expected.
- Determined maintenance requirements and assigned repairs to qualified employees notifying client quantifying works to be undertaken.
- Installation and commissioning of air conditioning control systems, maintenance, fault finding and repair
- Chiller maintenance carrying out condenser cleans, cooling tower cleans and disinfects along with water treatment and monitoring.
- Carry out wiring of large plant equipment commissioning and testing of same.
Education
Full Refrigeration mechanic certificate Nationally recognised #211429 Electrical Mechanic Licence QLD #164015 Supervisor Certificate Electrician NSW #85666S Arctick Refrigeration Handling licence #L005162 High Risk - Electrical Mechanic, Refrigeration Mechanic
Box Hill Institute of TAFE
O.H.&S. White Card #1458805 -
On Line Training
C Class Open NSW. Driving Licence #21904955 Training and Inductions Explosive Gases - undefined
QLD
First Aid Certificate CPR and LVR Current Undertake Manual Handling Undertake First Response to Fire - undefined
Skills
- HVAC installation and maintenance
- Electrical systems understanding
- State and local electrical codes
- HVAC and refrigeration systems
- Electrical and mechanical schematics
- Testing and air balancing (TAB) technician
- Heating and refrigeration systems expertise
- Electrical Installations and Schematics
- Building management and maintenance requirements
Additional Information
- Dedicated HVAC, Refrigeration and Electrical professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. I pride myself on strong fault finding abilities, motivation, work ethic, customer service and attention to detail. I have a wealth of experience and a constant desire to to learn more. Experience includes all aspects of installation, breakdowns, maintenance, service and repairs. This experience has given me the ability to be an"all rounder" technician and to have confidence in any situation.
Timeline
Senior Technician Electrical and Refrigeration
Coolabah Cooling
01.2018 - Current
Site Refrigeration/Relief Electrical Mechanic
Glencore
01.2016 - 01.2018
Dual Trade Technician and Relief Coordinator
Ostwald Brothers
01.2014 - 01.2016
Electrician/Refrigeration Camps
Easternwell Group
01.2012 - 01.2014
Refrigeration/Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
Toll Remote Logistics
06.2011 - 01.2012
Technical Services Supervisor
Complete Site Services
05.2008 - 06.2011
Service Manager
Care Group Air Conditioning
08.2004 - 05.2008
Service Manager, Service Supervisor, Technician
Several
01.1980 - 01.2004
Full Refrigeration mechanic certificate Nationally recognised #211429 Electrical Mechanic Licence QLD #164015 Supervisor Certificate Electrician NSW #85666S Arctick Refrigeration Handling licence #L005162 High Risk - Electrical Mechanic, Refrigeration Mechanic
Box Hill Institute of TAFE
O.H.&S. White Card #1458805 -
On Line Training
C Class Open NSW. Driving Licence #21904955 Training and Inductions Explosive Gases - undefined
QLD