Daniel Christou
Woodvale,Australia
Summary
Planning professional with strong foundation in strategic project management and resource alignment. Proven track record of driving project success and optimizing workflows in dynamic environments. Known for fostering team collaboration and achieving results by adapting to changing needs and priorities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outage Planner
Synergy (through Brunel)
03.2024 - Current
- Developed comprehensive project plans to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Analyzed resource allocation to optimize project timelines and deliverables.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced bottlenecks.
- Managed stakeholder expectations through regular updates and feedback sessions.
- Identified potential risks, implementing mitigation plans to minimize impact on project timelines.
- Presented progress reports regularly to senior management during project updates meetings.
- Aided in PM master data improvement continually.
Shutdown Scheduler
Fortescue (Iron Bridge)
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Developed and maintained Gantt charts to high standards under tight deadlines throughout execution.
- Conducted daily AM and PM reporting to track progress and updates.
- Collected and integrated work updates into Gantt charts within strict timelines.
- Analyzed project scope for efficient scheduling while adhering to resource allocation and budget constraints.
- Assisted in planning by defining project scopes and collaborating with coordinators on interactions.
- Utilized MS Project, Excel, and SAP extensively to enhance project tracking and reporting.
- Developed and maintained scheduling systems to optimize resource allocation and project timelines.
- Monitored progress of scheduled activities, adjusting plans as necessary to meet changing demands.
2IC Train Maintainer / Seconded Planner
Bombardier/alstom EDI Rail Joint Venture
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Scheduled inspections and breakdown repairs alongside maintenance planner and supervisor for railcar readiness. (Seconded Planner several times throughout employment.
- Optimized crew resource management to improve efficiency in operations.
- Acted as team leader, ensuring workflow continuity during leadership absence.
- Organized yard activities in collaboration with yard team for streamlined processes.
- Partnered with supervisor to guarantee maximum train service availability daily.
- Monitored radio communications to manage and rectify yard-related issues effectively.
Lead Mobile Plant Fitter
Komatsu (Employed through 2XM)
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Collaborated with workshop supervisor to schedule mechanical repairs and inspections meeting client deadlines.
- Assembled all components for Cable Reeler builds, ensuring adherence to specifications.
- Refurbished various types of old Cable Reelers, restoring functionality and performance.
- Installed bushes on loader buckets during refurbishment stages to enhance durability.
Hydraulics Fitter
Hooker Engineering (Employed through Brunel)
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Building Hydraulic power packs, Lube packs and complex systems used in mining Fixed Plants. Servicing and replacement of hydraulic components both in the field and workshop. Which included but was not limited to:- designing systems off hydraulic schematics, Testing/setting of relief valves, testing of high pressure equipment and complex Hydraulic problem solving and diagnosis.
- Casual Perth Based with FIFO included
- Malaga Hydraulics Workshop
- Dean Jones (workshop supervisor) : 0499 440 100
2IC Fixed Plant Fitter (including Dewatering)
Salini Impregilo Joint Venture NRW
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Mechanical Fault finding / breakdown repair on all fixed machinery Including :- Batching Plant agitators, mixers, pneumatic systems (dcvs, valves). Grout Plant murena pumps, screw conveyors also including pneumatic systems. Filter Press operations including hydraulic / pneumatic fault finding and breakdown maintenance. Coarse and Fine cyclones (FLSMIDTH) breakdown maintenance. Dewatering screens breakdown maintenance. Basic bobcat activities (cleaning out sumps and trimming unlevel grounds)
- Perth Based 7/3 and 7/4
- Forrestfield Airport Link
- Komal Lohani (supervisor SI-NRW) : 0481 930 576
Mechanical Fitter (Maintenance)
FMG Cloudbreak
05.2014 - 05.2017
- Mechanical Fault Finding/rectifying on all fixed plant machinery including :- cone crushers(raptors), ludiwici screens, conveyors, HPGR, pumps, classifiers, Cyclones and scrubbers, Hydraulic Problem solving Train loadout and crushing systems. Preventative maintenance checks/ inspections, Supervision of contracting groups and breakdown response.
- FIFO 8/6 and 7/7 changed to 2/1
- Ore Processing Facility
- Dan Groth (supervisor FMG) : 0437 646 927
Mech Fitter
Inline Engineering Services (FMG Anderson Point)
02.2014 - 05.2014
Mech Fitter
Inline Engineering Services (Port Headland)
09.2013 - 02.2014
Mech Fitter
Minprovise (shutdown work)
08.2013 - 09.2013
Mech Fitter
Monadelphous (shutdown work)
06.2013 - 09.2013
Mech Fitter
MIE Enterprises/FLSMIDTH (shutdown work)
04.2013 - 09.2013
Mech Fitter
Gotem Pumps and Valves (shutdown work)
04.2013 - 04.2013
Leading Hand
Horizon Infrastructure
09.2012 - 03.2013
Apprentice
AGE Developments
08.2009 - 09.2012
TA
Terex Jaques
09.2008 - 02.2009
Machine Op.
BGC Fiber Cement
01.2008 - 08.2008
Education
Bachelor - Computer science
University Western Australia
Cert 3 Hydraulics And Pnuematics
North Regional TAFE
WATrade Certificate - Fitting And Machining
Polytechnic West
Perth, WASkills
- AIM trained MS project - For schedulers - Create, resource, track projects
- AIM trained Excel - Essentials
- Advanced proficiency in the use of SAP, Maximo, MS Project, P6 and most common computer software used within my field
- Advanced Project management in complicated projects
- Advanced Data management
- Skilled at Cost control and Risk mitigation
- AutoCAD, Navisworks, solidworks
- Workflow management
- Advanced Scheduling
Certification
- AST Certified Forklift Ticket (LF) (BHP and Rio compliant)
- AST Certified Dogman Ticket (DG) (BHP and Rio compliant)
- AST Certified Rigging Ticket (RB) (BHP and Rio compliant)
- Safe Right Certified Confined Space (CS) (BHP and Rio compliant)
- STES Certified Elevated Work Platform (WP)
- STES Nation wide Certified Working at heights permit (WAH) and Gap Course (BHP and Rio compliant)
- ATM Certified Skid Steer Loader Ticket
- AST Certified Hydroblasting ticket (Cert. Num BGC-017 & BGC-039)
- BHP Hot works Level 2 and Fire extinguisher training (recently completed)
- BHP Nickel West induction / swipe card with SAP 460048
- BHP Iron ore WAIO inducted
- RIO TINTO swipe SAP 9067411
- RIO TINTO HSE and lockholders completed expiry 2014-10-30
- FMG SAP 531619
- FMG lock holder and permit holder certified
- Construction Safety Awareness Training Course Completion (Blue/Green Card)
- Mine Employees Health Surveillance Card H.S.N 459833
Education and Certified Skills
Competed in the WA Worldskills Turning competition
Timeline
Outage Planner
Synergy (through Brunel)
03.2024 - Current
Shutdown Scheduler
Fortescue (Iron Bridge)
06.2023 - 03.2024
2IC Train Maintainer / Seconded Planner
Bombardier/alstom EDI Rail Joint Venture
08.2020 - 06.2023
Lead Mobile Plant Fitter
Komatsu (Employed through 2XM)
08.2019 - 07.2020
Hydraulics Fitter
Hooker Engineering (Employed through Brunel)
03.2019 - 08.2019
2IC Fixed Plant Fitter (including Dewatering)
Salini Impregilo Joint Venture NRW
06.2017 - 01.2019
Mechanical Fitter (Maintenance)
FMG Cloudbreak
05.2014 - 05.2017
Mech Fitter
Inline Engineering Services (FMG Anderson Point)
02.2014 - 05.2014
Mech Fitter
Inline Engineering Services (Port Headland)
09.2013 - 02.2014
Mech Fitter
Minprovise (shutdown work)
08.2013 - 09.2013
Mech Fitter
Monadelphous (shutdown work)
06.2013 - 09.2013
Mech Fitter
MIE Enterprises/FLSMIDTH (shutdown work)
04.2013 - 09.2013
Mech Fitter
Gotem Pumps and Valves (shutdown work)
04.2013 - 04.2013
Leading Hand
Horizon Infrastructure
09.2012 - 03.2013
Apprentice
AGE Developments
08.2009 - 09.2012
TA
Terex Jaques
09.2008 - 02.2009
Machine Op.
BGC Fiber Cement
01.2008 - 08.2008
Bachelor - Computer science
University Western Australia
Cert 3 Hydraulics And Pnuematics
North Regional TAFE
Trade Certificate - Fitting And Machining
Polytechnic West