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DANIEL MILLER

MANDURAH,WA

Summary

Proven leader with a track record of mentoring and training teams to excellence, notably at Welldrill. Skilled in risk management and mechanical maintenance, I bring both critical thinking and exceptional interpersonal skills to the table. Achieved significant improvements in operational safety and efficiency, demonstrating integrity and a commitment to excellence.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Offsider / Trainee Driller

Welldrill
COCKBURN CENTRAL, WA
11.2017 - 05.2024
  • Drilling and construction of water bores to Client scope of works and Minimum Construction Standards for water bores in Australia
  • Implementing Welldrill or Project specific management plan for undertaking Pre-Shift meetings and Toolbox meetings as part of communication and consulting processes
  • Using Safe Work Methods for all tasks or completing Job Hazard Analysis on tasks being undertaken where no procedure exists
  • Ensuring each crew member is competent to complete tasks as per the relevant safe work procedure.
  • On-the-job training and mentoring of new or inexperienced crew members.
  • Implementing project hazard identification and risk management procedures.
  • Implementing any corrective actions assigned to crew arising from hazards, incidents, inspections or any other source
  • Implementing site emergency management plans
  • Communicating regularly and consistently with the client and head office
  • Completing daily drill logs as per project details and requirements
  • Ensuring pre-start inspections are undertaken daily on all assets, and any faults are reported to the Maintenance Manager in a timely manner.
  • Ensuring adherence to scheduled maintenance works
  • Supervise and influence crew activities to ensure all personnel work in a safe manner and abide by HSEQ requirements for working on site
  • Perform routine mechanical maintenance work on drill rigs and associated equipment and make preliminary diagnosis of faults for repair by Mechanical Fitter.

Drillers Assistant

BOART LONGYEAR DRILLING SERVICES
10.2011 - 10.2017
  • Assist with moving drill rigs and equipment from site to site, set up in the new site and connect hydraulic hosing for power supply to a variety of ancillary equipment
  • Help obtain high-quality drilling core samples
  • Assist drillers with all drilling processes
  • Mix and test drilling fluids, chemicals and grout
  • Assist with slotting, welding and inserting casing
  • Assist with well development and pumping tests
  • Operate equipment such as pumps, generators, heavy vehicles and light plant equipment
  • Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on equipment
  • Clean and maintain all equipment, as well as drill and camp sites

Unit Recruit Liaison Officer / Combat Engineer

REGIONAL DEFENCE OPERATIONS
01.2009 - 10.2011
  • Managed a range of recruiting services and formulated training programs to ensure new staff were fully equipped to take up roles in multi-faceted business
  • Led full-time and part-time staff with responsibility for a spectrum of recruiting activities and provision of advice on candidate assessment and initial training
  • Managed day-to-day operations of the recruiting cell, including shop front services
  • Authored business guidelines for the selection and recruitment of staff and implemented standard procedures
  • Planned a spectrum of recruiting activities, often representing Defence in the public eye at trade fairs and expos
  • Worked in cooperation with the national recruiting team, contributing to wider national recruiting operations and advising on hiring requirements for individual business units
  • Played a key role in staff induction and administration
  • Oversaw induction programs for groups of up to 80 staff, delivering training in a broad range of Defence-specific skills
  • Directed recruitment initiatives, targeting specific employment segments to meet emerging capability requirements and key skills shortfalls
  • Audited recruitment and interview techniques to ensure candidate quality

Team Leader & Combat Engineer

DEFENCE EXPEDIENT ENGINEERING
10.2003 - 12.2008
  • Initially joined an Army engineering team as a driver of a specialist vehicle and later promoted to Crew Commander and Maintenance Advisor
  • Reported fleet status to the Operations Manager
  • Entrusted with the charter to supervise vehicle operations in support of a spectrum of Defence projects within Australia
  • Responsible for business planning, resource supervision, risk management, workplace safety, staff training, personnel administration, operations supervision, fleet coordination, management reporting, technical administration, compliance and external agency liaison
  • Managed a vehicle fleet valued at $2.5 million, leading teams of up to 3 staff
  • Determined work priorities, set goals, allocated resources and monitored the completion of all work activities and prepared management reports
  • Led the team in the operation of technologically advanced armoured vehicles, personally conducting and instructing driving in on-road and off-road environments, including extremes of weather and terrain, during daytime and night hours
  • As the Technical Supervisor, provided advice on spares and maintenance requirements, managed the local supply chain and managed a diverse range of ancillary vehicle systems that saw me working with state of the art technology and learn new skills at short notice
  • Worked closely with external agencies, civilian contractors and foreign Defence staff
  • Prepared and delivered lessons on vehicle and equipment operations, including assessing workplace competency and managing scenario based training activities
  • As a member of the management team, contributed to operational planning encompassing maintenance, transport, logistics and administration requirements

Combat Engineer

DEFENCE EXPEDIENT ENGINEERING
10.2003 - 12.2008
  • Responsible for conducting a range of military field engineering tasks, including construction planning, procuring equipment, staff management, OHS and contractor liaison
  • Worked within a team of tradesmen to provide basic field maintenance and construction services to Defence businesses during deployments
  • Gained exposure to horizontal and vertical construction and operating all manner of industrial equipment, demonstrating an ability to acquire new skills quickly
  • Developed a wide range of trade and technical skills and held responsibility for assisting in construction of temporary roads, bypasses and fords
  • Gained experience in cargo management and load handling, technical administration, OHS compliance, off-road vehicle operations, interpreting technical drawings, demolitions, high risk search, plant operations, laying pipes, levelling, trenching, traffic control, sub-soil drainage, reinforced concreting, tree felling, winning timber and installing signage
  • Engineered drains, constructed culverts and erected a variety of bridges using man-made and natural materials

Technical Trainee

ENGINEERING TRAINING SERVICES
06.2002 - 10.2003
  • Undertook training at several leading Defence educational establishments
  • Successfully graduated an intensive induction program at the Recruit Training Centre encompassing teamwork, problem solving, interpersonal skills, communication and tactical leadership
  • Subsequently completed a rigorous trade training program at the School of Military Engineering
  • Trained in a wide variety of engineering techniques and operations, including site management, risk management, first aid and resource management
  • Gained exposure to the storage and handling of dangerous materials, vehicle maintenance, construction planning and interpreting technical drawings

Subcontractor

CONCRETING SERVICES
06.2001 - 06.2002
  • Involved in planning, resourcing and installing concrete soakwells

Education

Technical Trainee -

ENGINEERING TRAINING SERVICES
10.2003

Skills

  • Experienced in leading multi-skilled teams across various business functions
  • High degree of literacy and ability to communicate fluently
  • Lead by example
  • Initiative
  • Integrity
  • Excellent hands-on skills
  • High level of physical fitness
  • Likeable and approachable

Certification

  • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA)
  • Shot Firers Licence
  • Qualified Combat Engineer - Corporal
  • Current Multi-Combination Drivers Licence
  • First Aid Course
  • Promotion course - planning, leadership, business management, staff writing
  • Promotion course - training, interpersonal skills, communication skills
  • Promotion course - resource management, OHS, risk management
  • Promotion course - coaching, performance appraisal, counselling
  • Equity and Diversity Awareness
  • Occupational Health and Safety Awareness
  • Fraud and Ethics Awareness
  • Security Awareness
  • Suicide Awareness and Prevention
  • Alcohol and Drug Awareness
  • License to perform High Risk Work (WL3342366)
  • Forklift Truck License
  • C2 Slewing Mobile Crane (
  • Telescopic Materials Handler
  • Backhoe/Loader
  • Working At Heights
  • Dangerous Goods Security Card (DGC001642)
  • Demonstrate First Attack Firefighting Equipment
  • Dogging
  • Intermediate Manual Metal Arc Welding
  • Off road Driving and Recovery
  • Certificate II in Drilling Operations
  • Cement/Grouting Training Course
  • Screens and Gravel Pack Course
  • Load Restraint Course
  • Construction White Card (CPCCWHS1001)

COMPETENCIES

LEADERSHIP

Throughout my career i have been priveledged to exercise leadership of multi skilled teams across a range of business functions. My roles have encompassed responsibility for the performance, development and administration of diverse teams, and involved working under pressure to meet deadlines in challenging circumstances. 

OPERATIONAL SKILLS

Good organisational ability has been essential in all my appointments. I have frequently been required to manage multiple projects and organise activities. Specifically, my organisational skills include managing the allocation of business resources and authoring plans for coordinating work activities.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

As a supervisor with the Australian Defence Force, both my written and spoken communication skills are required to be of a good standard. I have developed a high degree of literacy and an ability to communicate in a fluent manner. In addition, I have extensive experience in writing reports and delivering presentations in many settings. I have also undertaken training in presentation skills, negotiation skills and listening skills for customer service.

TEAMWORK & INTERPERSONAL

In all appointments, I have been required to act as both leader and team member. These experiences have deepened my awareness of group dynamics and methods of dealing with conflict. I have managed teams of various sizes and have always enjoyed a good rapport with them, both at work and socially.

Timeline

Senior Offsider / Trainee Driller

Welldrill
11.2017 - 05.2024

Drillers Assistant

BOART LONGYEAR DRILLING SERVICES
10.2011 - 10.2017

Unit Recruit Liaison Officer / Combat Engineer

REGIONAL DEFENCE OPERATIONS
01.2009 - 10.2011

Team Leader & Combat Engineer

DEFENCE EXPEDIENT ENGINEERING
10.2003 - 12.2008

Combat Engineer

DEFENCE EXPEDIENT ENGINEERING
10.2003 - 12.2008

Technical Trainee

ENGINEERING TRAINING SERVICES
06.2002 - 10.2003

Subcontractor

CONCRETING SERVICES
06.2001 - 06.2002

Technical Trainee -

ENGINEERING TRAINING SERVICES

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