Darrell Headen
Breakfast Point,Australia
Summary
With Extensive years of experience in leadership roles across a vast range of projects including oil, gas, petrochemical, mining, industrial, commercial and Defence; I am a confident and capable Supervisor/Leader. I have extensive knowledge about 'on site' operations and installations, and this coupled with my enthusiasm and determination to see that every job is completed efficiently and to a high standard, my excellent communication and negotiation skills and my adaptability under pressure and in fast changing environments enables me to consistently meet or exceed targets and get jobs done.
Diligent Electrical QA/QC Supervisor with proven ability to oversee quality control processes and ensure compliance with industry standards. Successfully led teams to achieve high-quality results while improving operational efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and process optimization.
Diligent Electrical Supervisor with proven ability to oversee quality control processes and ensure compliance with industry standards. Successfully led teams to achieve high-quality results while improving operational efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and process optimization.
Quality control specialist with solid experience in ensuring product compliance and operational efficiency. Known for strong team collaboration, leadership, and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in quality assurance methodologies, process improvement, and problem-solving. Dependable and focused on driving consistent results.
Focused Quality Control Supervisor offering strengths in team training, management and monitoring. Dedicated to improving system procedures and controls to maximize quality and minimize errors. Observant and detail-oriented in monitoring and improving production activities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Quality Control Supervisor
Civmec
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Prepare Job packs and work fronts for the Quality team to inspect.
- Liaise with the Client and manage the schedule to complete our targets/KPI to achieve staged handover for the Commissioning team.
- Ensure the Team are working to the latest information and liaise with All supervision with daily communication and weekly reports.
- Liaise with the Management Team and ensure Compliances are achieved.
- Ensure the Inspectors are working safely and have all the calibrated up to date Electrical equipment.
- Manage and control the CCMS reporting platform.
- Deliver Pre start and closing out talks on a daily basis.
- Supervised quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Trained and mentored team members on quality control protocols and best practices.
- Developed and maintained quality documentation, including inspection reports and process audits.
- Monitored testing procedures to verify adherence to safety regulations and quality benchmarks.
- Supervised and directed quality control personnel through effective mentoring, coaching and work delegation.
Electrical HV Supervisor
High Energy Services Group
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Organise work to be carried out in accordance with relevant CRAW, SWMS, Procedures, and SWI’s.
- Conduct Field leadership with work crews.
- Develop Methodology and Work scopes as per Clients requests.
- Conduct and take part in daily site meetings.
- Complete Reports after project Completion, advising on any defects, recommendations, and rectifications.
- Meeting timeframes in line with the Gantt and Clients expectations.
- Schedule test equipment to the Scope.
- Various Mine sites
Electrical Superintendent & Deputy Construction Manager
TCD Construction
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Organise work to be carried out in accordance with relevant CRAW, SWMS, Procedures, and SWI’s.
- Provide up to date progress reports to the Client and business.
- Liaise with Engineering group on providing solutions and recommendations to the Client.
- Ensure that all Supervisors are complying to the requirements as set by TCD, EPCM & HSMP.
- Ensure that all relevant personnel are involved in HS risk management processes prior to any work activity commencing, and
- Conduct field observations, audits, and inspections as per the requirements of the HSMP, and EPCM KPI mandates.
- Undertake safety leadership activities ensuring that HS matters are given due consideration in pre-planning and preparation of work procedures to allow safe execution and completion of the work.
- Provide necessary coaching to supervision in safe execution of the work.
- Report accidents/ near misses to the EPCM responsible person and the TCD Project Manager in accordance with 606541-7400-AA00-PRO-003 Recording, Reporting, and Investigation of Incidents procedure.
- Identify if any additional HS training requirements of personnel under their control are required and advise appropriate management.
- Kemerton Lithium Project
Electrical HV/E&I Supervisor
BHP/IPT
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Supervising Our Main Contractor Downer whilst they were carrying out the HV Installation around South Flank and Area C, along with the Installation of Sub Station works.
- Liaising with Our other Delivery Partners installing the Conveyors and associated drive equipment through to the Commissioning phase.
- Driving compliance and help resolve any issues that may come up.
- Delivering Field Leadership.
- Attending meetings.
- Develop short terms look ahead / milestone dates, for the Sub Contractor
Electrical Superintendent
Doric Contractors
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Overseeing the replacement of all the LV Distribution Boards, installation of fire alarm and security systems, assisting with Data network and new BMS systems around HMAS Stirling.
- Managing the Central Emergency Power Station (CEPS 2), and 11KV Reticulation
- Directing the installation and commissioning of 2 x 3 mva Rotary Frequency convertors to supply 60hz power to Ship and Submarine Wharfs, 2 x 2.5 mva Generators as back up for Island 50hz Power,1mva 22kv to 11kv transformer supplying Schneider MC Sets within HV Switch Rooms.
- Managing, processing and implementing Permits to Work.
- Driving safety, monitoring progress, advising on improvements and guiding Electrical Subcontractors.
- Ensuring compliance with all related QA/QC client specifications and requirements.
- Carrying out inspections and quality control checks and issuing reports to the electrical subcontractor and the Doric team for rectification and documentation.
- Successfully completing over 1 million LTI hours.
- Project: HMAS Stirling 3A Redevelopment
Electrical Supervisor
Tempo Construction
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Supervising the installation of new and upgrade of existing conveyors, MCCs, generators, compressor housings and associated safety equipment.
- Ensuring compliance with all related QA/QC client specifications and requirements.
- Carrying out the dry and wet commissioning of all conveyors to the Client’s requirements.
- Managing the procurement of materials.
- Regularly liaising with the Project Manager and Client to ensure efficient and effective project delivery.
- Delivering daily Pre-starts and Safety Audits.
- Sites across the Wheatbelt Region for CBH
Electrical Supervisor
Melchor Electrical
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Overseeing the electrical refurbishment of 3 remote Hospitals in the Wheatbelt.
- Ensuring HSE compliance and strict adherence to site requirements with the use of permit to work procedures.
- Liaising with the Consultants, Architects, Client and Health Authority.
- Job reporting, material requisitions, progress reporting, planning and labour placement.
- Ensuring compliance with all related QA/QC client specifications and requirements.
- Carrying out daily Pre-start meetings.
- Successfully completing Injury free Projects.
Foreman
Downer
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Carrying out installation of lighting equipment.
- Cabling and terminations.
- Inspections and Testing of Electrical Equipment.
- Ensuring compliance with all related QA/QC client specifications and requirements.
- Document reporting, signing off paperwork within the Verification dossier.
- Monitoring and reporting site safety to Superintendent.
- Wheatstone
Leading Hand
Southern Cross Electrical Services [SCEE]
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Responsible for 14-person team carrying out the installation of cabling to the proximity devices on the Belt Rip detectors, under-speed devices, Pan tilt, Belt Drifts and the Magnet detector and Weightometers.
- Wiring of the Motors, stop start and local controls.
- Ensuring compliance with all related QA/QC client specifications and requirements
- Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning with Calibre on the 2 Conveyors and all associated equipment, from the Head End Drives to the Bin and transfer stations.
- Signing off the documents and ensuring a smooth operation was followed to deliver a successful project for the Client to run Iron Ore.
- Inspections of Take 5 booklets and carrying out JHA checks.
- Projects – Sino, Kwinana, Cape Lambert, West Angelas
Project Manager
TES Electrical
10.2010 - 08.2014
- Responsible for 100 Electricians, Leading Hands & Supervisors over 7 Projects.
- Negotiating all subcontract costs, ensuring the Orders were written and signed.
- Carrying out all the procurement and delivering the procurement schedule in line with the Progress and Construction programme.
- Ensuring compliance with all related QA/QC client specifications and requirements.
- Meeting Client timeframes/programmes and expectations.
- Projects – Offices, Apartment blocks, Warehouses, Leisure Centre (Perth)
Education
No Degree - Certificate IV In Hazardous Areas Electrical
College of Electrical Training
Perth WA08-2014
Skills
- Excellent communication and man-management skills
- Microsoft, Word, Excel, Outlook, Aconex, CCMS
- Construction planning / scheduling
- Strong field leadership skills with the ability to manage, supervise, direct and train staff and contractors
- Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail
- Strong understanding of HSE, AUS standards, state regulations and environmental guidelines
- Construction quality control management
- Manage KPIs, schedule and production targets
- Proven ability to work under pressure and deliver against deadlines
- Identifies, analyses and solve problems effectively
- Conducting Safety KPI’s
- Conducting daily workplace inspections, checking permits, SWMS, Take 5, and inspections of work areas Advising on changes and provide feedback
- Delivering and recording daily SIMOPS meetings
- Carrying out Quality Inspections and liaising with Supervisors regarding recommendations
Certification
- Driving Licence C Class No. 6127097.
- WA Grade Electrical Licence No. 164441.
- Electrical Cert III
- WHS Statutory Responsibilities for Mining Supervisors
- Supervisor-show leadership/Risk assessment/ management.(BSBMGT401-RIIBEF402D-RIICOM301E-RIIRIS301E)
- Construction Induction Card No. 382381.
- BHP Electrical Supervisor Statutory Requirements.
- Investigate and report on electrical incidents and causes – UEEEL0051.
- Section 26 Statutory Supervisor
- Leadership in the workplace.
- Hazardous Area (Electrical) Cert IV. Card No 0119 Cert No 201
- High Risk EWP No.39854; elevated work platforms/ boom lift apparatus.
- Work Safely at Heights No. WL 3358360.
- Enter and Work in Confined Spaces No.40002.
- Senior First Aid No. CPR & LVR Trained.
- Time Management Certificate. (CCI)
- Understanding Contract Law. (CCI)
- IOSH Certificate.
Timeline
Quality Assurance Quality Control Supervisor
Civmec
09.2023 - 03.2025
Electrical HV Supervisor
High Energy Services Group
11.2022 - 09.2023
Electrical Superintendent & Deputy Construction Manager
TCD Construction
01.2022 - 11.2022
Electrical HV/E&I Supervisor
BHP/IPT
09.2020 - 12.2021
Electrical Superintendent
Doric Contractors
01.2019 - 05.2020
Electrical Supervisor
Tempo Construction
06.2018 - 11.2018
Electrical Supervisor
Melchor Electrical
06.2017 - 06.2018
Foreman
Downer
05.2016 - 06.2017
Leading Hand
Southern Cross Electrical Services [SCEE]
08.2014 - 05.2016
Project Manager
TES Electrical
10.2010 - 08.2014
No Degree - Certificate IV In Hazardous Areas Electrical
College of Electrical Training