Darren Bartlett
Fernvale,QLD
Summary
Results-driven technician skilled in mechanical repairs and equipment maintenance. Enhances safety compliance and promotes team collaboration, driving operational efficiency. Delivers technical troubleshooting and effective communication in high-pressure environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Pool Equipment Brisbane
01.2020 - 01.2026
- Managed daily operations of pool equipment retail and service business, ensuring smooth workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw inventory management and coordinated product ordering, maintaining optimal stock levels to meet customer demand.
- Developed customer relationships through personalized service and support, leading to increased customer loyalty.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints to enhance satisfaction levels.
- Collaborated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of equipment and parts.
Roughneck / Floorman (Onshore & Offshore) On Contract
International Sea Drilling
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Facilitated operational support at Woodside North Rankin A Platform, contributing to efficient workflow
- Maintained rig floor and equipment in compliance with safety procedures, ensuring a safe work environment
- Executed mechanical repairs, enhancing equipment functionality and minimizing downtime
- Monitoring shakers and mud pumps
- Use equipment and tools safely to correct problems caused by mechanical breakdowns
- Carry out safe maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaning
- Operating tongs / automated derrick / forklift following site specific safety procedures
- Observe and undertake strict Work Health and Safety requirements including JSA, Incident reporting, Take 5 risk assessments, fatigue management and site-specific procedures
- Interpret technical drawing / maps / specifications
- Managed inventory by ordering parts and processing receipts upon arrival.
- Storeman responsibilities while working in the Sale office including unloading and loading trucks with the forklift and checking off goods received
Roustabout / Floorman on Contract
International Sea Drilling
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Roustabout and Floor hand duties in a team of 6
- FIFO 2/2 roster off-shore in Bass Strait
- Managed manual derrick operations, ensuring safe and efficient handling of drilling equipment
- Moved drilling rig and equipment between sites, set up new locations, and connected power cables and hoses for water and air supply
- Operate equipment, such as pumps for air, water and mud
- Mix and test drilling fluids and chemicals
- Assist in replacing and monitoring shaker screens
- Executed mechanical repairs, maintaining equipment functionality and minimizing downtime
- Use equipment and tools to correct problems caused by mechanical breakdowns
- Carry out minor maintenance and repairs, including lubrication and cleaning
- Enabled safe work environments by assembling scaffolding for various projects.
- Assist with well development and pumping tests
- Operate pipe spinner / tongs
Service Technician
Weatherford Australia
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Service and maintenance of hydraulics
- Mechanical repairs
- Down hole well installation
- Facilitated rigging operations for efficient equipment movement and installation.
- Programmed equipment settings and operational functions using computer systems.
- Led crew operations and supervised team activities to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
- Forklift operations
- Running tubulars
- Off-shore - based in Bass Strait
- On-shore - Sale workshop
- Overseas work
Trades Assistant on Contract
Briagalong Engineering
01.2007
- Coordinated rigging and lifting operations as dogger, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Machine operation
- Elevated work platform
- Front end loader / excavator operations
- General Engineering trades assistant
- Supported builders, plumbers, and boiler makers with tasks to enhance project flow.
- Performed general maintenance and small repairs to ensure equipment reliability.
- Undertake instructions supervisors / leading hands
Skills
- Business operations
- Strategic planning
- Vendor negotiations
- Risk assessment
- Safety compliance
- Technical troubleshooting
- Problem resolution
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
References
- James Fitzgerald, Oceans Fencing, Owner, 0448 221 558
- Jason Klein, Sam Gould Holden, Former Workshop Foreman, 0409 217 353
Licenses Qualifications
- RIIMPO206D, Conduct Bulk Water Truck Operations, My Solutions Training Ipswich
- RIIMPO338E, Conduct Rigid Haul Truck Operations, My Solutions Training Ipswich
- RIIMPO337E, Conduct Articulated Haul Truck Operations, My Solutions Training Ipswich
- Standard 11, My Solutions Training Ipswich
- RIIWHS201D, Work Safely and follow WHS policies and procedures
- RIIGOV201D, Comply with the site work processes/procedures
- RIIERR205D, Apply Initial First Aid
- RIIRIS201D, Conduct Local Risk Control
- RIICOM201D, Communicate in the Workplace
- RIIERR302D, Respond to Local Emergencies and Incidents
- O.H.S Certification Australia, Forklift/Dogman/Rigger/Scaffolding/Elevated Work Platform
- White Card QLD
- MSIC Security Card
- Drivers License, MANUAL as well as Motor Cycle / Boat License
- Motor Mechanic Trade Qualification
- CERT III, Structural Landscaping
Timeline
Owner
Pool Equipment Brisbane
01.2020 - 01.2026
Roughneck / Floorman (Onshore & Offshore) On Contract
International Sea Drilling
01.2007 - 01.2010
Trades Assistant on Contract
Briagalong Engineering
01.2007
Roustabout / Floorman on Contract
International Sea Drilling
01.2005 - 01.2007
Service Technician
Weatherford Australia
01.2003 - 01.2005