Darren Parker
Woronora,NSW
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilising interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
School General Assistant
Department Of Education NSW
07.2019 - Current
- Supported daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and increasing overall productivity.
- Supported customer service efforts when needed addressing concerns or requests professionally.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Assisted in meeting project deadlines by effectively managing multiple tasks and prioritizing workload.
- Scheduled routine site maintenance and repair activities to avoid disruptions by staff and students.
- Fostered a positive work environment through proactive problem-solving approaches.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Maintenance Fitter
Qantas - Ground Support Equipment
02.2003 - 03.2019
- Enhanced equipment reliability by conducting thorough preventative maintenance and routine inspections.
- Reduced downtime for essential machinery by swiftly diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues.
- Completed projects within tight deadlines while adhering to strict quality standards.
- Mentored junior fitters, fostering a supportive learning environment that enhanced overall team productivity.
- Increased production efficiency with timely repairs and implementation of proactive maintenance practices.
- Performed precision alignments on rotating equipment, extending their lifespan and reducing energy consumption.
- Improved safety standards within the facility through regular hazard assessments and implementing corrective actions.
- Adhered to stringent environmental regulations during all maintenance tasks, minimizing potential impact on surrounding ecosystems.
- Assisted in the installation of new equipment, ensuring proper fitment and functionality.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on heavy equipment, such as lubrication, checking fluids and replacing worn parts.
- Replaced worn or defective parts and adjusted settings to improve performance.
- Cleaned, lubricated and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance.
Fitter and Turner
Garden Island Dockyards
01.1983 - 06.1994
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
- Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts for welding and bolt-up.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
- Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during the fitting process.
- Fabricated and installed various types of supports for piping systems and implemented proper hanger spacing.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Corresponded with supervisor to identify and carry out projects, implementing repairs, expansions and new installations according to customer requirements.
- Performed pneumatic and hydrostatic testing of systems and modified, repaired or expanded upon existing systems based on thorough understand of working mechanics.
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
- Assisted in training new employees, sharing technical knowledge and best practices for efficient operations.
- Applied knowledge of both standard and metric measurements and performed math associated with pipe installation, adapting items manufactured within different systems of measurement.
- Performed detailed inspections of completed assemblies, ensuring adherence to quality standards and client requirements.
- Followed industry regulations and local building codes.
- Loaded and carried materials to facilitate transport at construction sites.
- Worked with presses, saws and drills to manipulate metal components for structural fabrication.
- Complied with safety regulations while operating machinery and tools to protect against injury.
- Operated welding equipment to assemble and repair metal structures and elements.
- Altered and trimmed existing metal fabrications to meet size and position requirements.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Supervised [Number] apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality.
Timeline
School General Assistant
Department Of Education NSW
07.2019 - Current
Maintenance Fitter
Qantas - Ground Support Equipment
02.2003 - 03.2019
Fitter and Turner
Garden Island Dockyards
01.1983 - 06.1994
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