Darrin McDougall
Berrinba,Australia
Summary
Highly skilled Hydraulic Technician with background in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining hydraulic equipment. Strengths include troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and strong knowledge of hydraulic systems. Past roles have demonstrated significant improvements in system efficiency and reliability through vigilant routine inspection and proactive repair work. Resourceful Hydraulic Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in hydraulic system troubleshooting, repair techniques, and maintenance best practices. Excel in problem-solving, teamwork, and communication, ensuring seamless operations and customer satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Hydraulic Technician
Rams - Hydrachem
Kurri Kurri, NSW
09.2024 - Current
- UGL's Hunter Power Project.
- Flushing mechanical systems with high-flow hydraulic Pumps & fluids.
- Pre-Commissioning work.
- Pressure Testing Systems for Pre-Startups.
- Working on Turbine Systems
- Flushing compressor bearing cases prior to turnover of the compressor.
- Flushing and running seal oil systems for pre-start to work with the running of the turbine.
- Flushing and monitoring the diesel system while cleaning the filter housing and pipe work.
- Chemical cleaning fin fans and cooling systems for plant completion and operation.
Mechanical Fitting
Monadelphous
Western Rangers, WA
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Dismantling Conveyor Rollers
- Replacing new legs for new rollers.
- Rebuilding and replacing side skids, assembling new parts to the belt drive system, and strengthening the whole weight-to-strength ratio for bigger loads of iron ore.
Hydraulic Technician / Mechanical Fitter
Enermech Pty Limited
, WA
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Company Overview: Project: Wheatstone, Bechtel Chevron, WA
- Promoted to Leading Hand overseeing up to 8 staff members, as required
- Managing HPU (off shore hydraulic pump unit) operation and maintenance
- Flange management
- Repairing and rebuilding of diaphragm pumps
- Pressure testing & assisting NDT
- Maintaining and operating multistage centrifugal pumps (diesel motor driven)
- Reinstate vital plant equipment to correct specifications
- Performing specific tasks in 'blue zone ' (commissioning stage areas)
- Taking out permits, as well as working under permits, in high risk zones
- Observing and first fire of rotary machinery in commissioning phase
- Dissembling and reassembling pipe spools using isometric and P&ID drawings
- Analysis of oil particles using a microscope
- Hydraulic flushing
- Fitting of hydraulic hoses as well as allied fittings
- Operating and repairing hydraulic pumps
- Monitoring and documenting hydraulic operating pressures
- Oil polishing
- An understanding of various compressor systems
- To be familiar with gas turbine generators
- Removing and reinstating pumps and valves as well as allied equipment
- Managing daily pre-start checks on all equipment
- Undertaking 'time out' for safety purposes before and during each task
- Managing risk assessment and prevention before each task
- Ensuring the monitoring of all equipment including pumps, compressors, hydraulic and rotary equipment
- Project: Wheatstone, Bechtel Chevron, WA
Hydraulic Technician
Enermech Pty Limited
Curtis Island, QLD
09.2013 - 08.2015
- Company Overview: Several Projects: Curtis Island, QLD
- Setting up of system flushing using centrifugal flood pumps
- Flange management
- Setting up for cooler flush
- Removing and replacing valves in manifold set up
- Placing screens in existing pipe work for flushing
- Setting up diaphragm system
- Assisting with screen runs to rundown tanks and system runs
- Manufacturing of screens for system runs
- Polishing MLO oil
- Flushing systems on Central Processing Plants (CPP)
- Flushing systems on Fuel Compressor Stations ( FCS)
- Undertaking variable displacement of piston pumps
- Setting up and using T15 synthetic unit
- Setting up and operating in-line heater units
- Carrying out lab-sampling and analysis
- Flushing of coolers and compressors as well as turbine system set ups
- Maintaining high safety standards with check lists on running system procedures
- Carrying out oil sampling and interpreting oil sampling analysis
- Carrying out on-shore and off-shore hose assembly installations
- Several Projects: Curtis Island, QLD
Education
Certificate III in MEM30205 Engineering - Mechanical Trade -
GQ Australia
Skills
- Mobile hydraulics
- System design
- Hydraulic troubleshooting
- Valve adjustment
- Pneumatic systems
- Flow control
- Hose assembly
- Pump installation
- Seal replacement
Further Employment Roles
- Trades Assistant to Mechanical Fitters, Mondadelphous / BHP Macedon Gas Plant, Onslow, WA
- Trades Assistant, Constructa Corporation / Sino Iron, WA
- Concrete Cutting, Mi Cut, Melbourne Metro, VIC
- Concrete Cutting Division, Freo Cranes, Karratha, WA
- Concrete Cutting Self Employed, Brisbane, QLD
- Tiling Self Employed, Melbourne, VIC
- Tiling Self Employed, Brisbane, QLD
- Renovating and flipping properties, Australia and New Zealand
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Hydraulic Technician
Rams - Hydrachem
09.2024 - Current
Mechanical Fitting
Monadelphous
07.2024 - 08.2024
Hydraulic Technician / Mechanical Fitter
Enermech Pty Limited
01.2016 - 07.2017
Hydraulic Technician
Enermech Pty Limited
09.2013 - 08.2015
Certificate III in MEM30205 Engineering - Mechanical Trade -
GQ Australia
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