David Keecherer
Richmond,VIC
Summary
Accomplished and Goal driven Professional offering more than 6+ years' experience within the Water and Wastewater operations sector and construction management. Forward-thinker skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement. Dependable and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure the advertised position. Ready to help team achieve company goals and proficient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sewer Network Operations & Maintenance Technician
South East Water
09.2016 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- 6+ years' experience in managing over 1000+ Wastewater and Water assets.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations, self-motivated.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- 6+ year experience in Construction Management and asset protection
- Ensured all Asset Audits are done to the highest standard, problem solving, and fault finding are rectified when arise.
- 6+ years on 24/7 roster managing Sewerage and Water asset network through SCADA system.
- Lead network operator
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyse operational data.
- Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty
Plumber
PLUMBER | BARNES PLUMBING
01.2011 - 08.2016
- Installed, repaired and maintained water, gas and sewer systems.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems and backflow preventer.
- Performed routine maintenance of plumbing systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Mastered and adhered to plumbing codes, installation requirements and governmental regulations.
- Trained multiple apprentices day in day out.
Education
Certificate III Water Operations (Sewer & Water -
Chisholm Institute
Melbourne, VIC06.2017
Certificate III Plumbing - Plumbing Technology
Chisholm Institute
Melbourne, VIC02.2015
Certificate II Engineering - Engineering Technology
Chisholm Institute
Frankston, VIC04.2014
Skills
- Operational Data Reporting
- Staff Training and Development
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Preventive Maintenance
- Systems Implementations
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Maintenance Repair and Operations
- Proficient understanding of Microsoft Office and computer management
- Hazard awareness and proficient construction knowledge
Accomplishments
- Team Leader
- Health and Safety Representative Operations
- 3 x Bruce Naisbitt Award
- Employee of the month
- Sweet recommendation awards
- Lead civil and mechanical projects
Snowboarding, Basketball, Mindfulness, Outdoors and Exploring
The more personal stuff
Certification
- Confined Space Training - Current
- Trenching and Shoring - Current
- RadHaz Awareness - Current
- First Aid and CPR - Current
- Scissor Lifting License - Current
- Red and white construction card - Current
- Cert III Plumbing
- Cert III Water Operations
- Cert II Engineering Technology
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sewer Network Operations & Maintenance Technician
South East Water
09.2016 - Current
Plumber
PLUMBER | BARNES PLUMBING
01.2011 - 08.2016
Certificate III Water Operations (Sewer & Water -
Chisholm Institute
Certificate III Plumbing - Plumbing Technology
Chisholm Institute
Certificate II Engineering - Engineering Technology
Chisholm Institute
- Confined Space Training - Current
- Trenching and Shoring - Current
- RadHaz Awareness - Current
- First Aid and CPR - Current
- Scissor Lifting License - Current
- Red and white construction card - Current
- Cert III Plumbing
- Cert III Water Operations
- Cert II Engineering Technology
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