David Kellner
Barrington,NSW
Summary
Dynamic Trainer and Assessor with extensive experience in delivering comprehensive training programs and evaluating learner progress. Expertise in utilizing advanced instructional techniques to enhance understanding and retention while fostering collaborative environments that adapt to evolving educational needs. Proven track record in developing impactful training initiatives that ensure compliance with industry standards, coupled with a strong ability to communicate complex information clearly. Strong leadership skills demonstrated through the supervision of all aspects of operating and maintaining coal preparation plants, driving team performance and operational excellence.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trainer Assessor Supervisor
Specific Solutions
06.2019 - Current
- Designed and delivered training programs aligned with industry standards.
- Evaluated learner progress through assessments and feedback sessions.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance participant skills and knowledge retention.
- Developed instructional materials utilizing multimedia tools for diverse learning styles.
- Supervise production in a modern Coal Handling Process Plant
- Supervise Maintenance teams within Coal Handling Process Plant
Shift supervisor/ Electrical supervisor
Stratford Coal Handling and Process Plant
01.1995 - 01.2016
- Operating and maintaining all aspects associated with a large processing plant including monitoring and making process changes using Citect Scada systems, walk around inspections, cleaning, performance monitoring, sampling, train loading, as well as operating ROM loaders and Stockpile dozers excavators and dump trucks.
- Electrical installation, maintenance, inspections and repair, HV switching, maintenance, inspection and repair. Training and assessing of employees and contractors in all aspects of my job. Chairing the site WHS committee CHPP shift supervisor
- In my position as supervisor I was responsible for the health safety management systems, incident and emergency management, emergency procedures, fitness for work, risk management and contractor management, leave management, Payroll, Compliance with company policies and standards, performance management and day to day management of my team to ensure we all work together safely and efficiently to the best of our abilities.
- I also spent considerable time planning and managing plant shut downs. This included writing, checking and performing isolation procedures, Isolation plans, Safe operating procedures, Safe work method statements, Working at heights/ EWP permits, permits to excavate, confined space permits, hot work permits as well as high voltage switching sheets and access permits.
- I have extensive experience in contractor management mentoring and supervision including drug and alcohol testing, fatigue management, adherence to all WHS, site specific and trade specific systems and procedures.
Electrical Fitter Mechanic and Refrigeration and Air conditioning Mechanic
Bucketts Way Electrical
01.1989 - 01.1996
- Domestic, commercial and industrial electrical installation, repair and maintenance. Timber mill and Dairy factory shut downs.
- Appliance repair, parts sourcing and warranty work
- Domestic Refrigeration installation repair and maintenance.
Electrical Fitter Mechanic
Matthew Hall electrical
01.1987 - 01.1989
- Various electrical construction jobs in Canberra and Newcastle.
- Performing all tasks associated with industrial and commercial electrical installations as well as managing, training and mentoring apprentices.
Electrical Fitter Mechanic
Halmac Delairco
01.1987 - 01.1989
- Various electrical construction jobs in Canberra and Newcastle.
- Performing all tasks associated with industrial and commercial electrical installations as well as managing, training and mentoring apprentices.
Apprentice electrical fitter mechanic
Oxley County Council
01.1983 - 01.1986
- Apprentice electrical fitter mechanic.
Education
Craftman Certificate Electrical Fitter Mechanic - Electrician
Oxley County Council
Taree, NSW01-1986
Certificate IV - Trainer Assessor
Forsythe Training
Newcastle, NSW05-2017
Certificate III Resource Processing - Resource Processing
Strategic Corporate Training
10-2023
Certificate IV - Trainer Assessor
Forsythes Training
Newcastle, NSW05-2019
Skills
- Flexible learning
- Skill development strategies
- Evaluation techniques
- Understanding adult learning principles
- Coal processing operations management
- Skilled in communication
Accomplishments
- Achieved coal handle preparation plant by completing Production Supervision with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Electrical Fitter Mechanic Craftsman's Certificate
- Supervisors Certificate Electrician, Air Conditioning.
- Coal Preparation general Certificate.
- OHS committee Coarse.
- OHS committee chairman's coarse.
- Assessment and Workplace training certificate BSZ40198
- Certificate 4 Training and assessment TAE401100
- National license to perform high risk work certificate vehicle loading crane, non- slewing mobile crane, elevated work platform, dogging and basic rigging.
- Basic spills response training
- Country Energy High voltage switching certificate of competency.
- Country Energy Certificate of completion Low voltage release.
- OHS General Induction for Construction Work in NSW.
- BCCCMM20098 Work in Confined Space.
- RII30109 Certificate III in Surface Operations.
- RII30109 Certificate III in Underground Operations.
- RII30109 Certificate III in Resource Processing.
- 69834 Certificate IV in Emergency Medical Technician.
- HLTFA402B Apply Advanced First Aid.
- Certificate of Training First Response Fire Awareness.
- SGS STAX NSW Coal Generic Open Cut Mining and Surface Operations Induction Training Program.
- CPCCM1006A Work Safely at Heights.
- BCCCMM2009B WORK IN A Confined Space.
Interests
My interests are my wife and adult children and supporting them in all of their family, social and sporting pursuits., I love the outdoors, including bush walking, hunting, fishing, motor cycles and caravanning.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Trainer Assessor Supervisor
Specific Solutions
06.2019 - Current
Shift supervisor/ Electrical supervisor
Stratford Coal Handling and Process Plant
01.1995 - 01.2016
Electrical Fitter Mechanic and Refrigeration and Air conditioning Mechanic
Bucketts Way Electrical
01.1989 - 01.1996
Electrical Fitter Mechanic
Matthew Hall electrical
01.1987 - 01.1989
Electrical Fitter Mechanic
Halmac Delairco
01.1987 - 01.1989
Apprentice electrical fitter mechanic
Oxley County Council
01.1983 - 01.1986
Craftman Certificate Electrical Fitter Mechanic - Electrician
Oxley County Council
Certificate IV - Trainer Assessor
Forsythe Training
Certificate III Resource Processing - Resource Processing
Strategic Corporate Training
Certificate IV - Trainer Assessor
Forsythes Training