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Gary Naish

Biloela,QLD

Summary

I am 49 years old, married with two children, and have lived locally for over 25 years. I am committed to expanding my skills and knowledge while consistently giving my best to my employer. As a friendly and considerate individual, I am highly motivated to achieve success in all my endeavours. I am eager to learn and willing to take on new challenges safely and responsibly. I am dedicated and enthusiastic about my work; striving daily to complete tasks efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on safety for myself and my colleagues. I excel in both team environments and working independently.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Superintendent

Queensland Nitrate Plant
03.2014 - Current
  • Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and recommending appropriate solutions for implementation.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Performing Duty manager role on a regular basis
  • Liaise with management, commercial, engineering & maintenance departments on day-to-day issues across all areas of Utilities, Ammonia, Nitric Acid & Ammonium Nitrate plants.
  • Coordinate pre-start and morning production meetings approval of daily maintenance permit requests, monitoring of stock levels and plant rates. on call manager overnight for operations teams.
  • Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations for skill development and maintain area competencies.
  • Update and reviews of operating procedures.
  • Trouble shoot production issues and supply technical advise to process technicians to assure quality control of our product.
  • Maintained Panel and outside competencies for coverage.
  • Covered shifts when short on panel numbers
  • Provided ERG support when needed
  • ICAM Lead Investigator Training
  • Investigation of concern reports,5 why's James Reason

Process Technician

Queensland Nitrate Plant
06.2005 - 03.2014
  • Trained new technicians in proper usage of equipment, safety protocols, and company procedures, ensuring a high level of competence across the team.
  • Held competencies in all outside areas,Nitric Acid & Ammonium Nitrate,Steam utilities,Water plant operation, outside Ammonia.
  • Perform Log rounds, sampling, Plant startup and shutdowns and shift handover logs on all parts of the process including steam boilers, steam turbines, compressors, pumps, conveyer systems, gas metering stations and piping systems.
  • Commissioned the UFRO plant.
  • Lead role in 2 MTA's
  • Development of master isolation for MTA
  • Senior panel operator for NAAN DCS and Trainer for over 7 years.
  • Improved product quality with strict adherence to standard operating procedures and quality control guidelines.
  • Consistently met or exceeded production targets through diligent monitoring of processes and swift resolution of issues.
  • Prepare and coordinate Plant shutdowns safely for maintenance activities.
  • Provided hands-on assistance during emergency situations such as equipment malfunctions ,shutdowns, power outages while maintaining composure under pressure.
  • Troubleshot technical issues, implementing solutions to maintain a smooth production process.
  • Communicate with supervisors, engineers and maintenance workers on plant defects and improvements.
  • Permit controller - prepare plant isolations to safely isolate plant ready for maintenance, carryout plant isolations and second check isolations, issue permit to work to maintenance workers, safely restore isolations after maintenance, perform pre-start checks on equipment and safely put plant back into service.
  • Permit to work Authorized Person/Permit issuer
  • Take part in the Emergency Response Group and training days, Safety Risk assessments and HAZOP. Perform take five’s, JSEA’s and Task analysis.

Contractor

Clyde Babcock Hitachi
01.2000 - 06.2005
  • Safely and efficiently worked as a sheet metal worker,plumber at Callide C 420MW coal fired supercritical boiler.
  • Applied insulation and cladding to the boiler , duct work, sheeting on the air heaters and some work around the precips.
  • Rigging , scaffolding and crane operation on site at callide C construction
  • Successfully completed shut downs on Callide B ,internal boiler repairs around the nose cone and super heater tubes.
  • Callide C maintenance on Burners, soot blowers, internal tube repairs inside the boiler. I have replaced flight bars on the ash system underneath callide C boiler and bucket elevator.

Education

• Certificate III Plumber/ Drainer/ Gas Fitter

• Year 12 Senior Certificate

Skills

  • Queensland Plumber and Drainer License
  • Class HR Drivers License
  • High Risk Work Licenses: BA – Advanced Boiler, TO – Steam Turbine Operator, LF – Forklift,CB -Bridge crane, DG - Dog man,CN- Non slew crane
  • HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
  • HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
  • CPPFES2005 Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment
  • RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces
  • RIIWHS401E Supervise work in Confined spaces
  • CPPCWHS1001 Prepare safely in the construction industry
  • RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights

Interests

  • Camping
  • Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency
  • Investing / Shares
  • Motor bike riding
  • Fishing
  • Spending time with friends and family
  • House maintenance

Timeline

Production Superintendent

Queensland Nitrate Plant
03.2014 - Current

Process Technician

Queensland Nitrate Plant
06.2005 - 03.2014

Contractor

Clyde Babcock Hitachi
01.2000 - 06.2005

• Certificate III Plumber/ Drainer/ Gas Fitter

• Year 12 Senior Certificate

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