Gavin McCarthy
Helensvale,Australia
Summary
An excellence-driven individual with almost 17 years' experience working on projects from conception to completion within the renewable energy sector. M Years of vast experience demonstrates a proven ability to manage and achieve on-time, on-spec completion of various projects whilst coordinating the diverse teams behind them.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Lead Consultant
ARC Wind
08.2021 - Current
- Established a reputation for excellence in service delivery.
- Improved team performance by providing training, mentorship, and clear expectations for success.
- Increased project efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments, mitigating potential threats and proactively addressing issues as they arose.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Managed cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and teamwork to drive project success.
- Consistently exceeded performance benchmarks by delivering exceptional results within tight deadlines.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Senior Lead Supervisor
GE Power Projects
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed day-to-day operations of wind farms from planning to logistics to execution
- Oversaw operations for maintenance, repair, safety, and performance.
- Facilitated on-site training and personnel scheduling to ensure smooth operation.
Senior Lead Supervisor
GE Power Projects
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Managed the technical operation of wind turbine generators and associated equipment, from 1.5MW to 3.8MW and 5MW in line with process control, turbine and HV system operation, and safety and environmental management
- Facilitated project management of financial planning, scope development, selection of contractors, cost control, scheduling and reporting
- Headed budget controls, maintenance management, negotiations with suppliers and contractors, and managed adherence to contractors' contract conditions.
Senior Technician
GE Power + Water
02.2008 - 10.2018
- Maintained site team leadership to provide focus and guidance to junior technicians
- Coordinated troubleshooting and maintenance of activities per best practice and procedures
- Managed internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful handover of new wind farms.
Education
Relevant Training
Skills
- Industry Expertise
- Strategic Planning
- Technical consulting
- Technical Guidance
- Effective Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Process Improvement
- Relationship Building
- Self Motivation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal Skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Active Listening
- Analytical Thinking
- Time management abilities
- Task Prioritization
- Attention to Detail
- Continuous Improvement
- Goal Setting
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
References
Mr Chris Lem, Coopers Gap Wind Farm, 0419 794 194
Timeline
Senior Lead Consultant
ARC Wind
08.2021 - Current
Senior Lead Supervisor
GE Power Projects
07.2020 - 08.2021
Senior Lead Supervisor
GE Power Projects
10.2018 - 07.2020
Senior Technician
GE Power + Water
02.2008 - 10.2018
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