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George Mills

Darwin,NT

Summary

Self-motivated Production and maintenance Technician follows safety practices, policies and procedures to consistently drive safe job performance. Can maintain equipment with minimal supervision. Working knowledge of machine mechanics and troubleshooting and continuously learns new technologies.

seeking a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Technician

INPEX
07.2013 - 08.2023
  • LNG train operation, IA Issow permit to work,
  • Promptly documented and reported all defective equipment and hazardous conditions.
  • Performed setup of production equipment to establish optimal performance.
  • Trained and supervised production personnel to properly use production equipment and apply best practices.
  • Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues, immediately reporting problems to repair technicians.

PRODUCTION & MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Woodside Energy
09.2007 - 07.2013
  • Production and maintenance technician on Woodsides liquefied natural gas plants
  • lead commissioning and startup technician on Woodsides Pluto LNG plant
  • Shut down coordinator, Permit IA, CCR panel, FTL
  • Project supervisor 12 month secondment for completion work of Pluto LNG plant punch list items.

MECHANICAL FITTER / OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN

ARC ENERGY DONGARA
10.2006 - 09.2007
  • Operating the process and utility systems of the heavier oil and gas field with a thorough working knowledge of the yokogawa Honeywell DCS systems, the CCR, procedures, permit to work and maintaining mechanical equipment associated with the process.

OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN / MECHANICAL FITTER

VETCO ABLE ESSO
07.2005 - 10.2006
  • Working on Wandoo B offshore platform maintaining mechanical equipment associated with the process and running of the oil and gas platform. Servicing turbines and diesel engines, Thorough knowledge of Honeywell DCS, installation of piping and valves, reading of P&ID and isos.

MECHANICAL FITTER / OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN

Monadelphous Engineering WOODSIDE
05.2005 - 10.2006
  • Contracting to woodside FPSO's the Cossack pioneer, Nangarra and Northern endeavour maintaining mechanical equipment associated with the process, pump maintenance, alignments, gas turbines, Diesel and gas compression equipment.

MECHANICAL FITTER

MADCO ENGINEERING
02.2005 - 06.2006
  • Repair and maintenance on board the Collins class submarines while dry docked. Following the direction and receiving work packs from Australian marine services.
  • I was on and off whenever I had time off

OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN / MECHANICAL FITTER

UNITED KG BHP
01.2006 - 05.2006
  • Working offshore on BHP's FPSO the Griffin venture maintaining mechanical equipment associated with the oil and gas process pump maintenance alignments gas turbines diesel engines and gas compression equipment.

MECHANIC / OPERATOR

HALLIBURTON OFFSHORE
02.2005 - 07.2005
  • operating and mechanical repairs on the cementing and pressure testing unit on drill rigs offshore.
  • Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
  • Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.

PLANT MECHANIC

WESTRAC
08.2004 - 02.2005
  • Maintenance and repair on BHP's 789 and 793 off road Caterpillar dump trucks working on the V16 3500 series engines.
  • Maintained specification paperwork and manufacturer manuals for plant equipment to keep team compliant, consistent and productive.

MECHANICAL FITTER

AUSTRALIAN MARINE SERVICES
01.2004 - 07.2004
  • 6 month project fitting hydraulic motors and drum plates to the three winches in the moon pool as well as maintenance on the rise of buoy.
  • Ran performance tests and operated various control equipment.
  • Reviewed finished equipment for accurate fit and assembly.
  • Dismantled and reassembled delicate mechanisms.
  • Performed onsite maintenance and repair work.

Mechanical Fitter

ROBE RIVER MINING
10.2003 - 01.2004
  • The provision of general and preventive maintenance on the ore processing plant including applications of isolations, lockout / tag out system and permit to work.
  • Reviewed finished equipment for accurate fit and assembly.
  • Identified mechanical problems and determined best solutions for correction.

Apprentice Marine Mechanic

AUSTRALIAN MARINE SERVICES
01.2000 - 10.2003
  • Apprentice Marine Mechanic Diesel
  • Documented inspection and test results, work performed and work to be performed, keeping all records current, accurate and properly submitted to meet company standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintained optimal performance by establishing and directing preventive maintenance program for marine engines and related marine equipment.
  • Assisted with fabrication of equipment and purchased parts and supplies to fit specific repair and installation requirements.

Education

High School Diploma -

Karratha Senior High School
Karratha, WA

No Degree - Certificate 4 in Training And Assessment

North Regional TAFE
Karratha, WA

No Degree - Engineering Tradesperson Marine Mechanics

Challenger Tafe
Fremantle, WA

No Degree - Dogging And Rigging

XTL Training Centre
Perth, WA

No Degree - Coxswains And HLO Training

IFAP
Fremantle, WA

Skills

  • HR Licence
  • Operational Procedures
  • Troubleshooting and Testing
  • Continuous Improvements
  • Production Optimization
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Safety Improvements
  • Process Implementation
  • Organize Workflows
  • Production Log Maintenance
  • Maintain Safety
  • Production Processes Observation
  • Work System Integration

Timeline

Production Technician

INPEX
07.2013 - 08.2023

PRODUCTION & MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Woodside Energy
09.2007 - 07.2013

MECHANICAL FITTER / OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN

ARC ENERGY DONGARA
10.2006 - 09.2007

OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN / MECHANICAL FITTER

UNITED KG BHP
01.2006 - 05.2006

OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN / MECHANICAL FITTER

VETCO ABLE ESSO
07.2005 - 10.2006

MECHANICAL FITTER / OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN

Monadelphous Engineering WOODSIDE
05.2005 - 10.2006

MECHANICAL FITTER

MADCO ENGINEERING
02.2005 - 06.2006

MECHANIC / OPERATOR

HALLIBURTON OFFSHORE
02.2005 - 07.2005

PLANT MECHANIC

WESTRAC
08.2004 - 02.2005

MECHANICAL FITTER

AUSTRALIAN MARINE SERVICES
01.2004 - 07.2004

Mechanical Fitter

ROBE RIVER MINING
10.2003 - 01.2004

Apprentice Marine Mechanic

AUSTRALIAN MARINE SERVICES
01.2000 - 10.2003

High School Diploma -

Karratha Senior High School

No Degree - Certificate 4 in Training And Assessment

North Regional TAFE

No Degree - Engineering Tradesperson Marine Mechanics

Challenger Tafe

No Degree - Dogging And Rigging

XTL Training Centre

No Degree - Coxswains And HLO Training

IFAP
George Mills