Guy Koehler
Tarneit,VIC
Summary
Experienced in chemical plant operations with a strong background in the oil and gas industry. Experience in machine operation, warehousing, and retail environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Chemical Plant Operator
Nufarm Australia
Laverton, Victoria
12.2016 - Current
- Operating Plant equipment to fill hazardous chemicals in containers for finished good strictly adhering to quality and safety procedures.
- Excellent knowledge using Citect Interface and associated plant permissive controls.
- Continuous Sample Testing ensuring product is within specification using Density/Moisture/PH/Dosing machine and Gas Chromatograph (GC) then making batch additions if required.
- Extensive use of chemical plant equipment - formulation vessels/storage tanks/reactors and associated pumps/hoses for the manufacture and run-off of herbicides.
- Good understanding of batch parameters regarding temperature, pressure, flow, volumes and weights.
- Good at troubleshooting any issues with the process of elimination.
- Immediately report incidents and breakdowns to eliminate downtime and maintain quality.
- Current HSR for Weedmaster and Ester plants.
- Effectively communicate any problems, vessel status with the next shift to avoid any misunderstandings.
- Daily forklift operation in all areas of the plant.
Machine Operator/Production Worker/Forklift Operator
Ward Mckenzie
Altona, Vic
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Operated machines across multiple production lines, ensuring products met quality standards in fast-paced environments including Packing Room, PET Line, Food Service, and Retail Nut Line, while managing Mezzanine floor duties to maintain packing readiness.
- Adhered to packaging standards and conducted QA checks, including date coding and weight measurement, while operating forklift and performing production change-overs, mixing and transferring bulk products for QA analysis, and maintaining cleanliness of work areas to facilitate smooth operations.
Machine Operator/Food Manufacturing Assistant/Forklift Operator – On off casual
Peerless Foods
Brooklyn, Vic
10.2009 - 11.2016
- Operated butter, pastry, and cooking oil production lines, applying QC practices in fast-paced environment to ensure product quality.
- Filled tubs on fast-moving lines, operated production machines, troubleshot machine issues, and monitored product quality per QC standards; palletized stock and operated forklift to move palletized stock to racking.
Production Logging/ Survey Engineer – FIFO Melbourne Airport
Scientific Drilling International
Cooper Basin, Bass Strait, Port Campbell, Roma, Lan Krabue, THA
10.2014 - 12.2015
- Built, programmed, and tested memory production logging tools for low and high temperature configurations.
- Planning the logging run, safety concerns and identify job issues with both Client and Wireline Company personnel to ensure the run is successful.
- Processed memory data post-download to ensure usability and readiness for client presentation.
- Working closely with wireline operators to ensure a safe operation on the job.
- Involved using the GyroMWD module Offshore Bass Strait working alongside Baker Hughes to achieve high accuracy gyro surveys.
- Participated in and conducted JSA sessions prior to job commencement to enhance safety protocols.
Process Worker/Cleaner/Container Unloader – Casual
Mission Foods
Epping, Vic
02.2015 - 10.2015
- Working in various roles within the facility on fast-paced production lines with attention to product quality, packaging and palletizing.
- Performed sanitization and cleaning of machinery and work areas, maintaining hygiene standards.
- Unloaded shipping containers in warehouse, handling products weighing up to 20kg to support inventory processes.
MWD/LWD Engineer – FIFO Melbourne
Scientific Drilling International
Cooper Basin, New Plymouth, Houston, NZ, USA
07.2013 - 10.2014
- Building, Operation, Handling and ongoing maintenance of MWD Tools.
- Process and Record MWD Data.
- Use of PASON RMS WITS for Transmitting/Receiving Data.
- Troubleshot tool and signal related issues to ensure operational reliability.
- Extensive QC on Real Time and Recorded data for End of Well reporting.
- Implemented and operated first remote access, low cost MWD services for SDI, enhancing service delivery.
- Preparing Kits prior to load out for jobs.
- Maintain Inventories of current MWD/DD BHA Components.
- Assisted directional driller with onsite tasks, including strapping tools, changing motor bend/sleeve stabilizers, and bit grading to meet NMDC requirements.
- Participate in all weekly safety meetings
- Involved in training new personnel
- Working efficiently in close team environment.
Geo-Steering/Directional Driller – FIFO from Melbourne
Integrated Directional Services
Moranbah, Moura, Qld
12.2011 - 05.2013
- Executed highly complex deviated directional wells, adhering to tight client parameters.
- Executed client plan to build sections, successfully achieving required doglegs from KOP to landing point.
- Utilized Magnetic Ranging methods to intersect vertically drilled wells up to 2kms away.
- Extensive knowledge using Drilling software packages Compass and Drillog.
- Extensive knowledge of using NOV Blackmax EM Tool and EM Suite.
- Assembled and dis-assembled BHA, measure and record BHA Components
- Understanding Coal Seam Geology and the different scenarios to expect while drilling.
- Extensive use of Microsoft Word & Excel realizing importance in data accuracy.
- Able to make quick and critical decisions.
- Training new personnel.
- Updating rig site inventories.
- Working in a team environment.
- Writing Company Procedures.
Senior MWD Engineer– FIFO from Melbourne
Swick Dynamics
Roma, Longreach, Qld
11.2009 - 11.2011
- Building, Operation, Handling and ongoing maintenance of MWD Tools.
- Leveraged extensive knowledge of NOV Blackstar EM MWD Tool to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Utilized Drilltek MP Tool for directional drilling tasks.
- Operating Data Acquisition MWD software such as Archer, EM Suite, Benchtree, Digidrill and Mezentel.
- Process and record Realtime Data to provide Survey reports and logs to client (Santos).
- Download, Process and Compile Recorded Mode Data from EM Tool into final Logs.
- Use of PASON RMS WITS for Transmitting/Receiving Data and accessing Daily Drilling Report/Pipe Tally.
- Troubleshot tool and signal-related issues to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operation.
- Extensive QC on MWD acquired data and End of Well reporting.
- Maintained inventory of MWD/DD BHA components to support efficient project execution.
- Assist Directional Driller with onsite jobs for example – Strapping Tools, Changing Motor Bend/Sleeve Stabilizers, Changing Bit, Bit Grading and NMDC Requirements.
- Participate in all weekly safety meetings
- Involved in training new personnel.
- Working efficiently in close team environment.
Container Unloader/Pick Packer - Casual
K-Mart Distribution Centre
Hoppers Crossing DC
08.2009 - 11.2009
- Collaborated in team to unload 20kg boxes from shipping containers, stack onto pallets, shrink-wrap stock, operate RF scanner, and manage tugger for pick packing orders.
Directional Driller/Field Engineer – FIFO from Melbourne
Surtron Technologies
Moranbah Gas Project, Qld
07.2007 - 07.2009
- Operated in highly complex deviated directional wells, adhering to client-specified tight parameters.
- Follow client plan build sections successfully achieving required doglegs from KOP to landing point.
- Competency in Ranging to Intersect vertically drilled wells up to 2kms away using Magnetic Ranging methods.
- Extensive knowledge using Compass & Enspec.
- Extensive knowledge of using NOV Blackmax EM Tool and EM Suite.
- Assembled and dis-assembled BHA, measure and record BHA Components
- Understanding Coal Seam Geology and the different scenarios to expect while drilling
- Basic Training using the Gyro Deviation Tool & Acoustic Televiewer.
- Extensive use of Microsoft Word & Excel realizing importance in data accuracy.
- Delivered detailed professional reports for client (Arrow Energy), ensuring clarity and accuracy of project data.
- Gained leadership skills.
- Able to make quick and critical decisions.
- Trained new personnel on operational protocols and equipment use, enhancing team capability.
Bakery 2IC/Relief Manager
Woolworths Limited
Werribee Plaza
12.2006 - 07.2007
- Delegating workers and maintaining a well-organized dept. completing reports, reporting sales and issues within the department to store manager, organizing rosters, RF Scanning experience, bread slicing, packing and labeling, making sure stock are of high quality and up to company standards-compliant to food safety, unloading pallets of stock from truck using electric pallet jack, working in a fast-paced environment, customer service, ordering stock, extensive cleaning to work area and equipment, working inventory from fridge/freezer storage, organizing and maintaining ticketing.
Produce Assistant to Produce 2IC/ Perishables assistant/Grocery assistant
Woolworths Limited
Williamstown, Sunshine, Altona Gate
04.2002 - 12.2006
- Unloaded stock from refrigerated trucks, ordered stock, and filled produce department while completing reports and relieving other 2IC's across west Melbourne stores.
- Unloaded stock from refrigerated trucks, split loads, and provided customer service in a busy perishables environment.
- Assisted in grocery department by splitting loads and replenishing stock.
Planogrammer/ Project 60 team member
Woolworths Limited
Various Woolworths Stores across NSW
09.2004 - 03.2005
- Traveled weekly to various Woolworths stores across New South Wales & ACT with regional teams to implement store shelf layouts.
- Executed de-stocking, de-racking, re-installing racking, re-stocking, RF-scanning, and cleaning to maintain store standards.
- Utilized planograms and time management skills to adhere to tight schedules and meet project deadlines.
Night fill Crewmember - Casual
Big W
Griffith, NSW
10.2003 - 03.2004
- Broke down pallets of stock into allocated roll cages, organized stock efficiently and neatly, rotated stock as needed, RF scanned items, and provided customer service.
Waiter/Bartender - Casual
Golden Chopsticks
Griffith, NSW
10.2001 - 11.2002
- Attended customer orders, served food, and mixed drinks in a busy restaurant environment.
- Operated till, managed home delivery, and assisted in kitchen tasks.
Process Worker
Barters Enterprise
Griffith, NSW
01.2002 - 05.2002
- Processed freshly killed chickens into fillets and other pieces for KFC and other chicken companies in large refrigerated environment.
- Collaborated with team, rotating through tasks to complete work efficiently within specific timeframes.
Grocery Assistant/Customer Service
Rossies Foodworks
Griffith, NSW
03.1998 - 02.2002
- Filling Shelves, Unloading trucks, Unloading boxes from pallets onto trolleys, Trolley collection, Answering Customer questions and receiving orders.
Education
PMA30120 – Cert 3 - Process Plant Operations
National Training Services
12.2023
MSS30316 – Cert 3 - Competitive Systems & Practices
National Training Services
12.2023
Nufarm Safety Self-Leadership Program -
Safety Dimensions
04.2021
CPCCOHS1001A - Work Safely in the Construction Industry
Edway Training
12.2015
HLTAID001 - Provide CPR
St John’s Ambulance Australia
10.2015
SITFXSA101 - Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety
Eclipse Vale Pty Ltd
02.2015
PMAOHS214B - Undertake Helicopter Safety and Escape
ERTG Australia
11.2014
Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) -
Clientview
10.2014
4WD Training PMASUP236B - Operate 4WD Vehicle
Protector All safe
09.2013
Victorian Forklift Truck License LF -
Set Solutions
05.2013
Certificate 2 in IT -
TAFE Griffith NSW
Skills
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Adaptability to change
- Attention to detail
- Honesty
- Forward thinker
- Problem-solving
- Safety awareness
- Physical fitness
References
- Wade Moungaafi, Production Manager Formulations, 0437 882 921
- Jovan Koshy, CI & OPEX Manager, 0402 992 832
Timeline
Chemical Plant Operator
Nufarm Australia
12.2016 - Current
Machine Operator/Production Worker/Forklift Operator
Ward Mckenzie
01.2016 - 12.2016
Process Worker/Cleaner/Container Unloader – Casual
Mission Foods
02.2015 - 10.2015
Production Logging/ Survey Engineer – FIFO Melbourne Airport
Scientific Drilling International
10.2014 - 12.2015
MWD/LWD Engineer – FIFO Melbourne
Scientific Drilling International
07.2013 - 10.2014
Geo-Steering/Directional Driller – FIFO from Melbourne
Integrated Directional Services
12.2011 - 05.2013
Senior MWD Engineer– FIFO from Melbourne
Swick Dynamics
11.2009 - 11.2011
Machine Operator/Food Manufacturing Assistant/Forklift Operator – On off casual
Peerless Foods
10.2009 - 11.2016
Container Unloader/Pick Packer - Casual
K-Mart Distribution Centre
08.2009 - 11.2009
Directional Driller/Field Engineer – FIFO from Melbourne
Surtron Technologies
07.2007 - 07.2009
Bakery 2IC/Relief Manager
Woolworths Limited
12.2006 - 07.2007
Planogrammer/ Project 60 team member
Woolworths Limited
09.2004 - 03.2005
Night fill Crewmember - Casual
Big W
10.2003 - 03.2004
Produce Assistant to Produce 2IC/ Perishables assistant/Grocery assistant
Woolworths Limited
04.2002 - 12.2006
Process Worker
Barters Enterprise
01.2002 - 05.2002
Waiter/Bartender - Casual
Golden Chopsticks
10.2001 - 11.2002
Grocery Assistant/Customer Service
Rossies Foodworks
03.1998 - 02.2002
PMA30120 – Cert 3 - Process Plant Operations
National Training Services
MSS30316 – Cert 3 - Competitive Systems & Practices
National Training Services
Nufarm Safety Self-Leadership Program -
Safety Dimensions
CPCCOHS1001A - Work Safely in the Construction Industry
Edway Training
HLTAID001 - Provide CPR
St John’s Ambulance Australia
SITFXSA101 - Use Hygienic Practices for Food Safety
Eclipse Vale Pty Ltd
PMAOHS214B - Undertake Helicopter Safety and Escape
ERTG Australia
Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) -
Clientview
4WD Training PMASUP236B - Operate 4WD Vehicle
Protector All safe
Victorian Forklift Truck License LF -
Set Solutions
Certificate 2 in IT -
TAFE Griffith NSW