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Harley Nortje

Shell Cove,Australia

Summary

Experienced Water Treatment Plant Operator with [Number]+ years in field. Excellent problem-solving, planning and multitasking abilities in utility management. Consistently monitors influent quality, volume and processing to achieve outstanding results in water quality. Familiar with membrane filtration methods.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

PLANT OPERATOR

Osmoflo
09.2023 - Current
  • Work includes Operation and maintenance of Reverse Osmosis Plants, Operation and maintenance of Microfiltration Plants, Operation and maintenance of Oxidization Ditch, Adhering to strict discharge parameters

PLANT OPERATOR Leading Hand

FGJV (Snowy 2.0)
11.2021 - 09.2023
  • Work included Operation and maintenance of Membrane Bio Reactor Plants, Operation and maintenance of Ultrafiltration Plants, Operation and maintenance of Potable Water Plants

PLANT OPERATOR

Ixom
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Work included Operating and managing the RO water treatment plant at Appin North, Conduct daily operator checks and water tests, Prepare daily shift reports, Manage and liaise with subcontractors, Conduct RO and UF CIP’s, Undertake mechanical repairs, Calibrate pH instruments, Collect water samples for off-site analysis, Maintain strict environmental discharge parameters

SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Osmoflo
10.2018 - 09.2021
  • Work included Operating and managing the Mt Piper Power Station RO plant on behalf of Energy Australia, Overseeing and liaising with contractors, Adhering to Energy Australia environmental, health and safety procedures as well as treated water procedures and guidelines, Managing, handling, and storing chemicals including acids, bases, biocides and antiscalants, Maintenance of chemical dosing systems including Stenner and Grundfos pumps, injectors, valves, and lines, Maintaining MF pre-treatment systems including CIPs and membrane replacements, Maintaining RO systems including CIPs and membrane replacements, Monitoring plant trends and parameters via SCADA and Vision remote monitoring system, Performing water quality tests, including hardness, SDIs, chlorine, pH and conductivity, Maintenance of online Swan pH and ORP analyzers, Performing preventative and reactive maintenance work orders through the MEX program

PLUMBER

Aquatic Engineering Contractor
03.2017 - 10.2018
  • Work included Set up of water treatment plants including silos, lamella settlers, various tanks, media and carbon filters, pump rooms, control rooms, chemical tanks and filter presses, Fabrication and installation of all associated PVC pipework, Fabrication and installation of pneumatic and manual valve sets, Installation of pump sets, Installation of chemical dosing pumps, air boards and solenoids, Fabrication and installation of chemical and air lines

PLUMBER

Aquatic Engineering
10.2015 - 03.2017
  • Work included Set up of water treatment plant, Installation of pump sets, Fabrication and installation of PVC pipe work, Installation of valves, Installation of chemical dosing pumps and lines, Working to strict WHS and environmental guidelines

FIFO PLUMBER/POLYWELDER

Laing O’Rourke
08.2012 - 10.2015
  • Work included Set up and installation of reverse osmosis and pretreatment plant, Reading isometric drawings, Pipe fitting (HDPE, PVC and stainless steel), Reading P and IDs, Fabricating and installing PVC double containment chemical dosing lines, Poly welding – Butt (90-1000m) and Fusion (63-500m), Drainage Installations, Installation and maintenance of temporary on-site facilities, HSR duties, Advanced first aider, QGC Permit to Work Holder, Liaising with QGC Area Owners and Permit Issuers, Overseeing of HV cable installation over QGC live services corridor

FIFO PLUMBER/POLYWELDER

A. J Lucas
09.2011 - 06.2012
  • Work included Poly welding – Butt and Fusion, Operating tele-handlers, Laying drainage and conduit lines, Laying 450mm DICL water mains, Marking out and calculating trench grades, Laying 450mm water and 180mm sewer mains (HDPE), Overseeing night shift supply of water to island via barge, Maintaining plumbing systems on temporary site buildings

Skills

  • NSW Plumbers and Drainers License
  • Certificate III in Water Treatment Operations
  • Reverse Osmosis Specialist 1 and 2 (DH Paul)
  • OHS General Induction for Construction Work (White Card)
  • Confined Space Certificate
  • Work Safely at Heights Certificates

Education

2022 Simmonds & Bristow

Certificate 3 in Water Treatment Operations

2008 Skills Tech  QLD    -Certificate 4 Plumbing and Drainage

Overseas plumbing licence conversion course

1994-1995 Congella Technical College   South Africa

-Certificate N2 and N3 in Plumbing

Graduated apprenticeship in 1998

References

Available on request

Timeline

PLANT OPERATOR

Osmoflo
09.2023 - Current

PLANT OPERATOR Leading Hand

FGJV (Snowy 2.0)
11.2021 - 09.2023

PLANT OPERATOR

Ixom
09.2021 - 11.2021

SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Osmoflo
10.2018 - 09.2021

PLUMBER

Aquatic Engineering Contractor
03.2017 - 10.2018

PLUMBER

Aquatic Engineering
10.2015 - 03.2017

FIFO PLUMBER/POLYWELDER

Laing O’Rourke
08.2012 - 10.2015

FIFO PLUMBER/POLYWELDER

A. J Lucas
09.2011 - 06.2012

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