James McEwan
Broome,WA
Summary
Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Process Operator
Kimberley Mineral Sands
Broome, WA
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored and adjusted plant operations to maintain optimal performance and safety levels.
- Performed troubleshooting of equipment failures and identified root causes for corrective action.
- Developed and maintained accurate records of process parameters, production data and operating logs.
- Ensured compliance with established safety protocols at all times while working on the production floor.
- Worked efficiently alongside Process Supervisor and colleagues in the commissioning of KMS processing plant.
- Acting as Relief Processing Supervisor when required.
Power Generation Operator
Raytheon Australia Pty Ltd
Exmouth , WA
11.2011 - 08.2023
- Provide 24hr power supply for mission critical communication systems and auxilliary equipment.
- Comply with company safety procedures, policies and regulations to promote a safe working environment.
- Monitoring, data logging and safe day to day running of 4200hp Fairbanks and Morse slow speed 2 stroke diesel engines.
- Keep clear communication between colleagues during shift operations and handover.
- Conduct equipment isolations, as an isolation officer, to provide a safe working environment for trades people when doing preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance on generators and auxiliary equipment.
Deck Crew/Relief Skipper
Go Marine Group
Exmouth, WA
01.2010 - 11.2011
- Engaged in safety drills by leading others in tasks.
- Provided safe transfer of personnel within the marine industry onboard a 12 metre twin jet Cat.
- Maintained ship's engines.
- Data logging and safety procedures, provide safe vessel operation and workplaces for crew and passengers by following company policies and procedures.
Contract Head Diver/Vessel Master
Paspaley Pearling Company Pty Ltd
Broome, WA
03.1996 - 09.2010
- Training of new personnel in all aspects of boating and diving in accordance with the pearling industry policies and procedures.
- Completion of daily dive and vessel log books.
- Ensuring I provided and maintained a safe working environment both onboard and in harbour maintenance and refit.
- Working closely with senior management.
- Working in conjunction with the manager of fleet engineering to ensure that the vessel and it's tenders are maintained to the high standard expected of the company.
- Annual vessel refits.
Education
Certificate of Agriculture - Trades And Agriculture
Denmark Agricultural College
Denmark, WA12.1993
Skills
- Fault Isolation
- Outage Management
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Data Tracking
- Current Drivers Licence
- Marine Engine Driver Cert II
- Master Class 5
- White Card
- Front End Loader Ticket
- Skid-steer Ticket
- Telehandler Ticket
- Senior First Aid (Current in 2025)
- Working At Heights Ticket
- Fork Lift Ticket
- Dogging Ticket
- Confined Space Ticket
References
- Kurt Knoble 0429 327 302 Process Supervisor @ Kimberley Mineral Sands
- Steve Burdick 0472 869 469 Senior Management @ Raytheon Australia
- Zarak Bin Lusimoen (Character reference) 0499 888 463 Operations Manager @ Broome Marine
Timeline
Senior Process Operator
Kimberley Mineral Sands
08.2023 - Current
Power Generation Operator
Raytheon Australia Pty Ltd
11.2011 - 08.2023
Deck Crew/Relief Skipper
Go Marine Group
01.2010 - 11.2011
Contract Head Diver/Vessel Master
Paspaley Pearling Company Pty Ltd
03.1996 - 09.2010
Certificate of Agriculture - Trades And Agriculture
Denmark Agricultural College