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Jorge Rua

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Eager Production Operator looking for a challenging position in a respected organization that values excellent skills in waste water treatment process. Outstanding hand-eye coordination and an understanding of the teamwork that goes into ensuring a smooth operation of water treatment plants. Proficient in overhead crane and forklift operations, qualified rigger and dogman, acreditted advanced boiler operator, confined space and elevated work license.

Paper mill operator with 28 years experience in all areas of a recycled paper mill including a secondary waste water treatment built by Veolia in 2015.

Overview

40
years of professional experience

Work History

Opal Packaging Pty Ltd
Matraville

Production Operator
03.1995 - Current

Job overview

  • Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
  • Recommended process improvements to enhance operational safety and efficiency.
  • Setup and adjust the recycled paper mill process including the secondary waste water treatment plant that is part of the mill water management system.
  • Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
  • Operated forklift to place materials/products in the process as required.
  • waste water testing in the laboratory to comply with the environmental license requirements.
  • Used a DNA system to operate the Botany Paper mill in Sydney.
  • Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles.
  • Completed housekeeping and maintenance duties to keep production area safe, organized and ready for next shift.
  • Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
  • Attended regular training sessions to increase machine operating skills.
  • Troubleshot equipment problems to repair or report diagnostics.

EPM Colombia
Medellin, Colombia

Engineering Assistant
03.1983 - 11.1990

Job overview

  • Attended meetings and site locations to gather data for project work.
  • Maintained project materials and utilized blueprints, schematics and specifications.
  • Maintained timely and accurate oral and written technical reports of engineering activities.
  • Recommended design modifications to eliminate machine and system malfunctions.
  • Improved technical abilities by pursuing training and practical learning opportunities.
  • Worked with other engineers to respond to requests for product improvements and quality concerns.
  • Used computer programs to perform complex engineering operations.
  • Performed engineering change processes to support and improve existing products.
  • Collaborated with engineering staff on prototype testing and instrument modification.

Education

University of Tech Sydney
Sydney, NSW

Manufacturing Engineering from Industrial Engineering
03.1997

University Overview

Politecnico Colombiano
Medellin - Colombia

Industrial Technologist from Industrial Engineering
03.1982

University Overview

Skills

  • Paper mill operations
  • Material Quality Control
  • Machine Operation
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Workstation Equipment Monitoring
  • Material Loading and Unloading
  • Punctual and Reliable
  • Incident Reporting
  • Production Documentation
  • Quality Inspections and Reporting
  • Computer Skills
  • Material Handling
  • Following Instructions
  • Teamwork and Coordination
  • Machine Setup and Shutdown
  • Production Processes Knowledge
  • Attention to Detail

Timeline

Production Operator
Opal Packaging Pty Ltd
03.1995 - Current
Engineering Assistant
EPM Colombia
03.1983 - 11.1990
University of Tech Sydney
Manufacturing Engineering from Industrial Engineering
Politecnico Colombiano
Industrial Technologist from Industrial Engineering
Jorge Rua