Josh Jardine
Tweed Heads,NSW
Summary
Organized and dependable Technician successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Technical problem-solver with demonstrated communication skills focused to design, develop and set-up equipment to establish and maintain production processes and achieve production goals. Known for collaborating effectively with people from different cultures and backgrounds and working hard in rigorous environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Technical Officer
Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus
12.2017 - Current
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the Engineering workshops and research labs, including management of workload for assigned casual staff.
- Advise and assist course convenors, research staff and HDR students and liaise with, external agencies, equipment suppliers, to research and procure teaching equipment, consumables utilising University financial systems.
- Establish and maintain safety documentation such as risk assessments, safety audits, chemical database, equipment inventory and standard operating procedures for laboratory activities. Implement new safety procedures and regulations and advise staff and students when required.
- Work independently to carry out and coordinate regular preventative maintenance, calibration and repair schedules for selected equipment used in the School’s teaching programs to ensure availability and functionality.
- Improved overall department efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new policies within the laboratories.
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
Assistant Workshop Manager
Innovation Garage
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Manage all aspects of the prototyping mechanical workshop, including fabrication, design and installations. As well as stock control and budgeting.
- Operation and supervision of CNC machines including plasma, HAAS Mill, as well as manual machining, and welding.
- General maintenance of workshop equipment and general building maintenance.
Special Effects Tech
Warner Bros. Studios
06.2013 - 12.2016
- Developed custom tools and techniques for unique special effects challenges, improving project outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace to comply with industry safety standards and regulations.
- Operational maintenance and cleaning of workshop equipment. Pack down and storage logistics at end of each film.
Education
Bachelor of Product Design - Industrial And Product Design
Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD11.2015
Skills
- Staff Management
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Workshop Organization
- Scheduling and Planning
- Repairs knowledge
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Hand and power tools
- Maintenance Management
- Fabrications knowledge
Certification
- Open QLD Drivers licence
- High risk work license including Forklift and EWP
- Marine recreational licence
Timeline
Engineering Technical Officer
Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus
12.2017 - Current
Assistant Workshop Manager
Innovation Garage
01.2017 - 11.2017
Special Effects Tech
Warner Bros. Studios
06.2013 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Product Design - Industrial And Product Design
Griffith University
- Open QLD Drivers licence
- High risk work license including Forklift and EWP
- Marine recreational licence
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