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Joshua Herbert

West Gladstone ,QLD

Summary

Today my current position with Boyne Smelters Limited is as an Electrician with the Infrastructure and Reduction Services Maintenance Team. In this role I work to support the general site and infrastructure requirements and reduction services maintenance requirements of BSL. This role also requires me to liaise with other maintenance teams across site to ensure the effective functioning of the site building a great business network of Production, Maintenance, contractors, and Leadership across site.

I started my career at BSL in 2001 in production as a process technician for the Rodding rooms as a process technician, building on my skill set and promoted to controller and then some years later successfully moving up to a position as a carbon production Crew Leader.

A few years later the opportunity arose to build on my skillset and take on my position that I am in today, I took on the new challenge of electrical apprentice and after completion of the apprenticeship, I joined the maintenance teams of BSL. I have since completed a second trade as an Air-conditioning and Refrigeration mechanic and Completed my Certificate 3 in Instrumentation.

Although I am currently employed as an electrician, I always focus to ensure that use all my strengths and to ensure I maintain all my work skills, from leading maintenance teams to maintaining equipment, or sitting in with the maintenance planers all to ensure we are set up for successfully safe team.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrician

Rio Tinto Boyne Smelters Limited
07.2016 - Current

As an electrician, i have been working with the infrastructure maintenance and production maintenance teams.

I have carried out general building and site services maintenance, lighting plant, utilities, air conditioning for both building and process equipment, and aluminium plant maintenance repairs, services and faultfinding.


outside the electrical maintenance tasks, i have also been worked closely with leadership, working and a 2IC to my direct leader. I have been completed leadership secondments and completed maintenance planner secondment.


I have successfully led my team during some of our most critical and high risk projects, form working with cranes, Contractors, elevated work platforms, reduction line processes, and extreme temperatures.


Electrical Apprentice

Rio Tinto Boyne Smelters Limited
01.2013 - 06.2016
  • Worked under supervision of many electricians to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge across the aluminium industry.
  • Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
  • Supported project success by assisting with wiring layouts, conduit bending, circuit connections, and other essential tasks as directed by senior electricians.
  • Installed new electrical components and fixtures safely and tested systems to enhance power flow.
  • Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
  • Developed practical skills by actively participating in hands-on training sessions under the guidance of experienced electricians.
  • Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.

Production Team Leader

Rio Tinto Boyne Smelters Limited
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Mentored new employees, providing them with the necessary knowledge and guidance to become effective members of the production team.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Led a team of production workers to consistently meet deadlines and exceed performance goals.
  • Improved employee morale by fostering a positive work environment through clear communication and supportive leadership.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training. Completing work performance reviews, and check ins.
  • Conducted root-cause analysis on any identified issues during quality inspections, taking corrective action promptly.
  • Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
  • Ensured adherence to safety protocols, maintaining an accident-free workplace throughout tenure as Production Team Leader.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
  • Facilitated regular team meetings to discuss progress towards goals, identify challenges, and develop solutions collaboratively.

Process Technician

Rio Tinto Boyne Smelters Limited
11.2001 - 01.2010
  • Trained new technicians in proper usage of equipment, safety protocols, and company procedures, ensuring a high level of competence across the team.
  • Supported an environment of safety through thorough knowledge of regulations, best practices, and consistent communication with team members regarding safe work habits.
  • Troubleshot technical issues, implementing solutions to maintain a smooth production process.
  • Contributed to the development of standard operating procedures that improved consistency across shifts and reduced training time for new hires.
  • I was an active member of the emergency services team

Education

Cert 3 And 4 in Instrumentation

EIM Training
Gladstone, QLD
11.2022

Cert 3 in Refrigeration And Air Conditioning

Central Queensland University
Gladstone, QLD
05.2020

Cert 3 in Electrotechnology

Central Queensland University
Gladstone, QLD
06.2016

Diploma of Management

Careers Australia Institute of Training
Boyne Island, QLD
12.2011

Skills

  • Production Team leader and mentor
  • Maintenance Team Leader
  • Contractor Representative
  • Production Operator
  • Team Safety Representative
  • Maintenance Scheduler
  • Qualified Electrical fitter and mechanic
  • Qualified Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic
  • Diploma in Front Line Leadership
  • 23 years heavy industry experience
  • A positive team mentor and leader
  • Leading shutdown maintenance and projects
  • Mentored successful Awarded Apprentices
  • Staff Management and safety systems
  • Well skilled in the use of SAP
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Leading Safety and Toolbox meetings
  • A kind and Approachable kind of person
  • Emergency services team member
  • Wiring installation and electrical repairs
  • Electrical Installation
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Lighting Systems and large plant
  • Works well in team environment
  • Electrical testing
  • Electrical Panel Upgrades
  • Electrical Equipment Maintenance
  • Field instrumentation and electrical testing
  • Job Planning and quoting
  • Test equipment operation
  • Valid QLD driver's licence
  • Valid High risk Licence EWP and Forklift
  • Valid LVR CPR rescue cert
  • Valid Refrigeration Licence
  • Valid Queensland electrical Licence
  • Scheduling and maintenance planing
  • Strong customer focus
  • Control systems
  • Construction management involvement
  • Motor Controls and production process
  • Project Management
  • Client Relations
  • Valid White card induction

References

Carl Tiplady 

Current Crew Leader

0477302500


Tony Brennan

Previous Superintendent

0407648624


Kerri Ann Horig

BSL operations Superintendent

0499795605

Timeline

Electrician

Rio Tinto Boyne Smelters Limited
07.2016 - Current

Electrical Apprentice

Rio Tinto Boyne Smelters Limited
01.2013 - 06.2016

Production Team Leader

Rio Tinto Boyne Smelters Limited
01.2010 - 01.2013

Process Technician

Rio Tinto Boyne Smelters Limited
11.2001 - 01.2010

Cert 3 And 4 in Instrumentation

EIM Training

Cert 3 in Refrigeration And Air Conditioning

Central Queensland University

Cert 3 in Electrotechnology

Central Queensland University

Diploma of Management

Careers Australia Institute of Training
Joshua Herbert