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Kelly James

Palmerston,Australia

Summary

Results-driven operations and safety management professional with over 15 years of experience in the energy, mining, and logistics sectors. Currently serving as Issuing Authority at INPEX Australia, expertise includes Permit System Management, Isolation & Safety Management, and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven ability to facilitate cross-functional communication while overseeing complex work preparations and driving process optimisations. Committed to fostering a safety-first culture, mentoring team members, and continuously improving operational practices to ensure compliance and performance excellence.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Issuing Authority (Day IA & Shift IA)

INPEX Australia
10.2022 - Current
  • Permit System Management: Gain in-depth knowledge of ISSoW Manuals, Operations Safety Management Strategy, and manage Permit Office Operations within the ISSoW framework
  • Isolation & Safety Management: Build and review isolations, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols
  • Meeting Facilitation: Chair daily PAM and Pre-Conflicts/Conflicts meetings, ensuring effective communication and alignment among teams
  • Work Preparation: Setting and reviewing Work Overview for execution prior to daily meetings, delegating and managing to insure Perimetry is RFI
  • Resource Allocation: Allocation of GRPS SWF resources, ensuring optimal personnel deployment for operational efficiency
  • IT Systems Support: Engica SME and focal point for all IT-related issues and system enhancements within ISSoW
  • Logistical Oversight: Manage the daily shift J5 handovers, permit and isolation preparations, ensuring smooth transitions and continuity
  • Daily issue/suspend and monitoring and managing of the ISSOW email inbox
  • Training & Mentorship: Train and mentor new team members, ensuring proficiency in ISSoW systems and procedures

Production Technician

INPEX Australia
01.2015 - 10.2022
  • Operational Execution: Ensure all tasks comply with safety and quality standards, executing activities efficiently and in line with company policies and procedures
  • Utilise the Integrated Control and Safety System (ICSS) to effectively operate and maintain assets, consistently meeting production and quality targets
  • Process Optimisations: Proactively identify opportunities for production optimisation, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and complete designated work scopes as advised by ATL
  • Training & Mentorship: Complete area-specific task books and field assessments
  • Mentoring Trainees to ensure their proficiency in various Operational Areas is achieved and develop their operational skills across various areas of the facility
  • Safety Leadership: Recognised by peers as an ATSI leader and mentor, consistently promoting a safety-first culture
  • Selected Accomplishments: Completed Cert II and III in Process Plant Operations, including training at INPEX facilities in Japan
  • Commissioning and start-up of LNG trains post construction
  • Assist in plant restart in the Inlet and Utilities after the black start event incident and injury free
  • Committed and delivered safe and efficient operations during Covid

Contractor Truck Driver

Toll Logistics
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Local and interstate deliveries Road Train
  • Local and rural Bulk Ore deliveries Road Train Side Tipper
  • Local general freight deliveries Body Truck
  • Organising and Supervising load out for Darwin Yard and Katherine Rail Yard

General Tradesman

Kakadu National Park
03.2013 - 12.2013
  • Assist in implementing a full restructure of Work Health and Safety practices
  • Stock takes of all infrastructure and capital assets
  • Housing general maintenance and renovations
  • Workshop maintenance of plant and heavy vehicles

Process Technician

ERA Ranger Uranium Mine
09.2012 - 03.2013
  • Operated and maintained 4 Mill circuit, 7 Acid Leach Tanks and Neutral Thickener
  • Managed routine maintenance and housekeeping across all circuits
  • Transferring Sulphuric Acid from Bulk Tankers to onsite Storage Facilities
  • Completing daily rounds of the Processing circuits

Process Technician/Supervisor (2IC)

Savannah Nickel Mine
04.2010 - 09.2012
  • Operated and maintained SAG Mill (CITECT OS), Counter Current Decantation Thickeners, Concentrate Filter Press, Flotation Cells, Crushing Circuit, and Paste Plant
  • Managed routine maintenance and housekeeping across all circuits
  • Operated and maintained CAT980H loader on the ROM Pad
  • Ground support for both Mill Control and Flotation
  • Completing daily rounds of the Processing circuits

Process Technician/Crusher Operator

Crocodile Gold Mine
02.2009 - 04.2010
  • Operated and maintained SAG Mill and 3 stage Nordberg crushing circuit (Honeywell operating system)
  • Managed routine maintenance and housekeeping across all circuits
  • Completing daily rounds of the Processing circuits
  • Trades Assistant

Plumbing Apprentice/Plumber

Leanyer Plumbing
10.2007 - 01.2009
  • Hot and Cold pipe outs
  • Drain laying
  • Gas fitting
  • Fire Sprinkler and Ring Main installation
  • High rise storm stacks and down pipes

Plumbing Apprentice

Chris James Plumbing and Pump Services (NZ)
03.2005 - 09.2007
  • Hot and Cold pipe outs
  • Drain laying
  • Gas fitting
  • Septic tank installations and maintenance
  • Fusion/poly welding sewer pipe
  • Pump installation and maintenance
  • Trades Assistant

Various Jobs

01.2003 - 01.2005

Store Person

Bunning Warehouse
01.2000 - 01.2002

Education

Certificate II & III -

Process Plant Operations

HSC/Completed Year 11 -

Skills

  • Workplace Safety Management
  • Employee engagement
  • Industry expertise
  • Employee Relations Management
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Quality inspections
  • Shift leadership
  • Employee Engagement

Certification

  • Certificate II & III Process Plant Operations
  • NT License to Perform High Risk Work including Turbine Operation & Advanced Boiler Operation
  • ERGT Australia HAZMAT Incident Response
  • ERGT Australia Rescue from Heights
  • PMAOHS213B Undertake Fire Control and Emergency Rescue
  • MSAPMOHS216A Operate Breathing Apparatus
  • MSAPMPER200C Work in Accordance with an Issued Permit
  • MSAPMPER205C Enter Confined Space
  • PUASAR025A Undertake Confined Space Rescue
  • MSAPMOHS217A Gas Test Atmospheres
  • RIIWHS204D Work Safely at Heights
  • Hazardous Area Awareness Competency Training
  • SMART Collision Avoidance Defensive Driving Training
  • Level I Flange Management
  • NT Multi-combination Driver’s License
  • HSC/Completed Year 11

References

Available on request

Timeline

Issuing Authority (Day IA & Shift IA)

INPEX Australia
10.2022 - Current

Production Technician

INPEX Australia
01.2015 - 10.2022

Contractor Truck Driver

Toll Logistics
01.2014 - 01.2015

General Tradesman

Kakadu National Park
03.2013 - 12.2013

Process Technician

ERA Ranger Uranium Mine
09.2012 - 03.2013

Process Technician/Supervisor (2IC)

Savannah Nickel Mine
04.2010 - 09.2012

Process Technician/Crusher Operator

Crocodile Gold Mine
02.2009 - 04.2010

Plumbing Apprentice/Plumber

Leanyer Plumbing
10.2007 - 01.2009

Plumbing Apprentice

Chris James Plumbing and Pump Services (NZ)
03.2005 - 09.2007

Various Jobs

01.2003 - 01.2005

Store Person

Bunning Warehouse
01.2000 - 01.2002

Certificate II & III -

Process Plant Operations

HSC/Completed Year 11 -

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