Lee Dunn
Hawthorn,SA
Summary
Excel in organizational skills and complex problem-solving.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Experience and diverse skill set in effectively navigating marine vessels - skillful in anchoring, docking and guiding vessels according to established regulations and rules.
Motivated to eliminate issues and incidents by consistently following safety protocols.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Hyperbaric Chamber Supervisor
Royal Adelaide Hospital
11.2008 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
Assistant Life Support Technician
Dof Subsea
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Conducted comprehensive pre-dive checks, resulting in minimal equipment failures during operations.
- Assisted in underwater construction projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to quality standards.
- Achieved successful diving operations by collaborating closely with team members and supervisors for planning and execution.
- Executed effective communication with surface crew through the use of hand signals or communication devices during subsea operations.
- Handled various air diving tools proficiently while performing tasks related to inspection, repair, installation or removal underwater objects effectively.
- Completed required training courses regularly to stay updated on industry best practices and safety protocols.
- Participated actively in daily dive briefings ensuring each team member was aware of their role leading to seamless execution of planned tasks.
- Maintained and checked diving equipment for functionality and safety.
- Used power and hand tools to remove objects obstructing marine railways and strainers with safety and accuracy.
Launch Master
Dof Subsea
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Managed vessel maintenance tasks for optimal performance, ensuring timely inspections and repairs.
- Review contingency plans, to allow for unexpected challenges or emergencies at sea.
- Regularly reviewed weather forecasts to determine the safest routes possible while minimizing delays due to adverse conditions.
- Operating vessels in open seas- facilitating crew transfers.
Commercial Diving
Various
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA and commercial diving regulations during all operations.
- Expanded company capabilities by staying current on emerging technologies in the field of commercial diving and subsea construction.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations and standards by staying up-to-date on best practices in commercial diving operations.
- Performed underwater surveys on fixed structures including hull inspections and maintenance- recreational boats to cargo ships.
- Managed vessel maintenance tasks for optimal performance, ensuring timely inspections and repairs.
Dredge Operator
Maritime Construction
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Increased safety awareness among team members through consistent communication of safety procedures and guidelines.
- Participated in emergency response drills on board the vessel, ensuring readiness for any potential incidents or accidents that may occur during operations.
- Kept dredge supplied with adequate tools, fire extinguishers, first aid supplies and safety equipment.
- Coordinated with other marine vessels during dredging operations, ensuring clear communication and maintaining safe working distances.
- Achieved timely project completion by coordinating with team members and supervisors for efficient work allocation.
Lead Deckhand
Tallship Falie Charters
11.1999 - 07.2000
- Promoted a culture of safety awareness among the crew- adherence to safety protocols and continuous crew training.
- Overall vessel performance- preventative maintenance programs and timely repairs on deck equipment.
- Collaborated with the captain to develop contingency plans for emergency situations onboard.
- Safeguarded passengers and crew by enforcing security measures in compliance with maritime regulations.
- Assisted in navigation tasks, contributing to safe passage through various weather conditions and sea states.
- Conducted regular drills for man overboard, fire-fighting, abandon ship scenarios .
- Ensured vessel safety by conducting thorough inspections and maintenance of all deck equipment.
- Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
- Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
Vessel Master
Paspaley Pearls
08.1994 - 10.1997
- Trained new crew members on vessel procedures, fostering a cohesive team atmosphere conducive to efficient operations.
- Maintained accurate logs of vessel movements, fuel consumption, and maintenance activities for compliance.
- Coordinated cargo loading and unloading, ensuring proper stowage for optimal weight distribution and stability.
- Thoroughly inspected boats before each embarkment to verify maximum reliability.
- Completed regular vessel inspections to identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
- Set ships' courses to avoid reefs, outlying shoals or other hazards using lighthouses or buoys.
- Operated marine vessels by adjusting speed, steering craft and utilizing navigation instruments.
- Adhered to laws and regulations based on voyage locations.
- Towed and manoeuvred vessels in harbours and open seas, communicating movements to passing vessels.
- Docked and undocked vessel using radios, depth finders and radars, to make operational decisions.
- Applied navigation knowledge to determine location with or without assistive devices.
- Consulted various maps, charts, weather reports, and navigation equipment to determine and direct boat movements.
Education
Off Shore Safety Training
Emergency Response Group Training
11.2020
Assistant Life Support Technician Course
KBA Training Centre-Singapore09.2011
Commercial Diving
Divers Certificate of Competency AS2815.3
Albury, NSW- Descend Underwater Training Centre06.2007
Dip. Building Design And Drafting
Douglas Mawson Institute of TAFE
Adelaide, SA02.2004
Marine Qualification
Certificate of Competency Master V- Skipper III
Australian Fisheries Academy- Port Adelaide03.2003
Commercial Diving
Divers Certificate of Competency AS2815.2
Albury, NSW- Descend Underwater Training Centre07.1999
Marine Qualification
Certificate of Competency- Coxswain
Northern Territory02.1998
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Organizational Skills
- Employee Motivation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Processes and procedures
- Operations Management
- Staff Development
- Process Monitoring and Improvement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Assistant Life Support Technician
Dof Subsea
01.2023 - 07.2023
Launch Master
Dof Subsea
01.2023 - 07.2023
Hyperbaric Chamber Supervisor
Royal Adelaide Hospital
11.2008 - Current
Commercial Diving
Various
01.2002 - 01.2008
Dredge Operator
Maritime Construction
01.2000 - 12.2001
Lead Deckhand
Tallship Falie Charters
11.1999 - 07.2000
Vessel Master
Paspaley Pearls
08.1994 - 10.1997
Off Shore Safety Training
Emergency Response Group Training
Assistant Life Support Technician Course
Commercial Diving
Divers Certificate of Competency AS2815.3
Dip. Building Design And Drafting
Douglas Mawson Institute of TAFE
Marine Qualification
Certificate of Competency Master V- Skipper III
Commercial Diving
Divers Certificate of Competency AS2815.2
Marine Qualification
Certificate of Competency- Coxswain
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