Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Qualifications
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Matthew George

Matthew George

Summary

Motivated and experienced Process Technician with 8 years operating Hydrocarbon production facilities. Well regarded team member committed to safety and supporting diverse teams. Known for commitment to increasing production efficiency, reducing downtime and costs and maximizing plant efficiency. Quick-learning with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Technician

Woodside Energy
07.2017 - Current
  • Reduced equipment downtime through regular maintenance checks and swift troubleshooting.
  • Proficient at shutdown activities including equipment isolating, cleaning, return to service and start-up.
  • Ensured compliance to Woodside ISSoW permit system by having a high level of understanding of the rules
  • Provided effective communication between operations, maintenance and engineering teams.
  • Provided informal leadership to field teams by training and mentoring production personnel to properly use production equipment and apply best practices.
  • Collaborated closely with multi-discipline teams for seamless coordination of campaign maintenance activities.
  • Performed role of Emergency Team Leader and Sector Commander.

Production Technician

WOODSIDE/EAG
06.2015 - 06.2017
  • Conducted facility daily rounds, routines and laboratory tasks
  • Performed startup and shutdown tasks on production equipment including compressors, pumps, gas turbines and integrated process units
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and promptly documented and reported all defective equipment and hazardous conditions.
  • Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues, immediately reporting problems to frontline maintenance to reduce downtime.

Signal Technician

RIO TINTO IRON ORE
04.2013 - 06.2015
  • Conducted thorough inspections of signalling equipment, ensuring proper functionality and compliance with industry standards.
  • Improved signal system reliability by performing regular maintenance and troubleshooting faults.
  • Assisted in the installation of new signal systems, ensuring proper functionality before integration into existing infrastructure.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety standards through adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in all aspects of work performed as a Signal Maintainer.
  • Maintained accurate records of all signal maintenance activities to ensure compliance with industry regulations.

Education

Certificate III - Process Plant Operations

South Metropolitan TAFE
Munster, WA
06.2017

Cert III Engineering Electrical -

Pilbara Tafe
Karratha, WA

Cert III Electronic Servicing Communications -

Swan Tafe
Midland, WA

Completed Year 12 -

St Lukes Senior High
Karratha, WA

Skills

  • Testing and troubleshooting
  • Team Supervision
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Equipment Preparation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Additional Qualifications


  • Fire Team Leader
  • Working at Heights
  • Confined Space Entry and Rescue
  • Forklift
  • EWP
  • Dogging
  • Advanced Rigger


References

  • Darren Gillon, KGP Woodside, Operations Supervisor +61 8 9158 8880, darren.gillon@woodside.com
  • Brendon Rowe, Mia Yellagonga Woodside, Operations Maintenance Coordinator 0414 552 282 brendon.rowe@woodside.com

Timeline

Production Technician

Woodside Energy
07.2017 - Current

Production Technician

WOODSIDE/EAG
06.2015 - 06.2017

Signal Technician

RIO TINTO IRON ORE
04.2013 - 06.2015

Certificate III - Process Plant Operations

South Metropolitan TAFE

Cert III Engineering Electrical -

Pilbara Tafe

Cert III Electronic Servicing Communications -

Swan Tafe

Completed Year 12 -

St Lukes Senior High
Matthew George