Michael O’Brien
Shepparton,VIC
Summary
Organized, dependable and resilient candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Prison Supervisor
Department Of Justice And Community Safety
11.2016 - Current
- Prioritizes safety, security and integrity of all persons in the prison.
- Responds to operational incidents with adherence to DJCS policy, procedure and reporting requirements.
- Conducts investigations detailing findings and recommendations within Departmental regulations.
- Shares knowledge with new Supervisors from years of experience in role.
- Cultivates strong relationships with key stakeholders through consistent communication and excellent service delivery.
- Demonstrates commitment to organization's core values, leading by example and fostering culture of best practice.
- Applies strong leadership attributes and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and operational compliance.
- Conducts routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established protocols.
- Collects, arranges, and inputs information into database system.
- Evaluates staff performance and provides coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Conducts performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Collaborates with other providers to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
Maintenance Supervisor
Department Of Justice And Community Safety
06.2011 - 11.2016
- Tracked and managed department costs for good budget adherence.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 60 maintenance ground and gardens billets and 3 staff.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to management.
- Maintained record keeping of invoices and accounts.
- Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Observed guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Tracked and progressed maintenance requests through Department database to meet schedules.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for management.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Supervised team of installers and contractors to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to maintain system performance.
- Monitored equipment and tools through registers for DJCS safety and security compliance.
- Monitored product quality and communicated necessary improvements to staff.
Industrial Electrician
Watters Electrical
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Followed schematic diagrams to install wiring before completion of walls, ceilings or floors.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
- Work within all safety standards and codes required.
- Specialized in Dairy wiring.
- Installed, maintained and repaired electrical wiring and controls.
- Repaired and replaced equipment, electrical wiring and fixtures.
- Inspected transformers and circuit breakers for malfunctions.
- Tested circuit continuity to determine electrical compatibility and component safety.
- Attached power cables to all electrical equipment, commercial, industrial and domestic.
- Observed functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and insulation resistance meters.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Followed state, local building and AS 3001 regulations.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Connected appropriate parts to deliver power to audio and visual equipment, signalling devices and heating or air conditioning systems.
- Instructed customers on proper use and safety of electrical systems and equipment.
Licensed Electrical Contractor
Self Employed
03.1994 - 08.2009
- Quoting, invoicing, payroll, budgeting and management of employees.
- Managed business report generation, recordkeeping and supply ordering.
- Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
- Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Demonstrated expertise in use of cable reels, stripping tools, voltage detectors, and wire and cable cutters to complete fast-paced work.
- Installed ground leads and connected power cables to equipment.
- Coordinated with other trades and general contractors to facilitate layout of recessed fixtures and architectural lighting.
- Inspected worksites and installations to verify compliance with state safety codes.
- Enhanced quality control by inspecting condition of equipment and tools.
- Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using insulation resistance meter.
- Visited client sites to confirm space and layout restrictions for equipment installations.
- Provided preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services.
- Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers, transformers or other components.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Followed state and local building regulations based on National electrical regulations.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustment or repair.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
- Fabricated custom and replacement parts according to specifications, using hand tools.
- Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and equipment.
- Instructed customers on proper use and safety of electrical systems and equipment.
- Connected appropriate parts to deliver power to electrical equipment, signaling devices and heating or air conditioning systems.
Education
Certificate III - Electrical Mechanic
Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE
Bendigo-Echuca, VIC10.1991
Skills
- Supervision and leadership
- Multitasking Abilities
- Quality Assurance
- Self-Directed
- Interpersonal Communication
- Team building
- Customer Relations
- Organization and Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Calm Under Pressure
Certification
- Licensed tree faller
- Licensed elevated work platform to 70 metres
- Licensed electrician
- Special plumbers license (refrigeration)
- Data and communications licensed installer
- OHS white card holder
Referees
Geoffrey Orr
Industries Manager
Dhurringile Prison
0409019115
Anthony Murphy
Operations Manager
Dhurringile Prison
0448782281
Anne Black
Operation Manager
Dhurringile Prison
0419247931
Timeline
Prison Supervisor
Department Of Justice And Community Safety
11.2016 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Department Of Justice And Community Safety
06.2011 - 11.2016
Industrial Electrician
Watters Electrical
06.2010 - 06.2011
Licensed Electrical Contractor
Self Employed
03.1994 - 08.2009
Certificate III - Electrical Mechanic
Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE
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