Nicholas Di Bello

Highly skilled Process Plant Operator and Technician with over 9 years of FIFO experience across the oil, gas, and mineral processing industries. Proven expertise in commissioning and operating complex systems such as thickeners, flotation cells, and crushing circuits. Adept at control room operations, equipment maintenance, and safety procedures, including isolation and permit-to-work processes. Strong leadership abilities demonstrated as a Leading Hand and Emergency Response Team Leader, responsible for managing teams, issuing permits, and ensuring safety and efficiency in high-pressure environments. Additional experience in mechanical repairs, hydrostatic and pneumatic testing, and adherence to strict HSE standards in both onshore and offshore settings.

• Working Safely at Heights
• Confined Space Entry
• Gas Atmosphere Testing
• White Card, 07/2007
• Cert IIII Warehousing, 06/2013
• Forklift
• EWP
• BOSIET with CA-EBS
• CSTP
• Escape chute training
• MSIC
• First aid
• Low voltage CPR

• Leadership Across Multiple Roles: Demonstrated strong leadership abilities across various FIFO roles, effectively managing teams, coordinating tasks, and ensuring adherence to safety and operational standards in high-pressure environments.
• Commissioned and Operated Complex Systems: Successfully led the commissioning and operation of thickeners, flotation cells, and crushing circuits in both control room and field operations.
• Emergency Response Leadership: Acted as the Emergency Response Team Leader, ensuring safety readiness and swift response in critical situations.
• Equipment Isolation and Safety Management: Certified Permit Issuer and Authorised Isolator, responsible for ensuring equipment safety and compliance with isolation procedures.
• Proficient in Mechanical and Process Maintenance: Performed minor mechanical repairs and process maintenance on metallurgical and industrial equipment, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Technical Expertise in Hydrostatic and Pneumatic Testing: Conducted rigorous hydrostatic and pneumatic testing of pipelines, fuel lines, and industrial systems across multiple projects.
• FIFO Experience Across Diverse Environments: Gained valuable FIFO experience across remote and offshore locations, adhering to strict HSE standards and adapting to high-pressure environments.

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