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Nick Hambrey
Plant Manager
Thornton,NSW
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in maintenance, plant management and project management. Expertise in mechanical diagnoses, construction and repair. Demonstrated management skills that guide teams to success and establish meaningful relationships with customers to sustain business operations.
Overview
5
5
Certifications
5
5
years of post-secondary education
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Acetylene Plant Manager
Supagas
Newcastle , NSW
2013.01 - Current
- Oversee and direct day-to-day maintenance operations for an acetylene plant, including direct staff, processes, and activities to sustain safe, continuous, and efficient plant operations.
- Schedule periodic and preventative maintenance; conduct emergency troubleshooting and ensure maintenance support availability.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with plant machinery and devices; identify electrical, control, hydraulic, and pneumatic breakdowns.
- Coordinate work and repair schedules; assign balanced workloads; inspect completed work to validate conformance to current Australian standards.
- Design and fabricate materials and tools to repair equipment in-house.
- Monitor and improve maintenance processes and personnel to achieve department and organisational goals.
- Administer fire safety, health, and security protocols for all plant facilities; routinely inspect and test safety equipment and update necessary records.
- Manage diverse projects, including preparation and specification, data gathering, estimations, and selecting and coordinating contractors.
- Designed in-house maintenance and installation program to eliminate outside contractors and reduce operations expenses.
- Grew and developed department from 2 to 6 skilled professionals.
Maintenance Shutdown Planner
Orica Mining Services
Newcastle , NSW
2011.01 - 2013.01
- Planning and executiong the monthly shutdowns for Kooragang Ammonium Nitrate Facility.
- Led Multi-discipline teams from planning to execution against a critical timeframe resulting in completion of work with zero injuries and within budget.Contractor and employee management up to 60 jobs planned each week and completed.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Managed major preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- All tasks were scheduled and work orders generated utilising SAP.
Kooragang Plant Manager | Quality Manager
Air Liquide
Newcastle , NSW
2010.01 - 2013.01
- Worked closely with Orica Operations Team to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Undertook SAI Global Quality Audits on all Air Liquide Sites to ensure all NSW operations maintained ISO9001 accreditation
ASU Plant Operator
Air Liquide
Sydney , NSW
2003.01 - 2010.12
- Managed continuous operations for four highly technical operational plants.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools to achieve operational readiness, safety and cleanliness.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Managed all onsite Contractors and Cryogenic transfers.
- Implemented and designed Site Lock Out System.
Mechanical Maintenance fitter
Denso Corporation
Keighley , Yorkshire
1995.01 - 2003.01
- Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Maintained and repaired facilities, equipment and tools to achieve operational readiness, safety and cleanliness.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Managed team of 4 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees (apprentices).
Apprentice Mechanical Maintenance fitter
Denso Corporation
Keighley , Yorkshire
1991.01 - 1995.01
- Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
Education
Associate of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
City And Guilds Of London Institute
Keighley College 1991.01 - 1995.09
Mechanical Maintenance Fitter -
City Of Guilds Of London Institute
Keighley College 1995.01 - 1995.09
Skills
Auditingundefined
Software
Microsoft Project
MEX
Pronto
SAP
Certification
Pneumatic & Electro Technology, SMC International Training
Timeline
Acetylene Plant Manager
Supagas
2013.01 - Current
Maintenance Shutdown Planner
Orica Mining Services
2011.01 - 2013.01
Certificate in Construction, Labour Co-operative Ltd
2010-03
Kooragang Plant Manager | Quality Manager
Air Liquide
2010.01 - 2013.01
PMBOK Project Management, Mosaic Projects
2008-02
MEX CMMS System Training, Maintenance Experts
2007-05
Return to Work Coordinator, Work Cover NSW
2006-06
ASU Plant Operator
Air Liquide
2003.01 - 2010.12
Pneumatic & Electro Technology, SMC International Training
1999-12
Mechanical Maintenance Fitter -
City Of Guilds Of London Institute
1995.01 - 1995.09
Mechanical Maintenance fitter
Denso Corporation
1995.01 - 2003.01
Associate of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
City And Guilds Of London Institute
1991.01 - 1995.09
Apprentice Mechanical Maintenance fitter
Denso Corporation
1991.01 - 1995.01