Paula Ashby
Toowoomba,QLD
Summary
Detail-oriented Field Technician experienced in environmental sampling and equipment maintenance. Proven expertise in client coordination and safety compliance, consistently exceeding project goals. Skilled in producing comprehensive laboratory reports and enhancing team collaboration to improve operational efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Technician
ALS chinchilla
Chinchilla , Qld
10.2022 - 08.2026
- Calibrated field instruments before water and soil testing.
- Maintained sampling equipment and vehicles to ensure reliability during daily field work.
- Collected environmental samples for ALS Chinchilla field and laboratory services.
- Followed ALS safety procedures during remote site visits.
- Coordinated with clients and supervisors on site access requirements.
- Packed and labeled environmental samples for secure dispatch to ALS Chinchilla laboratories samples to ALS Chinchilla laboratories.
- Updated management on progress of assigned projects and tasks to ensure alignment and timely decision-making.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment and systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations requiring immediate attention.
- Met and exceeded customer demands through responsive and accurate on-site maintenance.
- Resolved customer inquiries promptly while providing excellent customer service at all times.
- Documented all work performed on site in detailed reports, including labor, materials, and expenses incurred during service calls, to facilitate project tracking.
Housekeeper
Base camp chinchilla
Chinchilla, Qld
08.2022 - 08.2026
- Sanitized floors, surfaces, and shared spaces throughout boarding facility.
- Maintained cleanliness of bathrooms, ensuring sanitary conditions for guests.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Replaced bed linens in guest rooms to ensure cleanliness and comfort. and towels, tidied up rooms.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Restocked cleaning products and housekeeping supplies for daily operations.
- Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
- Observed proper use of chemicals when cleaning various surfaces.
- Disinfected telephones, light switches and other frequently touched objects.
- Engaged positively with clients and guests to enhance their experience during stay.
- Assisted team members with efficient room turnovers and thorough facility cleaning.
- Followed sanitation procedures for safe, hygienic animal environments.
- Replaced linens, litter, and supplies in guest enclosures.
- Cleaned chinchilla habitats, bedding, and feeding areas at Base Camp Chinchilla.
Education
Enfield High School
Enfield, SaSkills
- Environmental sampling
- Sampling and recording gas and water samples
- Sampling techniques
- Sample handling
- Chain of custody
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Field reporting
- Opening and closing permits
- Vehicle operation
- Client coordination
- Liaison with stakeholders
- Reporting to head office
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Laboratory reports
- Inventory control
Oldie but goodie
- I lived in chinchilla for 16 yrs working in retail housekeeping and the gas fields we have moved to Toowoomba as my hubby has severe Parkinson’s and we need the better medical care for him I am able to work no more than 20 hrs a week I need sanity for myself we have a beautiful Rottweiler who is spoilt and our life line I’m looking for a few hours a week to keep my sanity and my hand in to feel I have something to offer .
Timeline
Field Technician
ALS chinchilla
10.2022 - 08.2026
Housekeeper
Base camp chinchilla
08.2022 - 08.2026
Enfield High School