Paula Putland
Gladstone ,Queensland
Summary
Results-oriented Laboratory Technician with a proven track record at Santos, specializing in laboratory instrumentation and calibration. Engagement and collaborate with external parties to assist with effective lab operations. Achievements include enhancing quality and efficiency, while achieving substantial cost savings. Expertise in sample analysis and interpreting lab results, combined with a commitment to continuous improvement.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Laboratory Technician
Santos
Curtis Island, Queensland
07.2024 - Current
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents, ensuring availability and minimizing waste.
- Handled administrative tasks for laboratory operations.
- Proactively identified and executed measures to improve safety.
- Utilized Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for tracking, documenting, and reporting laboratory activities.
- Maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment, including AA, gas chromatographs, pH, turbidity, conductivity, and DO meters, to ensure accurate results.
- Rectified issues with equipment, ensuring consistent data accuracy, minimizing downtime, and ensuring continuous operation.
- Assisted in the troubleshooting and repair of laboratory equipment, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous operation.
- Sought alternative, cost-effective solutions to reduce expenses.
Laboratory Analyst
Rio Tinto
Yarwun
04.2019 - Current
- Performed the team leader role as required.
- Transferred skills, mentored, and trained new starters.
- Drafted and revised operational procedures.
- Recorded information in LIMS and CCLAS databases.
- Analyze shipment cargo and generate COA.
- Conducted XRF and ICP-OES analysis.
- Utilized ion chromatography, Metrohm auto titrator, and TGA analysis.
- Operated TOC carbon analyzer, Hach spectrometer.
- Used Hamilton and Gilson diluters, density, pH, and conductivity meters.
- Conducted Coulter and Accusizer laser sizing.
- Performed QA and quality checks, and interpreted results.
- Calibrated and maintained instrumentation.
- Managed stock inventory and ordering.
Laboratory Analyst
Orica Chemical Complex
Gladstone, Queensland
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Conducted gas chromatography and ion chromatography analysis.
- Collected, prepared and reported gas samples.
- Calibrated and maintained laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
- Analyzed samples using density, pH, and conductivity meters, and Hach spectrometer.
- Operated TOC analyzer, cyanide analyzers, and Karl Fischer moisture titrators.
- Performed Metrohm and Mettler auto titrator analysis.
- Prepared standards and solutions.
- Conducted water and environmental testing.
- Checked NATA and quality assurance data.
- Entered LIMS data and generated COAs.
- Monitored and reported hygiene results and data.
Laboratory Analyst/Technician
Rio Tinto
Yarwun, Queensland
07.2006 - 04.2018
- Calibrated, maintained, and checked laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
- Performed particle size analysis using Coulter and AccuSizer methods.
- Analyzed samples using density, pH, and turbidity meters.
- Performed ion chromatography and Metrohm auto titrator analysis.
- Conducted training sessions for incoming team members.
- Processed plant, shipment, and daily composite samples.
- Executed analysis using fusion method combined with XRF technique.
- Composed and updated documentation.
Technical Officer
Boyne Smelter Laboratory
Boyne Island, Queensland
09.2005 - 07.2006
- Conducted instrument checks, calibration, and maintenance.
- Performed X-ray and XRD analysis of samples.
- Conducted HORIBA oil-in-water analysis.
- Performed cyanide and fluoride analysis.
- Conducted quality control, data entry, and reporting.
- Developed and enhanced procedural documentation.
- Manual sample preparation, including grinding, density, and moisture analysis.
Laboratory Technician
Alcan Gove Refinery
Gove, Northern Territory
07.1995 - 09.2005
- Collected, prepared, and analyzed process samples.
- Calibrated and maintained laboratory instrumentation.
- Troubleshot and solved instrument problems.
- Entered test results into LIMS and data systems.
- Conducted a routine inventory of chemicals.
- Developed and updated process documentation.
Education
Certificate IV -
Laboratory Techniques
Certificate III -
Laboratory Skills
Skills
- Lab result interpretation
- Laboratory instrumentation and calibration
- Hazardous materials handling
- Chromatography techniques
- Reagent preparation
- Titration techniques
- Atomic absorption spectroscopy
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Sample collection techniques
- Continuous improvement
References
- Noel Green, Lead Chemist, RTA Yarwun, 0438 761 040, noel.green@riotinto.com
- Emma Roest, Team Leader, RTA Yarwun, 0418 767 926, emma.roest@riotinto.com
Timeline
Laboratory Technician
Santos
07.2024 - Current
Laboratory Analyst
Rio Tinto
04.2019 - Current
Laboratory Analyst
Orica Chemical Complex
04.2018 - 02.2019
Laboratory Analyst/Technician
Rio Tinto
07.2006 - 04.2018
Technical Officer
Boyne Smelter Laboratory
09.2005 - 07.2006
Laboratory Technician
Alcan Gove Refinery
07.1995 - 09.2005
Certificate IV -
Laboratory Techniques
Certificate III -
Laboratory Skills
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