Paul Ditton
West Wollongong,NSW
Summary
Demonstrated success in monitoring operations, documenting data and submitting maintenance notifications and log updates. Well-versed in scheduling and carrying out isolating procedures. Familiar with completing routine inspections and correcting abnormalities or escalating larger concerns.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Power Plant Technician
BlueScope Steel
Port Kembla, NSW
03.2000 - Current
- Computer data logs and prepared reports to inform next shift about notable needs and incidents.
- Maintained high level of communication with my shift, improving overall problem resolution.
- Monitored and inspected equipment, systems and controls.
- Kept optimal boiler pressures and monitored steam unit operations.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our services.
- Operate Boiler and Turbine equipment and isolating various systems by adhering to Bluescope Steel procedures.
Coke Ovens Utilities Operator
BHP
Port Kembla
09.1998 - 12.1999
- Performed routine maintenance on Coke Oven Doors to ensure optimal performance and eliminate leakage which included Oxy cutting and Welding.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Operated various pieces of manufacturing equipment including Forklifts, Rams and Extractors.
- Followed established safety procedures while operating machinery and working in hazardous areas.
- Utilized hand and power tools and heavy machinery during manufacturing processes.
- Handled various mechanical and technical machinery during Coking process.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
Head Chef
Grand Hotel
Kiama
07.1992 - 08.1998
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Monitored kitchen area and staff to maintain overall safety and establish proper food handling techniques.
- Developed recipes and menus to meet consumer demand and align with culinary trends.
- Oversaw hiring, training and development of kitchen employees.
- Liaised with vendors to purchase optimal recipe ingredients at cost-effective rates.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Prepared food items while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitization.
- Determined food inventory needs.
- Created new menu items, managed food expenses and supervised quality to ensure adherence to standards.
- Delivered customer service excellence by promptly filling orders, communicating food requests to kitchen personnel and offering assistance ahead of requests.
- Maintained records of payroll and attendance.
Apprentice Chef
Kiama Leagues Club
Kiama, NSW
01.1989 - 01.1992
- Handled presentation standards and portion control requirements.
- Used commercial baking and cooking equipment.
- Observed cooking techniques and preparation of menus items such as gravies, tortes and roasts to gain insight into cooking methods.
- Assisted head chef by preparing cooking ingredients for over 100 nightly dishes.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
- Managed purchasing of supplies and ingredients for normal operations and special events.
- Created diverse cuisines for full restaurant, special event, catering and tasting menus.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kiama High School
Kiama 12.1988
Diploma of Commercial Cookery - Commercial Cookery
Wollongong TAFE
Wollongong11.1992
Skills
- Advance Boiler and Turbine License
- Temperature monitoring
- Inspection skills
- Forklift operation
- Computer skills
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
Hobbies
Playing Squash
Surfing
Playing Music
Member of the Dads of Destiny Online Community
Timeline
Power Plant Technician
BlueScope Steel
03.2000 - Current
Coke Ovens Utilities Operator
BHP
09.1998 - 12.1999
Head Chef
Grand Hotel
07.1992 - 08.1998
Apprentice Chef
Kiama Leagues Club
01.1989 - 01.1992
High School Diploma -
Kiama High School
Diploma of Commercial Cookery - Commercial Cookery
Wollongong TAFE
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