Robert McMahon
Flinders View,QLD
Summary
EOD professional with proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. Specializes in risk assessments, mission analysis, and training methodologies that drive results. Committed to enhancing safety and operational efficiency through expert knowledge and practical experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
11
11
Certifications
Work History
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Leader
Australian Defence Force
Amberley, QLD
09.2020 - 08.2024
- Led explosive ordnance disposal operations in diverse environments to ensure safety while achieving mission success.
- Conducted Senior leadership and key stakeholder engagement during EOD operations to ensure positive effects were achieved within determined guidelines.
- Conducted risk assessments prior to any operation involving explosives, CBRN, or toxic industrial materials.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for hazardous material management and EOD team operations.
- Coordinated training exercises to enhance operational readiness among EOD team members.
- Managed equipment maintenance and inventory, ensuring optimal functionality for EOD operations.
- Collaborated with international and domestic military units, and local law enforcement, during joint operations and incident responses.
- Analysed intelligence data to assess threats from potential explosive devices or hazardous materials
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members while evaluating their performance.
Explosive ordnance reconnaissance technician
Australian Defence Force
Amberley, QLD
02.2019 - 09.2020
- Conducted reconnaissance of explosive, CBRN, and toxic materials for follow-on EOD operations.
- Secured task sites to support EOD operations effectively.
- Operated and maintained technical equipment for diverse military missions.
- Executed routine inspections ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborated in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues within the team.
- Documented maintenance activities and presented findings to supervisors.
- Implemented standard operating procedures for efficient equipment usage.
- Coordinated logistics for equipment deployment during missions.
Combat Engineer
Australian Defence Force
Townsville, QLD
02.2013 - 02.2020
- Guided commanders in developing effective tactical plans.
- Operated construction equipment for fortification and infrastructure projects.
- Executed large-scale demolition utilizing explosive and mechanical methods.
- Implemented safety measures for explosive operations during demolitions.
- Collaborated on joint training exercises and simulations with multiple teams.
- Maintained and inspected engineering tools and equipment to ensure functionality.
- Provided technical expertise on minefield clearance and ordnance disposal.
- Identified hazardous objects, including unexploded ordnance and improvised explosive devices.
Education
PSP40122 Cert IV in Government
08-2024
BSB40520 Cert IV In Leadership And Management -
08-2024
PSPSS00058 Workplace Coaching -
08-2024
BSBSS00112 Workplace Technology Skill Set -
08-2024
PSP40122 Certificate IV In Government -
08-2024
High School Diploma -
12-2012
Skills
- Stakeholder and leadership engagement
- Standard operating procedures development
- Mentorship and leadership
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Explosive safety management
- Military operations leadership
- Intelligence analysis
- Hazardous materials management
- Equipment maintenance
- Testing and evaluation of experimental or prototype equipment/systems
Certification
Subject 4 RAE Corporal course completed 2018
Accomplishments
Australian Defence Medal.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Leader - Australian Defence Force
09.2020 - 08.2024
Explosive ordnance reconnaissance technician - Australian Defence Force
02.2019 - 09.2020
Combat Engineer - Australian Defence Force
02.2013 - 02.2020
Australian Defence College - , PSP40122 Cert IV in Government
Australian Defence College - BSB40520 Cert IV In Leadership And Management,
Australian Defence College - PSPSS00058 Workplace Coaching,
Australian Defence College - BSBSS00112 Workplace Technology Skill Set,
Australian Defence College - PSP40122 Certificate IV In Government,
Kingston State College - High School Diploma,