Sam Lamperd
Deception Bay,QLD
Summary
Versatile and results-driven engineer with a strong background in chemical manufacturing specialising in plant maintenance, reliability and operational improvement. Currently leading site maintenance and engineering functions at a chemical plant, with previous experience in quality assurance, production leadership and process compliance. Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, resolve complex technical issues and drive safety-focused improvements in high-risk environments, including the manufacture of energetic materials. Skilled in CMMS, RCA, regulatory compliance and cross-functional collaboration. Known for a hands-on approach, strong technical judgement and commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Engineer
Australian Agribusiness
10.2024 - Current
- Lead all aspects of site maintenance, including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and facilities infrastructure.
- Manage and prioritise planned preventative maintenance (PPM), breakdown response and asset reliability improvements.
- Develop and optimise maintenance strategies aligned with reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) programs.
- Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions for major plant failures or recurring issues.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
- Support CAPEX planning and execution for asset upgrades and equipment replacement projects.
- Foster a culture of safety, continuous improvement and technical excellence across the engineering team.
QA Coordinator
Australian Agribusiness
11.2021 - 10.2024
- Managed the business's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and relevant regulatory standards.
- Conducted internal audits and coordinated external audits with strong pass rates.
- Investigated product non-conformances and customer complaints using structured root cause analysis and corrective action tools.
- Led quality training and toolbox talks to reinforce GMP, SOP adherence and continuous improvement culture.
- Worked cross-functionally with production and maintenance teams to resolve quality issues at the source.
- Administered the New Product Introduction (NPI) process, working collaboratively with sales, planning, production, R&D and HSE teams to introduce new products to the business, ensuring seamless transfer to manufacture.
Production Control Team Leader
Chemring Australia
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Led a team of 12 production operators and 2 control room operators across rotating shifts in the manufacture of countermeasures flares.
- Oversaw end-to-end shift operations, from mixing raw materials to packing end product.
- Ensured compliance with all safety, environmental and handling procedures for hazardous and explosive materials.
- Acted as a site senior representative during shifts, responsible for emergency response coordination and escalation.
- Maintained production throughput, quality and downtime targets through effective shift planning and problem solving.
- Provided hands on leadership during abnormal operations, through troubleshooting process and equipment issues in real time.
- Ensured accurate shift reporting, including batch traceability, deviation logging and handover documentation.
Quality Engineer
Chemring Australia
10.2019 - 05.2021
- Developed inspection plans based on design specifications, ensuring all critical dimensions and performance criteria were verified throughout the manufacturing process.
- Improved customer satisfaction levels with timely resolution of non-conformance issues and effective corrective actions.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
- Coordinated product testing and release in collaboration with laboratory and production teams.
- Ensured quality data integrity and traceability across all stages of manufacturing and testing.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical/Process) - Engineering
University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD07-2019
Skills
- Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
- Team Leadership
- Process Engineering
- Safety & Risk Management
- Quality Systems & Compliance
- Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
- Project and CAPEX Support
- CMMS & Asset Management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Training & Development
Certification
- Workplace Health & Safety Construction (White Card)
- Negative Vetting Defence Clearance (NV1)
- Level 1 X-ray Certification
- Effective Business Writing Certification
- Supervision & People Management Accreditation
- Project Management Accreditation
- Open Driver's Licence (Manual C Class)
Timeline
Lead Engineer
Australian Agribusiness
10.2024 - Current
QA Coordinator
Australian Agribusiness
11.2021 - 10.2024
Production Control Team Leader
Chemring Australia
05.2021 - 11.2021
Quality Engineer
Chemring Australia
10.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical/Process) - Engineering
University of Queensland
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