SAMUEL MCCOLL
Ryde,NSW
Summary
Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs within the marine defence industry. With many years of experience and record of success in a high paced, challenging defence industry. Excellent experience successfully balancing Project budgets, schedules, stakeholder requirements and relationships. Dedicated to working closely with stakeholders to maximize productivity and optimize procedures. Decisive leader with strong planning and organisational skills who is highly adaptable. Extremely accomplished employee with a strong background in a high pressure situations, always working to exceed customer expectations. I have a very high level of mechanical knowledge across an extremely wide range of mechanical disciplines such an propulsion/ engines and auxiliary systems.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Superintendent
Thales Australia
Sydney, NSW
04.2023 - Current
- Handled scheduling of subcontractors and staff to complete projects within required timeframes.
- Mentored and signed off co-workers project efficiencies.
- Conducted regular site inspections to assess progress, address issues, and maintain quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
- monitoring project costs and resource allocations
- Worked with inspectors, COA, engineers, contractors to conduct weekly progress updates and discuss and manage any project conflicts.
- Monitored project milestones and adjusted scheduling to meet deadlines.
- Operate the control of projects including client relationships, supervisors, subcontractors, material and plant, job estimates and costing resolutions, safety are in order to achieve on site contract performance.
- Create and manage project work schedule whilst understanding the critical path to deconflicting any potential problems of concerns.
- Attending scheduled meetings with Thales and Sub-Contractors Supervisors and Customer Representatives, to monitor progress and address issues that could affect cost schedule and quality.
- Reviewing, generating and verifying Objective Quality Evidence throughout the work process, ensuring on completion of work all records are completed and satisfactory and stored in the Project Repository.
Mechanical Superintendent
Navantia Australia
Sydney, NSW
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Reduced equipment downtime with proactive maintenance scheduling and timely repairs.
- Managed work packages across all mechanical systems within the project scope.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering professional growth and improving overall team performance.
- Maintained accurate records of project details, including budgets, schedules, scope changes, lessons learned, and other relevant documentation.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively addressing client needs during every stage of the project.
- Enhanced safety standards by conducting regular inspections and enforcing rigorous safety protocols on job sites.
- Improved project efficiency by implementing streamlined workflow processes for mechanical installations.
Sauer Compressor Supervisor
Penske Australia
Sydney, NSW
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Successfully manage, supervise, operate and support an OEM product within the Defence industry across multiple naval platforms and Prime Contractors
- In-depth knowledge of requirements and procedures of Prime Contractors and the CoA within the Defence industry
- Manage and supervise a dedicated team to provide an efficient working environment
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals
- Conducted regular employee performance evaluations to offer constructive feedback and solutions to propel improvements and growth
- Built long-term relationships with lucrative clients by utilising active listening, effective communication and dynamic interpersonal skills
- Collaborated with various departments to improve communication and deliver individualised customer solutions
- Providing technical expertise to customers and internal stakeholders
- Determined project scope, boundaries, time frame and possible complications to produce accurate estimates
- Collected data and information from vendors, sub-contractors and teammates to determine exact costs for all aspects of Defence projects across multiple platforms
- Oversaw daily workloads and workflow for smooth operations
- Providing updates and feedback to internal and external stakeholders on production of service
- Adhering to Defence policies and procedures
- Providing opening, closing and documentation and reports to a high standard
- Providing problem identification and rectification to Prime Contractors and CoA
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills
- Create work packs and safety documentation for maintenance periods
- Conducted safety and hazard inspections of work sites.
Mechanical Leading Hand
HI Fraser
Sydney, NSW
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assessed repair and maintenance needs by utilising troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities
- Provided technical support and high-quality service to customers
- Operated and maintained Defence equipment
- Providing reports to Prime contractors on equipment and tasks status
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and determined solutions to correct concerns.
- Enhanced team productivity by efficiently allocating tasks and closely monitoring progress.
- Facilitated smooth workflows by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing corrective measures.
Marine Technician
Royal Australia navy
07.2015 - 12.2018
- Completed preventive, scheduled and emergency maintenance on RAN vessels across multiple systems (diesel engines, propulsion, auxiliary)
- Operate, control and maintain ships systems while at sea and along-side
- Obtained a Phase 2 operator and maintainer qualification
- Cert 2 in mechanical engineering
- Conducted equipment checks for start-up and shut down
- Provided training and guidance for team members
- Responded too emergency breakdowns and conducted repairs
- Provided reporting to senior members of the RAN
- Responding to emergency incidences as a sailor in the RAN (fire, flood, gas, mechanical breakdown).
Hydro Technician
EPTEC
01.2014 - 06.2015
- Operated and completed preventive maintenance on engines, ultra-high pressure water pumps, vacuum pumps and water blasters
- Liaise and conduct site inspections with prime contractors for worksite access.
- Conduct equipment inspections and repairs.
- Set up and control work sites.
Diesel Fuel Injection Specialist
Baileys Diesel
Sydney, NSW
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Strip, overhaul, assembling and test and certify fuel injection pumps and injectors
- Parts ordering
- Providing technical feedback to customers and internal stakeholders
- Produced reports
- Identify and diagnose faults across a wide variety of diesel equipment.
Diesel Fuel Injection Specialist - Apprentice
Sydney Diesel Centre
Sydney, NSW
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organised for optimal productivity and worker safety
- Strip, survey and overhaul fuel pump and injectors across a wide range of diesel systems
- Conducted diesel system diagnoses and problem rectification
- Test and certify diesel fuel systems
- 2nd year apprentice of the year
- 3rd year apprentice of the year.
Education
Diploma - Leadership And Management
ASSET COLLEGE
North Lakes, QLD08.2022
Diploma - Project Management
ASSET COLLEGE
North Lakes, QLD04.2022
Certificate 3 Diesel Fuel Specialist -
Wetherill Park TAFE
12.2012
Certificate 3 & 4 - Personal Training and Fitness Coaching -
Australian Institute of Personal Training
10.2021
Skills
- Defence Clearance
- HRW license (Forklift, WAH)
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Documentation and Reporting
- Project Management
- Organizational skills
- Work Ethic
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Report Writing and Budgeting
- Team Leadership
- Building strong positive customer relationships
Timeline
Project Superintendent
Thales Australia
04.2023 - Current
Mechanical Superintendent
Navantia Australia
06.2022 - 04.2023
Sauer Compressor Supervisor
Penske Australia
01.2020 - 05.2022
Mechanical Leading Hand
HI Fraser
01.2019 - 01.2020
Marine Technician
Royal Australia navy
07.2015 - 12.2018
Hydro Technician
EPTEC
01.2014 - 06.2015
Diesel Fuel Injection Specialist
Baileys Diesel
01.2013 - 12.2013
Diesel Fuel Injection Specialist - Apprentice
Sydney Diesel Centre
01.2010 - 12.2012
Diploma - Leadership And Management
ASSET COLLEGE
Diploma - Project Management
ASSET COLLEGE
Certificate 3 Diesel Fuel Specialist -
Wetherill Park TAFE
Certificate 3 & 4 - Personal Training and Fitness Coaching -
Australian Institute of Personal Training