SEAN YARDLEY
Baldivis,WA
Summary
With 18 years of dedicated service at BHP, I bring extensive experience in a continuous operating metallurgical plant as a Specialist Level Process Operator, managing complex processes, ensuring safety, efficiency, maintaining regulatory standards. Driving process improvement.
I am skilled in process optimization, emergency management, and team leadership.
My background includes 13 years of expertise in Process Control Room Operations,
Several years as 2IC for Supervisor Production on B & C shifts following the BOS principles.
15 years of Emergency Response experience, including 5 years as an Emergency Response Team Leader.
I have Proven track record in leading teams, coordinating emergency responses,
Sound knowledge of mechanical and chemical processes and chemical reagent hazards
Demonstrated familiarity with individual and team-based risk assessment tools and HSE procedures
Experience with systems and procedures used within a similar processing industry.
Proficient with permit to work and isolation procedures.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Refinery Specialist Technician Process Plant Oper
BHP
Kwinana Beach, WA
08.2006 - Current
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Managed daily activities within the department according to deadlines.
- Collaborated with team members to identify solutions to problems.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth workflow.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Led team meetings to discuss current projects, goals, and objectives.
- Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements related to the manufacturing process.
- Provided technical expertise in troubleshooting problems with process control systems and related equipment.
- Trained new employees on safe work practices within the plant environment, as well as equipment operation techniques.
- Developed standard operating procedures for efficient operation of the system and trained new operators accordingly.
- Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Performed troubleshooting on automated systems to identify root causes of process issues and implement corrective actions.
- Maintained records of all process operations, including temperatures, pressures, flows, and other data as required.
- Analyzed data from process control systems to identify trends that could affect production quality or efficiency.
- Collaborated with engineering staff to develop new processes or modify existing ones as needed.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
Education
BSBWHS411 / BSBWHS414 - WHS Statutory Supervisor Skill Set (S26)
South Metropolitan TAFE
Rockingham, WA01-2024
Certificate III - Public Safety / Emergency Response
South Metropolitan TAFE
Rockingham, WA01-2015
Certificate III - Process Plant Operations Oil & Gas / Nickel
South Metropolitan TAFE
Rockingham, WA01-2011
High School Diploma -
Cyril Jackson SHS
Ashfield WA10-1986
Skills
- Experience in leadership
- Professional Demeanor
- Self Motivation
- Process Improvement
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Emergency Response
Certification
* Front end loader.
* Forklift.
* A current manual Driver's License
* Front-End Loader ticket
* Bobcat ticket
Affiliations
- Family
- Gym
- Kayaking
- Motor cycling
References
- Byron Hocking
Phone: 049 734 1159
(Former Reduction Team Leader at BHP Kwinana Nickel Refinery)
- Kevin Vickers
Phone: 041 438 0025
(Utilities Team Leader at BHP Kwinana Nickel Refinery)
- Brittany Ding
Phone: 043 439 4533
(Reduction Superintendent at BHP Kwinana Nickel Refinery)
Timeline
Refinery Specialist Technician Process Plant Oper
BHP
08.2006 - Current
BSBWHS411 / BSBWHS414 - WHS Statutory Supervisor Skill Set (S26)
South Metropolitan TAFE
Certificate III - Public Safety / Emergency Response
South Metropolitan TAFE
Certificate III - Process Plant Operations Oil & Gas / Nickel
South Metropolitan TAFE
High School Diploma -
Cyril Jackson SHS
* Front end loader.
* Forklift.
* A current manual Driver's License
* Front-End Loader ticket
* Bobcat ticket
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