Sheryn Atkins
Dysart
Summary
A resourceful and detail-oriented professional, with over a decade of experience in laboratory techniques, scientific methods, and analytical procedures involved in coal quality testing. Offering a deep understanding of coal mining processes, with expertise in sample collection and preparation, laboratory procedures, and data analysis and interpretation. Capable of producing accurate reports and confidently presenting findings to maintain quality standards and optimise coal production outcomes. An articulate communicator with the ability to build strong professional relationships, foster a positive team culture, and collaborate to deliver key results. Proven ability to lead and empower teams, manage a high-volume workload, and refine processes to optimise workflows, with expertise in implementing stringent safety protocols to enhance operational efficiency and minimize incidents. Knowledgeable in HSE requirements and risk management, applying a safety-first mindset to maintain a safe environment for all personnel, equipment, and assets.
Administrative professional skilled in optimizing office workflows and managing diverse administrative tasks. Proven ability to support higher management through effective scheduling and coordination. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing organizational needs, ensuring seamless operations and goal achievement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coal Quality Tester
ALS Coal Services
12.2024 - Current
- Collect representative coal samples from various stages within the mining process, including designated locations like conveyor belts, stockpiles, or train loading points using appropriate sampling techniques
- Oversee the preparation of coal samples according to standard procedures, including crushing, grinding, and dividing to ensure proper analysis
- Lead a range of laboratory tests on coal samples to determine the quality parameters such as moisture content, ash content, calorific value, and sulfur levels
- Use specialised equipment to determine key quality parameters and identify trends and deviations, informing the leadership team promptly of quality control issues and initiating corrective action
- Complete all aspects of data analysis, accurately recording and reporting findings and presenting results to relevant stakeholders, demonstrating impeccable attention to detail
- Maintain strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring compliance with hazard management procedures, PPE requirements, and operational risk assessments
- Perform routine maintenance on all laboratory equipment to ensure alignment with quality control standards, including performing calibrations, running duplicate samples, and monitoring equipment performance
Coal Quality Tester
ALS Coal Services
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Collect representative coal samples from various stages within the mining process, including designated locations like conveyor belts, stockpiles, or train loading points using appropriate sampling techniques
- Oversee the preparation of coal samples according to standard procedures, including crushing, grinding, and dividing to ensure proper analysis
- Lead a range of laboratory tests on coal samples to determine the quality parameters such as moisture content, ash content, calorific value, and sulfur levels
- Use specialised equipment to determine key quality parameters and identify trends and deviations, informing the leadership team promptly of quality control issues and initiating corrective action
- Complete all aspects of data analysis, accurately recording and reporting findings and presenting results to relevant stakeholders, demonstrating impeccable attention to detail
- Maintain strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring compliance with hazard management procedures, PPE requirements, and operational risk assessments
- Perform routine maintenance on all laboratory equipment to ensure alignment with quality control standards, including performing calibrations, running duplicate samples, and monitoring equipment performance
Soil/Concrete Tester
Boral
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Prioritised compliance and maintained optimal conditions for testing and reporting, notably observing analytical results and quality control data with a detail-oriented approach
- Served as a role model of safety leadership, ensuring strict adherence to health and safety policies and protocols, including using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Prioritised operational excellence and safety, assisting the site management team to maintain a safe and efficient environment and ensure alignment with established working plans and planning permissions
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records, ensuring compliance with reporting and data management requirements
- Prioritised data integrity and accuracy in all activities
Laboratory Technician
Manuka Resources Gold Mine Laboratory
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Processed and analysed a high volume of incoming samples with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring alignment with industry best practice testing methods and laboratory management procedures
- Prioritised compliance and maintained optimal conditions for testing and reporting, notably observing analytical results and quality control data with a detail-oriented approach
- Monitored data analysis findings, keeping supervisors informed of any deviation from acceptable quality control and participating in issue resolution
- Recognised as a trusted expert and key contact for complex problem solving, including providing expert advice across technical, safety, and environmental performance to optimise processes
- Championed continuous improvement principles, proactively developing and implementing solutions to improve business processes, reporting, and controls and increase efficiency and effectiveness
- Served as a role model of safety leadership, ensuring strict adherence to health and safety policies and protocols, including using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Prioritised operational excellence and safety, assisting the site management team to maintain a safe and efficient environment and ensure alignment with established working plans and planning permissions
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records, ensuring compliance with reporting and data management requirements
- Prioritised data integrity and accuracy in all activities
Coal Quality Tester
ALS Coal Services
01.2013 - 06.2021
- Collect representative coal samples from various stages within the mining process, including designated locations like conveyor belts, stockpiles, or train loading points using appropriate sampling techniques
- Oversee the preparation of coal samples according to standard procedures, including crushing, grinding, and dividing to ensure proper analysis
- Lead a range of laboratory tests on coal samples to determine the quality parameters such as moisture content, ash content, calorific value, and sulfur levels
- Use specialised equipment to determine key quality parameters and identify trends and deviations, informing the leadership team promptly of quality control issues and initiating corrective action
- Complete all aspects of data analysis, accurately recording and reporting findings and presenting results to relevant stakeholders, demonstrating impeccable attention to detail
- Maintain strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring compliance with hazard management procedures, PPE requirements, and operational risk assessments
- Perform routine maintenance on all laboratory equipment to ensure alignment with quality control standards, including performing calibrations, running duplicate samples, and monitoring equipment performance
Quality Assurance Officer
Iplex Pipelines
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Improved manufacturing processes by identifying areas of inefficiency and recommending corrective actions.
- Conducted evaluations to identify weak areas and identify problematic issues while promoting corrective methods.
- Monitored activities and supporting systems to meet compliance regulations.
- Enforced compliance with industry regulations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on relevant guidelines and changes in legislation.
- Maintained a high level of expertise in quality assurance processes through ongoing professional development and staying abreast of industry trends, ensuring the organization''s continued competitive edge in the marketplace.
- Tested and operated mixers to confirm correct calibration while scheduling routine, preventive, and reparative maintenance to maintain production workflows and achieve production output benchmarks.
- Achieved customer satisfaction with thorough audits of products, ensuring adherence to standards.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous testing procedures and protocols.
- Investigated customer complaints and performed corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
- Assessed product quality by monitoring quality assurance metrics, reports and dashboards.
Quality Assurance Officer
Wagners Composite Fibre Technologies
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Resolved issues efficiently and built excellent client rapport, which led to enhanced customer satisfaction ratings.
- Conducted evaluations to identify weak areas and identify problematic issues while promoting corrective methods.
- Monitored activities and supporting systems to meet compliance regulations.
- Established comprehensive documentation systems to maintain records of all test results, audits, and inspections.
- Liaised with external auditors during certification processes, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to meeting stringent regulatory requirements for product safety and effectiveness.
- Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process and system improvements.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential quality issues.
Cleaner
J&C Cleaning
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
- Enhanced workplace cleanliness by performing thorough daily cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
- Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
- Maintained a well-organized storage area for cleaning supplies to ensure easy access and efficient use of materials.
- Cleaned and maintained lobbies, offices and other common areas in commercial buildings.
- Improved overall facility hygiene by sanitizing high-touch surfaces regularly to minimize the spread of germs.
- Provided assistance to other staff members with cleaning of difficult areas.
Administration Officer
Discount 4x4 Dealership
01.2009 - 09.2009
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries professionally and in a timely manner.
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
- Aided colleagues, managers, and customers through regular communication and assistance.
- Drafted and distributed invoices for outstanding payments.
- Maintained high levels of organization within the office space through regular supply inventory checks and proactive restocking efforts.
- Contributed to office safety by enforcing workplace policies and following emergency procedures as needed.
- Processed purchase orders, service contracts and financial reports.
- Managed team petty cash, purchase orders and account transactions.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Performed wide-ranging administrative, financial and service-related functions.
Administration Officer
EQUISSAGE
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, contributing to a positive work environment.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries professionally and in a timely manner.
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
- Aided colleagues, managers, and customers through regular communication and assistance.
- Supported department heads through conducting research, preparing reports, and managing various administrative tasks efficiently.
- Drafted and distributed invoices for outstanding payments.
- Maintained high levels of organization within the office space through regular supply inventory checks and proactive restocking efforts.
- Processed purchase orders, service contracts and financial reports.
- Managed team petty cash, purchase orders and account transactions.
- Facilitated effective communication between departments by acting as a liaison between management teams on critical projects or initiatives.
- Managed daily payment processing and drafted related financial documents.
Education
SIMTARS
Brisbane, QLD09.2024
Certificate IV - Workplace Health & Safety
LET Institute
NSW01.2024
Certificate IV - Laboratory Techniques
ABC Training Institute
Brisbane, QLD01.2023
Skills
- Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Laboratory Techniques
- Coal Quality Testing
- Safety Leadership
- Project Coordination
- Risk Management
- Team Leadership and Development
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Quality Assurance
- Administrative Support
- Process Improvement
- Stakeholder Engagement
- HSE/WHS Compliance
- Effective Communication
- Quick learner
Prior Employment Summary
- Quality Assurance Officer, Iplex Pipelines, Toowoomba, QLD, 01/01/12, 12/31/13
- Quality Assurance Officer, Wagners Composite Fibre Technologies, Toowoomba, QLD, 01/01/11, 12/31/12
- Cleaner, J&C Cleaning, Toowoomba, QLD, 01/01/09, 12/31/11
- Administration Officer, Discount 4x4 Dealership, Eight Mile Plains, QLD, 01/01/09, 12/31/09
- Administration Officer, EQUISSAGE, Loganholme, QLD, 01/01/07, 12/31/09
Qualifications And Training
- Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques, ABC Training Institute, 01/01/23
- Certificate IV in Workplace Health & Safety, LET Institute, 01/01/24
- BSBWHS419 - Contribute to implementing WHS monitoring processes, SIMTARS
- National Police Clearance
- Provide First Aid & CPR
- Standard 11
- Coal Board Medical
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Standard 11
- Coal Board Medical
Timeline
Coal Quality Tester
ALS Coal Services
12.2024 - Current
Coal Quality Tester
ALS Coal Services
10.2023 - 12.2024
Soil/Concrete Tester
Boral
03.2022 - 09.2023
Laboratory Technician
Manuka Resources Gold Mine Laboratory
08.2021 - 12.2021
Coal Quality Tester
ALS Coal Services
01.2013 - 06.2021
Quality Assurance Officer
Iplex Pipelines
01.2012 - 01.2013
Quality Assurance Officer
Wagners Composite Fibre Technologies
01.2011 - 01.2012
Cleaner
J&C Cleaning
01.2009 - 01.2011
Administration Officer
Discount 4x4 Dealership
01.2009 - 09.2009
Administration Officer
EQUISSAGE
01.2007 - 01.2009
SIMTARS
Certificate IV - Workplace Health & Safety
LET Institute
Certificate IV - Laboratory Techniques
ABC Training Institute
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