Stephen Cherrington
Kembla Grange,Australia
Summary
Dynamic Plant Technician with proven expertise in cryogenic plant operations at COREGAS, excelling in safety compliance and troubleshooting. Recognized for effective communication and team leadership, I consistently enhance operational efficiency and ensure high standards of performance in fast-paced environments. Committed to delivering exceptional results while fostering a culture of safety and collaboration.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Technician
COREGAS
11.2022 - Current
- Safe and efficient operation of all production plants and distribution equipment, as directed by the Operations Coordinator, Plant Technician working inside the Control Room, or Bluescope, to ensure products are produced and supplied as required.
- Safe and efficient operation of production plant to ensure liquid products are available for distribution to liquid customers by tanker or trailer as directed.
- Safe and efficient remote operation of the Mackay (QLD) ASU, including operational support from the local (Mackay) team to start the plant.
- Monitoring the key performance parameters of the plant and equipment, and taking appropriate action in the event of deviations from normal conditions.
- Starting or directing the stop/start of compressors, pumps, fans, etc. To ensure that products are supplied as required.
- Filling and monitoring of hydrogen trailers.
- Ensure high standards of compliance, work practice, and awareness in relation to OMS, the Code of GMP, safety, environmental management, and community cooperation.
- Trouble shooting of plant operations
Light Rail Driver / Testing and Commissioning Operative
TRANSDEV SYDNEY
08.2019 - 11.2022
- Took up a busy role with Trasdev NSW as a light rail Driver during its final construction stage prior to passenger service.
- Conducted fault rectification on Light Rail Vehicles when required.
- Operated in shifts working all hours of the day.
- Maintained fatigue management and drove for long periods of time whilst maintaining concentration in a safety critical environment.
- Worked to a strict timetable ensuring I was in the right place right time.
- Maintained excellent customer service and communicated clearly with customers and colleagues.
Flight Deck Operations Manager / WHS Assistant
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Took up a busy role on HMAS Adelaide, with a focused on coordinating aviation support to flight deck operations.
- Worked in a higher duties role on the strength of my leadership skills, technical expertise and consistently outstanding performance on the job.
- Responsibilities encompassed aircraft ground handling, staff management, passenger movements, flight deck access control, manifests, aircraft launch and recovery operations.
- Supervised diverse teams of up to 18 staff, with oversight of work allocation, performance management and personnel administration.
- Assisted with damage control and emergency response for fires, toxic hazards and floods.
- Worked long and irregular hours, often working for months on end in high-pressure situations without a single day off.
- Operated in shifts and responded to callouts at extremely short notice.
- Responsible for WHS policy implementation, advice on workplace safety legislation, safety awareness and education, risk assessment, internal auditing, compliance, safety governance, management reporting, WHS resource supervision and stakeholder liaison.
- Developed strategies to mitigate against accident and injury, including WHS functional plans, risk profiles and improvement action plans.
- Trained all safety staff and business managers in hazard assessment and risk mitigation, with a focus on coaching staff within the scope of the company’s Job safety and Environmental Analysis program.
- Collated WHS related data from numerous channels and analysed WHS data to identify trends.
- Coordinated implementation of WHS programs in keeping with legislation and in-house policy.
- Reviewed WHS policy and made recommendations on changes to policy to enhance the safety of staff and materiel.
- Simplified WHS requirements so that they were easily understood by frontline staff.
Training Developer / Course Coordinator / Instructor / WHS Supervisor
NAVY AVIATION TRAINING AUTHORITY
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Joined a Defence organisation overseeing training for Navy avionics maintainers.
- Responsible for training delivery, training development, conducting assessments, quality assurance and administration of a suite of initial employment programs for several hundred trainees annually.
- Provided technical advice on all aspects of the training cycle to the management team, including training analysis, design, delivery and evaluation.
- Coordinated training relating to flight deck management, ship and shore firefighting, aircraft incident response, refuelling operations and a myriad of other maritime aviation practices.
- Supervised up to 4 staff and 25 students during a period of high operational tempo.
- Prepared lesson plans using a variety of manual and multimedia tools, including complex audiovisual systems and electronic aids.
- Oversaw course administration, personnel administration and coordination of all facilities required for large scale training activities.
- Conducted train-the-trainer sessions to improve the level of instructional skills, developed lesson plans, updated courseware and administered formal assessments.
- Set about modernising the curriculum by liaising with end user organisations to identify workplace needs, identified skills gaps and customised the curriculum.
- Developed training management plans, course curriculum, new assessment tools, instructional techniques and delivery methods.
- Provided feedback on quality assurance systems in a Registered Training Organisation Environment governed by Australian Qualifications Training Framework standards.
- Implemented training policy and worked with business partners to ensure courses were being delivered in an efficient and user-friendly way.
Flight Deck Marshaller / Aircraft Handling Supervisor / WHS Assistant
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE
05.2012 - 09.2016
- Transferred from the British Royal Navy to the Royal Australian Navy and relocated to Australia.
- Worked on HMAS Canberra and supervised a closeknit team performing the majority of flight deck and aircraft handling responsibilities previously mentioned.
Aviation Firefighter & Crash Rescue Responder
ROYAL NAVY (UK)
01.2001 - 04.2012
- Provided support to Harrier Jump Jet flight deck operations and developed expertise in aviation firefighting.
- Worked abroad in Iraq providing support to Royal Comman helicopter operations.
- Managed logistics, engineering and maintenance support for all training and firefighting activities.
- Contributed to developing and maintaining emergency procedures and policies.
- Operated all manner of equipment needed to respond to structural fires, bushfires, petrochemical fires, residential fires, commercial fires, industrial fires, road accident rescue and general emergencies.
- Formally training in high angle rescue and hazardous materials response, including working with toxic and flammable substances.
- Worked in challenging environments, including operating at heights, working in confined spaces and using personal protective equipment.
- Worked in confined spaces, safely handled hazardous substances as well as supervising others do the same.
- Maintained emergency response plans to ensure effective management of emergency situations.
Education
Level 3 Certificate -
Firstline Management
Level 2 Diploma -
Team Leading
Certificate IV -
Work Health and Safety
Certificate IV -
Leadership and Management
Certificate IV -
Government
Certificate IV -
Security and Risk Management
Certificate III -
Government (Protective Security)
Advanced OHS -
Risk Management
Skills
- Light Rail Driver
- Firefighting Operations
- Aviation operations management
- Cryogenic Plant Operations
- WHS
- Workplace training & assessment
- Team leadership
- Equipment maintenance
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Safety compliance
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Gas detection
- Plant operations
Hobbies and Interests
- Current Affairs
- Rugby Supporter
- Outdoor Activities
- Cycling
Values
- Work Safely
- Respect Colleagues
- Lead by Example
- Honesty
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Plant Technician
COREGAS
11.2022 - Current
Light Rail Driver / Testing and Commissioning Operative
TRANSDEV SYDNEY
08.2019 - 11.2022
Flight Deck Operations Manager / WHS Assistant
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
01.2018 - 08.2019
Training Developer / Course Coordinator / Instructor / WHS Supervisor
NAVY AVIATION TRAINING AUTHORITY
10.2016 - 12.2017
Flight Deck Marshaller / Aircraft Handling Supervisor / WHS Assistant
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE
05.2012 - 09.2016
Aviation Firefighter & Crash Rescue Responder
ROYAL NAVY (UK)
01.2001 - 04.2012
Level 3 Certificate -
Firstline Management
Level 2 Diploma -
Team Leading
Certificate IV -
Work Health and Safety
Certificate IV -
Leadership and Management
Certificate IV -
Government
Certificate IV -
Security and Risk Management
Certificate III -
Government (Protective Security)
Advanced OHS -
Risk Management
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