Stephen Cox
Whyalla,SA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Previously worked as a fitter / Specialist and planner for the last 25 years.
Have worked with SAP for a very long good understanding of word and excel.
Also have experience in front end loader and skid steer.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Shutdown Planner
Dyno Nobel
Moranbah, Queensland
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Shut Planner Pellet Plant / Project
Furnace solutions
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Established planning objectives for projects by identifying key issues, approaches and performance metrics.
- Made appropriate changes and modifications to project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
Smelter Campaign Outage Specialist Planner
WorkPac Recruitment
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Supervisor on various job front during the outage.
- Developed maintenance reports to assess program success and inform operational decisions.
- Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership.
- Oversaw equipment and parts inventory and tracked shipments to reduce stock shortages.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
- Efficiently assisted service workers with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
- Tracked maintenance activity using SAP software to confirm compliance with industry requirements.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
Maintenance Planner
One steel Whyalla
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership.
- supervised maintenance team of employees and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level.
- Administered fitter and boilermaker maintenance requests and saw orders through to completion.
- Tracked maintenance activity using SAP software to confirm compliance with industry requirements.
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
Maintenance planner and shutdown planner and scoped
Allstaff - Nyrstar Port Pirie
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership.
- Performed quality assurance steps for all repairs to approve equipment for use.
- Managed maintenance team of employees and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level.
- Tracked maintenance activity using SAP software to confirm compliance with industry requirements.
- Organized ongoing maintenance schedules to boost system performance.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
Maintenance Planner
Onesteel Whyalla
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Work Pack developer and planner for Central Engineering and site services.
- Performed quality assurance steps for all repairs to approve equipment for use.
- Oversaw equipment and parts inventory and tracked shipments to reduce stock shortages.
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
Work Pack
Ativo – Olympic Dam
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Developer and shut down planner for Smelter / Acid Plant.
Work Pack developer and Outage Supervisor
Ativo – Kalgoorlie Nickel Smelter
07.2015 - 11.2015
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
- Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
Shutdown planner for concentrator
Dawson's engineering – Olympic Dam
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
- Prepared, checked, and coordinated documentation to support component design and application.
- Presented project information and status updates to customers and fielded concerns.
- Integrated architectural and engineering drawings to create cohesive packages.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Maintenance Planner
MSS – Olympic Dam
08.2012 - 04.2014
- For day-to-day planning and scheduling
- Mechanical and Electrical
- KPI reporting, raising reqs and Purchase orders and Capacity plan.
Maintenance Planner
WORKPAC, Olympic Dam
01.2011 - 01.2012
- For day-to-day planning, Mechanical and Electrical
- KPI reporting, raising reqs and Purchase orders and Capacity planning.
Maintenance Fitter
BLH Construction and Engineering, Olympic Dam
Olympic Dam, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
02.2009 - 01.2011
- Duties included fitting and turning, Planning, Scheduling
- Welding, dogging, supervisor roles and Area specialist.
Operator / Maintainer
Ausmelt Whyalla
02.2008 - 12.2008
- Mechanical fitting Compressors, Pumps, Conveyers
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Completed inspections, followed maintenance schedules and completed repairs.
- Repaired radio equipment as necessary using electronic testing equipment, hand tools and power tools.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Properly operated loader by starting engine, shifting gears and pressing pedals and levers.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials on site.
- Operated compactors to compact soil, asphalt and other materials.
Action Engineering
03.2006 - 02.2007
- Mechanical fitting Compressors, Pumps, Conveyers
- Screening plants, filter presses and hydraulics.
Specialist Fitter /Supervisor
WMC- Now BHP
02.2001 - 02.2006
- Duties included fitting and turning, poly welding
- Welding, dogging, supervisor roles and Area specialist.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections to identify and address mechanical issues.
- Used hand and power tools to repair and maintain industrial machinery.
- Analyzed blueprints and manufacturer instructions to take apart and reassemble machinery for maintenance and component replacements.
- Read and interpreted schematics, diagrams and blueprints to follow specifications in maintaining industrial machinery.
- Observed and tested operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions using voltmeters or other testing devices.
Olympic Dam Maintenance
10.1995 - 02.2001
- Duties included Mechanical fitting and tuning, welding
- Poly pipe welding, dogging for cranes of all sizes.
Mechanical Technician
Midas mufflers and Brakes
01.1989 - 03.1995
- Duties included Mechanical repairs and exhaust repairs.
- Resolved mechanical issues using both technical and manual skills.
- Assembled and disassembled equipment to perform repairs and maintenance.
- Monitored equipment performance to confirm proper and efficient function.
Plant Operator
Exhaust City
01.1986 - 12.1988
- Duties included Mechanical Repairs and Exhaust and
- Brake repairs as well as custom bending of pipe work.
Loader / Truck Operator and Maintainer
Skilled Engineering
01.1985 - 12.1985
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
- Assisted with equipment startups and machine installation tasks.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- Fed raw materials and components into semi-automated machines according to production needs.
- Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.
- Followed all safety and security protocols to minimize risk of injury.
Crusher Operator/Loader Operator
L.H. Carpenter Earthmovers
12.1981 - 10.1984
- Assisted skilled tradesmen to complete projects.
- Experienced in using and maintaining specialized tools and equipment associated with trades.
- Assisted in receipt and inventory of material, tools and equipment.
- Reinforced constructions techniques and proper use of hand tools, power tools and equipment to encourage worksite safety.
- Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
- Dismantled and reassembled equipment using hoists, hand tools and power tools.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Operator, Store man and Driver
Australian National Railways
07.1977 - 11.1981
- Apprenticeship
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
- Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.
- Monitored and tracked warehouse inventory and ordered new materials to prevent shortages.
Education
No Degree -
Port Augusta Secondary School
Port Augusta, SAMechanical Fitting -
Croydon Park Institute of TAFE
Skills
- OSHA Regulations
- Quality Assurance and Control
- SAP
- Equipment Transportation
- Budgetary Controls
- Team Meetings
- Data Communications
- Maintenance Requirements
- Construction Materials
Additional Information
- HOBBIES: , Football AFL - NRL and Cricket and Restoring Car
Timeline
Senior Shutdown Planner
Dyno Nobel
07.2023 - 11.2023
Shut Planner Pellet Plant / Project
Furnace solutions
03.2021 - 09.2021
Smelter Campaign Outage Specialist Planner
WorkPac Recruitment
11.2019 - 03.2021
Maintenance Planner
One steel Whyalla
02.2019 - 11.2019
Maintenance planner and shutdown planner and scoped
Allstaff - Nyrstar Port Pirie
04.2018 - 08.2018
Maintenance Planner
Onesteel Whyalla
05.2017 - 07.2018
Work Pack
Ativo – Olympic Dam
01.2016 - 04.2017
Work Pack developer and Outage Supervisor
Ativo – Kalgoorlie Nickel Smelter
07.2015 - 11.2015
Shutdown planner for concentrator
Dawson's engineering – Olympic Dam
06.2014 - 06.2015
Maintenance Planner
MSS – Olympic Dam
08.2012 - 04.2014
Maintenance Planner
WORKPAC, Olympic Dam
01.2011 - 01.2012
Maintenance Fitter
BLH Construction and Engineering, Olympic Dam
02.2009 - 01.2011
Operator / Maintainer
Ausmelt Whyalla
02.2008 - 12.2008
Action Engineering
03.2006 - 02.2007
Specialist Fitter /Supervisor
WMC- Now BHP
02.2001 - 02.2006
Olympic Dam Maintenance
10.1995 - 02.2001
Mechanical Technician
Midas mufflers and Brakes
01.1989 - 03.1995
Plant Operator
Exhaust City
01.1986 - 12.1988
Loader / Truck Operator and Maintainer
Skilled Engineering
01.1985 - 12.1985
Crusher Operator/Loader Operator
L.H. Carpenter Earthmovers
12.1981 - 10.1984
Operator, Store man and Driver
Australian National Railways
07.1977 - 11.1981
No Degree -
Port Augusta Secondary School
Mechanical Fitting -
Croydon Park Institute of TAFE
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