Will Dredge
Perth,WA
Summary
Passionate Mechanical Fitter Technician with the ability to enhance safety and efficiency at Woodside Energy. Dedicated to providing strong emergency response skills, problem-solving and mechanical troubleshooting. Showcasing strong leadership and team collaboration skills with the adaptability to work wherever required.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Fitter Technician
Woodside Energy
Goodwyn Alpha
07.2022 - Current
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to Woodside's golden safety rules and safety culture.
- Recognised for displaying strong problem-solving skills by swiftly identifying and implementing solutions on the failure of the T200 export compressor.
- Ability to lead work teams and ensure safety compliance demonstrated on the Sea Water Lift Pump replacement scope.
- Provided reliable support for emergency breakdowns supporting operations frontline team, minimizing production delays with multiple mechanical scopes.
- Trained new technicians, apprentices and contractors to a high standard, ensuring compliance.
- Performed in-depth troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve mechanical failures, liaising with our engineering and planning team.
- Provided ongoing support for the Goodwyn shutdown team during turnarounds, providing leadership and guidance for contractors.
- Enhanced workplace safety by completing thorough risk assessments, implementing the correct changes and sharing these changes with our work crew.
- Contributing to the Goodwyn Emergency Response Team by having all current training and completing periodic emergency drills.
Mechanical Fitter Technician
Woodside Energy
North Rankin Complex
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new ways of working in an offshore environment.
- Developed strong communication skills through regular interaction with supervisors, engineers, planners and vendors.
- Participated in NRC turnarounds working in with and learning from experienced technicians and vendors becoming knowledgeable on reduction gearboxes.
- Collaboration with the operations team to perform scopes of work safely when significant risks arise in the planning of a job.
Mechanical Fitter Technician
Woodside Energy
Domgas KGP
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Contributed to the Domgas Maintenance team by completing multiple campaign and shutdown scopes. Providing mechanical support on export gas compressor major shutdowns.
- Demonstrated a strong interest into learning SAP and other key planning applications to provide the team with valuable support.
- Showed initiative on larger scopes to lead the work group, becoming skilled in pump rebuilds, laser alignments and equipment commissioning.
- Upheld the highest standard of quality, safety performance and attention to detail to become a role model for upcoming apprentices.
Apprentice Mechanical Fitter
Programmed Skilled Workforce
KGP - Pluto - NRC
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Maintained a clean work environment being proactive in my spare time by cleaning the workshop and cleaning out tool containers, reducing hazards and ensuring organisation.
- Always leaning on experienced technicians for knowledge and advice on how to excel in my role.
- Became involved with all teams worked in completing safety presentations at pre-starts, sharing knowledge.
- Showed great punctuality throughout the course of my apprenticeship being eager to learn new things.
- Easily intergraded into each team I was rotated into, receiving great monthly reports from each area.
Workshop Assistant
Pilbara Motor Group
Karratha, WA
04.2015 - 10.2016
- Increased workshop efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
- Contributed to a positive working environment, building strong relationships among team members.
- Developed a strong work ethic in a fast paced environment, providing workshop support after school.
- Learnt the basic use of hand tools and mechanical equipment.
Education
St Lukes College
Karratha, WA10.2016
Cert II in Mechanical Engineering
Pilbara Tafe
Karratha, WA10.2017
Cert III in Mechanical Engineering
Pilbara Tafe
Karratha, WA01.2021
Skills
- TBOSIET
- Fire Team Member Offshore
- Coxain
- Woodside Navigator Phase 1
- Hydraulic Systems Maintenance
- WAH and Confined Space
- HRWL (Basic Rigging & Dogging)
- Gyrolok Installation & Inspection
Skills & Experience
- Understanding of all GSR's and Lifesaving Rules
- SAP4HANA trained
- Extensive permit writing experience
- Great Process knowledge of Woodside Gas Platforms and Gas Plants
- Experience in Hydraulic Tensioning, Hydraulic Torquing & Laser Alignment
- Great mechanical knowledge of the following equipment:
- Solar Turbines
- Rolls Royce Turbines
- HPU Packages
- Sea/Fire Water Caisson Pumps
- Mechanical seals
- Air Compressors
- Gas Export Compressors
References
Mark Depiazzi
Woodside Maintenance Execution Supervisor - Goodwyn Alpha
Email:
mark.depiazzi@woodside.com
Phone:
+61 422 477 307
Troy Wilson
Woodside Maintenance Execution Supervisor - Goodwyn Alpha
Email:
troy.wilson@woodside.com
Phone:
+61 430 581 921
Timeline
Mechanical Fitter Technician
Woodside Energy
07.2022 - Current
Mechanical Fitter Technician
Woodside Energy
06.2021 - 07.2022
Mechanical Fitter Technician
Woodside Energy
01.2021 - 06.2021
Apprentice Mechanical Fitter
Programmed Skilled Workforce
01.2017 - 01.2021
Workshop Assistant
Pilbara Motor Group
04.2015 - 10.2016
St Lukes College
Cert II in Mechanical Engineering
Pilbara Tafe
Cert III in Mechanical Engineering
Pilbara Tafe