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Education
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Xanthe WAILONI

Xanthe WAILONI

Papua New Guinea

Summary

A Mechanical Engineer with two years’ experience in the Oil & Gas Industry as a Machinery Engineer and two years’ experience in the Mining Industry as a Shutdown Mechanical Planner. I am now seeking employment with a new & challenging career with your company, to contribute effectively and efficiently to achieve your organizational goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Shutdown Mechanical Planner

Newmont
11.2022 - Current
  • Managing maintenance work orders
  • Creating detailed scope of works, hazard and controls /JSEAs documents for the shutdown execution team.
  • Participating in shutdown schedule reviews.
  • Providing solutions for work orders with long lead time materials and material management during Shutdown.
  • Locating and interpretation of P&ID, isometric drawings, equipment datasheets, OEM manuals, to create details work packs.
  • Collaborated with engineering team to enhance equipments strategies.
  • Streamlined maintenance processes through the implementation of effective planning strategies.
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing data and identifying areas for optimization for Shutdowns.
  • Mentored junior team members, fostering a positive learning environment for professional growth.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to procure materials and services at competitive prices without compromising quality.
  • Reduced downtime by identifying potential equipment issues and scheduling necessary repairs.
  • Participating in weekly meetings with department managers to voice or raise Safety related concerns.
  • Conduct safety interactions with field personnel to ensure they are safe when working.
  • Drafting Shutdown Permits requiring Level 2 isolation.
  • Understand Maintenance Best Practices for Planning Shutdown WOs.
  • Provide solutions on managing Corrective and Preventative Maintenance work orders.
  • Provided mentoring for new hirings.
  • Facilitated cross-functional communication between departments, resulting in smoother project execution.
  • Proposed maintenance improvement ideas add business values and improve existing planning processes.


Shutdown Acting Senior Technical Specialist (Secondment)

Newmont
12.2023 - 03.2024
  • Demonstrated and influenced proactive safety behaviours within the Shutdown Department
  • Organized leadership workshop with MINSET, sharing expertise with colleagues to improve overall team capabilities.
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the organization, fostering a culture of innovation.
  • Review SAP Work orders (CMMS)
  • Checking all work notifications and discussing with originator.
  • Ensuring that all aspects of each task are correctly identified and scoped for efficient cost management.
  • Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on best practices and industry standards.
  • Incorporated risk management strategies into project plans, minimizing potential delays and setbacks.
  • Identified potential risks, implementing mitigation plans to minimize impact on project timelines.
  • Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
  • Prepared reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to decision-makers.
  • Streamlined work order processing by developing an efficient prioritization system based on criticality and available resources.
  • Reviewed technical documentation such as drawings and specifications to ensure accurate representation of design intent in final plans.
  • Promoted continuous improvement by encouraging staff to suggest innovative ideas for process enhancements and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.

Machinery Engineer

ExxonMobil PNG
02.2021 - 11.2022


  • Initiating and driving the implementation of MOCs projects
  • Conducted root cause analysis investigations for equipment failures, providing detailed reports and recommendations for corrective action plans.
  • Optimized machine efficiency by monitoring machinery trends using PI & SEEQ and troubleshooting issues.
  • Reduced downtime by quickly identifying and resolving mechanical issues through effective problem-solving techniques.
  • Conducted failure analysis investigations to determine root causes, preventing repeat occurrences of critical equipment breakdowns.
  • Conducted regular reviews of maintenance procedures and practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
  • Reduced downtime by optimizing spare parts inventory management.

Machinery Intern Engineer

ExxonMobil PNG
11.2019 - 02.2020

Intern Project: Stabilizer Overhead (SOH) Reciprocating Compressor Criticality, Equipment Strategy and Critical Spares Review.


  • Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
  • Evaluated options to increase operating capacity for the reciprocating compressor.
  • Reduced downtime by optimizing spare parts inventory management for the reciprocating Compressor.
  • Increased reciprocating compressor reliability by reviewing and implementing preventive maintenance strategies.

Integrity Intern Engineer

ExxonMobil PNG
11.2018 - 02.2019

Intern Project: Complete Fitness for Service Assessment on 2018 Non-destructive testing (NDT) elbows with suspected to have excessive wall loss (> 20%) and high corrosion rates


  • Reviewed pipe wall thickness inspection data
  • Calculated pipe retirement wall thickness using ASME B31.3 standards.
  • Presented technical findings to stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding of pipe Fitness for Service Assessment .
  • Documented and presented excel calculator to analyze piping wall thickness data.

Education

Bachelor in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Papua New Guinea University of Technology
Morobe, PNG
10-2020

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Time management
  • Team leadership
  • Active listening
  • Preventive maintenance planning
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Root cause investigation
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Proficient Planning using SAP
  • P&ID & Technical Drawings
  • Machinery Troubleshooting
  • Machinery Surveillance
  • Deep understanding of Equipment Strategies
  • Risk AnalysisRoot Cause Failure AnalysisMS Excel
  • PowerBi

Languages

English
Full Professional

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balancePersonal development programs

Timeline

Shutdown Acting Senior Technical Specialist (Secondment)

Newmont
12.2023 - 03.2024

Shutdown Mechanical Planner

Newmont
11.2022 - Current

Machinery Engineer

ExxonMobil PNG
02.2021 - 11.2022

Machinery Intern Engineer

ExxonMobil PNG
11.2019 - 02.2020

Integrity Intern Engineer

ExxonMobil PNG
11.2018 - 02.2019

Bachelor in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Papua New Guinea University of Technology
Xanthe WAILONI