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Assisted fitters and turners in all stages of hard chrome electroplating operation. Light metal fabrication and surface preparation to restore mechanical and industrial parts by use of welding, abrasive blasting, grinding, polishing. Maintained safe operation of high-current DC electroplating cells.

Worked with multidisciplinary team at the Coal Handling and Preparation Plant to achieve extremely high levels of plant availability through upgrade projects, maintenance planning and condition monitoring Accountabilities• Maintenance planning and improvement of maintenance procedures• Project management of plant upgrades• Development of site wide standard operating procedures and job risk assessments• Condition monitoring including vibration analysis and oil analysisAchievements• Participated in isolation planning, progress tracking and quality assurance of major upgrade project• As acting maintenance planner produced and executed weekly maintenance schedules• Designed and oversaw manufacture of drop-in safety rail system to increase safety of maintenance crew• Delivered maintenance and upgrade overhaul on train load out facility

Worked as crew and skipper on Whitsunday Islands tourism sailing vesselAccountabilities• Master of 62ft gaff rigged wooden schooner• Responsible for safety of 24 passengers and crew onboard• Maintained compliance with vessel safety management and environmental management systems

• Assisted with sailing and navigation aboard 22m ex-racing sailing yacht carrying 32 passengers• Performed tender transfers of passengers between vessel and reef sites or beaches, often dealing with strong surf and currents• Performed safety briefings prior to snorkeling to inform passengers of safe snorkeling practices as well as correct use of snorkeling equipment• Provided information to passengers regarding the environmental and cultural significance of the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef• Performed routine maintenance on vessel

Duties:• Assisted with driving and operation of 12m, 700HP RIBs carrying 25-30 passengers• Experienced daily beach landings and bar crossings• Maintained snorkel watch - ensuring safe proximity of snorkelers to vessel, especially outboard motors, whilst moored or drifting at snorkel site• Monitored safety of passengers in rough sea states, ensuring comfort and security of passengers and their equipment• Provided passengers with information about local marine life, Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef ecosystems as well as Indigenous cultural history throughout each tripAccomplishments:• 100% 5 star TripAdvisor reviews in my time at Ocean Rafting• 20+ reviews receiving 46 helpful votes – meaning potential customers took these reviews into account when making their travel plans• Quickly became very knowledgeable on the marine life of the Great Barrier Reef enabling in-depth discussion and interpretation of the marine environment with guests, adding value to their experience• Volunteered in the Eye on the Reef program, collecting data for a national database to monitor the health of the Great Barrier Reef• Learnt about the life and behavior of Humpback Whales which spend the winter months raising their calves amongst the Whitsunday Islands

• Produced cost estimates of new projects using Microsoft Excel and Benchmark estimating software• Prepared tender proposals for upcoming projects• Project management: procurement of materials and contractors, liaising with various contractors to schedule work and overseeing project progress

• Performed techno-economic research into unconventional compressed air energy storage opportunities• Led research project investigating the potential for chemical co-production during mineral processing• Extensive experimental work including gas chromatography analysis and gamma irradiation• Organised weekly group meetings, liaising with various external bodies to arrange presentations to the research group- Managed website and social media content, promoting centre research and events

- Performed material property testing for commercial customers on biopolymer films and glues- Followed lab training protocols for safe use of compressed gas and hazardous chemicals- Processed and presented data in standardised format