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Laverton

In this rotating 12 hour-shift role, I am part of a team of skilled facilitators and plant operators, responsible for operating the ChlorAlkali facility in the production of Chlorine, Sodium Hypochlorite, Hydrochloric Acid and Caustic Soda and in doing so meeting SH&E, quality, production and cost targets and provide support to achieve site objectives. This site is performance driven and as such, I am part of a highly capable and motivated team, responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the plant.I am responsible for the operation of Plant and equipment via an ABB 800xa DCS both from a Control Room and field operations perspective. It is a requirement of this position to have good communication skills and the ability to multi task under high pressure situations.The role requires knowledge and proficiency with PLC's (Programmable Logic Controllers), control loops, equipment line up, pumps, valves, pressure vessels, boilers, chillers, compressors, centrifuges, heat exchangers, water recycling, reading and using ELD's (Engineering Line Diagrams), and handling of Poisonous, Toxic and Highly Flammable raw materials.My role requires me to understand and abide by site SH&E procedures, including clearances, isolation, emergency, protective equipment, effluent control, accident and housekeeping.Achieve the manufacturing production targets as required.Operate process plants according to site operating procedures.Report and investigate plant performance and operational problems; take corrective action.Complex planning and coordination of production and maintenance activities to achieve production requirements.Perform minor maintenance tasks and assist Reliability Technicians.Prepare plant and equipment for maintenance.Knowledge of site quality principles and procedures.Laboratory testing of final products, in-process streams, and raw materials.Work collaboratively with shift and wider site teams in a consistent, harmonious, and efficient manner.

Newport, Victoria, Australia

• Perform multi product import operations which include: product transfers, shore/refinery to terminal, perform inspections and patrols of pipelines/facilities as required, initiating start up procedures, handling product interfaces, monitoring product quality and ensuring product availability.• Ensure that all terminal operations comply with relevant environmental and safety standards and statutes by strict adherence to Caltex procedures. Coordinate and complete required site maintenance.• Assist with the development of documents such as operating procedures, standing orders, shutdown and start up procedures.• Perform terminal inductions and localised training programs as required.• Pro-actively identify areas where existing systems and processes can be improved to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness• Ensure all performance objectives are being met or exceeded with particular attention paid to safety, maintenance and customer service performance.• Knowledge of SLP (Safe Load Pass) vehicle compliance program initiatives that promote and support the safety of people, equipment and facilities under the operational control of member companies – BP Australia, Caltex Australia and Viva Energy Australia. • Coordinate road fleet operations• Responsible for the management and use of FuelFacs and SAP systems within Caltex• Work in conjunction with all members of the Caltex team to achieve the goal of “NOT ONE DROP”

Laverton, Victoria

Major Hazard Facility Control Room and Field Operator manufacturing PVC Resin.In this role I was responsible for the operation of Plant and equipment via a Distributed Control System (ABB 800xa and ABB Mod 300) both from an operational and commissioning aspect and field operations in a Major Hazard Facility. It is a requirement of this position to have good communication skills and the ability to multi task under high pressure situations.The role required knowledge and proficiency with PLC's (Programmable Logic Controllers), control loops, equipment line up, pumps, valves, pressure vessels, boilers, chillers, compressors, centrifuges, heat exchangers, water recycling, reading and using ELD's (Engineering Line Diagrams), and handling of Poisonous, Toxic and Highly Flammable raw materials.I gained extensive experience on a daily basis working with permit to work systems including but not limited to lock out/tag out, hot and cold permits, high voltage permits and switching, roof access permits, heavy lift permits, excavation and break in permits, radiation permits and confined space permits from an operator, maintenance and authorisers perspective.Sound knowledge of plant and equipment with a strong understanding of manufacturing/production processes and the ability to monitor for maintenance integrity and potential safety hazards ensuring smooth, efficient and safe operation of plant and machinery.Along with running the plant my role also required preparation of plant and equipment for confined space entry and maintenance including shutdown and start up following Standard Operating Procedures whilst complying with all Safety and EPA requirements in conjunction with our Reliability Team. The role also required the need to be able to respond to emergency situations requiring skills in firefighting, breathing apparatus, first aid, CPR and external defibrillation and then providing support to emergency services.

Sunshine, Victoria

Manufacturing and Installation,Commissioning of new and prototype plant and equipment installations,Shutdown and long term maintenance roles,Resolving machine breakdown,Conducting preventative maintenance and carrying out site maintenance requirements as needed,Complying with relevant company policies in regards to SH&E requirements.