Michael Hehir Email & Phone Number

Tatura, Victoria, Australia

Working to Implement Reliability Centred Maintenance & Continuous Improvement in the organisations which support communities & local economies.

Deniliquin N.S.W

• Perform FMECA (Failure, Modes & Effects Criticality Analysis) on <$100M worth of capital assets• Generate Planned Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance & Predictive Maintenance Programs to reduce Life Cycle Costs LCC & improve uptime/reliability• Perform Root Cause Analysis of defective/unreliable components, design/source & implement solutions• Prioritise Defect Elimination by cost & operational impact• Provide Training & Maintenance Updates for Execution Teams to reduce intervention method faults & optimise planned/preventative maintenance results• Develop scope, provide estimates on man hours, materials & services required for CAPEX & OPEX work to assist Planning & Scheduling• 3-yr reduction in failure resulting in reactive work orders on customer meters: 15% to 1%

Deniliquin N.S.W

https://www.awe.gov.au/water/policy/mdb/programs/nsw/piiop-nsw• Close-out & acquittal of both PIIOP 2 Central Remote Control & Rubicon Offtake/Regulator program, subprojects equalling $41M. Project delivered on time & 10.5% below budget• Prepare O & M handover & evidentiary documentation for the Commonwealth Government.

Deniliquin N.S.W

https://www.awe.gov.au/water/policy/mdb/programs/nsw/piiop-nsw• Successful management of $13m Central Remote Control (CRC) upgrade project. Completed one month early & 10.38% under budget• Collect & collate accurate measurements & survey for 749 channel control structures• Developed project specifications, project schedule, cost estimates, AS 4000 Contract & tender packages for CRC Install contracts• Carry out Tender process’, ensuring probity• Design components & provide engineering drawings for component manufacturers• Development of WHSEQ procedures, SWMS, Inspection & Test Plans (ITP’s) & implementation across contract teams & MIL Technicians• Supplier Engagement & Procurement of $9m in mechanical/electrical equipment required for Central Remote Control (CRC) Upgrades on 749 channel control structures, sourced from > 20 individual suppliers• Contract Management & Contractor Supervision resulting in variations to contract Lump Sum at <2% of total contractor payments & Zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI’s) attributed to the Project over three & a half years• Use Computer Aided Drawing Systems (AutoCAD & SolidWorks) & extensive mechanical/problem solving experience to design solutions for standard & non-standard sites• Manage Install & Commissioning of CRC Upgrades to 749 channel control structures across 27 Murray Irrigation Operational Areas spanning 275kms from Mulwala to Moulamein

Deniliquin N.S.W

• Maintain outlets & regulators, report on earthen & civil infrastructure maintenance requirements• 100% + sales on water delivery >650ML’s/day• Customer Engagement to facilitate uptake of internet water ordering to replace outgoing IVR system• Received high levels of positive feedback from customers on channel operation (reliable supply levels) & proactive communication centred around maintenance & individual needs for upcoming irrigation seasons & cropping programs

Deniliquin N.S.W

• Operation of HR Truck, Excavators (2-20 tonne) for earthmoving, construction & bank repair• Worked with execution teams to install civil structures, concrete boxing & finishing• Use 17 years’ experience to deliver fabricated steel structures such as walkways, fencing end assemblies, channel boundary stock stops, bridge railing/delineation work• Service, repair & maintain earthmoving equipment

Deniliquin N.S.W

• Lead team of three supervisors to implement staff coaching & performance management with an aim to improve organisational culture & customer service levels• No breaches of liquor act nor incidents of violence on venues in my six-year licenced venue supervisory tenure

Tocumwal N.S.W

• Management of, & responsibility for, over twenty staff & up to 300 customers• Managed customer complaints with empathy & understanding preserving business-client relationship• Management of entertainment schedule & budget > $80,00.00/year• Heavily Involved in major, positive culture shift, working in partnership with Chief Executive Officer & Operations Manager to elevate staff productivity & customer focus.

Engineering

Education record

Welding Engineering Technology/Technician