Tertiary qualified mechanical engineer; with nearly 30 years practical experience and knowledge of applying best practice engineering safety controls into engineering and operational processes, including compliance with AS/NZ standards in fast-paced production environments. Strong team focus, with the ability to apply stringent EHS and risk management knowledge (JSAs and SWMS) with practical experience of supporting behavioural change, as site H&S Officer and through auditing/managing 5S H&S Policy.A highly technically competent and proactive engineer with over 25 years diverse experience of auditing/reviewing production lines and building, maintaining and improving production equipment in varied manufacturing and processing environments. 15 years experience of project management and leadership for installing and updating equipment and production/manufacturing lines in varied complex manufacturing and processing environments.Over 12 years experience of hands-on practical maintenance for fixed plant systems, including safety systems in varied industrial/technical environments. Considered to be a positive and collaborative team-worker, communicator and highly motivated self-starter, with a clear goal-focus – achieving results in a cost effective and time efficient manner.Advanced technical skills in mechanical engineering & plant/equipment audit and maintenance, with core specialities of:* fault-finding, root cause assessment, analysis and solution development* Practical R&D project development, build/modification and repair of mechanical/electrical equipment* SCADA network protection systems and CNC programming* machining, fitting and turning; and welding & fabrication.