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• Managed all aspects of vessel and diving operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.• Conducted regular maintenance of vessels, diving equipment, and safety gear, including firefighting systems and scuba compressors.• Led toolbox meetings to align teams on safety protocols, operational procedures, and project objectives.• Completed logbooks and records, ensuring meticulous documentation • Stakeholder engagement and relationship building from all levels• Assisted marine researchers with the logistics of transporting their equipment to and from Heron Island, ensuring their research experiments were conducted on time and efficiently.• Maintained effective communication between research vessels and the research station during marine research activities.

• Operated a 100-ton Backhoe Dredge at Garden Island Navy Base, conducting daily maintenance checks and serving as Vessel Master of Work Boat.• Ensured smooth operations and efficiency of all systems onboard, contributing to project success at Birdon Group.

• Executed daily planned maintenance on vessel systems and equipment to ensure optimal performance.• Established and maintained comprehensive maintenance logs, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to regulatory standards.• Supported deck operations by maintaining safety equipment, conducting safety drills, and leading the training of new crew members.

1st Operator/Barge master of Hitachi EX 1800 Backhoe dredgeConducted daily pre-starts, tool box meeting, safety drills with crew/visitors on board vessel. Up keep on vessels VSMS, PMS and repairs of Excavator and dredge machineryLiaising with clients. Recent client was Chevron on the Wheatstone project in Onslow WA, Australia for the oil and gas industry.

• Managed daily upkeep of all machinery on board a world cruising motor yacht, including fault finding, repairs, and planned maintenance.• Conducted engine room watch keeping and bridge watch to ensure smooth operations.• Implemented a comprehensive maintenance system to optimize machinery performance and prevent breakdowns.

• Conducted daily maintenance and repairs on vessel equipment and engines, ensuring optimal performance and safety standards.• Machined spare and replacement parts to support vessel operations and minimize downtime.• Collaborated with the Bechtel client in Gladstone, QLD, Australia for the oil and gas industry.