Collecting and analysing drill cuttings, analysing and interpreting gas chromatograph raw data, compiling geological mud log, monitoring drilling parameters. QA/QC of compiled data, liaising with clients and drill crews, maintenance, troubleshooting and monitoring of sonic and other variable sensors and equipment, carrying out inspections & JSA's, mentoring trainees.

Unsupervised fieldwork, data collection from borehole drilling, Collection of chips and core including boxing of core, Liaising with drillers and clients about exploration program, Reporting directly to exploration manager – Daily Drilling Reports, site issues, Data management, interpolation and review (geophysics, correlation of log, photos of core boxes for final client reports), Sampling of geotech units and coal samples, Report writing – borehole completion reports, Safety- LVDI and rig inductions, incident /hazard reports, take 5/STAR, JSA’s for drilling.

Description of Site: This organization is responsible for teaching students wishing to pursue employment/study in the field of Gemmology across Australia. Responsibilities: Liaising with Head office in Sydney to conduct courses and information days in Newcastle, ensuring the smooth running of the study centre when active, calibration and maintenance of gemmological equipment.

Description of Site: This organization is responsible for teaching students wishing to pursue employment/study in the field of Gemmology across Australia.Responsibilities: The education of students undertaking formal qualifications in the field of gemmology, providing supervision and assistance during practical sessions, assisting in study/assignments.

Description of Site: Coal mine producing coking, steaming and PCI coal, with two mining areas encompassing multiple pits with an annual production of ~ 6-8Mtpa. Responsibilities: Creation of highwall database for historical reference, updating CHPP historical wash sheet for coal quality purposes, digitizing highwall photos into Vulcan for reference, pit inspections, fugitive emissions testing of coal seams.

Mechanical Description of Site: This facility provides deeper level maintenance to the RAAF for Hawk and Hornet fighters.Responsibilities: Maintaining, servicing and troubleshooting hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel and flight systems on both platforms. Deeper level component maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic and fuel parts for the Hawk aircraft. Supervision and instruction of hand skills for apprentices and work experience students.