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Resume – John Christopher Smith

Mobile: (+61) 420 475 968 Email: chrisjsmith57@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Mechanical Engineer with +20 years’ experience in management, capital and major maintenance projects, maintenance, construction coordination & operational readiness within alumina refining, coal processing, manufacturing, general engineering and fisheries sectors across Australia, New Zealand & Africa. Successfully worked for small to medium businesses (20 personnel) as well as large multinational companies employing in excess of 500 people. Proven aptitude to achieve quality results and zero harm objectives. Excellent experience working within and leading multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams. Effectively build and maintain relationships that foster positive work cultures at all levels. A New Zealand Citizen and Permanent Australian Resident. Immediately available for new opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (3-year course).

National Diploma in Oceanography, specialisation Fisheries Biology (3-year course).

Member of Project Management Institute (Queensland Chapter).

KEY COMPETENCIES

All aspects of Project Engineering and Management from inception to close out, including site project controls.

Site coordination and supervision of capital and major maintenance projects and shut downs running concurrently.

Management in engineering, manufacturing, ship repairs, ships operations, general engineering, routine and breakdown maintenance.

Ship operations and maintenance management; dry docking (local and foreign ports), refits & repairs, schedules, upgrades & systems development for vessels including the fish process areas.

Operational readiness, including quality assurance and third party inspections.

Skilled technical writer.

Engineering design, manufacture and installation in the wine, diary and pharmaceutical industries.

Develop and maintain positive relationships within multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams at all business levels.

Solid analytical aptitude with excellent organisational, problem solving and time management skills.

Excellent safety record with strict adherence to HSSEQ regulations, guidelines and company specific directives.

Budget and schedule development, control, forecasting and management reporting.

Consistently produce high quality work on tight deadlines within budget in pressurised environments.

Detail orientated professional who can work in harsh environments, either autonomously or as part of a team.

Excellent interpersonal skills with mature written and verbal communications.

Sound software capabilities, including but not limited to SAP, Micro Soft Office, MS Project and AutoCAD.

CAREER SUMMARY

Senior Project Engineer – Capital Projects – (4-month contract). Plane Creek Sugar Mill, Sarina, - Sept 2016 to Jan 2017. Senior Project Manager/Engineer & Construction Coordinator – Capital and Major Maintenance Rio Tinto Alcan – Yarwun, - March 2014 – July 2016. Operational Improvement Specialist – Asset Management Hatch. - Dec 2011 – Oct 2013. Engineering Manager – Manufacture and Design Western Engineering, - 2004 – Nov 2011. Fleet Manager / Resource Manager. Anton’s Trawling & Lalandi Fishing, - 2001 – 2004. Operations Manager / Technical Coordinator / Technical Lead. Department of Environmental Affairs & Tourism / Sea Fisheries Research Institute, - 1989 – 2000.

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DETAILED CAREER HISTORY

Sept 2016 to Jan 2016 Senior Project Engineer – (approx. 4 ½ -month contract). Plane Creek Sugar Mill, Sarina, QLD.

Planning and delivery of the priority and capital work programs for the 2017/2018 maintenance season.

Plan the design, selection, upgrading/refurbishment and installation of equipment.

Develop projects with proper regard to safety and legislative requirements, budget, scope and timeliness.

Ensure project is adequately resourced based on budget estimates and schedule of deliverables.

Facilitate communication across all business levels to ensure that the project stakeholders objectives and needs are met.

Monitor the execution of the quality assurance program for conformance to project requirements.

Developing, planning and delivering work in line with project timeline March 2014 – July 2016 Senior Project Manager & Construction Coordinator (FTE Contractor).

Rio Tinto Alcan – Yarwun, Gladstone, QLD.

Major Maintenance, Capital, Quick Response and Long term projects.

Shutdown coordination and supervision of staff and third party contractors.

Member of major shut down team. Responsible for logistics, contractor co-ordination, supervision, and safe working practices.

Vessel Coordinator and Quality assurance inspections of high pressure and temperature vessels and pipework during digestion area major outages. Supervise NDT inspections, repair work and sign-off prior to the system being brought back into service.

Managing upgrades to existing plant and infrastructure.

Conducting safety audits and quality assurance inspections on a broad range of projects and work fronts.

Mentoring and assisting project managers and contractors with procedures and systems.

Managing the complete project life cycle including feasibility studies, developing solutions, schedules and making recommendations. Overseeing and documenting project close out and capital handover certificates.

Budget and schedule development, control, financial and schedule forecasting and management reporting using a number of software packages, for example SAP and MS Office.

Develop project documentation, for example, scope of works, site instructions and capital expenditure applications, tender documents and updating best practice procedures and documentation.

Evaluate and recommend tender submissions, including dealing with third party contractors. Use SAP for ordering materials and resources.

Approving timesheets and expenditure.

Performing as a strong leader of a cohesive team with strict enforcement of WH&S regulations.

Dec 2011 – Oct 2013 Operational Improvement Specialist.

Hatch - Gladstone, QLD.

Delivering a high level of mechanical and operational support to multiple projects around Queensland, for example Hay Point Coal Terminal Expansion, South Walker Creek and Grosvenor Coal mines and Rio Tinto Yarwun alumina refinery.

Inspecting, auditing and reporting on 250kPa steam pipe network, coal transfer chute fabrication and conveyor rollers fabrication.

Lead for developing and writing the safe working change-out instructions for Hay Point Coal Terminal Coal Handling Conveyors and Ship loaders.

Developing safe work instructions for chemical reagents dosing system equipment for Goonyella Riverside Mine Reagents Coal Processing Plant.

2004 – Nov 2011 Engineering Manager. Western Engineering, Auckland, New Zealand.

Day to day management of an agitator manufacturing and general engineering company.

Liaising with customers to maintain quality and ensure finished products meets expectations.

Manage schedule, work flow and manufacturing processes.

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Developing, designing and building specialised mixers and equipment geothermal power stations and dairy, wine, pharmaceutical and chemical processing plants. Both static and rotating mixers.

Quality control, material ordering and stock control, adherence to JIT ordering principals and lean manufacturing.

Reviewing and modifying mixer designs to standardise the manufacturing process and minimise manufacturing errors. Investigate and instigate methods for improving manufacturing process.

Supervising modifications, repairs and general engineering work.

Developing, reviewing and enforcing WH&S systems and liaising with relevant statutory bodies.

Mentoring and developing personnel.

Manage routine and breakdown maintenance for a number of key clients.

2001 – 2004 Fleet Manager / Resource Manager.

Anton’s Trawling (New Zealand) / Lalandi Fishing (Namibia).

Managing multiple seasonal and year-round fishing vessel operations, often in remote international waters. Responsible all vessel activities including fish processing, handling and discharge.

Ensuring all ship’s systems are fit for purpose and ships operated safely.

Planning and scheduling vessel activities and managing engineering workshop.

Fish processing facility hygiene and product quality.

Recruiting and training personnel including managing crew rosters and repatriation.

Manage equipment and supply logistics for ships operating locally and internationally.

Developing and controlling budgets and overseeing purchasing.

Liaising with marine safety authorities and classification societies on vessel safety.

Managing refits, dry docking, repairs, routine servicing and breakdown maintenance.

Work with statutory organisations and classification societies on vessel safety surveys and audits.

1989 – 2000 Operations Manager / Technical Coordinator / Technical Lead.

Department of Environmental Affairs & Tourism / Sea Fisheries Institute, South Africa.

Acting as owner’s representative and contract manager on all matters relating to the research fleet of inshore and deep-sea research vessels. Scientific coordinator for the Antarctic research and supply vessel.

Develop, plan, schedule and coordinate ship and scientific research programs.

Evaluate, develop, deploy and maintaining scientific equipment, both at sea and ashore.

Budget development, control and management reporting.

Develop and implement safe diving operations and procedures.

Training and mentoring personnel during sea based research programmes and ashore.

Project management and development of specifications for repairs and upgrades to the scientific and ships systems, including repairs and upgrades to the

Member of the ICES working group on fishing gear technology. Project manager for an international project investigating the standardisation of trawl gear used for stock assessment.

Overseeing maintenance and safety of scientific winches.

Supervising all aspects of repairs and refits, including a propulsion system rebuild and half-life refit.

Performing as a strong leader of a cohesive team with strict enforcement of WH&S regulations.

LICENSES & TICKETS

Enter & Work in Confined Spaces.

Working Safely at Heights.

White Card – Construction.

Scientific Diver Class 2.

Scientific Diving Supervisor Class 2.

C Class Driver’s License.

ADDITIONAL SHORT COURSES

Project Management (Cape Town, South Africa).

Introduction to Management (Cape Town, South Africa).

Technical Writing (Gladstone, Australia).

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Dangerous Goods Handling (Auckland, New Zealand).

Introduction to Hatch Project Management (Brisbane, Australia).

Introduction to Reliability Centred Maintenance (Brisbane, Australia).

Diving Chamber Operator / Scientific Diving Supervisor - commercial diving (Cape Town, South Africa).

Fishing Equipment Technology (Cape Town, South Africa).

Fisheries Statistics & Stock Assessment (Taiwan).

International Trawl Technology (Hirtsthals, Denmark).

First Aid at Sea (Cape Town, South Africa).

First Aid in the Workplace (Auckland, New Zealand).

REFEREES

Kim Kendall Engineering & Reliability Manager - Plane Creek Sugar Mill, Sarina QLD Mobile +61 427 585 903 kim.kendall@wilmar.com.au Craig Muddle Plant Manager - Plane Creek Sugar Mill, Sarina QLD Mobile +61 437 265 427 Craig.Muddle@wilmar.com.au Johan Momberg Project Manager and Specialist Engineer - Major Maintenance, Capital Projects and Construction and Shutdowns Rio Tinto Alcan - Yarwun Email: johan.momberg@gmail.com Mobile: (+61) 488 019 305