Cameron Christie

Experience

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  McDonald's

  Oct 2009 - Dec 2013

  Crew Manager

  I worked at McDonald’s, a global fast food company with exceptional training standards for five years. I began as a crew member but soon advanced, from crew trainer, to shift supervisor and onto Crew Training Manager at the age of 19.Skills developed included:• Customer complaint handling;• Creating crew development plans and schedules;• Staff leadership and oversight of staff training;• Cash handling;• Knowledge and application of quality customer service, food and store cleanliness requirements. Show less

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  Immanuel College - Company

  Apr 2013 - Sept 2017

  Football Coach

  I have had the privilege of coaching football at Immanuel College for the past five seasons. As a coach of multiple age groups, I have had to learn to adapt my coaching style for different individuals; creating a safe and enjoyable environment where teamwork and persistence is highly valued.Skills developed include:• Verbal and written communication;• Ability to develop team cohesion and synergy;• Effective and safe training plan design and delivery;• Ability to motivate others;• Analytical and problem solving skills;• Organisational and time management skills. Show less

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  Australian Army

  Jul 2013 - Feb 2015

  Officer Cadet - General Service Officer, First Appointment Course

  As an officer cadet in the Australian Army Reserves I was able to further develop many of my personal qualities. Over a two year period I undertook the General Service Officer training known as the ‘First Appointment Course’. Along with Conventions of Armed Conflict, Field Craft Techniques and Weapons Training, the training blocks included units on:• Professional standards;• OHS;• Communication in the workplace;• Decision making and teamwork;• Problem solving under time constraints;• Leadership and accountability. Show less

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  The Collins Bar - The Hilton Hotel Adelaide

  Feb 2015 - Apr 2016

  Senior Bartender

  The Collins Bar (Hilton Adelaide) and Distill are cocktail bars which excel in providing unforgettable experiences, day in and day out. As a senior bartender I had to display a number of skills to ensure that high standards were achieved during each shift. Skills developed include:• Ability to conduct staff training;• Understanding of responsible service of alcohol requirements;• Customer service and interpersonal communication;• Team Leadership;• Ability to maintain high quality and safe workplace environments. Show less

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  Woodside Energy

  Nov 2016 - Feb 2017

  Drilling and Completions Intern

  During my time at Woodside Petroleum I focused on erosion modelling and sand control evaluation. I gained field experience offshore and was also given the opportunity to oversee and complete laboratory tests. I demonstrated initiative, problem solving and an ability to learn. As a result of the skills I acquired during this time I became a subject matter expert on ceramic sand screens, a new completions technology within the industry. I am undertaking an industry based honours project on the topic this year.Skills developed include:• Understanding of how a professional workplace operates;• Collaboration and networking skills;• Setting short and long term goals, enabling superior time-management; • Interpersonal communication, verbal and written;• Team leadership in laboratory and office environments;• Ability to maintain high quality and safe workplace environments;• Analytical and problem solving skills. Show less

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  Woodside Energy

  Feb 2018 - now

  Whilst working as a Completion Engineer, I have consistently delivered outstanding results on complex design and execution work scopes across multiple projects. These roles have enabled accelerated development of my technical proficiencies and leadership capabilities, complimenting my expertise in lower completion and fluid design. Key deliverables have included:• World-Class performance on GWF-3 Development Campaign.• Successful execution of first dual zone completion for GWF-3 as Offshore Gravel Pack Engineer.• Progression of infill well design / planning through compressed well lifecycle as Completion focal.• Challenged convention and gained endorsement for removal of MODU Well Unload, resulting in significant cost and process safety risk reduction.• Development of operational guidelines and associated well acceptance criteria.• Implemented improved barrier diagram processes which were subsequently adopted throughout the wider function to enhance process safety.• Development of well performance benchmarking platform to facilitate continuous improvement, drive performance culture and streamline offset reviews. Show less By demonstrating my operational understanding and knowledge of well construction principles, I was rewarded with the opportunity to become the youngest Well Services Supervisor within Woodside. While offshore throughout the 2021 Ocean Apex Campaign, notable achievements included:• Management of complex intervention activities to complete Yodel-4 P&A in less than 2 weeks.• Design and implementation of well kill programs.• Successful execution of smart well completions, managing reduced crews and limited experience.• Troubleshooting inoperable equipment to rapidly identify solutions and adapt forward plan.• Leveraging vendor relationships / rig interfaces to safely and efficiently achieve well objectives. Show less During the Woodside graduate program, I spent much of my time working on the Julimar Development – Phase 2 (JDP2). As a result, I gained exposure to the entire well lifecycle, from concept definition through to execution. This enabled me to take complete ownership of fluid design and lower completion equipment selection, while also building a strong technical foundation. Deliverables include:• Design, qualification, and successful execution of World’s hottest dual zone open hole gravel pack.• Leading fluid design for high temperature applications (RDIF and GP carrier fluids)• New technology qualification of erosion and pressure tolerant equipment• Well deliverability analysis and subsequent well optimisation.• Tubing Stress Analysis and corresponding integrity assessments.• Development of WBCU, SAS and Well Performance Modelling best practice documents.• Revision of the Worst-Case Discharge Modelling procedure to clarify and streamline processes.• Placement in Karratha during deck testing and subsea VXT installation. Show less

  • Night Wellsite Leader

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Operations Supervisor

    Oct 2022 - Aug 2024

  • Completion Engineer

    Feb 2021 - Oct 2022

  • Well Services Supervisor

    May 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Graduate Completion Engineer

    Feb 2018 - Feb 2021
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  Schlumberger

  Jan 2020 - Feb 2020

  Field Engineer (Secondee)

  To further my development, I negotiated a secondment to Schlumberger, where I gained exposure to CoilFRAC operations as a Field Engineer. Throughout this time, I developed:• Understanding of the pumping equipment, procedures, and operational considerations.• Skills as a lab technician, ensuring fluids were in spec for job execution.• Familiarity with FracCAT operations and the role of a Frac Supervisor.