Roy Wattie

Experience

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  Royal New Zealand Navy

  Jan 2008 - Oct 2017

  Senior Maintenance Manager, HMNZS Te Mana, RNZN. August 2015 – Current: § Supervise and manage the Weapons Engineering Department. (31 Personnel) § Provide technical advice to all Stakeholders providing updates to command as required. § Supervise WE Department Safety and Training § Supervise the management of all WE Department maintenance through Work package management for external contractor work. § Supervise the provision of an effective training program for WE Department personnel. § Supervise the provision of adequate system documentation, test equipment and stores support for the WE Department. § Co-ordinate and compile technical documentation online. § Perform the duties as the AMPS/FMMS system administrator. § Repair and operate equipment in emergency situations and as required. Maintain strict configuration control of equipment, software and documentation within the WE Dept. § Perform the duties of Laser Safety Officer § Provide a strategic perspective to staff on Future 2025 and other elements that may impact on the NZDF. § Remain a key member of the Senior Leadership team (SLT) to assist with influencing key decisions that will impact on the seagoing operation and effectiveness of the RNZN Ship. Ensure Morale and reputation management of the Weapons Engineering Branch is maintained through positive influence and leadership.Ensure Weapons Engineering Standards are adhered too at all times in accordance with relevant technical documentation.Contribute to the planning and alignment of change plans with strategic objectives. Analyses and evaluates change from a systems perspective.Develops a concise and workable plan to deliver the organisations capability in accordance with the Leaderships intent.Able to improvise with limited resources. Employs and encourages creative thinking. Show less Vessel Coordinator/Project Officer, Naval Base Auckland, RNZN. January 2010 – August 2015: · Ensure quality, timely and completeness of maintenance, repair and modification project packages of designated ships and projects. Constant Liaising with the needs and requirements of the Captain, Chief Engineer and Logistic officer to ensure all priority maintenance and operational ship needs are dealt with with urgency. · Monitor, maintain and analyse the material status of designated RNZN vessels on a daily basis with respect to maintenance availabilities. Planning and coordinating vessel turn-around for maintenance including but not restricted to ; vessel refuelling, Discharging, System operability, Cranage , Diving requirements, Certification for Lloyd's, SOLAS.· Developed and introduced the Civilian of the Year award to recognise civilians within the Defence force that excelled in their work areas. · LC (M) point of contact, acting as agent and superintendent for all contracted repair and maintenance Intermediate and Depot Level activity. · Identify maintenance risk/issues and provide input to risk mitigation strategies to minimise adverse effect on equipment operation. · Ensure all NZDF policies and regulations are adhered too when managing contractors /sub-contractor work. · Facilitated Technical Maintenance and assistance from external contractors e.g. MTU, AIMEX, Air NZ, ENL, Wrights Technology, Instrumatics, Global, Stainless Restorations organising security clearances, liaison between Contractor and ships staff/BabcockNZ. · Provide written correspondence reports to the senior manager regarding annual budgets/performance and safety issues. · Facilitate Daily meetings during major maintenance periods highly safety issues/Project risks and programme tracking/update. · Manage Budgets and negotiate agreed contract pricings with External contractors ($3M) liaising with Finance manager to ensure cost benefits and VFM. Show less Head of the Engineering school, Philomel Base RNZN. January 2008 - January 2010: § Manage Navy(SME) and Civilian Staff § Manage Maintenance and development of all current coursework in accordance with Training plans. § Maintain Personal Development records for all staff and students. § Assist with planning of courses ensuring all coursework is current and relevant. § Deliver courses to enable Electronics and Weapons Students relevant knowledge to allow potential for promotion. § Forecast Yearly Budget for all courses internal and external. § Draft all records/Minutes/Memos for all courses as well as financial reports. § Provide Divisional Support for all staff and students. § Monitor all post course reports ensuring OFI’s are noted and actioned accordingly by LMS(Learning management solutions) § Ensure correct accreditations/Qualifications (NZQA)(Competenz) are received by students Show less

  • Senior Manager Weapons Engineering Warrant Officer (HMNZS Te Mana)

    Aug 2015 - Oct 2017

  • Project Manager Ship Management

    Jan 2010 - Aug 2015

  • Manager of Weapons Engineering School

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
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  Port Nelson Limited

  Sept 2017 - Jun 2018

  Marine Operations Administrator

  To coordinate and manage Marine and Security operations effectively and efficiently in accordance with Port Nelson LTD procedures.Key Tasks and AccountabilitiesMarine OperationsPort Security and SurveillanceDevelop and Maintain effective customer relations - Shipping agents, vessel managers,Legislative authorities.Systems expert ( JADE MASTER)Finance and Budget operationsAssist with plant certification and documentation controlAssist Marine operations Manager with business development opportunities Show less

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  New Zealand Defence Force

  Jun 2018 - now

  • Assistant Director of Recruiting Operations

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Senior Regional Recruiter

    Jun 2018 - Jun 2023