Illya Smith

Experience

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  Tropicanna Hotel

  Jan 1983 - Jan 1984

  Kitchen Hand / Apprentice Chef

  Cleaning of pots, pans and utensils used by the ChefsCleaning and maintenance of the kitchen, the stores room and cool rooms, and all equipmentHelping with food preparation (salads and vegetables)Helping with sauces (brown and white mainly)All other duties as per Chefs

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  Cable Sands Mining Company

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1990

  Management of the drilling rig and the Offsiding crewAssisting on Aircore, Percussion and Diamond drilling rigs in extreme hot and desolate northern areas of Western AustraliaChanging, addition and removal of drill rodsChanging of hoses (air, water and hydraulic)Fuelling of vehicles and motorsMixing of muds and digging trenches to guide the used mud from the drill holeCleaning and all assisting with maintenance and repairs as requiredLiaising with the clients, the managerial staff and the accompanying GeologistsSupplying samples that are uncontaminated and to the depths required by the clientUnderstanding of the ground being drilled and utilising techniques to reach depths required by the client so as to ascertain the viability of mining these areasMaintenance and repairs of the drilling rig, the air compressor, the water pumps and the heavy rigid vehicles that transport the rigStocktaking and ordering of mechanical parts, drilling equipment, and when in remote locations requiring transportable accommodation, all food and chemical supplies Show less

  • Driller

    Jan 1989 - Jan 1990

  • Driller’s Offsider / Driller

    Jan 1985 - Jan 1989
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  Drillcorp Ltd

  Jan 1991 - Feb 1991

  Driller’s Offsider

  Assisting on Reverse Circulation, Percussion and Diamond drilling rigs in extreme hot and desolate northern areas of Western AustraliaChanging, addition and removal of drill rodsChanging of hoses (air, water and hydraulic)Fuelling of vehicles and motorsReplacement of blunt drill bits and resharpeningMixing of muds and digging trenches to guide the used mud from the drill holeCleaning and all assisting with maintenance and repairs as requiredTraining new Driller’s Offsiders Show less

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  Film and Television Industry

  Jan 1992 - Jan 2006

  Film Technician (Grips Department)

  Responsible for building and maintaining all equipment that the camera is supported by. This includes tripods, dollies and their accompanying tracks, jibs and cranes, static rigs and rigs mounted on various vehicles such as cars, bikes, boats and planesConstruction of scaffold or Megadeck platforms for either camera, lighting, props or cast membersResponsible for safety aspects on a set, such as securing rigging, lighting stands, and anything else that may be at the mercy of gravity. Securing safety sheets during firearm and explosive scenes.I have worked on Feature Films, Television Shows, Sports Events, Television Studio Work, and Commercials.Highlights include:2000 Sydney Olympic GamesMission Impossible 2Matrix 2 & 3Star Wars 2 & 3Moulin RougeWater ratsFarscape Show less

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  Araluen Catering

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Bar Manager

  Customer ServiceManagement of a team of bar staff Set objectives and targets for beverage unit/barDetermine staff needs and recruit staffPerformance manage staffassess development needs and train and coach staffDelegate duties and tasks to staff to meet objectives and maximize resourcesCommunicate company policy, standards and procedures to staff

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  OFFSHORE MARINE SERVICES ALLIANCE PTY LTD

  Aug 2008 - Nov 2013

  Chief Steward / Steward

  Management of Catering Department aboard offshore oil and gas vessels. Supervising and delegation of all catering crew, including Stewards and Cooks.Writing reports, undertaking audits, planning weekly menus, creating job safety assessments and implementing through toolbox and safety meetings.Liaising with the Captain, senior Officers and the Clients Stocktaking and ordering of all groceries and cleaning products aboard the vessels with crews ranging from 60 to 500 persons on board Show less

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  Boskalis Australia

  Aug 2010 - Sept 2011

  Steward

  Cleaning and maintenance of all accommodation and recreational areas Restocking, cleaning and maintenance of the Messroom and/or Dining roomAssisting the Chief Steward and Chief Cook as requiredLoading and unpacking of all oncoming storesWaste Management

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  Programmed (Total Marine Services)

  Jan 2014 - Sept 2014

  Steward - Messman

  Restocking, cleaning and maintenance of the Messroom Service of food and beverage to all the ship personnelCleaning and organising of the Pantry, Food Stores and CoolersCleaning of all plasticware, dishes, cups, cutlery and numerous other items in the SculleryClean and maintenance of the dishwasherCleaning of the Messroom and surrounding decksWaste ManagementHelping Cooks with food preparationLoading and unpacking of all oncoming storesMaintain the health and hygiene within all food areasAssisting the Chief Steward and Chief Cook as required Show less

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  Skilled Offshore / Programmed Marine

  Oct 2014 - Oct 2015

  Chief Steward / Steward

  Management of Catering Department aboard offshore oil and gas vessels. Supervising and delegation of all catering crew, including Stewards and Cooks.Writing reports, undertaking audits, planning weekly menus, creating job safety assessments and implementing through toolbox and safety meetings.Liaising with the Captain, senior Officers and the Clients Stocktaking and ordering of all groceries and cleaning products aboard the vessels with crews ranging from 60 to 500 persons on board Show less

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  Offshore Oil and Gas Industry

  Jan 2016 - now

  Chief Steward / Steward

  Presently looking