Michael Pratt

Experience

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  Metro Trains Melbourne

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1996

  Apprentice Fitter & Turner

  Apprentice Maintenance Fitter on electric suburban Trains at Newport Workshop. (MET)• Maintenance Diagnosis • Component changes• Incorporation of modifications• Fault diagnosis• Fault rectification• Electric engine R& I1St Year apprentice to the completion of 3rd Year at Mordal Nominees(Transferred to Inner Northern Group Training for 4th Year) to finish apprenticeship and get the desired maintenance fitter experience.Job Description: Apprentice Fitter & Turner: Plastic Injection Toolmaking• Liaise with Supervisor• Precision Machining, Milling, Turning• Precision Drilling, Surface griding• Welding: ARC, Oxy, Mig • Fitting Show less

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  Royal Australian Air Force

  Jun 1996 - Jul 2006

  TASPO: MRD Analyst AME. RAAF Aerobatics- Roulettes Maintenance Team. PC9/A Aircraft Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) 3SQN EMS Engine Maintenance Section: F18/A AME: Engine/Airframe Technician P3C Orion

  • Maintenance Requirement Determination Analyst. Data Manager

    Sept 2004 - Jul 2006

  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) Roulettes Aerobatic Maintenance Team. Trade Supervisor

    Jan 2001 - Sept 2004

  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. Trade Supervisor

    Jul 1999 - Jan 2001

  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)

    Jun 1996 - Jul 1999
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  Schlumberger

  Jul 2006 - Nov 2010

  Offshore Supervisor Wireline Field Specialist

  Operate computerized electronic down hole logging tools via wireline for the purpose of taking Hydrocarbon data measurements, including the use of radiation sources for formation evaluation and explosives for the purpose of perforating different zones and pipe recovery.Job Summary: The primary responsibility of a Wireline Field Specialist Engineers/Technician is to deliver high quality services to our clients. Responsible for ensuring that the preparation and dispatching of equipment is complete. Directly responsible for the quality of service delivered at the well site, in terms of safety, quality and efficiency of operation is up to standard. In charge of a wireline operating cell and is responsible for the training and development of personnel assigned to his/her and for the maintenance status of assigned equipment.Most memorable and rewarding job, being an essential team member for the O2CRC Carbon Capture Project at Port Campbell, Otway Southern Victoria.Supervision: The Field Specialist Engineer/Field Technician reports to the Field Service Manager to:A) People Organising and participate actively in the training of his/her operators. Actively lead and support the training of JFEs/JFTs and crew assigned to his/her cell. Attend to his/her personal development by following the Field Specialist program or post GFE development programs, as applicable.B) Processes- To follow and uphold all Schlumberger QHSE standards and to promote their respect, understanding and adherence. Actively participate in local loss prevention programs.To control quality of our service during all phases of the operation and to ensure that products of the hghest quality are delivered to the client.To perform all reporting and administrative duties concerning the field operations, accurately and in a timely manner. Show less

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  UGL Kaefer

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2017

  Offshore Mechanical Fitter Step-up Maintenance Supervisor

  Offshore Mechanical Maintenance Fitter Leading hand •Acting Maintenance Supervisor for planned FMM/RMC Offshore Structural Maintenance Program•Acting Maintenance Supervisor when required for planned platform Shutdown Maintenance.• Organise & Plan work for designated work groups.• Manage & Supervise crews to ensure compliance with OH&S, ENG regulations.• Liaise with Senior EXXON maintenance operation staff & senior maintenance managers & OIM's for job planning.• Capture all relevant job data and reporting as required: Daily Reports, Utake 5's, Job tracking of hours & percentage of work completed using EXCEL, Field request, Confirmation of offshore verbal instruction/variation. (CVI's)• Organise logistics for planned activities.• Plan & conduct toolbox meetings including presentations.• Organise Safety meetings, auditing & reports, permits & JSA's.•Manage logistics for planned activities including work fronts & crews.• Create permits and sign off job packs, audit when requested.•Liaise with construction & 3rd party maintenance contractors.• Ensure work is compliant with company QA standards.• Ensure compliance with National & NOPSEMA - Safety work place procedures & legislation.• Set a high standard for others to followRoutine and preventative maintenance on EXXON Mobil Oil/Gas production equipment platforms in Bass Strait, Victoria - Australia Shutdown, FMM and fixed plant maintenance including the following: • Valves, Pipes & Spool Removal & Installation• Hydro cycle Removal, Assembly & Installation• Vessel maintenance• Installing new production equipment• Modification of existing equipment• Servicing production equipment• Complying with EXXON EWMM• Working in a close nit Team environment• Preventative/Corrective Maintenance• Permit Holder• Confined Space Entry• Working at Heights• Permit holder including ICC's• Work Unsupervised• Team leader Show less

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  Sale Swimming Club

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2020

  Head Coach Sale Swimming Club

  • Head Coach: Sale Swimming Club

    Aug 2018 - Jan 2020

  • State Junior Coach: Sale Swimming Club

    Jan 2016 - Aug 2018
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  Jet Aviation

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2019

  Continuous Airworthiness Technical Officer

  Continue Airworthiness Management Department: RAAF Pilatus PC-21 Aircraft Fleet, East Sale Victoria

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  UGL

  Dec 2019 - Apr 2020

  Mechanical Supervisor - Fixed term contract: EXXON Gas Conditioning Plant Shutdown Longford Plant

  Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor for the Longford EXXON 2020 Gas Conditioning Shutdown. (Short term contract)

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  Michael Pratt High Performance Swim Coaching

  Jan 2020 - now

  Advanced level Swim Coach

  Performance swim coaching

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  Australian Department of Defence

  Aug 2020 - Jun 2021

  Maintenance Fitter

  Employed in the overhaul program of the BAK-12 Aircraft Arresting System at RAAF Base East Sale. The overhaul program of which my position was soley based upon was coming to an end, unbeknown to me prior to excepting the role. l left to seek an opportunity that had a secure, challenging and interesting future.

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  Royal Australian Air Force

  Jan 2021 - now

  Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

  I am employed as a Airforce Reservist with 100 squadron. I was a permanent Airforce member and discharged in 2006 and have been a Reservist ever since formerly a 30 SQN member before transferring to 100 SQN. My mustering Aircraft Technician known as AME Cert IV (Mechanical/Airframe)The Air Force Heritage Squadron, No 100 Squadron, operates Air Force’s Fleet of Heritage Aircraft operating out of two locations: RAAF Base Point Cook; and Temora Aviation Museum, Temora New South Wales. No 100 Squadron was reformed in January 2021 to coincide with the Air Force Centenary.The squadron maintains priceless artefacts of Australia’s national heritage in airworthy condition and conduct flying displays in order to commemorate those who have fallen in service of the country, to promote the Royal Australian Air Force and inspire future generations Show less

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  Jet Aviation

  Jun 2021 - Sept 2022

  Aircraft Technician Cert IV

  Aircraft Technician employed by Jet Aviation working on aircraft type: Pilatus PC-21 located at RAAF Base East Sale, Victoria. My position: A-Technician employed on flight line, tasks included basic R & I, servicing, replenishment's & marshalling. Resigned 12-Sep-22: Approached and offered an outstanding, challenging and long-term career opportunity to good to refuse.

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  Zinfra

  Sept 2022 - now

  Pipeline Operator

  Operate and maintain EGP South Gas Compression Stations, Metering Stations, MLV's and associated facilities including pipelines.Pipeline operator plays an integral part of the maintenance team, working on state-of-the-art facilities along with the operations and maintenance of the Taurus Gas Turbines, Process equipment, Pipelines and easementThis role is responsible to carry operation maintenance activities to pipelines, facilities and compressor stations, including:Responding to incidents and emergenciesExperience in the operation and maintenance of rotating and reciprocal gas enginesOperation and maintenance of high-pressure natural gas equipment and gas quality monitoring equipmentMaintenance and calibration of electronic measurement instrument, maintenance of valves, actuators and other equipment associated with gas transmissionPatrol and maintenance of the pipeline right of wayLiaison work with landholders and public authoritiesA wide variety of duties including managing contractors, scoping and repairing mechanical issues, Permit authority, permit issuer and permit holder. Carryout scheduled shutdowns, maintenance including isolations, mentoring apprentice and senior employees, data entry, inspections, planning and considerable documentation , report writing, uploading records and participation and chairing Toolbox meetings. Show less