Niall O'Harte

Experience

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  Conor Harte Poultry

  Jan 1995 - Jun 2007

  Farm Technician

  Poultry FarmingOn the family farm we grow broiler chickens, receiving day old chicks from the hatchery with the division of Cocks and Pullets. They are kept for approximately 40 day cycle with almost 7 batches per year supplying Carton Bros in Shercock Co Cavan. Out poultry houses use automatic ventilation system from Fancom to ensure climate conditions for the birds is optimum for growth expectation. We use an Augur fed feeding system from SKA and nipple drinkers.Duties:- Preparation of the Houses for day olds which include power-washing and disinfecting of the houses,- Spreading of shavings for bedding (After Bord Bia inspection approval for hygiene check) - Installing paper and starter feed under the drinkers for the day old birds- Draining of water lines and meal preparation - During growing process we collect deceased birds on a daily basis and culling operations ensuring even growth- Monitoring of climatic conditions and lighting for the birds,- Always ensuring hygiene procedures are adhered to, foot-dip and sanitary facilities- Clearing of chickens and catching- Removal of waste litter with operation of Manitou and loading operationsAlso whilst working on the family Farm included the operation of Plant and equipment on a regular basis which included, harvesting, Slurry operations, fertilising and cleaning with the use of Agricultural vehicles and equipment. Show less

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  Various Agricultural Positions

  Jan 1995 - Jun 2007

  Farm Technician

  C. O’Harte Poultry and Livestock FarmingAs a Farmer’s Son, growing up on a 200 Acre Farm in the North West of Ireland I have gained valuable experience the day to day running of both Diary, Poultry and Beef and suckler cattle farming with over 150 head of cattle and 65,000 broiler chickens.Dairy Farming:On the Farm at home we milked up to 100 Holstein Friesian Dairy cows in a 6 bay parlour supplying to Monaghan Milk owned by the Monaghan Co-op in the Republic of Ireland. Averaging around 1800 litres a day I would milk twice a day with cows exposed to fresh grass for approximately 6 months of the year and silage the remainder with production levels dropping.Duties:- Quality Control and Hygiene checks- Cleaning and milking operations with manual cluster removal- Feeding and raring calves- Monitoring of cow production levels- Drying off for Lactating cycle and cow calving.- Organising and co-ordinating strip grazing patterns ensuring paddocks are maintained and fertilised during Summer season- Operation of front loader with block grab to feed cattle- Daily cleaning of Slats and stalls during winter period Show less

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  Agricultural Contracting

  May 2001 - Sept 2006

  Machine Operator

  Harte Peat (Mushroom Casing and Compost packaging)Harte Peat specialises in mushroom Casing with the use of Peat for growing of mushrooms supplying peat products globally. Whilst working with Harte Peat my main duties was the extraction of peat, both Wet and dry by operating heavy plant and equipment. Wet peat is extracted using excavators and specially developed dumpers used for extreme wet ground conditions. Dry peat is harvested using Tractors and equipment:Duties:- Operation of Tractors and Harvest equipment including harrows, spoon harrow and millers. - Ridging and drawing away of harvested peat to established stockpiles with road access- Testing of Harvested peat ensuring correct moisture content.- Operation of Excavators and dumpers- Maintenance of tractors and machinery (Due to dust levels radiators and engines to be blew out daily to avoid overheating)- Operation and packing of containers using a manual conveyor and weighbridge operations- Loading of trucks with the use of Teleporter and Forklifts.Lakeland Farm MachineryA machinery sales and hire business located outside Castleblayney, Co Monaghan. I worked both in the sales yard and as Labour hire onto the Castleblayney Bypass project which included 14Km of new road to Green field site. Being labour hire I was assigned to various tasks including operating of 40 ton Dump trucks for Bulk earthwork operations and dust suppression with the use of Tractor and bowser. Also the use of Road Sweeper on the bypass:Duties:- Operation and maintenance of Heavy machinery - Machinery repair and maintenance in the Sales yard- Machinery and Parts sales,- loading/Unloading operations - General Labour hire Show less

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  Lagan asphalt

  Jun 2007 - Oct 2008

  Civil Engineer

  Supervising Pavement works, located from Newtownhamilton batching plant, covering a vast area and providing pavement solutions for the public and private sectors

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  Lagan Construction Group

  Nov 2008 - Jan 2011

  QA Engineer

  Quality Enginner on DBFO2, including extension of motorway and dual carraigeway in Northern Ireland.

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  Ertech

  Mar 2011 - Feb 2012

  Quality Engineer

  Marandoo Mine Phase 2 Camp and facilities. Worked as a QA Engineer. Initially I was employed for a corporate roll Carrying out audits and co-ordinating quality systems for all projects through WA. Mobilised to Marandoo mine site to assist in the quality performance on site and handover the project documents where Ertech undertook the development of an operation accommodation camp and associated facilities.

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  Decmil Australia

  Feb 2012 - May 2015

  Project Engineer /Quality Management

  Royhill Diesel Fuel InfrastructureSeptember 2014 - May 2015Managing and overseeing the Quality aspects of the project which includes the construction of 16.8 diameter diesel fuel storage tanks for Roy Hill Mine Site, including 2 storage tanks with rail loading and road train unloading facilities at Port Hedland and 2 steel tanks with Rail Unloading and Truck unloading operationsConduct inspections and monitoring of welding operations in conjunction with Applus as well as material inspection and certification ensuring traceability for steel and consumablesPerform inspections during factory acceptance testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for unloading and loading pumpsManaging drawings and documents from subcontractors and suppliers ensuring they meet the approval processShell Prelude FLNG, Darwin.Shell Onshore Supply BaseMay 2013 - August 2014Currently deployed in Darwin for the construction of shells onshore supply base for there floating LNG project. involves the construction of warehouse, administration building and associated services. On site as the projects quality representative working closely with Shell representatives in the systematic construction and handover of the project.Wheatstone LNG, OnslowChevron Fly campSept 2012 - May 2013Working on the Chevron operated Wheatstone LNG project. Decmil were awarded the construction of the fly camp and associated facilities. Work included onsite Quality assistance, compiling data books, inspections and daily reporting.Christmas CreekFMG AirstripFeb - Sept 2012Began working with Decmil on Christmas creek mine site providing Engineering and Quality support for the construction of a 2.5km runway, Apron and taxiway including the terminal area and access routes. As a design and build I was involved in all aspects of the construction to handover. Show less

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  Kerman Contracting Pty Ltd

  May 2015 - Dec 2015

  Commissioning Engineer/QA Co-ordination

  Royhill Port and Mine Laboratory Buildings (Samsung CT) Value: $35 millionWorks include Structural Steel building with offices and robotic laboratory equipment to test Iron ore for the Royhill project, the design and construction of two labs, one at Roy Hill Mine site and the other at the Port facilitiesDuties/Competencies:Deployed by Kerman to establish Commissioning systems in line with Samsung CT LUCY system. Work includes Compiling cables Schedules and equipment lists for all items within the Laboratory and SOW ensuring the safe energisation of systemsProviding tracking registers for commissioning completions and statusCreation and implementation of Commissioning procedures, management plans and approval of the required documents through the project SDDR.Overseeing QA/QC activities on site including inspections and liaising with the client and compiling the MDR and IOMs progressivelyManaging Electrical and Mechanical Subcontractors to ensure timely completion of worksAuditing Vendor and subcontractor documents and materials and providing weekly reports on progress and complianceSuccessful handover and approval of Manufacturing Data Records and project completionEnsuring all documentation and works comply with client standards and ISO9001 Show less

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  GRAHAM Group

  Feb 2016 - Jan 2017

  Quality Manager

  DWDR project Quality manager. Dover Western Docks Revival project.

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  Daa

  Jan 2017 - Oct 2020

  Project Quality Manager
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  Winthrop Engineering and Contracting Limited

  Oct 2020 - Jul 2022

  Project Quality Manager
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  Milltown Developments

  Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

  Project Quality Manager
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  BADGE Constructions

  Jul 2022 - Sept 2022

  Senior Project Coordinator
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  Rio Tinto

  Sept 2022 - now

  Technical Assurance Specialist