Steve Ambrose

Experience

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  Royal Australian Navy

  Jun 1978 - Jun 1988

  Marine Technical Hull Division

  Worked as a Navy Diver for a period then completed my trade qualification in the area of engineering, acquiring 2 trades: Boiler maker Welder 1st Class and Mechanical Fitter.Experienced attained on both diesel and steam vessels and on various class of ships as engineering watch keeper and maintenance.

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  Konecranes

  Mar 1989 - Aug 1998

  ACT Branch Manager / Brisbane Supervisor / Crane Inspector & Technician

  Positions varied during my 9.5 years employment, my last role was as Chief Crane Inspector for QLD. I was responsible for all major inspections and surveys, to Cranes, Hoists, Building Maintenance Units and Lifting Equipment. I ensured that all technicians maintained a high level of professionalism, ethics and work standard. My role was to ensure that all project work and inspections conformed to the relevant Australian Standards, (AS1418 AS1418.18 AS2550 AS1657) along with project management of installations and modifications relating to cranes, hoists runways and lifting equipment at Power Stations, Steel Plants, Sewage Treatment Plants and Open Cut / Underground Mines. My various positions also involved, identifying and implementing relevant training for technicians, conducting presentations to organisations, plotting information from surveys and generating reports, as well as, costing and estimating of projects. Show less

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  Team Employment and Training

  Jan 1999 - Oct 2001

  Literacy & Numeracy Coordinator / Job Search & Industry Trainer

  Liaise with employers and potential employees regarding recruitment and selection of various positions in relation to the trade sector, along with the interviewing and screening of applicants for listed positions. Sourcing positions in various industries for trainees and monitoring their progress through performance evaluations. As Job Search Trainer, I implemented and delivered specific programs in relation to interview techniques, time management, speaking and acting with confidence along with resume writing. My last role involved coordinating the new Literacy and Numeracy assessment program for job seekers. Show less

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  Superbee Honey Factory

  Jan 2001 - Dec 2003

  Operations and Maintenance Manager

  Responsible for the operation of the Superbee Honey Factory, ensuring a safe, efficient and timely production of all its products, as laid down in the company’s Quality Management System. To identify training gaps and implement the necessary training for all employees associated with honey production and maintenance of plant and equipment. Ensured staff complied with OH & S procedures and hygiene regulations. Planning for the timely production and dispatch of all domestic and export shipments. Liaised with beekeepers in relation to the company’s strict guidelines for receiving and processing of all honey types. Responsible for blending and batching honey, in order to meet customer’s specific requirements also responsible for all facets of maintenance to plant and equipment. Show less

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  Air and Lift Gear

  Jan 2003 - Apr 2004

  Technical Sales Manager

  Expanding current client base in relation to rotary screw & piston compressors, electric hoists & cranes, this involved, cold calling, one to one sales, quoting, making appointments and engineering research. My extensive crane experience was utilised to ensure personnel understood and complied with relevant crane and hoist codes, my project management experience enabled me to plan and monitor installation work and modernisations for compressors, cranes and hoists.

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  McBride Export Services

  Apr 2004 - Mar 2006

  Export Manager

  McBride Export Services was a Procurement Agent for Off-Shore Businesses and a Marine Supply Specialist. My assigned role was to manage and maintain the company’s international client base throughout the South Pacific. This involved supplier negotiation, sourcing, freight logistics and export deliveries, combining both air and sea freight. The client base incorporates the mining, boatbuilding and construction industries. My other role involved the establishment of a rotary screw and piston compressor division where I was responsible for defining target markets and delivering appropriate marketing strategies, along with the project management of installations for this equipment. Show less

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  Scuba World

  Nov 2004 - Mar 2015

  SSI Dive Master Instructor

  Responsibilities consisted of conducting dive briefs prior to diving, dive supervisor on the boat, organising dive teams and ensuring all customers gear was correctly and safely assembled. Leading divers at various dives sites and training in the areas of specialty scuba diving courses.

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  Overseas Distributors

  Feb 2006 - Jul 2008

  Area Sales Manager

  My assigned role was to establish a new client base in PNG with the focus being engineering and mechanical, the core industries targeted included: Coco Palm Oil Mills, Manufacturing, Food Processing and Canneries. The target categories included Compressors, Cranes, Lifting Equipment, Pumps, Motors/Gearboxes, Marine, Boilers, Filters, Machinery Spares, Processing and Workshop Equipment. By drawing upon my trade background and experience with these target categories, I was able to establish a successful and growing client base in Port Moresby, Alotau, Lae and Madang. Show less

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  Pacific Cranes & Engineering PTY LTD

  Jun 2010 - now

  Director / Business Manager

  Project management and business development in the areas of overhead cranes and lifting equipment, pressure vessels/boilers, compressors and procurement in Papua New Guinea and South Pacific Region. Conducting 3rd Party Inspections to cranes and hoists as Senior Crane Inspector and providing training and assessing in various aspects of cranes and lifting equipment.Focusing on installation of new equipment, modernisations, spare parts, training and safety audits. Established new markets and contracts with companies in the Oil and Gas, Materials Handling and Mining. Liaised with PNG Labour Department and acquired endorsement throughout PNG for Pacific Cranes & Engineering (PNG) LTD to work in areas of cranes, lifting equipment and training. Show less