James Bolton

Experience

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  Royal Navy

  Feb 2008 - Jan 2015

  Submarine Warfare Officer - Astute Class Submarine

  Maritime Warfare Officer on multiple Astute Class Submarines. Head of Department, in charge of up to 30 personnel. Responsible for safe navigation and seamanship evolutions, including the delivery of a submarine from build through to an operational state.

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  Royal Australian Navy

  Jan 2015 - Apr 2022

  2ic of an operational submarine. Responsible for the management of programme, security and safety of platform, personnel and contractors.Direct supervision of 58 personnel under extreme conditions. Oversight of all operational outcomes, maintenance regimes and quality control, including safe systems of work. Liaison with stakeholders from all aspects of Defence, including APS and Defence Contractors. Head of Category for all Submarine Warfare Officers. Organisational SME on all operational matters relating to submarines and maritime warfare. Mentor to all junior submarine officers. Instructor and trainer for all maritime and submarine matters. Responsible to head of training for the delivery of operational submarines to theatre. Integral part of Australian SUBSAFE programme, delivering OQE and compliance to senior managers. Department Head of an operational submarine, in charge of 30 personnel. Responsibility for the operational outcomes of a submarine undertaking high end warfare operations. Responsibilities included generation of long and short terms plans to meet the needs of the ADF. SME on safe maritime operations, tactics and technical application of high-end technologies. Maritime Warfare Officer on multiple Collins Class Submarines operating both demestically and internationally.

  • Executive Officer - Collins Class Submarine

    Dec 2020 - Apr 2022

  • Fleet Submarine Warfare Officer

    Jun 2018 - Dec 2020

  • Operations Officer - Collins Class Submarine

    Jun 2016 - Jun 2018

  • Submarine Warfare Officer

    Jan 2015 - Jun 2016
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  Teekay Shipping Australia

  Apr 2022 - now

  Operations Manager

  Responsible for the operational outcomes of TK vessels based in Australia. Role includes large elements of client liaison, workforce management, procedural development and business improvement.Current Areas of Work:- Development of a Project Management Framework specific to area of work- Production of Operational Frameworks, integrating multiple workforces into a common model- Melding Defence Requirements with Civilian Regulations- Managing of a large workforce, increasing agility to adapt to industry shortages- Development of a Competency and Training management framework to meet needs of clients and regulation Show less