Simon F.

Experience

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  Royal Navy

  Mar 1985 - May 2008

  Marine engineer mechanic

  Chief petty officer mechanic, hull maintenance, divisional officerTwo periods as lead fire fighting instructor at HMS Raleigh. Responsible for teaching recruits, sailors, officers, foreign navy and civilians.

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  Network Rail

  Apr 2008 - Jun 2009

  Infrastructure technician

  Railtrack maintenance

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  Royal Australian Navy

  Jun 2009 - Dec 2009

  Workshop Manager

  Responsible for maintenance scheduling, maintenance operations, production control, workplace safety, technical administration, fleet management, quality assurance, internal auditing, compliance, maintenance governance, staff management, human resources, performance evaluations , customer service and spares procurement. Coordinated implementation of routine and corrective maintenance programs.Supervise the fabrication, installation, repair, maintenance and commissioning of a broad range of metal components Show less

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  Royal Australian Navy

  Jun 2012 - Sept 2014

  Marine Mechanical System Manager (Anzac class frigate)Technical manager Manage, plan and supervise maintenance routines on equipment.Diagnose defects.Repair, align and adjust equipment.Set to work equipment.Complete configuration changes in equipment and systems.Perform acceptance trials on equipment. Understanding of technical administrative proceduresAdept at performing in an environment where changing operational imperatives require supervisors to assess their prioritiesInitiate corrective action when requiredProvide technical support to subordinatesUnderstand stability, damage control, pollution control, docking and hull survey procedures Show less

  • Royal Australian Navy – FFH Division Instructor

    Mar 2014 - Sept 2014

  • Work Centre I/C - Propulsion System, Auxiliaries & Hull

    Jan 2010 - Mar 2014

  • Anzac Frigate Group Type desk officer

    Jun 2012 - Jul 2013
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  Downhole Surveys

  Sept 2014 - Mar 2015

  Technical Support & Training Officer

  Implementation of competency based training, design and introduce training plans and training registerUpdate and refine current standard operating proceduresIntroduce SOP for workshop procedures and stores accountingImplementation of quick start guides based on information contained in SOPsServicing and calibrating mine survey toolsTechnical support for clients with regards to survey instruments and survey resultsImplementation of workshop electrical testing for hire equipment Travel to mine sites, work underground and train personnel in survey equipmentLiaise with clients to resolve survey and training issues Show less

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  Austal

  Mar 2015 - Aug 2018

  ILS Training Manager

  Developed conversion training for the Pacific Patrol Boat replacement program.Involved with vessel operation familiarisation and maintenance training for 10 Cape Class Patrol Vessels built at Austal for Australia Border Force and the Royal Australian Navy.Developed and delivered marine engineering maintenance training for two High Speed Support Vessels for the Royal Oman Navy delivered in 2016.Conducting Training Needs Analysis Requirement (TNAR) and Training Readiness Reviews in conjunction with Commonwealth of Australia. Show less

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  Luerssen Australia

  Sept 2018 - Mar 2023

  Training specialist, responsible for conducting task and performance needs analysis, in accordance with the Systems Approach for Defence Learning, in readiness for training the crews of the Royal Australian Navy Offshore Patrol Vessels, being built in Adelaide and Henderson. Project manager for Platform training system integration.Undertaken Training needs analysis and course construction courses in readiness for this role, delivered by Aspire UK.Assisting in preparing the successful sustainment training bid for the Brunei Navy. Show less

  • ILS Training Delivery Lead

    Aug 2022 - Mar 2023

  • ILS Training Specialist

    Sept 2018 - Aug 2022
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  Raytheon Australia

  Apr 2023 - Feb 2024

  Environmental Health Safety Specialist

  Environmental health and safety specialist responsible for supporting the implementation of Raytheon EHS management framework for Collins Class submarines combat system.Alignment with the company legal requirements, regulations and standards, providing support to business operations, maintaining a compliant EHS management system as well as liaising with internal and external stakeholders on environment, health and safety matters.

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  Maritime Constructions

  Mar 2024 - Jun 2024

  Health Safety Environment Advisor

  Environmental health and safety specialist responsible for supporting maritime construction (Dredging and Jetty construction)Ensuring ISO compliance and alignment with the company legal requirements, regulations and standards, providing support to business operations, maintaining a compliant EHS management system as well as liaising with internal and external stakeholders on environment, health and safety matters.Investigation of incidents utilising ICAM and 5 whys. Conducting remote site visits in Western Australia. Show less

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  Mineral Resources Limited

  Jul 2024 - now

  Roving Health Safety Environment Advisor

  Roving HSE Advisor, Pilbara region. • Advising and guiding of management to adhere to standardised operational procedures and protocols, with the goal of reducing risk, enhancing efficiency, and maximising output in business operations.• Knowledge of specific operations and process within the organisation (Workflow, technology and equipment).• The ability to clearly convey standards, procedures, and expectations to team members and leadership.• Identifying potential risks and operational issues and developing appropriate solutions.• Lead, advise and work with various team members to ensure operational discipline.• Interpret and use operational data and key indicators to gauge the effectiveness of operational procedures.• Knowledge of safety regulations and standards to ensure operations are undertaken safely. Show less