William Carranza

William Carranza

Manufacturing Engineer

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  • About me

    HSE / Training and Compliance Manager, SeaLink Whitsundays, Kelsian Group

  • Education

    • City University of Seattle

      1998 - 2001
      Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering

      Completed a Master of Business Administration

  • Experience

    • HP

      Sept 1993 - Nov 2004
      Manufacturing Engineer

      My career progressed from Manufacturing Process Technician / Robotics Automation, to R&D Manufacturing Engineer / Quality Final Test, as part of Hewlett Packards Inkjet Development Organisation. As part of a Product Development Team we were responsible to setup our manufacturing operations in our Contract Manufacturers facilities throughout Asia. I worked with product development for both the Vancouver and San Diego Divisions.

    • Sirona Dental Systems

      Mar 2007 - Mar 2010
      Equipment Sales Consultant

      Consulting, sales, and training for Capital Equipment purchases within the Dental Offices. Sirona is a manufacturer of technologically advanced dental equipment.

    • PKS Enterprises Pty Ltd

      May 2008 - May 2015
      Director

      PKS operates as Distinct Hygiene Differences, a Dental Office consulting and training business for creating high performing Hygiene Departments within the practice.

    • Sunreef Scuba Dive Services

      Mar 2010 - Dec 2012
      Operations Manager

      Scheduling for dives, training courses, equipment maintenance. Equipment sales, stock replenishment, stock control. Dive instruction courses. I am a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer. Dive reservations, customer satisfaction, client safety. Compliance with Workplace Health and Safety. Web and Social Media Development.

    • Sunshine Coast Harley-Davidson

      Feb 2013 - Sept 2014
      Business Manager

      Sales, Finance and Insurance Manager. Responsible for ensuring the dealership achieved it's monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets, and profit margins. Managed sales staff, and advertising.

    • Sunreef Mooloolaba

      Jun 2015 - Nov 2021

      With Sunreef's ongoing acquisitions we now operate 4 commercial vessels in a variety of water sport activities. The position ensures the vessels meet all regulatory requirements for safe operation and meet the strict guidelines that Sunreef has in place for customer comfort and operational readiness.Responsible for Management and Compliance of:4 vessels ranging from 10m to 19m in length / passenger count from 12 to 125 personsSkipper and Crew Training processesOperational ProceduresCompressors and Air QualityHire Scuba Dive GearBoat Safe Training OperationsHire and Drive Operations - Jet Skis, small boats, SUPs, Kayaks, bikes Show less

      • Sunreef Fleet Manager / Asset Manager

        May 2018 - Nov 2021
      • Skipper and Dive Instructor

        Jun 2015 - Nov 2021
    • SeaLink Marine & Tourism

      Dec 2021 - now

      HSE / Training and Compliance Manager for SeaLink's Whitsunday operations. This includes the Intercontinental Hayman Island Transfer services, SeaLink's Big Island Day Tour running out of Shute Harbour, Red Cat Adventures, and Whitsunday Jet Ski Tours. Vessel Master, Marine Transport for Magnetic Island, Palm Island, and assorted Marine Tourism operations. Captain of the PS Murray Princess. at 70m and 1500 ton, she is the largest inland paddle wheeler in the Southern Hemisphere. A truely unique experience as a captain. We run 3, 4, and 7 day cruises along the southern end of the Murray River from Murray Bridge to Morgan, South Australia. 26 crew and up to 120 passengers in 60 private cabins. I still can't believe we tie her up at night to trees along the banks of the river! Master of Luxury Launch Vessels for transfer of clients to and from the Intercontinental Hayman Island Resort. Dual Ticket operation of the vessels.

      • Environment, Health and Safety Manager

        Jul 2024 - now
      • Vessel Master

        Sept 2022 - Sept 2024
      • Vessel Master

        Jan 2022 - Sept 2022
      • Vessel Master

        Dec 2021 - Jan 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Cert IV in Training and Assessment

      Jan 2015
    • Open Water Scuba Instructor

      PADI
      Jan 2010
    • Boat safe Training Provider / Recreational Boat and PWC Licensing

      Department of Transport and Main Roads
      Jun 2018
    • Marine Radio Operator Certificate of Proficiency

      Australian Maritime College
    • Master <35m NC

      Australian Maritime Safety Authority
      Nov 2021
    • Master Scuba Diver Trainer

      PADI
      Nov 2012
    • Marine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near Coastal

      Australian Maritime Safety Authority
      Aug 2018