Damien Harris
Napier
Summary
Since starting out as an apprentice mechanic then becoming a qualified small motor mechanic in Napier, I then moved to Perth Australia, where I then started working in the Oil and Gas industry for 8 ½ years employed with Halliburton Australia in October 2007. I have worked in various locations in Western Australia, Northern Territory and Timor-Leste. Most notably 48 months on the Atwood Oceanics Osprey as a Supervisor for the Gorgon and Wheatstone gas projects for Chevron.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor Offshore Oil & Gas
Halliburton Australia
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Company Overview: Halliburton provide cutting edge solution to the oil and gas and various other industries
- They are a world leader in providing production and environmental solutions to both Onshore and Offshore operations
- Short role on the DPS1 working for Halliburton as supervisor on a Woodside contracted rig, very similar as below
- Halliburton provide cutting edge solution to the oil and gas and various other industries
- They are a world leader in providing production and environmental solutions to both Onshore and Offshore operations
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels and reducing waste.
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
Control Room Operator (Major Hazard Facility)
PanPac Forest Products LTD
06.2018 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: PanPac Forest Products LTD - BCTMP Pulp mill (Major Hazard Facility)
- Operating various dewatering equipment via DCS computer systems & 3 x flash dryers with gas & 60 bar steam, maximising production uptime & minimising downtime, conducting regular plant inspections, operating plant within design parameters, communicating with contractors during shuts, plant isolations (lock out tag out)
- Addressing any plant and safety issues
- PanPac Forest Products LTD - BCTMP Pulp mill (Major Hazard Facility)
- Operated a variety of control systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems.
- Identified and recommended operational changes to improve plant reliability, performance, and output.
- Updated computer data logs and prepared reports to inform next shift about notable needs and incidents.
- Kept optimal boiler pressures and monitored steam unit operations.
- Maintained plant cleanliness and completed general housekeeping tasks to keep operations audit-ready.
Finishing Line Operator
PanPac Forest Products LTD
06.2017 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: PanPac Forest Products LTD - BCTMP Pulp mill (Major Hazard Facility)
- In this role we are responsible for supporting the Pulp mill operation, including pulp warehousing, despatch, driving 15T Kalmar clamp trucks, housekeeping and undertaking critical equipment isolations/lockouts in preparing for either maintenance or cleaning purposes
- In this role, we are responsible replacing strapping wires and paper changes involved in the wrapping/stacking process, also attending to various faults with the finishing line, while having to think fast on your feet to resolve these issues
- PanPac Forest Products LTD - BCTMP Pulp mill (Major Hazard Facility)
Supervisor Offshore Oil & Gas Cementing
Halliburton Australia
10.2007 - 06.2016
- Company Overview: Halliburton provide cutting edge solution to the oil and gas and various other industries
- They are a world leader in providing production and environmental solutions to both Onshore and Offshore operations
- Operate all cement pumping and mixing equipment: blenders, liquid chemical additive metering systems, centrifugal pumps, data acquisition systems, Automatic Density Control (ADC) systems, bulk cement blending, delivery and storage systems, manifold equipment, and cementing plug releasing tools
- Runs and retrieves downhole tools to isolate zones and underground formations
- Perform pre-job calculations related to: pipe capacities and volume/height math, plug landing pressures, absolute volumes (including total water requirements for job), hydrostatic and differential pressure, resulting forces, balanced plugs, bulk cement blending, calculations to include liquid additives and weighted spacers, pressure to reverse, and determining burst and collapse pressures
- Sets-up and utilizes a controller to run ADC software for the purpose of monitoring and acquiring job data and for accurate mixing of cement slurries in the performance of a cementing job
- Downloads controller and/or performs real-time report generation of job data using the appropriate computer system
- Complete documents, reports, and forms related to the cementing service performed
- Trains and provides guidance to less experienced Service Operators and Operator Assistants
- Good working knowledge of operational procedures and Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards
- Utilises safety initiatives and implements safety behavioural intervention methods to maintain a proactive and committed approach to safety culture
- Halliburton provide cutting edge solution to the oil and gas and various other industries
- They are a world leader in providing production and environmental solutions to both Onshore and Offshore operations
Small Motor Mechanic
Stihl Shop Morley Mowers
Perth
10.2006 - 10.2007
- General mechanical repairs to chainsaws, weed eaters, ride on lawnmowers and push mowers
- Ordering required parts and dealing with customers needs
Small Motor Mechanic
Stihl Shop Total Mowers
Napier
10.2001 - 10.2006
- Started and finished my apprenticeship here, general duties included repairs to chainsaws, weed eaters, ride on lawnmowers and push mowers
- Installing and maintaining solid fuel wood burners
- Ordering various parts for different pieces of equipment
Education
Completed National Certificate in Outdoor Power Equipment level 4 -
NZ12.2006
Taradale High School - Math, Science and English
NZ12.2001
Skills
- Operating plant within design parameters
- Offshore Rig Drilling Procedures and Methods
- Cementing and High Pressure Testing
- JSA and Permit to Work Systems
- Repair and Maintenance of Centrifugal and Triplex style Pumps
- Daily Reporting and Data Collection
- Client and Drilling Contractor Liaison
- Broad knowledge of Mechanical Systems
- Chemical usage and Inventory Control
- Compliance with Company and Client QA/QC Standards
- Commitment to Occupational Health and Safety
- Safety compliance
- Health and safety
- Operational efficiency
Education Training Certificates Licenses
- 2022, NZQA permit issuer/receiver (NZ)
- 2021, Evonik peroxide training
- 2020, First line management (NZ)
- 2017, Elevated work platform course (NZ)
- 2017, Gantry crane course (NZ)
- 2017, Working at heights course (NZ)
- 2016, Forklift driver training 'F' endorsements (NZ)
- 2014, Frontline Supervisor course (AUS)
- 2013, Common Safety induction card (AUS)
- 2013, Deep water Course for Supervisors (Duncan, Oklahoma)
- 2013, Confined Space (AUS)
- 2011, BOSIET Offshore Survival and fire fighting (AUS)
- 2010, Cementing II calculations (Ipoh, Malaysia)
- 2009, Down hole tools and hydraulics (AUS)
- 2008, Cementing I calculations (AUS)
- 2008, Essential Math's (AUS)
- 2008, Various 'in-House' competency training as required by Halliburton
- 2008, Dogman and basic rigging (AUS)
- 2007, Maritime safety induction card (AUS)
- 2006, Completed National Certificate in Outdoor Power Equipment level 4 (NZ)
- 2006, Stihl Intermediate and Advanced course (NZ)
- 2005, Briggs and Stratton Service School (NZ)
- 2004, Honda Service School (NZ)
- 1997-2001, Taradale High School, School certificate Math, Science and English (NZ)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/03/84
- Nationality: New Zealand
References
- Peter Watson, Service Leader, 30 yrs, Peter.Watson@halliburton.com
- Lorne Cragie, Halliburton Australasia Manager-Offshore pressure pumping, +61 (0)416267824
- Jono Joe, Panpac, 0275115858
Computer Literacy
- Microsoft Word, Intermediate
- Microsoft Excel, Intermediate
- Outlook Express and Exchange Mail, Intermediate
Career Summary - Experience
- Supervisor, Halliburton Australia, 10/01/07, 06/30/16, 8.5 years, Western Australia, Northern Territory, Timor-Leste, Atwood Oceanics Osprey - Gorgon and Wheatstone gas projects for Chevron
- Finishing Line Operator and Control Room Operator, Oji Panpac, 06/01/16, 11/30/22
- Supervisor, Halliburton Australia, 01/01/23, 09/30/23
Timeline
Supervisor Offshore Oil & Gas
Halliburton Australia
01.2023 - 09.2023
Control Room Operator (Major Hazard Facility)
PanPac Forest Products LTD
06.2018 - 11.2022
Finishing Line Operator
PanPac Forest Products LTD
06.2017 - 11.2022
Supervisor Offshore Oil & Gas Cementing
Halliburton Australia
10.2007 - 06.2016
Small Motor Mechanic
Stihl Shop Morley Mowers
10.2006 - 10.2007
Small Motor Mechanic
Stihl Shop Total Mowers
10.2001 - 10.2006
Completed National Certificate in Outdoor Power Equipment level 4 -
Taradale High School - Math, Science and English
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