Daniel Tau
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Accomplished Operator Specialist at Fulton Hogan Ltd, adept in equipment operation and safety compliance. Enhanced workflow efficiency by 30% through strategic coordination and staff training. Proven problem solver with expertise in troubleshooting techniques and customer relationship management, ensuring high-quality standards and seamless operations. Recognized for attention to detail and collaborative teamwork.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operator Specialist
Fulton Hogan Ltd
Mt Wellington, Auckland
09.2004 - Current
- Operated machinery and equipment according to safety standards and procedures.
- Coordinated workflow among team members to ensure efficient operations.
- Monitored production processes for compliance, including samples to the lab.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to prevent downtime.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of dockets, DGs (scale/schedule of quantities).
- Collaborated with supervisors to improve operational efficiency and safety practices.
- Reporting of daily operations summary
- Verified the accuracy of product specifications for jobs (Checked).
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize workflow throughout the supply chain.
- Resolved customer / client complaints regarding operational issues promptly.
- Investigated the root causes of process, product, and tanker failures using troubleshooting techniques and directing to proper personnel.
- Trained personnel on proper use of equipment and safety procedures.
- Repaired some malfunctioning systems or components on the tanker when necessary.
- Coordinated maintenance activities with internal contractors.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all operational activities (Dockets - Bitumen, Chip etc)
- Maintained records of operating malfunctions.
- Maintained high quality control and standards.
- Performed regular inspections to ensure safety compliance with FH regulations.
- Identified potential risks associated with operational activities and took appropriate steps to minimise or eliminate them.
- Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions, and notified appropriate personnel of needed repairs (to an extent - within my delegated level of authority).
- Checked control panel and gauges during equipment operation.
Education
James Cook High School
AucklandSkills
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Workflow coordination
- Equipment maintenance
- Customer relationship management
- Risk assessment
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Staff training
- Problem solving
- Machine programming (job-specific tanker programming)
- Machine operation
- Loading and unloading
- Tool operation
- Quality control processing
- Chemical handling
- Staff management
- Attention to detail
- Heavy lifting
- Plant safety
- Valid Driver's license
- Hand-eye coordination
- Teamwork and collaboration
Affiliations
- Love sports (although I am getting too old to keep up)
- Love fishing and gathering
- Love the outdoors
Accomplishments
- Represent NZ in the Tag Football World Cup 2018-19
Certification
NZ Licence
- Class 1, 2 and 4
- D (exp 23/9/25)
- R, T, W
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Operator Specialist
Fulton Hogan Ltd
09.2004 - Current
James Cook High School