Darren Coombe
Senior Production Operator.
38 Whakawhiti Street, Marfel, New Plymouth.,NZ
Summary
Skilled Production Operator with a 8 years background in the Oil and Gas Sector. I possess strong communication and teamwork skills, and I can be relied upon to manage work tasks safely and within specified time frames. I am also keen to advance my skills and knowledge and take on more senior roles of responsibility.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Production Operator / Senior Operator / Shift Supervisor
Cranrock Oilfield Services
New Plymouth, New Zealand
01.2016 - Current
- Worked with supervisor to coordinate workflow and updated daily production team accordingly.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Set up and adjusted machines for day-to-day operations.
- Monitored machinery to identify concerns, make corrections or report complex problems.
- Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.
- Displayed good knowledge of safe operating and emergency procedures development and implementation.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
- Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills through positive interactions with site managers, outside contractors and junior on-site staff.
- Experienced with plant start-up and shut down, process plant monitoring, wellhead surveillance and well testing.
- Demonstrated strong capacity for team building by leading site preparation team to complete mission-critical projects on time or ahead of schedule.
- Actively participated in team projects and met critical deadlines.
- Instructed team members on safety protocols and monitored workers' adherence to such measures.
Trades Assistant / Welder and Fitter
Rivet
New Plymouth, TKI
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Liaised with vendors to order and maintain inventory of office supplies and to obtain most cost-effective pricing.
- Participated in program and construction planning and kept leaders abreast of progress, problems and building project needs.
- Assisted in receipt and inventory of material, tools and equipment.
- Set standards and modeled appropriate behavior and methods for addressing problems at construction site.
- Spoke with peers to verify task completion, meeting tight deadlines and schedules.
- Performed maintenance and minor repairs to various machines under supervision.
- Assisted skilled tradesmen to complete projects.
- Experienced in using and maintaining specialized tools and equipment associated with trades.
Trades Assistant / Welder and Fitter
RCR Energy
New Plymouth, TKI
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Liaised with vendors to order and maintain inventory of office supplies and to obtain most cost-effective pricing.
- Participated in program and construction planning and kept leaders abreast of progress, problems and building project needs.
- Assisted in receipt and inventory of material, tools and equipment.
- Set standards and modeled appropriate behavior and methods for addressing problems at construction site.
- Performed maintenance and minor repairs to various machines under supervision.
- Assisted skilled tradesmen to complete projects.
- Reinforced constructions techniques and proper use of hand tools, power tools and equipment to encourage worksite safety.
- Experienced in using and maintaining specialized tools and equipment associated with trades.
- Performed moderately difficult repair and preventive maintenance tasks using expertise acquired through specialized training.
- Answered questions and addressed, resolved or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
Origin Energy
- Kupe Production Station 2014
- Work placement during study
Balance Agri Nutrients, Kapuni Ammonia
01.2014
- Work placement during study
Kitchen Manager / OSH Health and Safety Advisor / Weapons and Training Instructor
Trentham Military Camp
Wellington
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Followed standardized recipes set by Chef for production of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
Education
ENCHEM Level 4 - Energy Sector
Primary ITO
New Zealand 01.2014 - 10.2021
National Certificate Business Management and Employment Relations - undefined
The Learning State, Defence Force
Diploma - Culinary Arts
The Learning, Zealand Defence Force
Coordinated Incident Management System. (CIMS) - Safety Systems
Safety N Action
New Zealand 07.2022 - 07.2022
Skills
Recognised industry related training ENCHEM Level 4Strong attention to detail and continually looking for opportunities to improve processesSkilled in machinery operation and use of equipmentKnowledgeable of workplace health and safety processes and practices(CIMS) Coordinated Incident Management System CertifiedHazard identification and risk assessmentPermit to work Issuer and ReceiverFirst Aid TrainingConfined Space TrainingWorking at HeightOrganisational and CommunicationManaging tasks in specified time framesProblem solving and decision makingCompleting record keeping tasksQuality controlFollowing processes and proceduresWorking as part of a team to complete tasksClearly communicating information and ideas to othersAccurate record keepingSupervising and training others
Culinary production
Shift Scheduling
Production Control
Production reports
Production logs
Timeline
Coordinated Incident Management System. (CIMS) - Safety Systems
Safety N Action
07.2022 - 07.2022
Production Operator / Senior Operator / Shift Supervisor
Cranrock Oilfield Services
01.2016 - Current
Trades Assistant / Welder and Fitter
Rivet
01.2015 - 01.2016
ENCHEM Level 4 - Energy Sector
Primary ITO
01.2014 - 10.2021
Trades Assistant / Welder and Fitter
RCR Energy
01.2014 - 01.2015
Balance Agri Nutrients, Kapuni Ammonia
01.2014
Kitchen Manager / OSH Health and Safety Advisor / Weapons and Training Instructor
Trentham Military Camp
01.2004 - 01.2008
Origin Energy
National Certificate Business Management and Employment Relations - undefined
The Learning State, Defence Force
Diploma - Culinary Arts
The Learning, Zealand Defence Force
Hobbies
Surfing
Golf
Referees
Al Read
GWA Operations Technician
Woodside Energy Ltd
Goodwyn ‘A’
Australia
+61 4 981 42836 (Australia)
+64 27 239 0677 (New Zealand)
al.read@woodside.com.au
Chad McKenzie
Senior Operator Technician.
Cranrock Oil Field Services.
+64 27 844 0435
chad.mckenzie@hotmail.co.nz
Devin Williams
Operator Technician.
Horizon Energy.
+64 20 402 86402
devrhyswilz@gmail.com