Howard Barrett
Canterbury ,Sheffield
Summary
I am the type of person who can think outside of the box and trouble shoot at any situation. I am confident leading a team and enjoy mentoring when necessary. I have a large skill base, but also happy to further my education when necessary.
I am responsible and work effectively by giving 110%
I have 20 plus years in the industry
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations and Maintenance Serivice Technician
Downer NZ
11.2020 - Current
- 20 plus years experience in Water Reticulation and Treatment Plant gaining it mostly in the South Island.
- Contracting in partnership with our sister company Spotless with NZDF with the running and maintenance of the assets from Waioruru, Ohakea and Burnham through to Tekapo.
- Involved in the Burnham Military Camp Water Safety Plan project where Downer facilitated a water safety plan risk workshops for NZDF Water Safety Plan writing.
- Technical expertise from an Operator's prospective to ensure Burnham water safety plan was usable and a practical document.
- Managing Staff throughout New Zealand
- looking after the Rangitata Irrigation Water Scheme and has completed multiple upgrades to the Scheme
- Applied critical thinking and research to address complex issues.
- Inspected equipment to identify areas of wear or causes of malfunctions.
- Runner up at 2023 Water Technician of the Year
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
- Optimized system performance through thorough testing, analysis, and adjustments as needed.
- Mentored junior technicians in maintenance, repair, and reporting duties.
- Cultivated productive working relationships with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, fostering effective teamwork within the organization.
- Addressed routine equipment maintenance according to established schedule.
- Performed complex mechanical alignments and equipment calibration to meet quality standards.
- Actively participated in continuous learning initiatives to stay updated on industry trends and advancements in technology.
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Service
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Multitasking and Organization
- Troubleshooting
- Installation and Repair
- Maintenance and repairs
- Quality Control
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Preventive Maintenance
- Documentation And Reporting
- Equipment Maintenance
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- System Troubleshooting
- Workload Management
- Repair services
- Team Training
- Relationship Building
- Deadline-oriented
- Equipment Repair
- Product Inspections
- Issue Resolution
- Assembly and production
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Operations Monitoring
- Customer rapport
- Blueprint Reading
- Project Management
- Complex Repairs
- Analytical/Scientific Software
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Diagnostics and troubleshooting
- System repairs
- Safety Management
- Estimating abilities
Timeline
Operations and Maintenance Serivice Technician
Downer NZ
11.2020 - Current
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