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Quida Fred

Quida Fred

Mt. Hagen,WHP

Summary

To achieve a challenging career to meet my competencies, capabilities, skills and educational professionalism through continuous mentoring and training under the industry's best. Is to continue being a genuine and kind-hearted person whilst making a positive difference to my life and others as well. I look forward to life's challenges knowing that there will be ups and downs along the way, but I am a resilient person by nature and ready for these.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Client Services Radiation Technician

McKavanagh Engineering Services Pty Ltd
10.2023 - 09.2024
  • Routinely inspected fixed radiation gauges and sealed radioactive apparatus for preventive and emergency maintenance needs
  • Filled out field service day reports, work orders for the clients as per their schedule maintenance plans and survey reports to document work completed
  • Operated specialized diagnostic tools used to identify system faults such as RadEye G20-10 survey meters and Ram Gam Survey Meters
  • Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property and other employees working in the same work areas
  • Performed monthly & quarterly radiation surveys according to established schedules
  • Contacted site Radiation Safety Officers or site contacts prior to the date of the scheduled inspection and survey to verify appointment
  • Consulted manufacturer operating equipment manuals to perform appropriate and effective inspections and surveys
  • Analyzed data collected during wipe testing to determine failure
  • Developed detailed reports documenting test results for analysis by senior radiation consultants
  • Completed scheduled inspections & surveys as per the appointment time to drive effective, reliable and quality services
  • Recorded and maintained reports and records of calibration, inspections, surveys, repairs and tests performed on equipment
  • Followed and complied with the set regulations, procedures and policies for health, safety and Environmental compliance of each of the clients when onsite
  • Maintained, cleaned and adequately stocked company vehicles with tools and resources required for the scheduled duties for the clients
  • Kept thorough records of parts, tools and equipment used in a job to update inventory registry of the company
  • Utilized a variety of hand tools including screwdrivers, pliers, chisels, ballistic hammer, spanners
  • Participated in training to maintain technical expertise and proficiency on applicable equipment, specifically for fixed industrial gauges and seal radioactive apparatus
  • Participated in training regarding QLD legislation training for intending radiation safety officer
  • Displayed good telephone or mobile phone decency and handled difficult calls effectively
  • Attended trainings and maintained updated knowledge through continuous education of the business and trade
  • Organized tasks to effectively and efficiently accomplish service and client goals as per their priorities of each of them according to the QLD Legislation and individual company's RSPP
  • Planned and completed scheduled surveys and inspections, working smoothly with others
  • Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful job outcomes

Maintenance Instrument Planner

Newcrest Mining Limited
06.2021 - 10.2023
  • Company Overview: Lihir Operations, Papua New Guinea
  • Assisted in developing strategic plans for long-term initiatives while managing short-term tasks simultaneously such as break-in tasks into the current week schedules
  • Identified potential problems and created solutions to mitigate risks associated with projects
  • Utilized database and other tools to manage, track and forecast planned tasks during scheduling meetings with other work groups
  • Communicated strategies to keep stakeholders informed of progress throughout the lifecycle of long term planned projects
  • Led and participated in brainstorming sessions with other teams to generate ideas for improving existing systems and processes
  • Collaborated and worked with responsible stakeholders to determine planning requirements, scope, timeline, deliverables, resources required, and cost estimates
  • Planned and carried out new methods and technical solutions for industrial instrument corrective maintenance and break-in maintenance tasks
  • Facilitated discussions between teams and departments about potential setbacks that could impact planning, scheduling and execution success
  • Ensured all team members were aware of their roles and responsibilities and had necessary resources available through the compiled detailed scope of work
  • Developed and wrote content for long-term planning documents for major instrumentation improvement projects
  • Communicated and worked with product vendors, schedulers, warehouse and logistic teams to promote timely delivery availability of materials for optimal maintenance tasks for the execution team
  • Monitored project progress and adjusted plans as needed to meet goals on time and within budget
  • Monitored execution tasks and adjusted plans as required to meet goals on time within budget and to comply with the company's safety policies, procedures and standards
  • Planned strategies for a steady flow of material without exceeding available resources
  • Reviewed existing procedures, policies, regulations, standards and guidelines to ensure compliance with organizational objectives
  • Carried out research on new methods of planning and implementation techniques for easy maintenance and services of industrial process instruments
  • Organized multiple information collected from multiple sources into concise documented format for easy reference by other departments and work groups
  • Organized and prioritized planning tasks to efficiently and effectively accomplish execution goals in a timely manner, within budget and safely
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of work groups to accomplish goals and address issues related to weekly planning and long-term planning through scheduled planning and scheduling meetings set every week
  • Lihir Operations, Papua New Guinea

Front End Instrument Planner Permanent Contractor

Newcrest Mining Limited
06.2020 - 05.2021
  • Company Overview: Lihir Operations, Papua New Guinea
  • Developing strategic plans for long-term initiatives while managing short-term tasks simultaneously such as break-in tasks into the current week schedules
  • Identified potential problems and created solutions to mitigate risks associated with projects
  • Utilized database and other tools to manage, track and forecast planned tasks during scheduling meetings with other work groups
  • Communicated strategies to keep stakeholders informed of progress throughout the lifecycle of long term planned projects
  • Led and participated in brainstorming sessions with other teams to generate ideas for improving existing systems and processes
  • Collaborated and worked with responsible stakeholders to determine planning requirements, scope, timeline, deliverables, resources required, and cost estimates
  • Planned and carried out new methods and technical solutions for industrial instrument corrective maintenance and break-in maintenance tasks
  • Facilitated discussions between teams and departments about potential setbacks that could impact planning, scheduling and execution success
  • Ensured all team members were aware of their roles and responsibilities and had necessary resources available through the compiled detailed scope of work
  • Developed and wrote content for long-term planning documents for major instrumentation improvement projects
  • Communicated and worked with product vendors, schedulers, warehouse and logistic teams to promote timely delivery availability of materials for optimal maintenance tasks for the execution team
  • Monitored project progress and adjusted plans as needed to meet goals on time and within budget
  • Monitored execution tasks and adjusted plans as required to meet goals on time within budget and to comply with the company's safety policies, procedures and standards
  • Planned strategies for a steady flow of material without exceeding available resources
  • Reviewed existing procedures, policies, regulations, standards and guidelines to ensure compliance with organizational objectives
  • Carried out research on new methods of planning and implementation techniques for easy maintenance and services of industrial process instruments
  • Organized multiple information collected from multiple sources into concise documented format for easy reference by other departments and work groups
  • Organized and prioritized planning tasks to efficiently and effectively accomplish execution goals in a timely manner, within budget and safely
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of work groups to accomplish goals and address issues related to weekly planning and long-term planning through scheduled planning and scheduling meetings set every week
  • Lihir Operations, Papua New Guinea

Fixed Plant Maintenance Instrument Acting Planner

Newcrest Mining Limited
07.2019 - 05.2020
  • Company Overview: Lihir Operations, Papua New Guinea
  • Provided technical expertise to planning schedules within the Asset Management Department, E&I Instrumentation Front-End section to achieve instrument maintenance tasks in a safe, cost effective and timely manner
  • Reviewed existing policies, procedures, regulations, guidelines and standards to ensure compliance with organizational objectives and purpose
  • Monitored project progress and adjusted plans as needed to meet goals on time and within budget
  • Implemented methodologies and technical solutions for planned weekly tasks and long-term projects
  • Developed thorough plans for resources and manning allocation and planned projects
  • Produced redline termination diagrams, loop drawings, P&ID's, single line diagrams and schematic drawings using AutoCAD for use in planning and implementation
  • Ensured all team members were aware of their roles and responsibilities and had necessary resources available by developing detailed scope of work for a specific instrumentation maintenance task or projects
  • Organized information gathered from multiple sources into concise format for easy reference by other departments and other work groups
  • Collaborated and worked with stakeholders to determine planned project requirements, scope, timeline, deliverables, resources required, and cost estimates
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately, efficiently and safely
  • Prioritized and planned tasks to efficiently accomplish maintenance goals
  • Lihir Operations, Papua New Guinea

Instrument Technician Trade Assistant

Newcrest Mining Limited
02.2019 - 06.2019
  • Company Overview: Lihir Operations, Papua New Guinea
  • Assisted the instrument technicians to conduct routine inspections, surveys and perform maintenance for production equipment
  • Performed test, calibration and documented results for a wide variety of electronic and pneumatic instruments
  • Replaced worn or defective parts with new parts to restore instrument performance
  • Troubleshot instrument problems with appropriate diagnostic tools and software
  • Compiled and maintained records documenting engineering schematics and installed equipment
  • Understood and worked from prints, technical drawings, graphs, charts, instruction technical manuals and installation standards to make necessary adjustments and repairs
  • Read and interpreted technical manuals, drawings, schematics and standards to make accurate troubleshooting decisions and repairs
  • Calibrated numerous types of pneumatic, electromagnetic, radioactive, electrical and hydraulic instruments so they can work as per the set points specified by the process operation team
  • Calibrated digital and analogue readouts on various types of measuring industrial instruments using standard reference materials and equipment
  • Provided technical support to other technicians regarding installation and repair of instrumentation systems
  • Maintained records of all calibrations performed on instruments to ensure accuracy as per the required set points
  • Adhered to occupational health, safety and environmental requirements for mining as per the organizations set policies, procedures, regulations, standards and guidelines
  • Configured instrumentation systems for specific applications according to the process team requirements and specifications
  • Analyzed, recorded, recommended and communicated changes and improvements to corrective and scheduled maintenance plans
  • Documented all work performed for each job assignment including details about any modifications made during installation or repair
  • Created detailed reports summarizing results obtained from tests conducted on newly installed or repaired instruments
  • Worked closely with others to brainstorm and come up with solutions to maintenance problems
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently
  • Lihir Operations, Papua New Guinea

Instrument Technician Industrial Trainee

Barrick Niugini Limited
11.2017 - 01.2018
  • Company Overview: Porgera Gold Mine, Papua New Guinea
  • Performed three months compulsory Industrial Training with PJV Mine
  • Inspected, evaluated and determined necessary changes or performed simple repairs
  • Calibrated numerous types of process instruments such as pressure transmitters, level transmitters, weightometers, flowmeters, temperature transmitters and others, so they can work as per the set points specified by the process operation team with the assistant of a senior instrument technician
  • Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, configurations and maintenance performed on instruments and documented them
  • Monitored instrument operations to detect malfunctions or deviations from set standard operating conditions
  • Repaired and adjusted system components by removing and replacing defective parts as instructed by a senior instrument technician
  • Attended regular training sessions to stay up to date with current technologies related to instrumentation
  • Adhered to occupational health, safety and environmental requirements for mining as per the organizations set policies, procedures, regulations, standards and guidelines
  • Worked closely with other departments and work groups such as engineering, production, quality control and maintenance staff to ensure efficient and smooth operation of plant equipment
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently and provided report to senior instrument technician and supervisor on daily tasks completed during pre-start and handover meetings
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions by senior instrument technicians, supervisors, foreman and other work groups
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and training through reading, practical tasks and attending various trainings
  • Porgera Gold Mine, Papua New Guinea

Education

High School Diploma -

Hagen Park Day Secondary
Mt Hagen, Western Highlands Province

Bachelor of Science - Applied Physics, Electronics & Instrumentation

PNG University of Technology
Lae, Morobe Province
01.2018

Primary School -

Hagen Primary School
Mt Hagen, Western Highlands Province
01.2010

Skills

  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Deadline Compliance
  • Written/Verbal Communication
  • Routine Inspections
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Attention to Detail
  • Performance Improvement
  • Relationship Building
  • Industrial Instrument Calibration & Configuration
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Safety Equipment
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Customer Service
  • Component Replacement
  • Occupation Health, Safety and Environment Compliance
  • Quality Control
  • Equipment Repair

Certification

  • Certificate of Attainment - IRS-RSO Level 1- Fixed Industrial Gauges with Apparatus and Sealed Radioactive Source Apparatus, 11/17/23
  • Certificate of Attainment- IRS-RSO Legislation, 11/17/23
  • Statement of Attainment - Standard 11 - Skill Set RIISS00034 Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Sets

Languages

English
Tok pidgin

Leadership Experience

  • Grade 10 Class Captain, Hagen Park Secondary School, 2012
  • Decoration Coordinator, Unitech TSCF, 2016
  • Female Student Sub-Warden, Unitech Student Facilities Centre, 2017 - 2018
  • Female Student Vice President, Unitech Southern Province Student and Staff Association, 2018

Activitiesandhobbies

I like socializing with my family and friends, going site-seeing during weekends on the road, going to the gym at times and reading fictional books during my leisure days.

Keyforsuccess

  • Integrity
  • Ethics
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Excellence
  • Communication
  • Continuous Training
  • Continuous Improvement

References

References available upon request.

Personal Information

  • Citizenship: Papua New Guinea
  • Date of Birth: 08/16/95
  • Gender: Female
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Religion: Christian

Timeline

Client Services Radiation Technician

McKavanagh Engineering Services Pty Ltd
10.2023 - 09.2024

Maintenance Instrument Planner

Newcrest Mining Limited
06.2021 - 10.2023

Front End Instrument Planner Permanent Contractor

Newcrest Mining Limited
06.2020 - 05.2021

Fixed Plant Maintenance Instrument Acting Planner

Newcrest Mining Limited
07.2019 - 05.2020

Instrument Technician Trade Assistant

Newcrest Mining Limited
02.2019 - 06.2019

Instrument Technician Industrial Trainee

Barrick Niugini Limited
11.2017 - 01.2018

High School Diploma -

Hagen Park Day Secondary

Bachelor of Science - Applied Physics, Electronics & Instrumentation

PNG University of Technology

Primary School -

Hagen Primary School
  • Certificate of Attainment - IRS-RSO Level 1- Fixed Industrial Gauges with Apparatus and Sealed Radioactive Source Apparatus, 11/17/23
  • Certificate of Attainment- IRS-RSO Legislation, 11/17/23
  • Statement of Attainment - Standard 11 - Skill Set RIISS00034 Surface Coal Mine Safety Skill Sets
Quida Fred