Paul Kelly
Geelong
Summary
Experienced technical professional prepared for senior-level responsibilities. Capable of diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues with precision. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring seamless operations and optimal results. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in troubleshooting, maintenance, and system optimization.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Technician
CJ Hope Lining Pty Ltd
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Specialist Geomembrane Welding Technician
- FIFO from Olympic Dam in South Australia
Senior Technician
AWL Pty Ltd
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Specialist Geomembrane Welding Technician/Plastic Welder
Lead Hand/Supervisor
Fabtech
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Demonstrate a willingness to take responsibility as a leading hand and supervised the installation of ground gas and leachate protection systems and geomembranes for a range of gas protection, containment, bioremediation, landfill, lagoons, & tailings ponds in the mining industry
- Install, align and weld membrane products (HDPE, LLDPE, PVC)
- Conduct on-site extrusion welding and wedge welding of large plastic dam linings using an extrusion welder and wedge welder
- Carry out destructive/non-destructive testing of plastic welding using a tensiometer, and pressure/vacuum testing of welds and spark testing to safeguard integrity of welds
- Follow contract specifications and extract samples for testing
- Analyse and record test results and prepare reports for client approval
Driver/Trades Assistant
AFB Contracts Ltd
04.2022 - 10.2022
- The role requires me to perform a number of different duties including:
- Delivery of building materials to new build projects or properties undergoing renovation
- With the use of machinery & hand held power tools, as part of a skilled crew, I took part in the deconstruction & demolition of buildings, mostly commercial projects
Self Employed Courier Driver
Cargo Carrier Solutions LTD
07.2021 - 04.2022
- To deliver parcels on a daily basis on behalf of Amazon using a LWB van
Specialist Geomembrane Welding Technician
C.T. Lining Ltd.
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Company Overview: a leader in the management and installation of geomembrane lining of lagoons & landfill sites & major infrastructure projects e.g
- HS2 Project
- Demonstrate a willingness to take responsibility as a Leading Hand and supervised the installation of ground gas protection systems and geomembranes for a range of gas protection, containment, bioremediation, landfill, geosynthetic and invasive weed projects
- Install and align membrane products (HDPE, LLDPE, PVC, Hypalon, and Polypropylene liners)
- Conduct on-site extrusion welding and wedge welding of large plastic dam linings using an extrusion welder and wedge welder
- Carried out destructive/non-destructive testing of plastic welding using a tensiometer, and pressure/ vacuum testing of plastic welding to safeguard integrity of welds
- Follow contract specifications and extract samples and simulating conditions for testing
- Analyse and record test results and prepare reports for client approval
- Liaise with contractors to assist site supervisor in successfully completing contracts
- A leader in the management and installation of geomembrane lining of lagoons & landfill sites & major infrastructure projects e.g
- HS2 Project
Senior Geomembrane Welding Technician
AA Euro Recruitment & PAGeotechnical
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Specialist Geomembrane Welding Technician
Specialist Geomembrane Welding Technician
Nilex Construction
08.2012 - 09.2015
- Carried out the installation of geomembrane liner container systems for the oil industry
- Played an integral role as part of a multi-disciplinary team of technicians using state of the art equipment and techniques to weld and test liners for instant seam quality control to safeguard international quality standard
- Cut and positioned plastic and rubber based materials for on-site jointing
- Operated welding equipment including wedge welder and extruder to install pipe boot penetrations and attach liners to concrete forms
- Carried out the installation of erosion control systems such as Geoweb
- Demonstrated a personal commitment to health and safety and took a zero tolerance approach to risk
Specialist Geomembrane Welding Technician
FLI Environmental
08.2006 - 09.2012
- Undertook the installation and maintenance of geomembrane liner containment systems used as part of waste management and erosion control systems
Quality Control - Drugs Inspection Technician
Genzyme Pharmaceutical
04.2005 - 08.2006
- Worked as part of the Quality Control Team and carried out inspections and maintained product quality to FDA standards
- Maintained and cleaned machines to SOP and Good Manufacturing standards and requirements
- Collated daily and weekly production figures and completed inspection reports, quality audits, project status and equipment maintenance reports
Press Machine Operator
Rexam Beverage Can Ltd
05.2002 - 08.2004
- Gained exposure to manufacturing operations and demonstrated an ability to work to strict production deadlines whilst achieving the highest quality standards
- Worked as part of the production team and carried out end of line packing of products and ensured final product was stored safely and in the correct manner
- Operated assigned systems to ensure optimum packing performance was achieved
- Maintained machines and equipment and took responsibility for the general cleanliness of the floor area to company standards
- Observed safe working practices to ensure personal health and safety and that of colleagues
Education
FETAC Level 5 - Business Studies
Waterford College of Further Education
Waterford, County Waterford05.2001
Skills
- Quality Assurance Testing
- Regulatory Compliance Inspection
- Process Optimization
- Initiative Driven
- Quality Assurance Implementation
- Safe Driving Practices
- Skilled in Microsoft Word Document Creation
- PDF Management
- Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- Strong Coordination and Communication
- Dedicated To Health Safety Standards
- Manual Handling Expertise
- COSHH Compliance Training
- Valid Driver's license
- Training and mentoring
- Welding procedure specification
- Machine setup
- Hand tool proficiency
- Weld repair techniques
- Relationship building and rapport
Industry
Installation & Maintenance
Certification
Manual Handling Awareness
Total Years Of Experience
15
Additional Information - Key Skills
- Ability to work in challenging environments and maintain a high level of attention to standards and detail.
- Carrying out product quality assurance through best practice inspection and testing techniques.
- Strong organisation and communication skills.
- Proactive in contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Committed to Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
- Manual handling training.
- COSHH Trained.
Education - Highest Level
Diploma of Higher Education
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancementTimeline
Senior Technician
CJ Hope Lining Pty Ltd
06.2024 - 02.2025
Senior Technician
AWL Pty Ltd
02.2024 - 06.2024
Lead Hand/Supervisor
Fabtech
11.2022 - 01.2024
Driver/Trades Assistant
AFB Contracts Ltd
04.2022 - 10.2022
Self Employed Courier Driver
Cargo Carrier Solutions LTD
07.2021 - 04.2022
Specialist Geomembrane Welding Technician
C.T. Lining Ltd.
09.2019 - 07.2021
Senior Geomembrane Welding Technician
AA Euro Recruitment & PAGeotechnical
01.2016 - 12.2019
Specialist Geomembrane Welding Technician
Nilex Construction
08.2012 - 09.2015
Specialist Geomembrane Welding Technician
FLI Environmental
08.2006 - 09.2012
Quality Control - Drugs Inspection Technician
Genzyme Pharmaceutical
04.2005 - 08.2006
Press Machine Operator
Rexam Beverage Can Ltd
05.2002 - 08.2004
FETAC Level 5 - Business Studies
Waterford College of Further Education
Similar Profiles
Sung Soo KimSung Soo Kim
Timber Floor Sander & Polisher at CJ Timber Floors Pty LtdTimber Floor Sander & Polisher at CJ Timber Floors Pty Ltd
Rachel WillsRachel Wills
Managing Director at CJ DeVito Pty LtdManaging Director at CJ DeVito Pty Ltd
Sumanjit KaurSumanjit Kaur
IT- Business Analyst at National Hope Care Services Pty LtdIT- Business Analyst at National Hope Care Services Pty Ltd
Vahid BakhtiariVahid Bakhtiari
English Tutor at Pardisan Language InstitueEnglish Tutor at Pardisan Language Institue
MRUTHYUMJAYA SRUJAN BODDUPALLIMRUTHYUMJAYA SRUJAN BODDUPALLI
Project Coordinator / Manager at Ameya Designs Pvt LtdProject Coordinator / Manager at Ameya Designs Pvt Ltd