David Blackburn

Background

About David Blackburn

Professional and highly motivated Production Operator and time served Instrument Technician; also held roles as Lead Outside Operator, Control Room Operator and Operations Shutdown Coordinator. Each role provided me with the skills and experience to handle responsibility and lead multiple teams during challenging and critical path situations. Always working in accordance with approved procedures and demonstrating the highest regards for Health, Safety and the Environment while holding true to the company's core values. KEY STRENGTHS Solid process and utility systems experience operating in accordance with established procedures, within design parameters and equipment operating performance Proven technical expert, offering diagnosis, analysis and rectification of operating trips to enhance maximum availability while ensuring process safety Excellent ability to respond to normal and abnormal operating conditions, rectifying the issue and restoring system normality in a safe, timely and effective manner Solid experience in ensuring application and adherence to work instructions and procedures, actively seeking and implementing continuous improvement strategies to enhance productivity and plant efficiencies Exceptional supervisory abilities, managing and leading large, motivated and high performing teams to meet KPI's and production targets including: operations and maintenance technicians Proven ability to coach and mentor technicians working through competency management programs; able to engage the technicians to participate in the process of observation, questioning, simulation and demonstration in order to achieve their competence objectives Excellent relationship skills, able to build professional credibility and trust with key business stakeholders, staff and colleagues at all levels in order to complete work activities Solid record keeping abilities including: shift logs, daily production reports, shift handover, competence records Flexible and adaptable, able to respond to complex and shifting situational demands Results orientated with the ability to identify, assign and deliver on competing priorities and enable achievement of critical deliverables Extensive knowledge and experience in emergency response management processes and procedures Solid knowledge of Permit to Work Systems Authorised Gas Tester