Paul Obrien

Background

About Paul Obrien

A qualified Fitter and Planner with over 13 years’ experience in mining with Rio Tinto at Argyle Diamond Mine, with over 5 years’ experience in manufacturing with Norske Skog and Austal. I am an efficient planner who uses trade knowledge and organisational skills to plan major shutdowns, involving up to 150 contractors, affecting the entire surface production, and processing plant for up to 7 days. I have well developed communication skills and attention to technical detail complemented by over 7 years supervisory experience, which has helped to develop relationships with stakeholders, ensuring work will be completed on time and with minimum downtime. Key Skills • Qualified Fitter • Competency in SAP • Microsoft Project and Gant charts • Experience across mining fixed plant and manufacturing • Over 7 years Supervisor experience of Fixed Plant Maintenance teams • People and time management skills • Attention to technical details