Joel Goodsell has over 15 years of experience in offshore construction and marine services, including 5 years as a Chief/Integrated Rating leading teams of up to 15 people on offshore oil and gas projects. He holds qualifications in marine science, research methods, and project management, and seeks to apply his skills in construction project management. His experience includes roles in operations supervision, crew leadership, safety management, and process improvement.
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Joel Goodsell
Off-shore Construction and Marine Services Professional with significant
project management and team leadership expertise
Summary
I’ma dedicated Marine Services professional with 5years’ experience inprovidingoperationalandtechnical supportto
the buildingandconstructionof complex offshoreoil andgasprojects.My experience primarilyfocuseson leading
teamswithhigh-riskresponsibilitiesatseawhile promotingastrongsafetyculture,andplanningandexecutingthe daily
activitiesof astaff of 15+ as part of a 24/7 workingenvironment.
AfterreceivingaBachelorof Science inMarine Science andcontinuingonfora Graduate DiplomainResearchMethods,
I beganmy careerinthe maritime industrybefore pursuingprofessionaltraining asanIntegrated Ratingwhere,overthe
course of five years, Iworkedmywayup from a trainee toChief/IntegratedRating.Throughoutthistime,I’vebuiltan
excellentfoundationof construction-relatedtechnical,administrative andproject managementskills,andI’mkeento
nowapplythisto a role in the constructionsectorinNSW.
Analytical andintellectuallycurioustothe pointthatI am alwaysonthe lookoutforwaysto improve processes,I’ve
beensuccessful atnotonlymanagingbusiness-as-usual activitiesbutalsoincontributingtowaystoincrease efficiencies
or strengthenriskmanagementframeworks. Accustomedto safety-sensitive,deadline-drivenprojectenvironments,I
promote a strongsafetyculture through trainingandawarenessinaway that meetsbusinessobjectivesbyminimising
downtime andmaximisingproductivity.
One of mygreateststrengthsliesinmywillingness toputinthe time and get myhands dirtyina project while
maintainingenoughperspectivetoensure milestones andschedules are met. Thisnatural characteristichasallowedme
to quicklybuildtrustandcredibilitywithco-workers andsubcontractors throughoutmycareer,whichhasopenedup
valuable communicationchannelsandallowedme tocultivate productive workingrelationships. Ibelievethatbuilding
these relationshipsisimportantintoday’scompetitive businessenvironmentandcanoftenbe the difference inmeeting
strategicgoals.
Currently lookingatopportunitiestoenterthe constructionindustry,Iwelcome contactfromthe businesscommunity
and all invitationstoconnect.Alternatively,youcanreachme at joelgoodsell@hotmail.com
Professional Experience
Chief/Integrated Rating Feb. 2011 to Feb. 2015
Go Marine Group Pty Ltd
This supervisory role was a logical next step in my career progression in the maritime construction industry and I was
promotedfromIntegratedRatingto Chief/IntegratedRatingafteronlyayear with the company. With oversight of daily
operationsonoil andgasconstructionprojectsatsea,I had the opportunityto lead teams performing complex tasks in
high-riskanduncertainconditionsthatare encountered at sea. Understanding the importance of resource allocation, I
was able to improve the manner in which we utilised our contractors and human resources and make significant
improvements to the safety culture, both of which have the potential to positively impact bottom-line results.
Led and motivated a staff of 15, including contractors, with supervisory and administrative responsibilities in the
planningandexecutionof 24/7 dailyoperations transportingcargoformajoroil and gasconstructionprojectsatsea;
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Managedthe ship’ssafetymanagementsystem, drasticallyimproving the safetyculture through proactive planning
and increased communication, as well as maintaining OHS/WHS records for company and regulatory reporting;
Effectivelytrainedand developednew employees and contractors, providing them with the skills, knowledge and
guidance to ensure they became contributing members to a fast-paced team environment.
Integrated Rating Feb. 2009 to Feb. 2011
Offshore Marine Services
A hands-onrole safely workingoncomplexoil andgas construction projects at sea operating cranes, performing heavy
lifts, berthing/unberthing, towing rigs, dismantling damaged rigs, performing and meticulously documenting
maintenance onthe shipandhigh-value equipment.Operatinginadangerous24/7 environment, Iwas also responsible
forassistingthe crewandcaptainwithengine and navigational watches,acritical function thatrequired strongattention
to detail and a clear safety awareness.
Proactively identified and initiated maintenance and painting projects on the ship and equipment to ensure
operational readiness and maximise company investment;
Achieved Certificate III in Transportation and Distribution (Maritime Operations) after being hired as a trainee,
completing dedicated and rigorous OTJ training.
Skipper/Leading Hand/Operations Supervisor Nov. 2005 to Mar. 2008
Paspaley Pearls
Progressing through two different roles at Paspaley Pearls, I utilised my marine science education and maritime
background toprovide operational leadershipasa critical supportforan oyster-growing operation. Responsible for the
planningandexecutionof dailyworkplans forateamof technical staff,schedulingstaff andmaintenanceof equipment,
I also maintained documentation and ensured daily performance standards were met.
Oversawthe operationsroomforacommercial pearl-growingenterprise,leadingandmotivating staff to meet daily
KPIs, maintaining inventory, quota and production documentation to maximise company ROI;
As Skipper, piloted organisational vessels, responsible for meeting operational expectations as leading hand;
Tookthe initiative toresearch,design andutilisenew pearl production equipment that would improve operational
efficiency without sacrificing quality standards.
Additional Career History
Sales Representative Affordable Pools Aug. 2014 to Current
Skipper Fish Darwin Mar. 2008 to Jan. 2009
Administration and Customer Service Officer Optus Jun. 2004 to Nov. 2005
Education
Masters in Project Management (Currently studying Online) 2015
Graduate Diploma in Research Methods James Cook University 2005
Bachelor of Science in Marine Science James Cook University 2002
Diploma in Aquaculture University of Tasmania 2000
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Certifications
Certificate III in Transport & Distribution (Maritime Operations) TAFE 2009
WA High Risk Licence (Dogging,FortLift,BasicRigging,BoomType,ElevatingWorkPlatform)
Workingat HeightsCertificate
White Card (Construction)
Advice for Contacting Joel
I am keentobroadenmynetworkandaminterestedinactivelynetworkingwithotherprofessionals.Iinvite youto
contact me viaa LinkedInInvitationtoConnectorviaemail at joelgoodsell@hotmail.com
Skills List
Administration
BestPractice
BudgetMonitoring
BuildingServices
ConstructionManagement
ConstructionSafety
ContinuousImprovement
ContractorManagement
CostPlanning
Culture Change
CustomerService
Employee Training
Environmental Science
InventoryManagement
Learning& Development
LogisticsManagement
Marine Operations
MaterialsManagement
Natural Resource Management
OHS
Operational Planning
Offshore Construction
Offshore Resource Management
OrganisationalCulture
Planning
ProblemSolving
ProcessImprovement
ProjectManagement
ProjectPlanning
Resource Allocation
RiskManagement
SafetyManagementSystems
Site Management
StakeholderManagement
StrategicCommunications
Strategy
Subcontractor/Crew Supervision
TeamLeadership
Technical Training
Training
Workplace Safety