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Mike Wharry
14 Greenfields Lane, RD3, Whakatane 07 3228875 / 0212233673
mike.wharry@xtra.co.nz
Introduction
I am motivated and goal orientated, with a passion for making a difference. I have proven specialist condition monitoring skills
with a keen interest in the area of plant reliability and combined experience in demonstrated concepts such as RCPE, RCM, TPM
and a well designed CMMS to deliver high plant availability.
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Objective
To be in a role where I can utilise my skills and experience to provide plant reliability, also assist with and develop systems to
improve predictive / preventative maintenance programs.
I am always eager to develop additional skills that may be required to effectively meet new challenges.
Skills
Relationship Building: Develop strong business relationships based on trust and respect. Deliver results for internal and external
customers, using feedback to modify and improve service delivery.
Leadership: Create a motivated environment where teams and individuals can develop to their full potential, both professionally
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and personally. I lead by example and have the ability to influence the decisions and behaviour of others.
Interpersonal: Know the importance of communication and knowledge sharing. Understand the value of interpersonal
relationship development.
Commercial Acumen: Make a positive contribution to business results by developing and delivering effective solutions.
Employment History
Lubrication Engineer - Reliability & Lubrication Solutions Ltd (Contracted to Islands Petroleum, PNG.)2015- current
Islands Petroleum is the current distributor of Mobil Oil products into PNG and the Solomon Islands. Industries visited include;
mining, oil & gas fields, civil contracting, palm oil plants, marine and sawmilling businesses.
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• Responsible for technical lubrication services to major customers of Island Petroleum
• Co-ordinated site visits and provided engineering support to customers
• Assist customers to work towards best practice lubrication programs including oil analysis, lubrication surveys, site
wide lubrication program audits
• Development and delivery of lubrication training for customers and Islands Petroleum staff
Preventative Maintenance & Lubrication coordinator – Norske Skog Tasman 2008 – 2014
Norske Skog Tasman manufactures and supplies directory, newsprint, improved newsprint and book paper products to
publishers and print media organisations in International and domestic markets.
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• Responsible for site lubrication program, oil analysis, fuel management
• Assisted with developing and implementing systems to improve plant reliability, including lubrication, plant criticality
and preventative maintenance strategies
• Managed site wide building WOF / compliance
• Managed site wide statutory inspections (PECPR)
Condition Monitoring Technician – Norske Skog Tasman 2001 – 2008
The plant monitored consisted of 3 newsprint paper machines, mechanical pulp mill, wood chip processing , water and effluent
treatment systems. The condition monitoring team is a self managed team to which all members enthusiastically contribute.
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• Responsible for condition monitoring of paper machine and ancillary equipment
• Condition monitoring techniques utilised included vibration analysis, non destructive surface methods testing,
thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonics (thickness & fault detection) and facilitation of root cause problem elimination
discussions.
Geothermal Steam field Superintendent – Century Resources 1997 -2001
The steam field operated 24hrs per day 365 days per year, supplying approximately 300 tonnes per hour of geothermal steam to
Tasman Pulp and Paper mills. Hot, geothermal brine is also supplied to two binary, electricity generating plants.
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• Responsible for operation and maintenance of the Kawerau geothermal steam field
• Responsible for resource consent compliance
• Active attendance at industry related meetings, stakeholder meetings, local iwi and other interested parties
Process Superintendent – Tangiwai Sawmill (Winstone Pulp International) 1995 - 1997
Owned by Winstone Pulp International, Tangiwai Sawmill is a modern, high production facility with a capacity of over
100,000m3
of product per year. Producing a range of timber products for both international and domestic markets.
• Assist with commissioning and then manage day to day operation of processing equipment, including timber planer,
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timber treatment plant, timber drying kilns, coal fired hot water heater and diesel fired package boiler
• Supervised 22 staff
Condition Monitoring Technician – Karioi Pulp Mill (Winstone Pulp International) 1986 - 1995
The Karioi Pulp Mill produces pulp products derived from renewable plantations for both New Zealand and international
markets and is the only New Zealand mill producing bleached chemi-thermo-mechanical pulp (BCTMP) from softwood Radiata.
• Carried out predictive and preventative mechanical maintenance, fault finding and repairs on all log handling and pulp
machinery
• Responsible for day to day operation and development of mechanical predictive maintenance, including TVL and
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spectral vibration analysis, oil analysis, crack testing, thickness trending and fault diagnosis
• Available to assist, in a hands on role, during shut downs as required. This work varied from bearing changes on 9 MW
motors and pulp machinery to fault diagnosis on bale forming presses and packing line equipment.
• Responsible for pump mechanical seal performance monitoring and the resulting mechanical seal rationalisation and
upgrade
• Liaised closely with and developed alongside maintenance planners to identify faults and plan shutdowns
• Supervised workshop staff (26) as required
Line Fitter – Oasis Industries Ltd (Coca-Cola Amatil NZ) 1985 - 1986
The licensed bottler of the Coca-Cola company in New Zealand
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• Responsible for mechanical maintenance and uptime of high speed bottling line and packaging machines
• Operated heat plants, NH3 refrigeration, compressed air, high pressure CO2 systems and water treatment
Marine Fitter and Turner – Royal New Zealand Navy 1980 - 1985
Served an 8000hr marine fitting and turning apprenticeship and a further year as an operator / maintainer on board various
vessels and shore based establishments.
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of high-pressure diesel fired boilers, steam turbines, diesel engines and
other associated on board auxiliary equipment
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Qualifications
• 2012 - National Diploma Business Level 5 (FITEC)
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• 2005 - Maintenance Planning & Organisation Level 5 (BOP Polytech)
• 1991 - New Zealand Certificate in Engineering (Mechanical)
• 1986 - Advanced Trade Certificate (Fitting Turning and Machining)
• 1983 - Trade Certificate (Marine Fitting and Turning)
Professional Development
• 2010 - Paper Machine Operation
• 2008 - ICML Lubrication Technician Level 1
• 2008 - ICML Lubrication Analyst Level 1 & 2
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• 2006 - Vibration Analysis VCAT 2
• 2005 - Working at height
• 2002 - Basic Ultrasonic (thickness testing)
• 2002 - Problem Solving & Decision making
• 2001 - Occupational Health & Safety
• 1999 - Workplace First Aid
• 1999 - Core Health
• 1996 - Timber Drying
• 1995 - Kiln Operation / Timber Utilisation / Wood drying / Timber Treatment plant Operation
• 1993 - Certificate in Welding Proficiency
• 1994 - Bearing technology & Maintenance
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• 1987 – Hydraulics & Pneumatics
Voluntary Work
• 1998 – 2006 Bar Manager - Whakatane Squash Club, Whakatane
Licenses Held - Classes 1,2,4,6,F
Referees – Willingly supplied on request
