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R É S U M É
Gavin Murray
Career Objective
I possess strong technical and problem solving skills with the ability to work in confined spaces, remote areas and
challenging conditions. Confident I would make a great addition to your team, I offer my 100% flexibility to work
various rosters/shifts with a proven track record of achievement in consistently promoting and adhering to workplace
safety regulations. Physically fit and energetic, I am most willing to provide a current Medical Certificate and
undertake Drug and Alcohol Screening.
Overview of Experience
Over 20 years of Mechanical experience within the Hydrocarbon industry:
1 Year Frontline Supervisor Karratha Gas Plant
4 Years Frontline Mechanical Technician Karratha Gas Plant
3 Years in Offshore Project Roles NRB and Angel Platforms
2 Years Offshore Mechanical Tech Goodwyn Alpha Platform
11 Years Mechanical Technician Karratha Gas Plant
5 Years Contract Mechanical Technician Various hydrocarbon facilities
Supervisory Experience
Supervisory Roles in the following Areas:
Frontline Maintenance within a major Australian LNG Plant
Reciprocating Compressor Overhauls: Nouvo Pignone / Thommasson / IHI
Centrifugal Compressor Overhauls: Nouvo Pignone / Demag / Elliot
Marine Loading Arm Overhauls: Nigata Chiksan / Connex / Emco Wheaton
Management of supplementary labour for execution of mechanical maintenance
Gas Turbine Overhauls (Frame 3/5/7) General Electric
Education & Training
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Certificate of Trade Studies – Mechanical Fitting
Certificate of Trade Studies – Mechanics
Certificate III in Plant Process Operations (PMA 30113)
Employment History
July 2010 - Current WOODSIDE ENERGY LTD
Karratha Gas Plant
Frontline Supervisor / Mechanical Technician
Key Duties:
Leading a multi-discipline team to successfully carry out production/safety critical maintenance tasks
associated with Hydrocarbon processing, power generation and export facilities.
Assist Operations in prioritizing maintenance activities to ensure the correct tasks are being actioned.
Carrying out reactive breakdown maintenance on all equipment Site wide.
Jan 2008 – July 2010 WOODSIDE ENERGY LTD
NRB and Angel Platforms
Mechanical Advisor/Commissioning Technician
Key Duties:
Carrying out all mechanical duties associated with Commissioning and Start-up of a new build Offshore Gas
Production Facility – Angel Platform
Advising the Operations Team on aspects of the Mechanical scope of the project through detailed review of
3D Models, Operating Procedures and Platform layout ergonomics. Advising Maintenance Team on the
optimization of maintenance strategies. Review and validating of equipment and process datasheets – North
Rankin B Platform
Jan 2006 – Jan 2008 WOODSIDE ENERGY LTD
Goodwyn Alpha Platform
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Key Duties:
Working in a multi-disciplined team carrying out breakdown and preventative maintenance on a broad range
of equipment relating to oil and gas production, power generation and survival equipment
Feb 1995 – Jan 2006 WOODSIDE ENERGY LTD
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Karratha Gas Plant
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
Key Duties:
Breakdown and preventative maintenance on a broad range of equipment, primarily oil and gas production
related:
Assist in isolation and preparation for maintenance of plant and equipment.
Commissioning of plant and equipment following maintenance.
Monitoring of on-line equipment.
Comply with and enforce the use of work permits and safety procedures.
Technical support, resourcing and estimation in SAP
Employment History Continued.
Dec 1992 – Jan 1995 UNITED CONSTRUCTION
Various Sites
Mechanical Fitter
Key Duties:
Employed in the role of Mechanical Fitter located at a variety of sites including Karratha Gas Plant, Thevenard Island
and the Griffin Venture FPSO. Performing a range of duties including but not limited to:
All duties involved in the major overhaul of Condensate storage Tank.
Hydro-testing of process off load spool.
Maintenance of construction machinery
Commissioning of reciprocating compressors and Gas Export Plant.
Replacement and alignment of pipe supports
Overhaul of Frame 5 Gas Turbine
Removal and installation of Heat Exchanger bundles
Sep 1990 – Nov 1992 EPT FOCHI
Karratha Gas Plant
Mechanical Fitter
Key Duties:
Commissioning of LNG Process Train, including Gas Turbine start-up.
Construction of LNG Production Train.
Installation of Gas Turbines, Centrifugal Compressors, pumps, fin fans, vessels and piping
Demonstrated Skills & Abilities
Physically fit with the ability to work in remote locations, flexible in working hours and shifts undertaken.
Consistently adheres to workplace OH&S and Environmental policies and procedures.
Skilled in the safe and responsible maintenance of plant and equipment in the oil & gas industry
Ability to work within and understand Permit to Work Systems including electronic systems