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CAREER HISTORY
Brockman Engineering
Supervisor – Geelong, Victoria
Viva Refinery
Aug 18th – Sep 30th
Employed as a Supervisor on the GSU Shutdown Turnaround.
My responsibilities included:
 Planned Schedule implementation
 Work pack developmentand control
 Team managementand care free work flow
 Sound communication with Operations during planning and execution ofworks
 Sourcing and receiving ofgoods
All AboutWelding
Fitter – Geelong, Victoria
Geelong Area
April 15 – Aug 15
Employed as a contract Fitter/Welder (ABN) for projects for the City ofGreater Geelong
Which include:
 Fabrication and installation ofWalkway bridges atvarious locations around Geelong
 Fabrication and install of waterfront park bench’s
 Developmentofspecialised trailers
Downer Engineering
Mechanical Fitter – Geelong, Victoria
Boral Cement
Jan 2015 – June 2015
Some of my responsibilities include:
 Maintenance and mechanical repairs in scheduled down days
Grant Witham
Address: 245 Merrawarp Road
Ceres, Victoria 3221
Mobile:0409 299 488
Email: grantcwitham@gmail.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/grantwitham
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
With extensive experience in the engineering, maintenance and construction sectors, I aim to maintain a
leadership role. I am eager to work in an organisation that is committed to safety, the environment and its
employees. Iwould like to develop my skills and broaden my knowledge with a view to developing a greater
role of responsibility in the future.
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Intercon Engineering
Supervisor – Condabri and Reedy Creek, Victoria
Nov 2013 – Dec 2014
Employed as a Mechanical fitter, I was promoted to leading hand and as time progressed, a Supervisor. I was
stationed on the Condabri and Reedy Creek water treatment facilities, where I manage men with respectand good
understanding to optimize productivity and work performance.
Some of my responsibilities include:
 Managing a team
 Preparation of materials
 Organisation of work scopes
 Completion of KPI reports
United Group Limited
Mechanical Fitter- Geelong, Victoria
Hydrofluoric Acid Plant at Shell Refinery
July 2013 – Aug 2013
Some of my responsibilities included:
 Safe removal, assessment and reinstallation
 Compliance with strict refinery standards, processes and procedures
Sava Engineering
Mechanical Fitter – Geelong, Victoria
1-19 May 2013
Some of my responsibilities included:
 Removal of white metal for bearing seats
 Reseating with plasti gauge for tolerance fitting bearing seats
 Laser aligning drive shafts
BMC Welding &Maintenance
Mechanical Fitter – Wonthaggi, Victoria
Victorian Desalination Plant
Jan – April 2013
Some of my responsibilities included:
 Removal and installation of various components for servicing and completion
 Organising permits for hot works, permits to work
Thiess Degremont
Mechanical Fitter Leading Hand – Victoria
Victorian Desalination Project
Feb 2011 – Nov 2012
Some of my responsibilities included:
 Installation of GRP piping and fitting of valves and bellows
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 Installation of small bore piping in PVC
 Bolting and torqueing of high grade stainless steels
 Organising JSEAs, permits to work, hot work permits
Hertal Modern
Mechanical Fitter – Geelong, Victoria
Bio-Solids Plant in Black Rock
July 2010 – Feb 2011
Some of my responsibilities included:
 Installation of service air & nitrogen lines
 Instrumentation fitting
 Installation of valves, actuators and solenoids
 Working off isometric and P&ID drawings
Encore Tissue
ABN Mechanical Fitter – Melbourne, Victoria
Temporary- Shutdown
24 March – 26 March 2010
Some of my responsibilities included:
 Replacing shafts, bearings and seals in large mixers of pulp mill
ProjectEngineering
ABN Mechanical Fitter – Geelong, Victoria
Jan 2009 – July 2010
Some of my responsibilities included:
 On call to fix and repair broken down machinery
 Repairing and installing equipment in the food industry
Uptime Services
Casual Mechanical Fitter – Geelong, Victoria
Ford Shutdown
20 Dec – 31 Dec 2009
Some of my responsibilities included:
 Removing and re-aligning overhead crane guide rails
 Reinstalling keeper plates on the column 20 over head crane
United Group Limited
Casual Mechanical Fitter – Geelong, Victoria
CDU 4 Shutdown Turnaround Mechanical Fitter
Sep 2009 – Nov 2009
Some of my responsibilities included:
 Planning and implementing safe working strategies and procedures to undergo mechanical
maintenance
 Job start meeting input
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 Organising job clearances
 Take five job analysis
 Exchanger and vessel refurbishment
 Reactor and furnace repair
 Spading, wedging and valve replacement
I.C.L. Design
Self Employed Mechanical Fitter – Geelong, Victoria
Short term projects: Engineering and Structural Fabrication
Sept2005 – Aug 2009
Some of my responsibilities included:
 Following architectural plans to fabricate and erectstructural columns, weigh loading bearers and
steel frame work
 Implementing safety procedures and practices

Visy Recycling
Maintenance Contractor – Geelong, Victoria
Plant and Equipment Installation and Maintenance
Oct 2004 – Jan 2009
Some of my responsibilities included:
 Mechanical maintenance and breakdown prevention
 Significant attention to safety management
 Fault finding, problem diagnosis and solving
 Motor repair and exchange
 Gearbox repair
 Bearing assessment and replacement
 Hydraulic installation and repairs
 Condition monitoring
 Improvement initiatives
HedtEngineering
Fitter & Turner/Welder – Geelong, Victoria
Precision Engineering and Welding
Oct 1995 – Feb 2008
Work requirements include; all forms of turning, milling, horizontal boring, petro chemical maintenance, MK3
Interceptor pump fabrication and repairs, precision tooling, problem solving.
Welding; Arc, MIG & TIG welding - pressure vessels, aluminium welding,silver soldering and brazing, pipe & pipe
flange welding, plasma cutting, oxy and Acetylene cutting.
Some of my responsibilities included:
 Guiding and instructing team members to achieve quality standards
 Directing quality control and safety procedures
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CableskiWorld
Cableway Maintenance Fitter & Operator – Gold Coast, Queensland
May 1995 – Oct 1995
F.E. & J Randall
Fitter & Turner/Toolmaker – Thomastown, Victoria
May 1994 – March 1995
Burrowes Industries
Fitter & Tuner/ Toolmaking Apprenticeship – Geelong, Victoria
March 1989 – May 1994
QUALIFICATIONS AND COURSES
Fitter & Turner, Tool making Apprenticeship - Gordon Institute ofTafe; Numerical Control Machining and
Mechanical Design Drafting
Enter and Work in Confined Spaces
Working at Heights Certificate
Open Fork-lift licence
Level 3 First Aid
Origin 0-1 Commissioning Training
Permit to work Level 3 Minor Works Commissioning training
Permit to work Level 2 training
Elevated work platform
M.S.D.S Training - Hazardous Substance Awareness
Compressed Air Awareness Training
Construction Induction Card
Level 3 permitholder Reedy Creek WTF
Viva Refinery, three day induction
Angelsea Power Station Induction
Basic Supervisor training Victorian Desalination Plant
Qantas Induction Card (MEL)
Viva Refinery, Shutdown/Turnaround Induction
VDP Site Induction and Level 1 PTW training
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REFERENCES
Graeme Dellar- Project Manager Brockman Engineering 0409186207
Angelo Genua- Mechanical Superintendant- Origin Energy 0404 812 447
Mick Lewis- Veolia Representative- Condabri & Reedy Creek Water Treatment Facility 0400 648 485

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  • 1.
    Grant Witham –0409 299 488 Page 1 of 6 CAREER HISTORY Brockman Engineering Supervisor – Geelong, Victoria Viva Refinery Aug 18th – Sep 30th Employed as a Supervisor on the GSU Shutdown Turnaround. My responsibilities included:  Planned Schedule implementation  Work pack developmentand control  Team managementand care free work flow  Sound communication with Operations during planning and execution ofworks  Sourcing and receiving ofgoods All AboutWelding Fitter – Geelong, Victoria Geelong Area April 15 – Aug 15 Employed as a contract Fitter/Welder (ABN) for projects for the City ofGreater Geelong Which include:  Fabrication and installation ofWalkway bridges atvarious locations around Geelong  Fabrication and install of waterfront park bench’s  Developmentofspecialised trailers Downer Engineering Mechanical Fitter – Geelong, Victoria Boral Cement Jan 2015 – June 2015 Some of my responsibilities include:  Maintenance and mechanical repairs in scheduled down days Grant Witham Address: 245 Merrawarp Road Ceres, Victoria 3221 Mobile:0409 299 488 Email: grantcwitham@gmail.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/grantwitham PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY With extensive experience in the engineering, maintenance and construction sectors, I aim to maintain a leadership role. I am eager to work in an organisation that is committed to safety, the environment and its employees. Iwould like to develop my skills and broaden my knowledge with a view to developing a greater role of responsibility in the future.
  • 2.
    Grant Witham –0409 299 488 Page 2 of 6 Intercon Engineering Supervisor – Condabri and Reedy Creek, Victoria Nov 2013 – Dec 2014 Employed as a Mechanical fitter, I was promoted to leading hand and as time progressed, a Supervisor. I was stationed on the Condabri and Reedy Creek water treatment facilities, where I manage men with respectand good understanding to optimize productivity and work performance. Some of my responsibilities include:  Managing a team  Preparation of materials  Organisation of work scopes  Completion of KPI reports United Group Limited Mechanical Fitter- Geelong, Victoria Hydrofluoric Acid Plant at Shell Refinery July 2013 – Aug 2013 Some of my responsibilities included:  Safe removal, assessment and reinstallation  Compliance with strict refinery standards, processes and procedures Sava Engineering Mechanical Fitter – Geelong, Victoria 1-19 May 2013 Some of my responsibilities included:  Removal of white metal for bearing seats  Reseating with plasti gauge for tolerance fitting bearing seats  Laser aligning drive shafts BMC Welding &Maintenance Mechanical Fitter – Wonthaggi, Victoria Victorian Desalination Plant Jan – April 2013 Some of my responsibilities included:  Removal and installation of various components for servicing and completion  Organising permits for hot works, permits to work Thiess Degremont Mechanical Fitter Leading Hand – Victoria Victorian Desalination Project Feb 2011 – Nov 2012 Some of my responsibilities included:  Installation of GRP piping and fitting of valves and bellows
  • 3.
    Grant Witham –0409 299 488 Page 3 of 6  Installation of small bore piping in PVC  Bolting and torqueing of high grade stainless steels  Organising JSEAs, permits to work, hot work permits Hertal Modern Mechanical Fitter – Geelong, Victoria Bio-Solids Plant in Black Rock July 2010 – Feb 2011 Some of my responsibilities included:  Installation of service air & nitrogen lines  Instrumentation fitting  Installation of valves, actuators and solenoids  Working off isometric and P&ID drawings Encore Tissue ABN Mechanical Fitter – Melbourne, Victoria Temporary- Shutdown 24 March – 26 March 2010 Some of my responsibilities included:  Replacing shafts, bearings and seals in large mixers of pulp mill ProjectEngineering ABN Mechanical Fitter – Geelong, Victoria Jan 2009 – July 2010 Some of my responsibilities included:  On call to fix and repair broken down machinery  Repairing and installing equipment in the food industry Uptime Services Casual Mechanical Fitter – Geelong, Victoria Ford Shutdown 20 Dec – 31 Dec 2009 Some of my responsibilities included:  Removing and re-aligning overhead crane guide rails  Reinstalling keeper plates on the column 20 over head crane United Group Limited Casual Mechanical Fitter – Geelong, Victoria CDU 4 Shutdown Turnaround Mechanical Fitter Sep 2009 – Nov 2009 Some of my responsibilities included:  Planning and implementing safe working strategies and procedures to undergo mechanical maintenance  Job start meeting input
  • 4.
    Grant Witham –0409 299 488 Page 4 of 6  Organising job clearances  Take five job analysis  Exchanger and vessel refurbishment  Reactor and furnace repair  Spading, wedging and valve replacement I.C.L. Design Self Employed Mechanical Fitter – Geelong, Victoria Short term projects: Engineering and Structural Fabrication Sept2005 – Aug 2009 Some of my responsibilities included:  Following architectural plans to fabricate and erectstructural columns, weigh loading bearers and steel frame work  Implementing safety procedures and practices  Visy Recycling Maintenance Contractor – Geelong, Victoria Plant and Equipment Installation and Maintenance Oct 2004 – Jan 2009 Some of my responsibilities included:  Mechanical maintenance and breakdown prevention  Significant attention to safety management  Fault finding, problem diagnosis and solving  Motor repair and exchange  Gearbox repair  Bearing assessment and replacement  Hydraulic installation and repairs  Condition monitoring  Improvement initiatives HedtEngineering Fitter & Turner/Welder – Geelong, Victoria Precision Engineering and Welding Oct 1995 – Feb 2008 Work requirements include; all forms of turning, milling, horizontal boring, petro chemical maintenance, MK3 Interceptor pump fabrication and repairs, precision tooling, problem solving. Welding; Arc, MIG & TIG welding - pressure vessels, aluminium welding,silver soldering and brazing, pipe & pipe flange welding, plasma cutting, oxy and Acetylene cutting. Some of my responsibilities included:  Guiding and instructing team members to achieve quality standards  Directing quality control and safety procedures
  • 5.
    Grant Witham –0409 299 488 Page 5 of 6 CableskiWorld Cableway Maintenance Fitter & Operator – Gold Coast, Queensland May 1995 – Oct 1995 F.E. & J Randall Fitter & Turner/Toolmaker – Thomastown, Victoria May 1994 – March 1995 Burrowes Industries Fitter & Tuner/ Toolmaking Apprenticeship – Geelong, Victoria March 1989 – May 1994 QUALIFICATIONS AND COURSES Fitter & Turner, Tool making Apprenticeship - Gordon Institute ofTafe; Numerical Control Machining and Mechanical Design Drafting Enter and Work in Confined Spaces Working at Heights Certificate Open Fork-lift licence Level 3 First Aid Origin 0-1 Commissioning Training Permit to work Level 3 Minor Works Commissioning training Permit to work Level 2 training Elevated work platform M.S.D.S Training - Hazardous Substance Awareness Compressed Air Awareness Training Construction Induction Card Level 3 permitholder Reedy Creek WTF Viva Refinery, three day induction Angelsea Power Station Induction Basic Supervisor training Victorian Desalination Plant Qantas Induction Card (MEL) Viva Refinery, Shutdown/Turnaround Induction VDP Site Induction and Level 1 PTW training
  • 6.
    Grant Witham –0409 299 488 Page 6 of 6 REFERENCES Graeme Dellar- Project Manager Brockman Engineering 0409186207 Angelo Genua- Mechanical Superintendant- Origin Energy 0404 812 447 Mick Lewis- Veolia Representative- Condabri & Reedy Creek Water Treatment Facility 0400 648 485