Barry Sims
Victor Harbor
Summary
Results-driven Quality & Operations leader with extensive experience in enhancing operational standards across multiple sectors. Adept at implementing ISO-aligned quality management systems, conducting internal audits, and fostering team engagement, significantly improving compliance and efficiency metrics.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Manager
Tyrecycle
Adelaide
11.2024 - Current
- Enhanced ISO‑aligned QMS implementation and improvement across multiple sites, ensuring compliance and quality consistency.
- Lead internal audits, supplier reviews, and product inspections.
- Led non‑conformance investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to address quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
- Conducted training for production teams on quality standards and expectations, fostering a culture of quality awareness and accountability.
- Oversee document control, reporting, and quality KPIs.
- Impact: Strengthened audit readiness, improved reporting accuracy, and increased engagement with quality processes across operations.
Equipment Operator
Halliburton
Sale
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Operated cementing and high-pressure pumping equipment, ensuring safe and efficient decommissioning operations for Esso.
- Ran downhole service tools for isolation and testing operations, contributing to effective and safe project execution.
- Completed pre‑start checks, preventative maintenance, and PTW/JSEA processes.
- Managed offshore chemical and cement inventory, supporting uninterrupted field operations.
- Impact: Delivered safe, reliable field operations in a high‑risk offshore environment.
- Conducted operations in Bass Strait
Team Leader
Halliburton
Port Moresby
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Led crews in delivering PSL services, ensuring compliance with Santos and Halliburton standards.
- Managed HSE programs, conducted JSAs, and facilitated hazard observations and journey management to promote safety.
- Mentored staff, assessed competencies, and developed local national workforce for enhanced operational capability.
- Strengthened service quality and HSE performance across all crews.
- Developed high‑potential national staff, resulting in 4 employees independently leading wellsite operations.
- Ensured equipment certification, inspections, and maintenance compliance.
- Key Achievements:
- Papua New Guinea
Development Coordinator
Shooting Australia
Adelaide
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Coordinated 'Come & Try' events, achieving 110% growth in attendance and fostering strong return participation across South Australia
- Established partnerships with state associations and clubs to increase participation in Target Sports, including pistol, rifle, and shotgun sports
- Assisted in marketing, media, and funding initiatives to enhance visibility and support for programs
Field Service Quality Coordinator
Halliburton
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed HMS compliance, audits, inspections, and service quality metrics to ensure adherence to industry standards.
- Oversaw certification process for high-pressure equipment and safety devices, ensuring operational safety and regulatory compliance.
- Delivered training on equipment maintenance and cementing systems.
- Led investigations and reporting on incidents and performance issues to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Traveled across Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to oversee operations
Performance Development Coordinator
Halliburton
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Facilitated training schools for operators and supervisors, improving operational readiness.
- Coordinated competency development initiatives for cementing PSL teams to enhance skill sets.
- Participated in global cementing process development workshops.
- Conducted Taproot investigations and oversaw SAP asset data management to ensure compliance.
- Operated from multiple locations across Australia and Oman
Education
Cert IV - Work Health & Safety
Certificate III - Fisheries Compliance
Automotive Mechanics
TAFE SA
Skills
- ISO quality management
- Quality management systems
- Quality management
- internal auditing
- Regulatory compliance
- Quality processes
- root cause analysis
- Corrective actions
- Performance monitoring
- Operational excellence
- supplier relationship management
- document control
- training development
- team leadership
- problem solving
- effective communication
- Performance monitoring
- adaptability
Hobbies and Interests
- Clay target sports
- Lawn bowls
- Camping & 4WD
- Gardening
- Paddle boarding
Volunteer Experience
Club Coach, Trapshooting, Firearms safety instruction, coaching, and event facilitation.
Education And Certifications
- Cert IV in Work Health & Safety
- Lead Auditor – QMS (ISO 9001:2015 / ISO 19011:2018)
- Taproot Investigation – Halliburton
- Certificate III – Fisheries Compliance
- Automotive Mechanics – TAFE SA
- HRW Forklift
- FE Loader
- MC Licence
- White Card
- First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Quality Manager
Tyrecycle
11.2024 - Current
Equipment Operator
Halliburton
01.2024 - 10.2024
Team Leader
Halliburton
10.2022 - 04.2023
Development Coordinator
Shooting Australia
08.2020 - 07.2021
Field Service Quality Coordinator
Halliburton
01.2018 - 01.2020
Performance Development Coordinator
Halliburton
01.2012 - 01.2018
Cert IV - Work Health & Safety
Certificate III - Fisheries Compliance
Automotive Mechanics
TAFE SA