1. RESUME
PETER
REEVES
TECHNICAL WRITER
ABN: 70 002 399 698
preeves456@gmail.com
042 0600 608
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Technical Writing
Mac OSX and PC
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Microsoft Office
Acrobat Pro
INDIVIDUAL QUALITIES
Accuracy
Initiative
Drive
Creativity
Teamwork
CAREER PROFILE
A highly-motivated Technical Writer with a solid six-year background writing complex
technical documents relating to the manufacture and supply of heavy mining equipment
(Train Unloaders and Train Positioners) for exacting Clients such as BHPBilliton, Rio
Tinto and FMG.
I possess a highly adaptable skill-set, and have extensive abilities in producing corporate
information, and the ability to relate to diverse groups from Senior Management, to highly
qualified Technical Staff.
With skills in technical writing desktop publishing and graphic design I possess a strong
eye for accuracy and detail, a commitment to producing a quality product, and
enthusiasm for driving Projects to successful completion.
I have outstanding written and verbal abilities; excellent computer-literacy; a strong work
ethic; research and analytical skills of a high order; and thrive on fresh ideas, initiative
and creative flair, especially under pressure.
EMPLOYMENT
TECHNICAL
WRITER
Perth WA
2008-2014
DOCUMENT
CONTROLLER
Perth WA
2007-2008
METSO MINERALS (AUSTRALIA)
In consultation with Project Engineers, Senior Field Technical Engineers and Client
Representatives, I have been responsible for compiling a wide range of complex
Technical Documentation relating to the supply and manufacture of heavy mining
equipment (Train Unloaders and Train Positioners) valued at some $30 million for major
minerals processing clients including BHPBilliton, Rio Tinto, and FMG. This has
included:
● Installation procedures and presentations.
● Operation and Control procedures and presentations.
● Maintenance manuals for Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulics systems.
● Manufacturers Data Records (up to 30 500 page volumes) to provide a complete
record of Traceability of the manufacture of the equipment.
● A wide variety of Training manuals and PowerPoint presentations.
Achievements
● Increased productivity and reduced downtime in the production of Technical
documents due to constant software failures by the replacement of Microsoft Word
with a dedicated desktop publishing program (Adobe InDesign) better able to handle
large volume files with detailed engineering graphics,
● Developed a standard template for a Metso Train Unloader Spare Parts manual using
high-end 3D graphics.
● Standardised the look and presentation of Metso’s technical documentation in
accordance with the Company’s global publication guidelines.
● In the 12 month period from 2012-2013 produced some 27 training manuals and
PowerPoint presentations relating to the supply of three BHP Ore Car Dumpers -
CD2, CD3, and CD4.
METSO MINERALS (AUSTRALIA)
Responsible for maintaining a database of Engineering drawings and documents
exchanged between the Client, Metso Suppliers and Metso’s main Design Bureaus in
Pittsburgh USA and Bristol UK.
COMMS
ASSISTANT
Perth WA
2007
CHRIST CHURCH GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Assisting with the development of the School’s new website and Content Management
System; maintaining the School’s existing website; preparing weekly electronic
newsletters to parents and staff; desktop publishing; and assisting the Director of
Community Relations.
TECHNICAL
WRITER
Perth WA
2014
ENTERPRISE CONNECTED SOLUTIONS GROUP (ECSG) AND CSE-TRANSTEL
AUSTRALIA
Employed to review, rewrite and troubleshoot a large number of technical documents
associated with the supply of wireless and other communications networks to the Ichthys
Project, the largest Oil and Gas undertaking in Darwin, NT.

2. EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts (Social Science), Charles Sturt University NSW.
REFEREES
FREELANCE
JOURNALIST
Sydney NSW
2006-2007
ESSENTIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS
LODESTAR COMMUNICATIONS
Sourcing and writing news stories and personal profiles for quarterly industry journals
dealing with the national transport industry and state power industry.
MEDIA
OFFICER
Perth WA
2004-2005
CONSTRUCTION, FORESTRY, MINING AND ENERGY UNION
Sourcing and writing news stories for the organisation’s quarterly journal, producing
media releases and co-ordinating interviews, maintaining and updating the
organisation’s website and producing a wide array of posters and brochures.
Achievements
● Improved the look and written content of the quarterly journal, Construction Worker,
to make it more reader friendly, with the emphasis on professional writing, news
reporting, and an increased coverage of local WA news and human-interest stories.
● Since the launch of the organisation’s website I was responsible for branding and
promoting the site which resulted in a 60% increase in traffic.
● Production of Construction Worker magazine (circulation 8,600). I sourced and
researched stories, conducted interviews and wrote news items concerning the
construction industry. I managed most elements of the magazine from pre-press to
production.
PUBLICITY
OFFICER
Perth WA
2000-2004
COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC SECTOR UNION/CIVIL SERVICE ASSOCIATION
Co-ordinating and producing the organisation’s quarterly journal; sourcing researching
and writing news items for publication; producing media releases and liaising with
journalists; preparing campaign and media plans; re-designing and maintaining the
organisation’s website and developing online products such as electronic newsletters;
events management; and producing brochures and posters.
Achievements
● Being responsible for administering a budget of approximately $150,000 per annum,
I was successful in reducing the cost of publishing and distributing quarterly
CPSU/CSA Journal (circulation 8,000) by around $3,000 per issue.
● In association with the Secretary I also managed a number of high-profile media
campaigns surrounding public sector pay claims. These resulted in increased public
debate through letters pages and on talkback and also received coverage in
metropolitan and regional print, radio and television outlets.
● In association with the System Administrator I implemented innovative
communications strategies which resulted in a substantial improvement to the use
of online technologies as a communications tool, such as online surveys which
provided immediate feedback from members; bulk emails to members; and
electronic newsletters in HTML format.
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Technical Writing; Design; Engineering; Aviation and Aerospace.
Nisarg Shah
Director
Enterprise Connected
Solutions Group (ECSG)
045 1092 411
Nigel Butler
Senior Field Engineer
Metso Minerals (Australia)
040 0065 622
Gary Day
Regional Product Manager
Bulk Materials Handling
Metso Minerals (Australia)
9420 5555