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Peter John Viljoen

Peter John Viljoen

Operation Manager
Niseko

Summary

Effective communicator and innovative problem solver

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Operation Manager

Windpal
06.2023 - Current
  • Oversee all operational and technical activities to ensure high quality and optimized service delivery
  • Oversee maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment.
  • Ensure attainment of set operation efficiency and quality targets.
  • Assure effective communication within the team and with supporting groups.
  • Assist in management and monitoring of project workflow
  • Help to resolve project conflicts, identify resource requirements, and align the project team on project scope.
  • Uphold company's commitment to maintaining safe work practices
  • Support company's continuous improvement by reviewing, incorporating and contributing to lessons learned, and suggesting changes to improve the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of project execution.

Offshore Manager

Windpal
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Enhanced offshore operations efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures.
  • Optimized drilling performance through use of data-driven decision-making processes.
  • Handled conflict resolution within team, fostering environment of open communication and mutual respect among all members.

Fishery Liaison Officer and Japanese Translator

Fugro
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Consulted and liaised with Japanese Fishery Unions.
  • Onboard Japanese Translator for daily operational meetings, Coast Guard communications and Japanese port authorities.

Offshore Assistant Driller

Sumitomo
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Assistant Driller on Japanese marine resource exploration vessel Hakurei
  • Assisted in successful completion of drilling projects by effectively collaborating with team members, supervisors, and other departments.
  • Supported well control activities by quickly identifying potential issues and taking appropriate action to resolve them.
  • Translator English/Japanese

Onshore Assistant Driller

Mitsui Kinzoku
03.2019 - 07.2021
  • Assistant Driller on gold exploration project in Hokkaido, Japan
  • Trained and supervised rough necks.
  • Monitored drilling operations and machines.
  • Supported management of all drilling and rig move operations
  • Translator English/Japanese

Travel Concierge/Licensed Tour Guide/Interpreter

Discover Hokkaido
06.2018 - 03.2019
  • Tour and activity booking
  • Interpreter
  • Japanese Taxi licensed tour guide throughout Hokkaido
  • Outdoor activity guide, mounting climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing

Backcountry Snowboard Guide

Powder Company
11.2017 - 03.2018
  • Guided groups of 2 - 10 people up mountains in Hokkaido, Japan
  • Helped with sales and marketing to increase foreign business
  • Oversaw all snowboard and ski maintenance.

Project Coordinator

The North Face
11.2014 - 10.2017
  • Advised and coordinated opening of new concept North Face store in Niseko Japan
  • Sales consultant for inbound customers
  • Marketing and promotion of The North Face brand

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Business

Hakuoh University
Tochigi Japan
04.2001 -

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Performance monitoring

Timeline

Operation Manager

Windpal
06.2023 - Current

Offshore Manager

Windpal
11.2022 - 05.2023

Fishery Liaison Officer and Japanese Translator

Fugro
05.2022 - 08.2022

Offshore Assistant Driller

Sumitomo
08.2021 - 03.2022

Onshore Assistant Driller

Mitsui Kinzoku
03.2019 - 07.2021

Travel Concierge/Licensed Tour Guide/Interpreter

Discover Hokkaido
06.2018 - 03.2019

Backcountry Snowboard Guide

Powder Company
11.2017 - 03.2018

Project Coordinator

The North Face
11.2014 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Arts - International Business

Hakuoh University
04.2001 -

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