Workshop Supervisor (Marble Contractor) | McArthur River Mine NT

• Mar 2018 - Present

# Marble Contractor - Leading a team of tradespeople including 11 x Diesel Fitters, 2 x Boilermakers, 1 x Storeperson and 1 x Fuel Truck Operator working 24/7 across two 12-hour shifts to ensure effective performance. # Maintaining EPSA’s fleet of Komatsu PC3000 and PC5500 Excavators, Liebherr 9350 Excavators, CAT 993K and 792 Loaders, CAT 789C and 789D Haul Trucks, CAT D10T and D11R Bulldozers, CAT 777D Water Trucks, and CAT 16M and 16H Graders to ensure availability for Glencore’s mining operations. # Working with the maintenance planning department to prioritise, coordinate and execute scheduled maintenance activities while prioritising resources for breakdown and reactive maintenance. # Responsible for both preventative and breakdown maintenance activities including condition monitoring inspections on all equipment and mechanical projects and shutdowns for EPSA’s fleet of equipment. # Planning and coordinating all maintenance activities ensuring all work is completed as scheduled to quality, safety standards while maintaining maintenance systems and ensuring the integrity of records. # Using excellent problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement of plant performance and leveraging of leadership experience to coach the team and drive high performance. # Following all workplace health and safety, quality assurance environmental protection policies and procedures in accordance with relevant State and Federal legislation for zinc, lead and silver mining. Show less

Workshop Supervisor | Fleet and Workshop Operations

• Aug 2016 - Feb 2018

Operating from within the Fleet and Workshop Department, I diagnose, repair and maintain Council equipment such as loaders, dozers, graders, road rollers, backhoes and trucks along with providing workshop services across the region. My primary focus is to improve operations continuously. # Diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment; # Dismantling, repairing, rebuilding, assembling and installing parts to vehicles, construction and industrial machinery in the field and the workshop; # Requisitioning needed spare parts; # Interpreting specifications and job orders for assigned duties; # Recommending measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of the product; # Studying production schedules and estimating workers hour requirements for completion of job assignment; # Carrying out daily duties as per work procedures to meet schedules; # Suggesting changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase the efficiency of Workshop; # Supervising workshop apprentices in accordance with the organisation's policies and applicable laws when the apprentice is delegated to them; # Training apprentices and the repair and maintenance of council’s plant. # Carrying out all work in a safe manner and keeping areas clean and tidy; # Carrying out work in accordance with WHS obligations and responsibilities. Show less

Heavy Diesel Fitter | Heavy Diesel Mechanic

• Sep 2015 - Aug 2016

Maintenance Supervisor (Contractor) | Barges & Tugs

• May 2015 - Aug 2015

# Temporary assignment providing supervision of fleet maintenance for tugs and barges during the company restructure. # Temporary assignment providing supervision of fleet maintenance for tugs and barges during the company restructure.

Heavy Diesel Fitter | Road Trains, Heavy Vehicles & Gensets

• Feb 2014 - Mar 2015

# Temporary assignment performing maintenance, servicing, and repairs to Council’s heavy machinery, trucks and plant. # Temporary assignment performing maintenance, servicing, and repairs to Council’s heavy machinery, trucks and plant.

Marine Engine Driver Grade 1 (MED 1) & Deckhand | Multiple Dredging Projects

• Aug 2008 - Sep 2013

# Worked at sea on coal port dredging projects at Hay Point, Curtis Island and Newcastle Harbour on the P.T. KYTHIRA. # Worked at sea on coal port dredging projects at Hay Point, Curtis Island and Newcastle Harbour on the P.T. KYTHIRA.

Heavy Diesel Fitter | Liebherr Excavators

• May 2005 - Jul 2008

# Commissions and shutdowns on 994, 994B, 995 and 996 excavators up to 660 tonne used for coal mining applications. # Commissions and shutdowns on 994, 994B, 995 and 996 excavators up to 660 tonne used for coal mining applications.

Heavy Diesel Fitter | Terex Cranes

• Jun 2004 - May 2005

# Commissions and shutdowns on All-Terrain, Rough Terrain, Crawler, Tower, and Franna Cranes, and Demags. # Commissions and shutdowns on All-Terrain, Rough Terrain, Crawler, Tower, and Franna Cranes, and Demags.

Heavy Diesel Fitter | CAT Caterpillar Haul Trucks

• Jan 2004 - Jun 2004

# Assemblies, commissions and shutdowns of CAT 777, 785, 789 and 793 haul trucks on mine sites across Queensland. # Assemblies, commissions and shutdowns of CAT 777, 785, 789 and 793 haul trucks on mine sites across Queensland.

Workshop Supervisor | Heavy Diesel Fitter

• Jun 2003 - Dec 2003

# Temporary assignment providing workshop supervision and coordination of maintenance of Council trucks, machinery, and mobile plant. # Temporary assignment providing workshop supervision and coordination of maintenance of Council trucks, machinery, and mobile plant.

Workshop Manager | Heavy Diesel Fitter

• Dec 2001 - Jun 2003

# Workshop supervision and maintenance of the powerhouse, heavy machinery, trucks and mobile plant on the island. # Workshop supervision and maintenance of the powerhouse, heavy machinery, trucks and mobile plant on the island.