NIKOLAS KONISPOLIATIS

• Enhanced equipment reliability by conducting thorough preventative maintenance and routine inspections.
• Reduced downtime for essential machinery by swiftly diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues.
• Mentored junior fitters, fostering a supportive learning environment that enhanced overall team productivity.
• Increased production efficiency with timely repairs and implementation of proactive maintenance practices.
• Performed emergency breakdown and repairs to all fixed plant equipment including crushers, conveyer systems, bearing overhauls, electric motor replacements and train load out equipment
• Actively participated in root cause analysis investigations, contributing valuable insights for long-term solutions to recurring issues.
• Completed projects within tight deadlines while adhering to strict quality standards.

As a fitter and fire technician, my role involved working in all plumbing services related to fire including:

• Sprinkler systems
• Hose reels
• Maintenance of diesel and electric fire pumps
• Hydrant systems
• Intrastate travel providing maintenance and support

In addition to this, I,

• Provided expert advice on proper placement and utilization of fire safety equipment, optimizing effectiveness during emergencies.
• Increased customer satisfaction by providing prompt and efficient service during routine maintenance checks or emergency situations.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements by attending professional development courses, ensuring best practices were applied during all service calls.
• Reduced risk of fire incidents by performing routine maintenance on fire alarms, sprinklers, and extinguishers.

• Performed emergency breakdown and repairs to all fixed plant equipment including crushers, conveyer systems, bearing overhauls, electric motor replacements and train load out equipment
• Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
• Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during the fitting process.
• Supported a positive work environment by fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and assisting peers as needed.
• Reduced downtime by performing preventative maintenance on equipment, ensuring smooth operations.

• Employed as a breakdown fitter, I worked with: Automatic packaging machines, Electric liquid transfer pumps, Diaphragm pumps, Brewing equipment repairs such as: Mashton kettle overhauls, Laughterton, Automated valve system to transfer beer & other alcohol from tank to tank
• My role also included being in charge of daily checks and top ups of machines with chemicals and liquids along with gas and air systems supplying the brewery with functionality of carbonation and pneumatic valves

• Handling many different gases in the role, I worked across various fields including hospitals, TAFEs, breweries, hotels, fast food outlets and engineering companies providing general and preventative maintenance, keeping customers running smoothly

Duties include but not restricted to:

• Maintain BOC and customer owned equipment, both in house and on site
• Testing and calibrations of gas analysers and gas mixers for food products
• Install, test and modify existing and new gas customers to suit customer specifics
• Technical support of equipment
• Interpret drawings, schematics, flow charts and written descriptions of the project requirements
• Maintain and test medical gas alarm systems
• Refurbishment of gas vessels
• Servicing of medical gases reticulated systems
• 24/7 callouts
• Intrastate travel providing maintenance and support

• Installation of full reticulated air systems
• Installation of compressors
• Repairs and servicing of compressors
• Full rebuilds of compressors
• Assembly & testing of new units
• Interpreted drawings, schematics, flow charts and written descriptions of the project requirements

• Attended NSW TAFE for 3 years and completed mechanical engineering trade
• Updated service record files on equipment drawings and history
• Fabricated specific mechanical components, parts and assemblies
• Demonstrated expertise in the use of machining tools, hand tools, bending and welding of different ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• Maintained BOC and customer owned equipment, both in house and on site
• Testing and calibrations of gas analysers and gas mixers for food products
• Installed, tested and modified existing and new gas customers to suit customer specifics
• Technical support of equipment
• Recorded the respective measurements for projects
• Conducted audits and inspections of equipment
• Completed planned maintenance and breakdown tasks as required
• Maintained a working area that was clean, safe and stocked with appropriate equipment and supplies
• Interpreted drawings, schematics, flow charts and written descriptions of the project requirements
• Worked extended hours on weekday and weekend projects
• Consulted with the supervisors and management or foreman regarding the likely risks associated with the assigned job
• Maintained and tested medical gas alarm systems
• Refurbishment of gas vessels
• Servicing of medical gases reticulated systems