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Adam Smoothy

Port Macquarie

Summary

Plant Mechanic with extensive experience at WesTrac NSW, excelling in diagnosing and repairing machine systems. Proven ability to lead apprentices and manage high-value service agreements. Skilled in troubleshooting electrical faults and creating innovative solutions, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Strong communicator with a commitment to safety and quality.


Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Mechanic Field Service Resident

WesTrac NSW
12.2022 - Current

directly dealt with customer from first point of contact through to attending job, troubleshooting and repairing.


self Managed all aspects of WIP from opening work order through to invoicing.


determined warranty coverage for repairs.


supervised and educated apprentices in safe work practices.


scheduled work in a reactive work environment where I individually serviced high value service agreements

and responded to machine breakdown scenarios.


dealt with procurement from third parties.


approached troubleshooting diligently reviewing all literature relating to systems not to miss an underlying issue.


created solutions for conservative customers to make reasonable variations with management to win work.








Apprentice Plant Mechanic

WesTrac NSW
02.2019 - 12.2022

gained apprenticeship through work experience in 2018.


Apprentice in a fast paced work environment, supporting major infrastructure projects.


progressed to a field service position during 4th year of apprenticeship.


progressed to trade upgrade

cert III automotive electrical technology.


December 2022 I filled in as a field service resident, progressing me to full time position





Education

No Degree - Cert III Automotive Electrical Technology

Westrac Institute
Tomago, NSW
06-2025

No Degree - Cert III Mobile Plant Technology

Westrac Institute
Tomago, NSW
12-2022

Skills

  • Diagnose and repair machine systems
  • overhaul components
  • troubleshooting electrical faults
  • proficiencies
  • All aspects of IDS
  • sis2
  • simsi
  • warranty bulletins
  • use of DBS parts availability, ordering part, creating and opening work orders, reviewing customer account exposure, entering work order notes and sims
  • zendesk

Timeline

Plant Mechanic Field Service Resident

WesTrac NSW
12.2022 - Current

Apprentice Plant Mechanic

WesTrac NSW
02.2019 - 12.2022

No Degree - Cert III Automotive Electrical Technology

Westrac Institute

No Degree - Cert III Mobile Plant Technology

Westrac Institute
Adam Smoothy