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Andrew Cullen

Melbourne,Australia

Summary

Trade-qualified Heavy Duty Mobile Plant Mechanic, completing an apprenticeship with Sandvik Mining & Construction in 2009 with a strong focus on full machine and component rebuilds, hydraulic fault finding and preventative maintenance. Since then, I have built broad experience across mining, construction, utilities and rail, progressing into Maintenance Supervisor roles leading teams and supporting safe, reliable fleet performance. Now seeking a Melbourne-based position for 2026 where I can apply both hands-on technical expertise and leadership capability.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Supervisor and Heavy Duty Mechanic

SMS Mining

Goldfields, Western Australia

06.2025 - 12.2026

Lead site setup and logistics for civil construction works building roads and dams at a mine site in Western Australia.
Oversaw maintenance and operations of fleet of heavy earthmoving equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
Coordinated inventory of spare parts and consumables to support maintenance activities.
Supervised trades and labor teams, applying knowledge of Schedule 26 to ensure compliance and safety in operations.
Servicing, fault finding, component change outs on the fleet

Maintenance Superviser & Heavy Duty Mechanic

CPB Contractors & John Holland

Melbourne, Victoria

05.2022 - 06.2025

Maintain and manage a wide range of construction, earth moving equipment and mobile cranes.
Mobilisation/demobe logistics of site compounds; organize cranes, permits, lift plans, safe workprocedures, trades and labour, transport of buildings, plant and equipment.
Ensure plant and equipment is compliant, liaise with the inductions teams to plan inspections
Led team activities to achieve project success in hiring and returning all necessary plant equipment.
Maintain accurate registers of plant movements.
Support project engineers and construction supervisors with cost effective and reliable fleet andplant from multiple reputable OEMs and suppliers
Liaise with plant hire suppliers in accordance with CPBJH JV’s policies and procedures for competitivehire rates and quality plant.
Communicate with the Plant Team all plant movements on and off the project.
Ensure the plant is hired as per CPBJH JV’s policies and procedures, with particular emphasis on hire cost, plant safety, and suitability of the plant for the works required.
Reduce hire plant transport costs by effective reallocation of hired plant, regular communication withconstruction teams and plant hire suppliers.
Routinely review plant rates offered by suppliers for rate improvements.
Conduct performance management of third-party hire companies in line with WGTP Processes
Manage the contract management and commercial function

Over Head Crane Fleet Installs

Infrabuild

Melbourne, Victoria

01.2020 - 05.2022

Managed overhead crane fleet and processing machines across 55 sites for Steel Centre, ensuring maximum asset availability and safety standards.
Project managed installations, overseeing procurement, budget adherence, trade coordination, equipment hire, inductions, and permits.
Sourced quotes and engaged approved trades and contractors for priority crane maintenance, ensuring timely completion of essential repairs.

Leading Hand Heavy Duty Mechanic

Iron Mine Services

Karratha , Western Australia

04.2018 - 12.2019

Organised resourcing and provided technical advice and leadership to crew of HD fitters
Support team members to manage priorities, workloads, planning expectations & performance
Conduct daily prestart meetings & shift planning
Prepared and presented weekly maintenance plans in CMMS to client, aligning with OEM specifications for heavy mobile equipment, light vehicles, and ancillary executed by maintenance fitters
Review daily pre starts and service sheets to raise defect work orders in CMMS to be planned in according to category risk
Scope and plan tasks with required parts, tooling and labour
Proactively manage all rescheduled work and backlog work for present and future schedules
Undertake asset inspections and produce condition reports
Manage data in CMMS; Fleet hours, service hours, BOM listings, service sheets
Site mobilisation: purchase/hire of mobile plant suitable for application, develop critical spares listings, filter listings, set up service and maintenance schedules as per OEM specifications
Developed safety work instructions (SWIs) and implemented safety tools, including CCC, take 5, and JHA
Equipment worked on: Caterpillar 962, 980H/M, 992 Loaders, 777 Trucks, D8, D10 Dozers, Skid Steer Bobcats, 362 Excavators. Toyota Hilux, Landcruisers. Hino, Isuzu trucks

Heavy Duty Breakdown Fitter

Newmont

Tanami, Northern Territory

01.2017 - 04.2018

Brekadown fitter on a range of underground hard rock tunneling equipment, Atlas Copco, Sandvik, Caterpillar
Diagnosed Electric/ Hydraulic Faults using Schematics and Workshop Manuals
Ordered Parts/ Scheduled Labour Repair Work based on Diagnosis
Entered Detailed & Specific Job Information into the company's computer system, SAP
Comply with all safety requirements, policies and procedures
Complete jha's, takes 5's, prestarts as required

Rolling Stock Condition Technician

Transport for London

London, United Kingdom

01.2016 - 01.2017

Maintenance condition monitoring of London overground fleet
Performed fleet condition audits to ensure operational readiness and compliance with safety regulations.
Asset management and Reliability engineering
Conducted C6 exam audits to verify adherence to safety standards and enhance fleet reliability.
Fleet hand over and hand back process
Managed warranty claims process to optimize asset lifecycle and minimize downtime.

Fleet Specialist

Rio Tinto

Perth, Western Australia

10.2014 - 01.2016

Manage the standardisation of a wide range of Rio Tinto fleet including heavy/light mobile equipment and plant, rail equipment, light vehicles and ancillary equipment, providing consistent specification documents that meet the site plan and requirements and is operationally ready
Ensure fleet compliance to all relevant standards and advise suppliers of necessary modifications
Perform preliminary Level 2 risk assessments on new equipment to identify and control hazards and risks associated
Develop tender documents to purchase new and replace existing equipment required for various applications across the business
Conduct site visits in the Pilbara to identify opportunities for cost and safety effective improvements and modifications

Heavy Duty Mobile Plant Mechanic

Terex, Bucyrus, Newmont, Barrick

, Western Australia

01.2009 - 10.2014

Significant underground and open cut work experience all over Western Australia
Diagnosed Electric/ Hydraulic Faults using Schematics and Workshop Manuals
Large scale shutdowns on excavators, shovels and production drills
Entered detailed and specific job information into the company's computer system, SAP;
managed teams of tradesmen, mechanics, and electricians
Supported apprentices in developing their technical abilities and knowledge.

Apprentice Heavy Duty Plant Mechanical Fitter

Sandvik Mining & Construction

Kalgoorlie, Western Australia

01.2004 - 01.2009

Completed apprenticeship and cert 3 in heavy duty mobile plant mechanics
Rebuild, repair and maintenance on Toro wheel loaders, haul trucks and Tamrock underground drills rigs and Sandvik surface track drills
Engine, transmission, and diff rebuilds
hydraulic drill, drifers and cylinder component rebuilds
Field service/Breakdown Fitter to various mine sites across Australia
Welding and boilermaking skills
Sandvik DD420, DL421, Pantera drills, Toro 50 trucks, 1400/010/0011 Loader