Ashley Nichols
Summary
Mechanical trade experienced supervisor with 14 years experience with Fortescue and 19 years experience in the mining industry. Priding myself on building strong team culture through safety and communication.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor Water & Power- Mechanical
Fortescue
12.2022 - Current
- Run interactive daily pre-start meetings.
- Strong SAP knowledge- Materials, work orders ect.
- Strong BMS knowledge- ITR's, hazards, actions ect.
- Conduct Field interactions, PTO's and TBRA's.
- Manage team absences and training needs.
- Closely work with Planners to create well thought out and accurate plans.
- Create daily work plans for each employee working to their strengths and training needs.
- Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Conflict resolution among team, maintaining a positive culture and respectful working environment.
- Mentored V-tec and junior team members.
- Success factor performance evaluations identifying achievements, areas of improvement and development plans.
- Implementing safety ITR's to reduce workplace risks.
- FIFO 8/6 Days Only- On-call night-shift.
Leading Hand Water and Power - Mechanical
FMG
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Routine maintenance and breakdowns on all Dewatering assets.
- Point of call for team when unsure or guidance needed.
- SAP work from time confirmations to seeing a job through noti creation through to Technical completion.
- Supervisor duties when called upon for annual or personal leave.
- FIFO 8/6 Day-shift.
Dewatering Maintenance Technician, Diesel Mechanic
FMG
01.2021 - 06.2022
- -Repairs, breakdowns, servicing and re-builds of Cummins, Perkins and Cat diesel gensets and pumps, Leading hand fill in supervisor role when called upon.
- FIFO 7/7 Day-shift.
Dewatering Maintenance Technician, Diesel Mechanic
FMG
03.2013 - 01.2021
- Repairs, breakdowns, servicing and re-builds of Cummins, Perkins and Cat diesel gensets and pumps, fill in leading hand and supervisor roles when called upon.
- FIFO 8/6, 2/1 and Job share rosters-Day and Night-shift.
HD Plant Mechanic- Mobile Maintenance
FMG
03.2011 - 03.2013
- Repairs, breakdowns and servicing on all Wirtgen and Vermeer surface miners.
HD Plant Mechanic, Mobile Maintenance
HWE Mining
10.2010 - 03.2011
- Repairs, breakdowns and servicing on all VOC listed machines together with Mack and Hino service trucks.
HD Plant Mechanic- Mobile Maintenance
HWE Mining
05.2010 - 10.2010
- Repairs, breakdowns and servicing on all machines including: CAT 773B, 773E, 988H, 966F, D10R, D9T, 320C, Hitachi 1200, Terex drill, Gen sets and Sterling service truck
- FIFO 2/1 Day and Night-shift.
- Some tyre repair work and light vehicle repairs
- Also active member of the Emergency Response Team.
HD Plant Mechanic- Engine Rebuilds
Westrac
01.2009 - 05.2010
- Complete Overhaul start to finish mostly 3500 series CAT engines and some smaller CAT engines. Disassemble, inspect, new parts to order list, recondition parts and re-assemble.
3rd/4th Year Apprentice- Site Based
Westrac
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Repairs and servicing to production machinery including dump trucks, bulldozers, graders, loaders and excavators.
- FIFO 2/1 roster, Day and Night-shift.
Apprentice Plant Mechanic
Westrac
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Mining Rebuilds, New Mining Machine Assembly, Building and Construction repairs and assembly, Heavy Construction repairs, Hydraulic repairs, Track repairs, Final Drive repairs, Engine Rebuilds, Marine & General Field Service, New engine and Gen Set repairs, Transmission overhauls, Hydraulic Pump O/hauls, Engine acc o/hauls.
Education
Applecross S.H.S.
Applecross2005
Skills
- Safety Driven Leadership
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Strong Team Culture Focus
- Schedule 26 Appointed
- SAP, BMS, Success Factors
- Employee Management
Certificates & Tickets
- Certificate III –Automotive (Mechanical- Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment, Plant/Earth Moving Agriculture) – Westrac Apprenticeship
- Schedule 26 Statutory Position
- HR Drivers Licence
- Fork Lift Ticket
- CN- Crane non slewing
- CV- Vehicle loading crane
- Dogging Ticket
- EWP Ticket
- Working at heights
- Senior First Aid
- ERT Training
- Recreational Skipper's Ticket
Competencies
- Eliwana/Cloudbreak- FMG Pit Permit w/AOZ
- Heavy Trucks
- 25T Franna Crane
- Telehandlers
- Forklifts up to 15t
- Coach Bus
- CAT & Komatsu Wheel Loaders and attachments
- Service Truck
- CAT 793C; 785B; 785C; 777F; 773B Dump Trucks
- Komatsu WA900
- CAT 992G loader
- Hitachi 1900 Excavator
- CAT D10R; CAT D10T Bulldozers
- Wirtgen Surface miners- 4200, 2500
- Vermeer Surface miner
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 11/18/88
Mob: 0403 884 542
Hobbies and Interests
- Four Wheel Driving
- Water Skiing
- Boating
- Fishing
- Camping
- Free diving
- Spearfishing
- Caving & Hiking
References supplied upon request.
Timeline
Supervisor Water & Power- Mechanical
Fortescue
12.2022 - Current
Leading Hand Water and Power - Mechanical
FMG
07.2022 - 12.2022
Dewatering Maintenance Technician, Diesel Mechanic
FMG
01.2021 - 06.2022
Dewatering Maintenance Technician, Diesel Mechanic
FMG
03.2013 - 01.2021
HD Plant Mechanic- Mobile Maintenance
FMG
03.2011 - 03.2013
HD Plant Mechanic, Mobile Maintenance
HWE Mining
10.2010 - 03.2011
HD Plant Mechanic- Mobile Maintenance
HWE Mining
05.2010 - 10.2010
HD Plant Mechanic- Engine Rebuilds
Westrac
01.2009 - 05.2010
3rd/4th Year Apprentice- Site Based
Westrac
01.2007 - 01.2009
Apprentice Plant Mechanic
Westrac
01.2005 - 01.2009
Applecross S.H.S.
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