Ben Courtney

Full time Lead Mechanic And back to back supervisor to a team of 8 operators.

Operating X2 Komatsu PC700LC-11, PC600, PC300 Running Rammer 5011E Rock breakers day and night shift.

Ensuring Oversize lithium is kept under control by keeping a smooth work flow organising operators and frequent checks of the equipment to reduce downtime with unexpected breakdowns.

Organising parts needed and scheduled downtime for servicing and repairs

Full time at Miralga creek workshop operated by Ozland.

Servicing and maintaining a wide range of mining equipment such as:

Komatsu 785 trucks

Komatsu pc1250s, Hitachi 1200s excavators

Komatsu 375a, CAT D10 Dozers

Komatsu GD705, CAT 14m Graders

Komatsu WA900, 380 Wheel loaders

Cat 777D Water-carts

Epiroc D45 Drill rigs

Isuzu, Scania service trucks

Kenworth, Mack, Western star road trains

Carried out scheduled servicing and inspections on all of the above machinery

Engine, Transmission removal and installations

Truck Tub Changeouts

Diagnostics

Operating equipment such as wheel loaders and telehandlers unloading and loading freight road trains

I was also assigned to serviceman position for 4 months as well as completing fitter work.

• Assembly of new and PDI of Polaris UTVs and ATVs, Suzuki ATVs and Yamaha Outboard engines
• Installation and repair of the Husqvarna Auto mower robots
• Repairs on other power equipment involving petrol and diesel machinery.
• Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
• Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
• Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.

• Servicing, Repairs and remapping on all makes of heavy diesel equipment tractors and plant and forestry machinery.
• Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
• 24hr Onsite hydraulic hose repair.
• Engine rebuilds on various types of engines.
• Transmission rebuilds on various types of transmissions.
• DPF deletes and remapping various HD equipment.
• Changed oils, inspecting brakes and replace filters to perform preventive maintenance services on heavy equipment.
• Air-conditioning systems re-gas and diagnostics.
• Corresponded with supervisor to identify and carry out projects, implementing repairs, expansions and new installations according to customer requirements.
• Utilizing experience and understanding in maintaining and servicing a wide variety of machinery, ensuring to follow inspection policies and procedures.

• Completed a 4 year John Deere apprenticeship with this company.
• Performing tests on breaks and making necessary adjustments Tune-ups and change-outs on engines and transmission torque converters in all types of John Deere Machinery
• Re-edge cylinder mowers and bottom blades using neary 227 and 555 SRI grinding machines.
• PDI inspections carried out on all new and second hand machinery.
• With the use of John Deere service advisor ensured correct service and repair procedures were carried out to the correct specification.
• With the use of John Deere Parts advisor ensured correct ordering of parts and reduced downtime for the customer.
• Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
• Major overhauls of hydraulic and pneumatic components of Tractors, diggers, and Forestry Machinery.
• Evaluated heavy equipment to determine necessary repairs and maintenance requirements.
• Performed welding, soldering and brazing to repair damaged components on mobile heavy equipment.
• Travel to various sites across Ireland performing scheduled and routine maintenance to breakdowns, diagnostics, major component changeouts and overhauls.
• Key focus on safety and quality repairs, preventative maintenance, working with supervisors and superintendents to ensure work is completed within a timely manner.