Benjamin Donovan
Unit 12, 36 Clyde St Jindabyne,Australia
Summary
Experienced tradesman with expertise and readiness for mechanical roles. Demonstrated success in driving business growth and improving operational efficiency. Committed to fostering teamwork and consistently delivering impactful results. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, safety, strategic vision, and effective problem-solving abilities. Proficient in business management, financial planning, and maintaining positive customer relations.
Professional tradesman prepared for this role with extensive hands-on experience in mechanical fitting and assembly. Known for precision in interpreting technical drawings and executing detailed tasks. A strong collaborator focused on achieving results and adapting to changing requirements, with reputation for reliability, safety and teamwork.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Contractor
BJD contracting Services
02.2023 - Current
- Started own contract company to subcontract to JDB contract services and TBP services mostly at Tahmoor coking coal
- Duties include day to day running of the business, organising insurances, quoting and invoicing, completing mechanical maintenance of longwall plant, supervising a team of tradesmen for longwall replocations
- Contracted as Mechanical leading hand on weekends at Tahmoor coking coal
Farm Worker
Donovan Bros, Family Farm
01.2007 - Current
- Reported to Owners
- Worked with machinery and animals
- Duties included mulching and harvesting potatoes, making silage and moving and feeding cattle
Contract Trade Labour
TBP Services
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Contract trade labour for longwall moves at various sites
- Reported to Bob Pearse, company owner
- Duties include mechanically dismantling longwall equipment and installation of that equipment at a new site
Longwall Mechanical Supervisor
Tahmoor Coking Coal
01.2015 - 11.2022
- Started as an apprentice and worked up to longwall mechanical supervisor
- Main responsibilities include maintaining and repairing mechanical plant, supervising other trades/apprentices, organising tasks for the coming week
- Duties include mechanical maintenance and repair of equipment at Tahmoor Underground
Team Member
Dynamic Sports
02.2014 - 01.2015
- Reported to Aaron De Jager, company manager
- Worked as part of a team completing duties such as building and maintaining sporting fields
Team Member
Ashcrofts SUPA
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Reported to Manager
- Worked as part of a team running the grocery department
- Duties included stacking shelves, operating a checkout and general customer service
Cleaner
Murrays Tractors Imports
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Reported to Owner
- Main responsibilities where to maintain a clean and safe work place
- Duties included washing floors and cleaning the workshop
Education
Certificate IV - Mechanical Engineering
Wollongong Tafe
Wollongong, NSW12-2019
Certificate III - Mechanical Engineering
Wollongong Tafe
Wollongong, NSW12-2018
Certificate III - Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Kurri Kurri Tafe
Kurri Kurri, NSW12-2015
Bachelor of Engineering - Mining Engineering
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW11-2014
High School Diploma -
Moss Vale High School
Moss Vale, NSW11-2012
Skills
- Problem solving skills
- Customer Relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management
- Organisation and attention to detail
- Physically fit and good work ethics
- Teamwork
- Leadership
Timeline
Owner/Contractor
BJD contracting Services
02.2023 - Current
Contract Trade Labour
TBP Services
11.2022 - 02.2023
Longwall Mechanical Supervisor
Tahmoor Coking Coal
01.2015 - 11.2022
Team Member
Dynamic Sports
02.2014 - 01.2015
Team Member
Ashcrofts SUPA
01.2012 - 01.2013
Cleaner
Murrays Tractors Imports
01.2010 - 01.2012
Farm Worker
Donovan Bros, Family Farm
01.2007 - Current
Certificate IV - Mechanical Engineering
Wollongong Tafe
Certificate III - Mechanical Engineering
Wollongong Tafe
Certificate III - Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Kurri Kurri Tafe
Bachelor of Engineering - Mining Engineering
University of Wollongong
High School Diploma -
Moss Vale High School
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