Benjamin Hams
Port Noarlunga,SA
Summary
Well-qualified heavy equipment worker versed in locating faults, removing worn parts and installing new components. Team-oriented, responsible and diligent about contributing to team and company success. Effective at operating wide range of tools, gauges and equipment to complete maintenance and repair actions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Diesel Mechanic/ Auto Electrician
McMahon Services
Adelaide
09.2020 - Current
- Carry out general repairs, hydraulic/electrical fault finding and servicing to the fleet of machinery cars and trucks ranging from Komatsu, Caterpillar, Bobcat, Bomag, Terrex, Toyota, Volvo and Isusu.
- Project manage and carry out modifying of demolition and construction machinery.
- Carry out building and replacing high pressure hydraulic hoses and high pressure pipe welding and bending.
- Carry out mobilising and de mobilising of large demolition machinery.
- Installation of Reentech kits for attatchment circuits.
Heavy Diesel Mechanic/ Auto Electrician
Komatsu
Adelaide
01.2007 - 09.2020
- Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
- Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure, and more as part of service orders.
- Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
- Installed new systems and components in vehicles.
- Documented findings and actions taken.
- Labor hire for Thiess prominent Hill working on Liebherr, Caterpillar and Komatsu mining equiptment.
Education
Year 11 -
Moonta Area School
Moonta, SACirtificate 3 - Heavy Diesel Mechanic Mobile Plant
Tafe Sa
Adelaide, SACirtificate 3 - Auto Electrician
Tafe Sa
Adelaide, SASkills
- Vehicle Construction
- Hydraulic Components
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- Wiring System Replacement
- Oil Changes
- Tig welding
- Vehicle Checklists
- Ordering Parts
- Fault Diagnosis
- Electrical and Mechanical Schematics
- Manual Labor
- Basic Tools
- Creative Solutions
- Hydraulic Maintenance
- MIG Welding
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Documentation
Accomplishments
- Spent 3 months working in New Caladonia at Goro mine site maintaining a fleet of Komatsu machinery.
- Collaborated and led a team of mechanics, boiler machers and auto electricions in the development of a Pc850 high reach demolition machine.
- Fully re piped and hosed a 30 year old pc300 Longreach arm by myself including tig welding and bending all pipes.
- Have for the last 12 months been solo maintains the McMahon services fleet that is working at Kwinana power station in Perth.
Licences
- White Card.
- EWP licence VL.
- High Risk Work Licence LF DG.
- Working Safely at heights.
- ABSC international move to test training.
- Drivers licence Class C R
Refrences
- Nick Edwards workshop supervisor Komatsu 0419136798.
- Adam Medlen Plant Operations Manager McMahon services 0424580541.
- Mick Goodwin Demolition nd decomission supervisor McMahon services 0429180505.
Timeline
Heavy Diesel Mechanic/ Auto Electrician
McMahon Services
09.2020 - Current
Heavy Diesel Mechanic/ Auto Electrician
Komatsu
01.2007 - 09.2020
Year 11 -
Moonta Area School
Cirtificate 3 - Heavy Diesel Mechanic Mobile Plant
Tafe Sa
Cirtificate 3 - Auto Electrician
Tafe Sa