Blair Cornelius
Southbridge,New Zealand
Summary
Professional Workshop Manager/Diesel Mechanic with extensive experience in overseeing operations and improving productivity. Skilled in team collaboration, problem-solving, and adapting to changing needs. Strong background in equipment maintenance, staff training, and workflow optimization. Dependable and results-driven with focus on achieving high standards in every task.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Diesel Mechanic
Mader Group WA
08.2023 - Current
- FIFO role based in Pilbara region WA
- Rapid response field mechanic
- Vehicle based mobile mechanical role, go wherever required
Workshop Manager
Isaac construction LTD
07.2016 - 07.2023
- Responsible for managing workshop
- Manage all fleet maintenance and presentation requirements
- Transitioned business to digital fleet management systems
- Staff recruitment and development
- Managing division finances
- Negotiating supplier agreements
- Overseeing additional satellite workshops
- Responsible for selecting and purchasing earthmoving equipment for quarries, construction and road fleet
- Responsible for Machine end of life and disposal processes
- Advising other business divisions on equipment purchase and R+M
- Managed and led a team of technicians for optimal productivity and job satisfaction.
Diesel Mechanic and Operations Manager
Global Mechanical LTD
03.2014 - 07.2016
- Started business from start
- Diesel Mechanic and operations manager
- Recruited staff and allocated jobs
- Responsible for growing customer base
- Carried out fleet repairs and maintenance
- Worked on all makes of earthmoving equipment
- Full field service operation
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
GOUGH CAT LTD
02.2008 - 03.2014
- Started as Apprentice heavy diesel mechanic
- Successfully completed two qualifications
- Worked at several different NZ mines as required
- Moved into Field Service operation
- Worked directly with customers to sort their needs
- Trained apprentices as required
- Worked in satellite branch during earthquakes, worked on all makes
- Competed in Caterpillar Top Apprentice competition Australasia 2012
- Reduced downtime for vehicles by quickly diagnosing and fixing mechanical issues.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by performing routine maintenance and repairs on heavy diesel machinery.
Education
National Certificate in Heavy engineering - Plant and machinery
National Certificate in Heavy Engineering - Road Transport
Mito
New ZealandNZ Diploma in business - Management and Leadership L5
Mito
New ZealandIPWEA Fleet management certificate - Fleet Management
IPWEA
AustraliaFirst line management - L3
Four quadrant leadership -
Accounting for non-accountants -
Skills
- Heavy diesel mechanic
- Management and leadership
- Fleet management
- Business management
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Preventive Maintenance
- Heavy equipment repair
- Vehicle inspections
Earlier Work History
- Seven years teaching English in Japan
- Farming and contracting experience
- Truck workshop Experience
- Truck driving Experience
Hobbies and Interests
- Family
- Running and fitness
- Kids
- Music
- Motorcycles
- Tramping
- Fishing
Skills And Experience
- Fully qualified heavy diesel mechanic experienced in both plant and road transport
- Current management and leadership qualifications
- Fleet management certificate
- Experience in running a business for last 7+ years
- Good communication both verbal and using office 365 tools
- Strong problem-solving ability
Timeline
Diesel Mechanic
Mader Group WA
08.2023 - Current
Workshop Manager
Isaac construction LTD
07.2016 - 07.2023
Diesel Mechanic and Operations Manager
Global Mechanical LTD
03.2014 - 07.2016
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
GOUGH CAT LTD
02.2008 - 03.2014
First line management - L3
Four quadrant leadership -
Accounting for non-accountants -
National Certificate in Heavy engineering - Plant and machinery
National Certificate in Heavy Engineering - Road Transport
Mito
NZ Diploma in business - Management and Leadership L5
Mito
IPWEA Fleet management certificate - Fleet Management
IPWEA
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