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Brendan Lorne

Brendan Lorne

Logan City,QLD

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Dedicated Construction and Mining professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Experienced Team Leader with over 30 years of experience in Machinery Maintenance, Servicing and Repairs. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hiflex Mobile Hose Service (Contractor)

Alfagomma Australia P/L Hiflex
07.2020 - 04.2022
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Served customers and followed outlined steps of service.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Hydraulic Service Technician (Contractor)

Sole Trader (BCF Industries)
09.2017 - 04.2022
  • Applied 25 years Hydraulic System experience in the Transport, Earthmoving and Materials Handling Industries to my growing client bases equipment.
  • Utilizing 25 yrs of Auto Electrical, Pneumatic and Mechanical experience to provide Diagnosis, Design, Installations and Repairs.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

On Site Service Consultant/Technical Advisor

BMI Engineering Pty Ltd
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Advised project managers on simultaneous technical workstreams, aiding in alignment of broader business goals.
  • Monitored technology infrastructure against core standards to provide technical assessment and advisory services.
  • Served as primary point of contact for triaging technical issues.
  • Enforced use of prescribed technical procedures, designing monitoring protocols to confirm compliance with guidelines.

Production Foreman

BMI Engineering Pty Ltd
03.2011 - 05.2017
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
  • Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
  • Unloaded incoming products and moved boxes to staging areas, sorted items and transported to final storage locations.
  • Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
  • Conducted quality inspections of finished products and made minor repairs to meet project expectations.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.
  • Graded and packaged finished products, transporting items for additional processing, storage or shipment off-site.
  • Maintained maximum organization and productivity by properly sorting project components on work tables.
  • Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.

Field Service Supervisor

Hitachi Construction Machinery/Hitachi Mining
03.2007 - 03.2011
  • Monitored work performance and quality to maintain standards.
  • Led team of up to 15 service technicians in field activities.
  • Reduced time to complete service calls and expertly retained key customers.
  • Installed and provided technical support for John Deere and Hitachi Construction equipment.
  • Installed and provided technical support for Bell equipment.
  • Installed and provided technical support for John Deere equipment.
  • Installed and provided technical support for Hitachi equipment.
  • Facilitated communication between office personnel, subcontractors and customers.
  • Checked safety practices and integrity of PPE.
  • Led team of up to 15 service technicians in field activities.

Owner/Director of Operations

XLR8 Industries - Hydraulic Services
02.2003 - 07.2007
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
  • Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
  • Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
  • Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
  • Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
  • Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.

Education

High School Diploma -

Croydon High School
Croydon, VIC
12.1990

Skills

  • Contractor Negotiations
  • Contractor Management
  • Contractor Safety
  • Contractor Liaison
  • Contractor Relationship Development
  • Contractor Quality Control
  • Contractor Industry Knowledge
  • Hose Connections
  • Hose Control Precision
  • Pump and Hose Management

Certification

  • Qualified, John Deere - Service Technician.
  • Recognised Service Provider, Hitachi Construction Machinery.
  • Hitachi Zaxis Series 2. (Mid Series)
  • Hitachi Zaxis Series 3. (Mid Series)
  • Hitachi (Mini Series Excavator)
  • Hitachi Zaxis Wheeled Loader.
  • Bell 40-50 Series Articulated Dump Truck
  • Sennerbogan Telehandler.
  • Recognised Product Support Rep, Mailhot Hydraulic Hoists, Canada.
  • Service Technicians Excellence Certificate, Hiab Truck Mounted Cranes, 2005.
  • Early detection Certificate 2, Probe Oil Sampling Method Training. 2009.
  • Supervisors Training Hitachi 2010.
  • Certificate 3 in Engineering-Mechanical (Maintenance-Fitting and Turning. Member#49636

Timeline

Hiflex Mobile Hose Service (Contractor)

Alfagomma Australia P/L Hiflex
07.2020 - 04.2022

Hydraulic Service Technician (Contractor)

Sole Trader (BCF Industries)
09.2017 - 04.2022

On Site Service Consultant/Technical Advisor

BMI Engineering Pty Ltd
05.2017 - 08.2017

Production Foreman

BMI Engineering Pty Ltd
03.2011 - 05.2017

Field Service Supervisor

Hitachi Construction Machinery/Hitachi Mining
03.2007 - 03.2011

Owner/Director of Operations

XLR8 Industries - Hydraulic Services
02.2003 - 07.2007

High School Diploma -

Croydon High School

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