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Brett Illguth
Mackay,Australia
Summary
A highly competent, direct, and adaptable management and maintenance professional with extensive technical experience in blue chip companies and OEMs across the engineering, mining, and heavy equipment industries, notably in open cut and underground operations.
Professional tradesperson equipped with relevant experience and skills, trained, ready for leadership responsibilities. Demonstrates strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable with ability to adapt to changing needs. Expertise in project management, safety protocols, and hands-on problem-solving. Known for effective communication and fostering productive work environment.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages my technical ability, interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Leading Hand/Supervisor
Salmon Earthmoving
09.2024 - Current
- Developed a strong rapport with staff members through effective communication and leadership skills.
- Enhanced team productivity by efficiently allocating tasks and closely monitoring progress.
- Manage project equipment overhauls.
- Prioritise urgent repairs.
- Work closely with internal customers to achieve project deliverables.
Regional Area Manager
Inspec Industries
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative product offerings tailored to the unique needs of the regional market.
- Increased customer satisfaction levels by establishing rigorous quality control measures and addressing customer concerns promptly and professionally.
- Oversaw daily, weekly and monthly business reporting and leveraged information to optimize forecasting and future business plans.
- Actively manage projects across multiple sites.
Regional Maintenance Manager
BIS Industries
02.2020 - 06.2023
- Established clear procedures for handling repairs, planning maintenance and completing building updates.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Sourced outside contractors for special projects and oversaw bidding and selection processes.
- Selected and maintained Caterpillar/ Komatsu equipment suitable for the projects.
- Managed Project progress and financials.
Supervisor Ancillary Supervisor
Downunder Group Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Manage priority equipment and work flow, close out work orders.
- Actively participate in workshop planning meetings.
- Manage urgent freight.
Maintenance Execution Supervisor – Shutdown
UGL
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Ensure resources are in stock and adequate stores are maintained.
- Manage staff levels to meet project deadlines.
- Manage staff and daily timesheet approvals.
Field Service Coordinator (Contract)
PENSKE POWER SYSTEMS
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Led team of up to 12 service technicians in field activities.
- Reduced time to complete service calls and expertly retained key customers.
- Manage WIP and warranty claims.
- Manage technicians timesheets and annual leave.
- Weekly reports for senior management.
Project Maintenance Manager (Contract)
EMECO GROUP
12.2017 - 03.2018
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment to manage wear and tear.
- Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Managed a team of technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
- Daily pre-start and toolbox talk meetings and site inductions for staff and contractors.
Project Manager/Site Supervisor (Contract)
DGH ENGINEERING
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Work closely with the project manager to monitor progress and opportunities for improvement.
- Manage allocated resources.
Regional Equipment Health Specialist (Contract)
PEABODY ENERGY
03.2016 - 07.2017
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic system issues, providing quick resolutions to minimize downtime.
- Increased equipment reliability by implementing a preventative maintenance program.
- Reduced downtime with thorough inspections and timely repairs of machinery.
- Improved overall plant efficiency by identifying areas where upgrades or process changes could be implemented.
- Led technician training sessions to improve skill sets and reduce knowledge gaps in the workforce..
- Review and analyse oil samples to identify potential intervention prior to component failure.
Small Cap Supervisor/Project Manager
CRAVEN INDUSTRIES
03.2014 - 03.2016
- Handled employee concerns professionally, resolving issues promptly while preserving positive workplace morale.
- Improved team efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and providing clear guidance to staff and supervisors.
- Manage project resources and monitor and report daily progress to client.
- Ensure maintenance tasks are carried out safely.
- Review projects to identify opportunities for improvement.
Customer Service Centre (CSC) Manager
SANDVIK EMERALD
09.2012 - 02.2014
- Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Supervised a team of employees, fostering a positive work environment and emphasizing professional growth.
- Collaborated with senior management to create strategic plans for future branch growth and expansion.
- Improved branch efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing new processes.
- Overhauled outdated operational procedures to increase branch effectiveness and reduce errors.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the company through diligent oversight of operations.
- Manage equipment overhauls ensuring on-time and on budget.
Senior Service Advisor
HASTINGS DEERING, MACKAY
02.2002 - 09.2012
- Service Coordinator Mackay Workshop
- Service Advisor
- Diesel Mechanic General Shop
- Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in increased repeat business and referrals.
- Provided regular status updates on ongoing repairs to keep clients informed throughout the servicing process.
- Collaborated with technicians to ensure accurate diagnoses and timely completion of repairs.
- Managed warranty claims, ensuring proper documentation and communication with manufacturers.
- Analize customer feedback data to identify areas for improvement in service quality or operational processes.
- Acted as a liaison between customers, technicians, parts suppliers, insurance providers, effectively managing multiple stakeholders.
- Maintained high customer satisfaction standards to meet or exceed targets.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Managed WIP and customer accounts.
Education
Certificate IV Frontline Management -
Australian Institute of Management
Diploma of Project Management -
University of New England
01.2006
Skills
- Business Development
- Project Management
- Customer Service Delivery
- Problem Resolution
- Process Improvement
- Financial Management
- Equipment Overhaul Management
- Human Resources Management
- Team Building
- Preventative Maintenance
- Safety awareness
- Technical problem solving
- Inspection reports
Certification
- QMS1 Apply risk management processes.
- QMS2 Conduct safety and health investigation.
- QMS3 Communicate information.
- MNC.G2. Facilitate the risk management process.
- QMI Manufacturing Excellence Program
- Conduct safety and Health investigations – RIIOHS301A
- Incident Lead Investigator Training Program – ICAM
- Trade certificate
Accomplishments
- Planning and execution of PM maintenance and machine overhauls, ensuring assets return to production activities reliably.
- Adhering to daily planned maintenance activities, managing breakdowns and minimising downtime for assets.
- Safety excellence with minimum LTI’s under my supervision.
- WIP management that exceeded company expectations.
Technical maintenance strength
Focused, competent, and dedicated to achieving ‘Zero Harm’; have a strong commitment to implementing optimum preventive maintenance processes along with efficient planned and breakdown repairs and overhauls, minimising reduction in productivity. Operational and ‘hands on’, combining a trade background with broad-ranging management experience, leading to a thorough understanding of the end-to-end maintenance process planning and its management.
Management strength
Decisive and collaborative, an experienced Manager/Supervisor who leads with integrity and confidence to build the capability of staff to fully participate in their roles. Engages staff collaboratively in conversations and processes specifically designed to improve performance and meet operational goals. A strategic big picture thinker with a strong history in working autonomously in remote regions and in the achievement of commercial outcomes. Highly regarded for managing change and troubleshooting to resolve complex problems, while developing relationships with key stakeholders.
Business development strength
A highly proficient communicator and strategist. Identifies potential business opportunities and strategic alliances. Excellent at stakeholder and relationship management. Experienced in the tender and proposal process and adept at presenting concepts and product knowledge through both oral and written communication. Focussed utilising years of technical knowledge and experience to find solutions to client’s needs and in doing so building sales revenue and long-standing relationships with vendors.
Operatingsystems
- 1SAP
- JDE
- DBS – Hastings Deering
- CAT SIS
- CMMS
- Pronto
References
Available on request.
Key Capabilities
- Business Development
- Project Management/Machine overhauls
- Customer Service Delivery
- Problem Resolution
- Process Improvement
- Financial Management
- Equipment Overhaul Management scoping and scheduling
- Human Resources Management
- Team Building
- Preventative Maintenance/Maintenance planning of and overhauls
Interests
Timeline
Maintenance Leading Hand/Supervisor
Salmon Earthmoving
09.2024 - Current
Regional Area Manager
Inspec Industries
06.2023 - 07.2024
Regional Maintenance Manager
BIS Industries
02.2020 - 06.2023
Supervisor Ancillary Supervisor
Downunder Group Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2020
Maintenance Execution Supervisor – Shutdown
UGL
07.2018 - 12.2018
Field Service Coordinator (Contract)
PENSKE POWER SYSTEMS
03.2018 - 07.2018
Project Maintenance Manager (Contract)
EMECO GROUP
12.2017 - 03.2018
Project Manager/Site Supervisor (Contract)
DGH ENGINEERING
08.2017 - 12.2017
Regional Equipment Health Specialist (Contract)
PEABODY ENERGY
03.2016 - 07.2017
Small Cap Supervisor/Project Manager
CRAVEN INDUSTRIES
03.2014 - 03.2016
Customer Service Centre (CSC) Manager
SANDVIK EMERALD
09.2012 - 02.2014
Senior Service Advisor
HASTINGS DEERING, MACKAY
02.2002 - 09.2012
Diploma of Project Management -
University of New England
Certificate IV Frontline Management -
Australian Institute of Management
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