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Christopher Mills

Mindarie

Summary

As an experienced Workshop Manager with 20 years of working on mine sites and on plant and transport equipment as an Auto Electrician/Fitter I would like work with a company that supports and encourages their employees to grow and exceed in their position. I would like to further my career into a supervisory or managerial position.

Professional with strong background in automotive electrical systems, specializing in diagnostics, repairs, and installations. Known for reliability and adaptability in fast-paced environments, consistently contributing to team success and goal achievement. Expertise includes wiring, circuit analysis, and troubleshooting, combined with keen eye for safety and efficiency. Eager to bring technical skills and collaborative spirit to enhance operational performance.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Auto Electrician/Fitter

Mader Contracting
04.2024 - Current

Completing Auto Electrical Repairs on,

CAT

  • 773-797 Dump Trucks
  • Loaders 928 - 922
  • Graders 12 - 24
  • Dozers D6 - D11
  • Wheel Dozer 954
  • Diggers

Hitachi

  • 1200-5600 Diggers

Drills

  • Pit Vipers
  • D65

KOMATSU

  • 830E Dump Trucks

O&K

  • RH340B
  • RH170
  • Various construction Machines
  • Developed safe and efficient workflows for projects.
  • Followed industry regulations and codes.
  • Trained and supervised Apprentices.
  • Prevented production halts by swiftly diagnosing and fixing mechanical faults in critical machinery.
  • Optimized machine performance with precise calibration tasks, ensuring products met stringent quality criteria.
  • Contributed to workplace safety by adhering to and promoting all safety protocols during machinery maintenance.

Auto Electrician/Fitter

Rio Tinto Brockman 1
01.2022 - 05.2024
  • Auto electrical repairs and maintenance on Road Trains and Plant equipment
  • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
  • Quotes
  • Completion of job cards
  • Movement of transport equipment
  • Installation of seeing eye machines
  • Supervision of apprentices and workshop staff
  • Fast decision making to ensure the safest outcome for involved person
  • Hydrogen fuel cell installation and maintenance
  • Auto Electrical and mechanical maintenance
  • Maintenance of Cat Machines
  • Maintenance of Hitachi diggers and O&K diggers
  • Maintenance of face shovels and draglines
  • Hitachi ex 3600 – 6&7
  • Cat 777, 785, 793
  • Komatsu 830E
  • Cat 16M @ 24M
  • Cat D10T @ d11T
  • Cat 992
  • Production and contour drills
  • Read and interpreted technical documentation such as drawings and diagrams.
  • Reduced repair time with efficient diagnostic testing and identification of electrical malfunctions.
  • Streamlined repair processes by maintaining well-organized workspaces, tools, and equipment inventory for optimal efficiency.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations by following established protocols during repair procedures.
  • Filled out documentation specifying observations, modifications, and results of completed repair work.
  • Provided comprehensive training to Apprentices , fostering a supportive learning environment that encouraged skill development.

Auto Electrical contractor

Kee Group Hire Port Hedland
01.2020 - 03.2022
  • Auto electrical repairs and maintenance on Road Trains and Plant equipment
  • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
  • Quotes
  • Completion of job cards
  • Movement of transport equipment
  • Installation of MTDATA
  • Installation of seeing eye machines
  • Supervision of apprentices and workshop staff
  • Fast decision making to ensure the safest outcome for involved person
  • Install MTDATA
  • Install DSSI seeing eye Machine
  • Hydrogen fuel cell installation and maintenance
  • Auto Electrical and mechanical maintenance of highway trucks
  • Maintenance of Cat Machines
  • Maintenance of Hitachi diggers and O&K diggers
  • Maintenance of face shovels and draglines
  • Movement of equipment to and from mine sites
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Fault finding and repairs
  • Verification of safety and compliance to Auto electrical standards for mobile equipment
  • Working across a range of Construction and Mining equipment
  • Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders pertaining to customers, machine performance, product, workmanship
  • Established strong professional relationships with suppliers to negotiate favourable terms on materials purchases without compromising quality standards.
  • Reduced downtime for clients by promptly identifying and resolving electrical issues.
  • Troubleshot diverse types of electrical malfunctions using advanced diagnostic tools to isolate root causes efficiently.
  • Delivered high-quality workmanship by accurately interpreting schematics for various electrical projects.
  • Expedited project timelines through meticulous planning, scheduling, and coordination of resources.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing efficient and quality Auto electrical services.

Auto Electrician/fitter

Qube
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Auto electrical repairs and maintenance on Road Trains and Plant equipment
  • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
  • Quotes
  • Completion of job cards
  • Movement of transport equipment
  • Installation of MTDATA
  • Installation of seeing eye machines
  • Supervision of apprentices and workshop staff
  • Fast decision making to ensure the safest outcome for involved person
  • Install MTDATA
  • Install DSSI seeing eye Machine
  • Hydrogen fuel cell installation and maintenance
  • Auto Electrical and mechanical maintenance of highway trucks
  • Maintenance of Cat Machines
  • Maintenance of Hitachi diggers and O&K diggers
  • Maintenance of face shovels and draglines
  • Management of apprentices
  • Reduced repair time with efficient diagnostic testing and identification of Auto electrical malfunctions.
  • Minimized downtime for clients by prioritizing urgent repairs when necessary.
  • Assisted in training new employees, sharing technical knowledge and best practices for efficient operations.
  • Maintained accurate records of job progress, materials used, and time spent on each task to support accurate billing and inventory management.
  • Contributed to workplace safety by adhering to and promoting all safety protocols during machinery maintenance.

Auto Electrician/workshop manager

J & S Labour and Machinery Hire
01.2009 - 01.2016
  • Auto electrical repairs and maintenance on Road Trains and Plant equipment
  • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
  • Quotes
  • Completion of job cards
  • Movement of transport equipment
  • Installation of MTDATA
  • Installation of seeing eye machines
  • Supervision of apprentices and workshop staff
  • Fast decision making to ensure the safest outcome for involved person
  • Working closely & maintaining positive communications with Mine sites and clients to ensure the safety of people working on site
  • Conflict resolution across a variety of skillsets & roles

Education

High School certificate -

Crestwood Highschool

Auto Electrical trade certificate -

Working with heights ticket -

Working in confined spaces ticket -

MC driver’s license -

Skills

  • Work schedule management
  • Collaboration
  • Construction equipment knowledge
  • Mining equipment knowledge
  • Supervisory experience
  • Leadership skills
  • Team cohesion
  • Safety focus
  • WHS principles understanding
  • Maintenance of mining equipment
  • Maintenance of construction equipment
  • Time management
  • Initiative
  • Continuous improvement
  • Change management
  • Technical documentation interpretation
  • Team building
  • Safety compliance
  • Workflow optimization
  • Conflict resolution
  • Auto Electrical troubleshooting
  • Diagram reading
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Air conditioning systems
  • Automotive electronics
  • Hand and power tools
  • Component replacement
  • Schematic reading
  • Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
  • Wiring repair
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliability
  • Organizational skills
  • Active listening
  • Decision-making
  • Detail-oriented

Attributes

  • Excellent work ethic.
  • Honest and reliable.
  • Safety conscious.
  • Work positively within a team environment.
  • Good communicator.
  • Great sense of humor.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of safe work practices.
  • Adhere to safety and environmental requirements.
  • Effective and appropriate communication skills.
  • Ability to work efficiently within a team.
  • Strong focus on safety.
  • Attention to detail.

Timeline

Auto Electrician/Fitter

Mader Contracting
04.2024 - Current

Auto Electrician/Fitter

Rio Tinto Brockman 1
01.2022 - 05.2024

Auto Electrical contractor

Kee Group Hire Port Hedland
01.2020 - 03.2022

Auto Electrician/fitter

Qube
01.2019 - 01.2020

Auto Electrician/workshop manager

J & S Labour and Machinery Hire
01.2009 - 01.2016

Working with heights ticket -

Working in confined spaces ticket -

MC driver’s license -

High School certificate -

Crestwood Highschool

Auto Electrical trade certificate -

Christopher Mills