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Daniel Youd

Baskerville,Australia

Summary

Experienced Mechanical Engineer and Maintenance Planner with over 20 years in mining and heavy equipment industries. Proven track record in diagnostics, fluid analysis, and technical support across underground and open-pit operations. Skilled in CMMS, Power BI, and root cause analysis with a strong focus on reliability and performance optimization.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Central Maintenance Planner / Equipment Rebuild Coordinator

Byrnecut Australia, Perth Head Office, WA
01.2021 - Current
  • Led monthly fleet performance reviews across Byrnecut Group entities
  • Conduct RCA/FMEA and adjust PM strategies
  • Coordinate OEM bulletins and document control
  • Develop PowerBI reports and train site personnel in CMMS
  • Develop group wide equipment rebuild strategy from ground up encompassing 18 operational sites in Australia and multiple service providers.
  • Implemented 0 hour rebuild program for Epiroc MT65 Trucks with reviewed T.C.O model to demonstrate best value for Byrnecut and its’ clients

Senior Maintenance Planner

Goldfields, Agnew Gold Mine, WA
08.2018 - 01.2021
  • Managed planning for mobile maintenance and electrical departments
  • Created master data in AMT and fleet performance reports
  • Coordinated external contractors and budgeting

Technical Representative / Fluid Analyst / Field Service Mechanic / Relief Branch Coordinator

WesTrac, WA
01.2008 - 01.2018
  • Provided technical support for Caterpillar equipment
  • Conducted fluid analysis and failure reports
  • Acted as Branch Coordinator overseeing service operations

Shift Diesel Mechanic

Barminco, Avebury Nickel Mine
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Maintained underground mining equipment
  • Member of Emergency Response Team, 3rd place in 2007 Rescue Competition

Diesel Mechanic / Apprentice

William Adams, Burnie, TAS
01.2002 - 01.2006
  • Completed apprenticeship and won Top Apprentice Award
  • Worked on Caterpillar engines and mining equipment

Education

Advanced Diploma - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Engineering Institute of Technology

Certificate III - Automotive - Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment

TAFE Tasmania
01.2005

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Mountain Heights School
01.2001

Skills

  • Asset management
  • Work order management
  • Work order preparation
  • Maintenance strategies
  • Cost estimation
  • Continuous improvement
  • Team collaboration
  • Professional communication

Certification

  • WesTrac Institute
  • Tier 4 Engine Systems
  • Applied Failure Analysis 1 & 2
  • Caterpillar Institute
  • Electronic Engines
  • Hydraulic Fundamentals
  • S.O.S Fluid Analysis
  • Worksafe WA / Saferight
  • High Risk Work Licenses (CV, DG, LF, RB, WP)
  • Confined Space & Heights Safety
  • Management of Registerable Plant
  • Access Analytic / AIM
  • Power BI Essentials
  • Microsoft Excel Intermediate

Timeline

Central Maintenance Planner / Equipment Rebuild Coordinator

Byrnecut Australia, Perth Head Office, WA
01.2021 - Current

Senior Maintenance Planner

Goldfields, Agnew Gold Mine, WA
08.2018 - 01.2021

Technical Representative / Fluid Analyst / Field Service Mechanic / Relief Branch Coordinator

WesTrac, WA
01.2008 - 01.2018

Shift Diesel Mechanic

Barminco, Avebury Nickel Mine
01.2006 - 01.2008

Diesel Mechanic / Apprentice

William Adams, Burnie, TAS
01.2002 - 01.2006

Certificate III - Automotive - Heavy Vehicle Mobile Equipment

TAFE Tasmania

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Mountain Heights School

Advanced Diploma - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Engineering Institute of Technology
Daniel Youd