David Pearcy
Petrie
Summary
I have been working within Automotive Manufacturing for thirty years, of which the last 13 years have been within the bus industry. I am a very motivated individual who enjoys all aspects of any job role that is presented, from problem solving through to final completion of a project. I work well as part of a team, or under my own initiative, and have experience at a supervisory level. I am a confident person with strong communication skills. As well as some electrical knowledge, I have an understanding of ERP systems and proficient understanding in IT and able to use programmes such as Office, Word, and Excel.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Qld Field Service Technician
Irizar Asia Pacific
10.2023 - Current
- A remote self-managed role with duties that include inspecting new vehicles prior to delivery to customer and rectifying any faults or imperfections
- Assist with new vehicle delivery’s, handover, and customer training
- Diagnosis and rectification of faults at customers premises
- Servicing of coach bodies and all systems
- Ordering and management of all stock, consumables, and tooling.
Short Term Contractor
VCV Wacol
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Part of the BZL second charge port retro-fit program on the first 30 vehicles built at Volgren’s Eagle Farm facility
- Duties included but not limited to disconnecting and reconnecting HV cables, installation of 3rd CSU, routing and securing of new HV cables, replacing chassis electrical board, fault finding, and harness modifications as required.
Queensland Site Manufacturing Engineer
Volgren Australia
03.2016 - 07.2023
- Reviewed and re-sequenced the entire body building process and factory layout for all products to allow both electric and diesel route buses, along with school buses to be built simultaneously
- Resulting in an increase in production output to cater for different OEM chassis manufacturers yet retaining the capacity to build articulated buses
- Responsibilities include but not limited to, supporting Production throughout the site with day to day problems, continuous improvement, tooling and process improvement, component design improvement, resolving long term engineering issues affecting all sites around Australia, working with OEM chassis providers with current and new upcoming model builds ensuring quality, BBI, ADR’s and all customer standards and expectations are met, updating and implementing new SOP’s, training of operators to achieve greater RFT and a safe working environment.
Quality Inspector (End of Line)
Volgren Australia
01.2014 - 03.2016
- Inspection and test drive of completed buses ensuring that quality standards throughout the build process have been met
- Identifying and logging of any faults and ensuring that faults are rectified to the required standard prior to delivery of bus to the customer
- A significant reduction in repetitive faults from Production and a huge drop in customer PDI faults to within company KPI level was a significant achievement.
On-The-Bench Construction Group Leader
Volgren Australia
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Initial set-up and implementation of the OTB Area ensuring that the critical path of Construction Line had a continual stock of sub-assembled parts to Quality standards, on Time and Cost, and always aiming to attain zero LTI / MTI / First Aid injuries
- Liaising with various departments both on site and in Melbourne to strive for reduced production time and improvement of quality.
Construction Line Natural Work Group Leader
Volgren Australia
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Leading a team of up to 10 Operators achieving build between Bay 2 and 4, to or above Quality standard, on Time and Cost, and always aiming to attain zero LTI / MTI / First Aid injuries
- Liaising with various departments both on site and in Melbourne to strive for reduced production time and improvement of quality.
Finish Line Tradesman, Bay 1
Volgren Australia
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Driving the continual improvement of Bay 1 with help from co-workers and holding regular Wormpit meetings to achieve further streamlining of manufacturing processes
- Assembling bus floor traps well under target time has also been a regular achievement.
Interim Service Team Leader
Volgren Australia
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Completing the re-flooring Warranty works of the Scania buses for the Brisbane City Council within tight budget constraints and limited resources, along with quoting and completion of any additional works required
- Liaising with the customer to resolve on-going issues with new bus deliveries has also been part of the role, which has been achieved through good working relationships with other departments within Volgren at both the Brisbane and Melbourne plants.
TWI Coordinator
Volgren Australia
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Creation of Technical Work Instructions for the Volvo B7 BCC and CDC build, and the B12 BCC bus build
- Simple, easy to follow instructions to enable quicker on the job training of new and existing employees for assigned tasks to a defined standard.
NCP Coordinator
Volgren Australia
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Setting up of the Non-Conforming Parts process and working with suppliers to eradicate on-going and costly parts shortages and quality defects.
Fitter
George Weston Foods
04.2009 - 05.2009
- Completing installation of a new food processing line within a specified time frame and costing
- Eradicating all pre-production faults to ensure zero downtime on production line start-up.
Fitter
Sandvik Mining and Construction
03.2008 - 02.2009
- Assembling and commissioning new Sandvik exploratory mining drill heads and rod loaders
- Development, assembly and testing of the new generation of drill heads currently being developed by Sandvik
- Complete strip down and quoting for repair of customers drill heads, rebuilding of drill heads on acceptance of quote was also part of my role along with the modification of standard Mercedes-Benz 16 wheel trucks to enable the fitting of a complete drilling rig assembly.
Tool Fitter
Price Tool Sales Ltd
07.2007 - 12.2007
- Tool fitter in the service department for one of the largest wholesalers of Power Tools and accessories in the UK
- Servicing products from manufacturers such as Bosch, Hilti, DeWalt, Makita, Hitachi, Panasonic, Stihl, Milwaukee, Paslode and many more.
Maintenance Group Leader
Land Rover UK Ltd
06.2005 - 06.2007
- Group Leader for Range Rover and Defender hand held tool repair and calibration departments
- Responsibilities included ensuring Production tooling were maintained to a serviceable standard, DC tooling calibration schedules and work docket databases were up to date, ordering and maintaining stock levels
- Working with Engineering departments with regard to process modifications and liaising with Maintenance to ensure those changes were done within a specified time frame, as well as input into new model year tooling requirements and new tooling installations
- Dealing with suppliers to improve R&M of tooling and reducing costs and down time.
Maintenance Fitter
Land Rover UK Ltd
01.2001 - 06.2005
- Maintenance Fitter in the D.C Tool Repair and Calibration department, specifically in the L322 Range Rover Trim & Final Assembly.
Maintenance Fitter
Land Rover UK Ltd
06.1999 - 12.2000
- Maintenance Fitter in the Small Tool Repair and Calibration department, specifically in the 38A Range Rover Trim & Final Assembly.
Apprentice
Land Rover UK Ltd
09.1993 - 06.1999
- Craft Apprentice in the Trim and Final Maintenance Department.
Skills
- Quality Assurance Testing
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Work Order Management
- Schematic Interpretation
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Service Quality
- Teamwork and Coordination
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety assessment
- Training and mentoring
- Technical Writing
- Problem-Solving
Marital Status
Married
Education And Development
Cert IV, Engineering, RPL / Studying, Applied Diploma of Quality Auditing, Four Units Completed, 2016, NVQ Level 3, Engineering Maintenance, 1999, City & Guilds, Electrical Installation Theory Part 1, 1998, Basic Installation Practices & Technology, Credit, Associated Electronics Technology, Distinction, PLC programming, 5 S’s, FTPM-BEW1, FTPM-BEW2, NWG Awareness, Environmental Awareness, QMS Awareness, C.D.M. Awareness, Risk Assessment, ECPL, R&M, Pneumatic Logic, Radio Comm's Theory, Restricted & Guarded areas, Pedestrian Safety Training, Group Leader Training, Word, Excel, MIG Welding, Gas Welding, Arc Welding, Ryco Hydraulic Hose Assembly Level 2, Spill Kit Response Training, Auditor Training, D.C. Tooling: service, repair, tightening strategies, programming and calibration. (CP Desoutter, Atlas Copco, DGD), Pneumatic Tooling: service, repair and calibration (Atlas Copco, Cleco, DGD, Avdel, Stanley, Broomwade), Battery Tooling: service, repair and calibration (Bosch, Makita, Fein, Gesipa, Hitachi), Calibration Equipment: user training (Crane Electronics), Available on request
Age
47
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 11/28/76
- Nationality: British
- Driving License: HR, manual
Timeline
Qld Field Service Technician
Irizar Asia Pacific
10.2023 - Current
Short Term Contractor
VCV Wacol
08.2023 - 10.2023
Queensland Site Manufacturing Engineer
Volgren Australia
03.2016 - 07.2023
Quality Inspector (End of Line)
Volgren Australia
01.2014 - 03.2016
On-The-Bench Construction Group Leader
Volgren Australia
01.2013 - 01.2014
Construction Line Natural Work Group Leader
Volgren Australia
01.2012 - 01.2013
Finish Line Tradesman, Bay 1
Volgren Australia
01.2010 - 01.2013
Interim Service Team Leader
Volgren Australia
01.2010 - 01.2013
TWI Coordinator
Volgren Australia
01.2010 - 01.2013
NCP Coordinator
Volgren Australia
01.2010 - 01.2013
Fitter
George Weston Foods
04.2009 - 05.2009
Fitter
Sandvik Mining and Construction
03.2008 - 02.2009
Tool Fitter
Price Tool Sales Ltd
07.2007 - 12.2007
Maintenance Group Leader
Land Rover UK Ltd
06.2005 - 06.2007
Maintenance Fitter
Land Rover UK Ltd
01.2001 - 06.2005
Maintenance Fitter
Land Rover UK Ltd
06.1999 - 12.2000
Apprentice
Land Rover UK Ltd
09.1993 - 06.1999
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