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Mark Winch

Palmerston,NT

Summary

A qualified Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic with extensive experience inspecting, servicing, repairing, and maintaining a broad range of vehicles and equipment — from generators and light vehicles to heavy trucks and specialised mobile machinery. Highly skilled in troubleshooting and diagnosing faults, with a proven ability to implement effective, reliable solutions.
Experienced across workshop environments and diverse onsite conditions, working both autonomously and as part of a team. Committed to delivering exceptional standards of workmanship, safety, and operational performance.
Background includes underground work within the opal mining and gem industry, as well as substantial experience operating as a mobile mechanic on remote and urban sites. Currently operating a fully mobile mechanical business, providing professional, efficient, and safety‑focused services to a wide range of clients

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Director

Winchy Group Pty Ltd
Palmerston, NT
08.2024 - Current
  • Diagnosed mechanical issues in various vehicles and machinery.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks to ensure optimal performance.
  • Collaborated subcontractors and clients to streamline repair processes.
  • Maintained accurate records of repairs and maintenance activities.
  • Communicated effectively with customers regarding service recommendations.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations within the workplace environment.
  • Kept work garage clean and organized to meet internal and regulatory expectations governing safety.

Equipment:

Agricultural Machinery

- Massey Ferguson tractors

- John Deere tractors

- Case tractors & plant

- Krone rakes & balers

- Kyoti tractors

- Kune hay rakes & mowers

Mobile Plant Equipment

- Komatsu loaders

- Skid Steers - Bobcat & Kubota

- Kubota diggers/excavators

Leading Hand

EzyQuip - FIFO 2/2 MRM
Darwin, NT
05.2023 - 08.2024
  • · Diagnosis and repair of Heavy vehicles on site at workshop and breakdowns in the Pit
  • · Servicing and inspection of Heavy Road transport vehicles and HME
  • · Diagnosis and repair of Hydraulic systems
  • · Making Hydraulic hoses and fitment to equipment
  • · Diagnosis and repair of Airconditioning systems
  • · Heavy Vehicle Assessment inspections
  • · Use of diagnostic tools/computers
  • · Work effectively individually and as a team

· Planning and scheduling of work

· Liasing with external companies

· Parts interpretation

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Equipment list Road Transport:

· Light Vehicles

· Volvo

· Western Star

· MAN

· Isuzu

· Hino

HME:

· Caterpillar

· Moxy 745

· Dump: 777

· Dozer: D3, D6, D8, D10

· Loader: 940, 980, 988

· Grader: 12M, 14H, 18M

· Excavator: 311, 320, 330, 349

· Komatsu

· Dump: 785-7

· Hitachi

· Excavator: EX1200-6

· Dynapac roller – CA5000D, CA6000D

· Kubota – KX080-3

· EWP – JLG, Genie

· Generators

Heavy Diesel Fitter/Mechanic

Dynamic Diesel
Murrin Murrin, WA
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • · Diagnosis and repair of Heavy vehicles on site at workshop and breakdowns in the Pit
  • · Servicing and inspection of Heavy Road transport vehicles and HME
  • · Diagnosis and repair of Hydraulic systems
  • · Making Hydraulic hoses and fitment to equipment
  • · Diagnosis and repair of Airconditioning systems
  • · Heavy Vehicle Assessment inspections
  • · Use of diagnostic tools/computers
  • · Work effectively individually and as a team
  • Equipment list Road Transport:
  • · Light Vehicles
  • · Kenworth
  • · Mack
  • · Volvo
  • · Western Star
  • · MAN
  • · Isuzu
  • · Hino
  • HME:
  • · Caterpillar
  • · Moxy 740
  • · Dump: 777, 785
  • · Dozer: D6, D7, D8, D9
  • · Loader: 940, 980, 988
  • · Grader: 12M, 14H, 18M
  • · Excavator: 311, 320, 6015
  • · Komatsu
  • · Excavator: EX1900
  • · Loader: WA500, WA600, WA800
  • · Dump: HD1500
  • · Hitachi
  • · Excavator: EX1900
  • · John Deere
  • · Excavator
  • · Roller
  • · Grader
  • · Skid Steer
  • Note: Not limited to one site

Maintenance Planner/ Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Australian Army
Darwin, NT
05.2015 - 01.2023

1stAviation Regiment

1stCombat Engineer Regiment CURRENT INACTIVE RESERVE

  • · Managing the day-to-day work list for all groups within 1st Aviation Regiment
  • · Coordinating the maintenance schedules for vehicles and plant for up to six months in advance
  • · Managing the inspections and maintenance for all equipment used within the company
  • · Managing break down repairs of all issues with vehicles, plant and equipment
  • · Providing relief support in the Maintenance Workshop to maintain my mechanical skills
  • · Training and mentoring new recruits coming out of trade school and basic training
  • · Subject matter expert on M113AS4 armoured personnel carriers
  • · Diagnosing and repair of equipment
  • · Diagnosing and repair of hydrostatic systems
  • · On-call to repair breakdown equipment
  • · Bosch and CAT diagnostic equipment experience
  • Achievements:
  • · Demonstrate total versatility in a role which incorporates considerable administration, coordination and the ability to work in the Maintenance Workshop on hands-on mechanical tasks.
  • · In recognition of my consistent high-performance and commitment to excellence, I am often selected to train and mentor new recruits. In this capacity, I demonstrate solid training abilities and tailor my direction to the individual I work with, to ensure optimum learning outcomes.
  • · Provided timely and efficient maintenance support to vehicles, plant and equipment whilst these were in use in the field on exercise. In this capacity, I demonstrated focus and discipline under pressure.
  • · Awarded the Australian Bronze Commendation and Commanding Officers Commendation in 2021 in recognition of my service and similarly, in all performance reviews, my contribution has been commended.

Labourer

Labour Solutions Australia
Brisbane, QLD
08.2014 - 04.2015

• Operation of plant and earthmoving equipment

• Attending to general maintenance duties

• Maintaining the cleanliness of the workshop

• Servicing and basic repairs of equipment

• Completing tasks issued by foreman

• Erecting Scaffolding and disassembling

• Setting up form work, cleaning of form work and return to contractor

Achievements:

• Through my continuous adherence to WHS policy and procedure, I maintained a zero-harm safety record. Further to this, I also looked out for those around me in the workplace.

• Always met daily targets and most of the time exceeded them, as a consummate and hardworking professional.

Underground Opal Miner

Family Owned & Operated
Lightning Ridge, NSW
12.2010 - 2015
  • · Maintaining and servicing of trucks, loaders and hydraulic equipment
  • · Inspecting and operation of equipment
  • · Managing break fix of all issues with vehicles, plant and equipment
  • · Performing breakdown maintenance above and underground
  • · Working I accordance with WHS and underground safety

Bartender

Lightning Ridge Bowling Club
Lightning Ridge, NSW
12.2013 - 08.2014
  • · Customer service of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • · Cleaning and maintenance of bar areas
  • · Counting of tills
  • · Operations in the change bar (poker machine attendant)
  • · Counting and handling of large sums of money
  • · Supervise staff
  • · Supervise and attend all bottle shop operations
  • · Cellarman duties

Labourer/Yard Hand/Roller operator/Maintainer

Ridge Rock Earthmoving
Lightning Ridge, NSW
03.2012 - 10.2013

  • · Operation of plant and earthmoving equipment
  • · Attending to general maintenance duties
  • · Maintaining the cleanliness of the workshop
  • · Servicing and basic repairs of equipment
  • Achievements:
  • · Through my continuous adherence to WHS policy and procedure, I maintained a zero-harm safety record. Further to this, I also looked out for those around me in the workplace.
  • · Thrived under pressure
  • · Always met daily targets and most of the time exceeded them, as a consummate and hardworking professional.
  • · Thrived under pressure and demonstrated solid mechanical skills incorporating trouble shooting, fault-finding and diagnosis.

Education

Year 12 Higher School Certificate - High School

Lightning Ridge Central School
01-2010

Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Air Conditioning Technology

Wodonga Tafe
Albury, NSW

Some College (No Degree) - Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technology

Wodonga Tafe
Albury, NSW

Some College (No Degree) - RIICOM301E, RIIRIS301E, RIIWHS301E

All Global Training
Darwin, NT

Skills

  • Maintenance planning
  • Defence background
  • Disciplined & focused
  • Thrives under pressure
  • Highly organised
  • Leadership & supervision
  • Training & mentoring
  • Strong communication
  • Mechanical ability
  • Problem solving & troubleshooting
  • MS Office & computer proficient
  • Enthusiastic learner
  • Physically fit
  • Adaptable
  • Accountable
  • Hard working
  • Professional
  • Reliable

Accomplishments

Bronze Commendation – Australian Defence Force

Certification

NT Drivers License

Timeline

Director

Winchy Group Pty Ltd
08.2024 - Current

Leading Hand

EzyQuip - FIFO 2/2 MRM
05.2023 - 08.2024

Heavy Diesel Fitter/Mechanic

Dynamic Diesel
01.2023 - 05.2023

Maintenance Planner/ Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

Australian Army
05.2015 - 01.2023

Labourer

Labour Solutions Australia
08.2014 - 04.2015

Bartender

Lightning Ridge Bowling Club
12.2013 - 08.2014

Labourer/Yard Hand/Roller operator/Maintainer

Ridge Rock Earthmoving
03.2012 - 10.2013

Underground Opal Miner

Family Owned & Operated
12.2010 - 2015

Year 12 Higher School Certificate - High School

Lightning Ridge Central School

Some College (No Degree) - Automotive Air Conditioning Technology

Wodonga Tafe

Some College (No Degree) - Heavy Commercial Vehicle Technology

Wodonga Tafe

Some College (No Degree) - RIICOM301E, RIIRIS301E, RIIWHS301E

All Global Training
Mark Winch