Dwayne Brown
Cairns,QLD
Summary
Qualified Mechanical Fitter (Cert III Engineering – Mechanical Trade) with strong FIFO and shutdown experience across mining and industrial sites. Skilled in inspection, repair, and installation of crushers, conveyors, screens, and a wide range of pumps (centrifugal, slurry, submersible, positive displacement, and sludge). Safety-focused, adaptable, and committed to maintaining reliable plant performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Fitter
Mobilise
04.2024 - Current
- Worked across Evolution Mining and Glencore Mt Isa shutdowns
- Maintained crushers, conveyors, pumps, and fixed plant assets under strict safety standards
- Performed both planned and breakdown maintenance to minimise downtime
- Applied diagnostic skills for fault finding, root cause analysis, and reliability improvements
- Recorded maintenance history and executed work orders in SAP
- Collaborated with engineering and operations teams to maintain site productivity
Mechanical Fitter
Veolia ANZ
10.2015 - 04.2024
- Delivered planned and breakdown maintenance on fixed plant equipment
- Extensive hands-on pump servicing (slurry, submersible, centrifugal) and mechanical systems
- Coordinated with contractors, operators, and supervisors for safe task completion
- Managed stock/parts to maintain operational readiness
- Maintained focus on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement
Rigger
Theiss
Roma, Qld
09.2014 - 09.2015
- rigging equipment for lifting and moving heavy materials.
- Inspected rigging equipment to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with site teams to plan and execute lifting operations efficiently.
Rigger
Goodline
Port Hedland, WA
01.2010 - 08.2014
- Rigging equipment for lifting and moving heavy materials.
- Inspected rigging equipment to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with site teams to plan and execute lifting operations efficiently.
- Conducted risk assessments before starting lifting operations on job sites.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize hazards during rigging operations on-site.
- Securely attach loads to rigging equipment using clamps, shackles, and other fasteners.
Education
Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade - Fitting
Gimbal Training
Skills
- Fixed Plant Maintenance
- Pump Maintenance
- Fault Finding & Troubleshooting
- Preventative Maintenance
- Breakdown Maintenance
- SAP Work Order Management
- Maintenance History Recording
- Team Collaboration
- Strong Safety Focus
- Compliance
- Risk Control
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
Certification
- High Risk Licence (LF – Forklift Truck; WP – Boom Elevated Work Platform), 09/07/30
- TLID0020 Shift Materials Safely Using Manual Handling Methods, Current
- Conduct Fire Team Operations, Current
- Gas Test Atmospheres Certificate, Current
- Work Safely at Heights Ticket, Current
- Driver’s Licence, Current
- QLD Construction Induction White Card, Current
- CPR & First Aid Certificate, Current
- Confined Spaces Ticket, Current
- RIHAN305D Operate a Gantry or Overhead Crane, Current
References
- Chris Ruane, 0403 325 995
- David Fitzpatrick, 0403 974 524
Timeline
Mechanical Fitter
Mobilise
04.2024 - Current
Mechanical Fitter
Veolia ANZ
10.2015 - 04.2024
Rigger
Theiss
09.2014 - 09.2015
Rigger
Goodline
01.2010 - 08.2014
Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade - Fitting
Gimbal Training