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Edward French

Perth

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in tyre technology at Otraco and a background in logistics and air movements. Excelled in safety procedures and staff training, showcasing punctuality and multitasking across diverse roles. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Looking to further career while enhancing current skill set all while gaining new skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tyre Technician

Otraco
09.2022 - Current

I'm currently a Tyre tech working for Otraco at South Flank Mine (BHP) in Western Australia.

Worked on many different machines ranging from 930e haul trucks, WA1200 loaders down to Scania EPU's and water trucks also light vehicles.

  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
  • Dismounted, mounted, tyres and rims according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Disposed of old tires correctly, meeting safety and environmental requirements.
  • Delivered outstanding service, addressing client concerns promptly and professionally.

Driller Offsides

Mackay Drilling
07.2022 - 09.2022

Joined drilling to get my foot in the door into FIFO

did 3 swings of 2/1 before joining my current job at a Tyre fitter


Logistics Manager/ Transport Driver

Move Your Motorbike
04.2021 - 06.2022

Transported motorbikes between Melbourne and Brisbane.


Coordinated deliveries times with customers


Built strong relationships with vendors and customers.


left the job due to Covid making it to hard to be profitable.




Air Movements

Royal Australian Airforce
07.2013 - 11.2021
  • Developed strong relationships with multiple agencies, including customs, army and navy personnel, and other industry professionals to facilitate efficient coordination of movement of goods,
  • Worked in multiple places around the world including the Middle East and many places in Asia.
  • Gained multiple licence codes.
  • worked shift work my entire career

Education

High School Diploma -

Scotch Oak Burn Collage
Launceston, TAS
01-2008

Skills

  • Tire installation
  • Punctuality
  • Facility cleaning
  • Safety procedures
  • Staff training
  • Machinery operation
  • Pressure monitoring
  • Troubleshooting
  • professional
  • Multitasking
  • Heavy lifting
  • Time management

Accomplishments

During my 8.5 years in the Airforce I travelled to many places around the world. Including 5 months in the middle east. Many trips around Asia including 5 weeks in PNG doing humanitarian work.


Got through my tyre fitter traineeship in 3 months and got signed off to tyre technician in 10 months.


Experienced driving many different types of equipment ranging from 930e haul trucks to aircraft refueller trucks and a lot in between



Certification

Cert 2 in tyre fitting

HRWL

EWP

HR

CERT 3 in aircraft

CERT 3 in aircraft loading/unloading


Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Tyre Technician

Otraco
09.2022 - Current

Driller Offsides

Mackay Drilling
07.2022 - 09.2022

Logistics Manager/ Transport Driver

Move Your Motorbike
04.2021 - 06.2022

Air Movements

Royal Australian Airforce
07.2013 - 11.2021

High School Diploma -

Scotch Oak Burn Collage
Edward French