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Overview
Work History
Education
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Certification
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Filimone Tareguci Qalo

Filimone Tareguci Qalo

Hocking,WA

Summary

Skilled in implementing strategic initiatives that enhance productivity and efficiency.

Demonstrated ability in problem-solving and decision-making.

Qualified Mechanical Fitter with hands-on experience in mechanical assembly and maintenance.

Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex machinery, ensuring optimal performance.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Leading Hand – Fitter in Engineering Department

FIJI FOREST INDUSTRIES LTD
Labasa, Fiji
01.2007 - 01.2025
  • Developed a strong rapport with staff members through effective communication and leadership skills.
  • Enhanced team productivity by efficiently allocating tasks and closely monitoring progress.
  • Facilitated smooth workflows by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing corrective measures.
  • Promoted safety awareness among the workforce, leading to reduced incidents and accidents on site.
  • Trained employees how to fix problems, correct mistakes, and maximize productivity.
  • Communicated effectively with clients to identify needs, gather feedback, and provide regular updates on project status.
  • Applied troubleshooting and diagnostics abilities to assess repair and maintenance needs.
  • Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Ensured project success, meticulously documenting all fitting and maintenance activities for future reference.

Diesel Fitter/Fitter

FIJI FOREST INDUSTRIES LTD
Labasa, Fiji
12.2006 - 01.2009
  • Ten wheeler trucks/Hitachi loaders
  • Breaking systems – hydraulic and air brake system
  • Maintain engine cooling systems
  • Fault diagnosis, installation and removal of bearings
  • Maintaining hydraulic system components
  • Testing compressors ignition system
  • Manual heating and thermal cutting
  • Use of power tools/hand held operations
  • Using tools for precision work
  • Timing diesel engines
  • Maintaining steering system
  • Diagnose and rectify low voltage electrical system
  • Maintain induction/exhaust system
  • Perform engine bottom/top end overhaul
  • Dismantling, replacing and assembling engineering components
  • Interacting with computing technology
  • Applying principle of Occupational Health and Safety at work
  • Organising and communication information
  • Applying quality system /procedure
  • Plan a complete activity
  • Perform engineering measurements
  • Able to perform computations

Crushing Plant – Repair and Maintenance

Emperor Gold Mining Company Ltd
Vatukoula, Fiji
01.2001 - 01.2006

worked on:

  • Jaw and Cone Crushers
  • Vibrating screws
  • Conveyor belts
  • Pumps
  • Dust Collectors
  • Apron Feeder
  • Grizzly Vibrator

Milling Plant – Repair and Maintenance

Emperor Gold Mining Company Ltd
Vatukoula, Fiji
01.2001 - 01.2006

worked on:

  • Ball Mills
  • Gear boxes
  • Cyclones
  • Pumps
  • Thickeners

Flotation Section – Repair and Maintenance

Emperor Gold Mining Company Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2006

worked on:

  • Pumps
  • Agitators cells
  • Air Blowers

Precipitation Section – Repair and Maintenance

Emperor Gold Mining Company Ltd
Vatukoula, Fiji
01.2001 - 01.2006
  • Pumps
  • Vacuum pumps
  • Gold room
  • Agitators

Elution Plants – Repair and Maintenance

Emperor Gold Mining Company Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2006
  • Company Overview: Vatukoula Gold Mine
  • Water Boilers
  • Acid Pumps
  • Heat exchanger
  • Carbon reactivation Kiln
  • Dewatering vibration screen
  • Vatukoula Gold Mine

Thickeners – Repair and Maintenance

Emperor Gold Mining Company Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2006
  • Company Overview: Vatukoula Gold Mine
  • Spur gear drives
  • Chain and sprocket drives
  • Pumps
  • Gear boxes
  • Vatukoula Gold Mine

CIP OPERATOR

Mount Kasi Gold Mining
01.1996 - 01.1998
  • Company Overview: Savusavu
  • Measure chemicals such as cyanide, lime and oxygen for extraction of gold from the ore
  • Cleaning carbon blockages in screens
  • Maintaining air blowers
  • Closely monitoring blockages from happening on carbon screens
  • Control ore in feed to wash screens
  • Savusavu

CIP OPERATOR

Ranger Fiji Ltd
01.1992 - 01.1994
  • Measure chemicals such as cyanide, lime and oxygen for extraction of gold from the ore
  • Cleaning carbon blockages in screens
  • Maintaining air blowers
  • Closely monitoring blockages from happening on carbon screens
  • Control ore in feed to wash screens

Education

Certificate III - Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Maintenance Diesel Fitting)

Australian Pacific Technical College
01.2012

Trade Certificate - Fitting and Machining Class III

Training Productivity Authority of Fiji
01.2003

Trade Certificate - Automotive Engineering

Fiji Institute of Technology
01.1995

Skills

  • Equipment maintenance
  • Fault diagnosis
  • Task allocation
  • Safety management

Certification

  • WA white construction card
  • Working at Heights
  • Working in a confined space
  • Gas Testing & Monitoring

Timeline

Leading Hand – Fitter in Engineering Department

FIJI FOREST INDUSTRIES LTD
01.2007 - 01.2025

Diesel Fitter/Fitter

FIJI FOREST INDUSTRIES LTD
12.2006 - 01.2009

Crushing Plant – Repair and Maintenance

Emperor Gold Mining Company Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2006

Milling Plant – Repair and Maintenance

Emperor Gold Mining Company Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2006

Flotation Section – Repair and Maintenance

Emperor Gold Mining Company Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2006

Precipitation Section – Repair and Maintenance

Emperor Gold Mining Company Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2006

Elution Plants – Repair and Maintenance

Emperor Gold Mining Company Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2006

Thickeners – Repair and Maintenance

Emperor Gold Mining Company Ltd
01.2001 - 01.2006

CIP OPERATOR

Mount Kasi Gold Mining
01.1996 - 01.1998

CIP OPERATOR

Ranger Fiji Ltd
01.1992 - 01.1994

Certificate III - Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Maintenance Diesel Fitting)

Australian Pacific Technical College

Trade Certificate - Fitting and Machining Class III

Training Productivity Authority of Fiji

Trade Certificate - Automotive Engineering

Fiji Institute of Technology
Filimone Tareguci Qalo