Gavin Jones
Kelmscott,WA
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
HD Mechanic
Diesel & Dirt Contracting
01.2024 - Current
- Providing maintenance support to a fleet of Epiroc D65 Mk1&2, PV271, Liebherr R9150, R9400 and R996B
- Planned shutdowns, servicing and breakdowns
HD Mechanic
BHP OS Field Maintenance
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: WAIO all
- Liebherr 9400,9600,996B, Epiroc PV271 Planned maintenance shutdowns consisting of complete machine strip down, inspection, re-hose, and replacement of all undercarriage components, slew ring assembly, power pack, cooler module, cab, attachment through to assisting PSAs with Hydraulic tune and commissioning of machine
- WAIO all
HD Mechanic
Rio Tinto
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: Yandicoogina
- Service/repair/shutdowns, component change outs on Komatsu 930E haul trucks, WA800-1200 loader and wheel dozer, LeTourneau L2350 loader, Komatsu PC5500 and Hitachi EX3600 excavator, Komatsu D475 and CAT D10-D11 dozer, 16M-24M grader, Epiroc PV271, D65 Drills, CAT 777-793 watercarts and floats
- Yandicoogina
HD Mechanic
Westrac
05.2019 - 09.2022
- Company Overview: HCON/Mining
- Planned Maintenance, diagnosis and repairs of customer and used buy-in machines
- Machine rebuilds and component change outs – 928-992 loader, D5-D11 dozer, 320-6015 excavator, 730-789 haul truck, 12M-24M grader, all skid steer, compactor and asphalt paver
- Warranty repairs
- Extensive use of CAT SIS, CAT ET, DBS
- Undertook HD Mechanic Trade Up program
- HCON/Mining
Technician / Mechanic
Midland Toyota
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Servicing and repair of primarily the Toyota range of models New & Used, passenger and commercial/bus
- Diagnosis and repairs
- Engine overhauls and exchange
Workshop Foreman / Lead Mechanic
Galvsport
11.2012 - 10.2018
- Company Overview: Osborne Park WA
- Responsibilities for the role include:
- Servicing and repair of vehicles high performance Japanese, Euro and Exotic vehicles including diagnosis on complex issues
- Engine building and modifications
- Custom fabrication work
- Responsible for staff and the smooth operation of the workshop with adherence to Health and Safety compliance regulations
- Provide support to the owner on product development
- Scrutineering and support crew duties for motorsport such as circuit racing and rally
- Osborne Park WA
Senior Vehicle Technician
PEBCO Automotive Services
05.2012 - 11.2012
Vehicle Technician
Melville Mazda
04.2010 - 05.2012
Assistant Manager/Vehicle Technician
Kmart Tyre & Auto
11.2008 - 04.2010
Assistant Manager/Vehicle Technician
Autobahn Mandurah
04.2007 - 09.2008
Vehicle Technician
Garage Xspeed
11.2005 - 01.2007
Vehicle Technician
AutoMaster's
11.2004 - 09.2005
Vehicle Technician
Bentley Hope Auto
08.2002 - 10.2004
Vehicle Technician (Apprentice)
Motor Industry Training Association
11.2001 - 07.2002
Vehicle Technician (Apprentice)
Houghton Motors Ford
02.2001 - 11.2001
- Company Overview: Welshpool
- Welshpool
Education
Certificate III Mobile Plant Technology -
01.2021
Certificate III Light Vehicle Technology -
01.2012
Skills
- Diagnostic Software Usage
- Continuous learning mindset
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Hydraulic Systems Knowledge
- Powertrain Repair
- Quality Control Standards
- Adaptable to new technology
Certification
- HR Truck, 2024
- EWP, 2023
- Mobile Crane (CN), 2022
- Working at Heights, 2020
- Basic Rigging (RB) Inc (DG) Dogging, 2019
- Forklift (LF), 2015
- Motor vehicle repairers’ certificate – Light vehicle, 2014
- ARC Air Conditioning license, 2011
References
- Peter Hayden, Supervisor Newman Ops Field Maintenance, 04/24, Present, 0417 007 840
- Wayne Boys, Supervisor Newman Ops Field Maintenance, 01/24, 04/24, 0407 590 074
- Damien Hotz, Leading hand Newman Ops Field Maintenance, 0434 142 998
- Clinton Brown, Customer Support Manager – Liebherr Australia, 0448 352 240
- Shane Back, MEM Workshop supervisor RTIO Yandi, 0467 738 146
- Brad Frost, Midland Toyota, 0408 946 815
- Josh Gardner, Galvsport, 08 9200 5850 - 0405 443 412
Training
- BHP WAIO - Liebherr R9150, R9400, R996, R9600, Epiroc D65 Mk1&2, Epiroc PV271 move and test machine pass outs, 500T track press, Franna Crane, Forklift, Telehandler & IT., 2021
- Hydraulic Pressing/Pulling, Track press – WesTrac Institute, 2021
- CAT ET Sensors and Schematics – WesTrac Institute, 2020
- Caterpillar 16M Grader systems – WesTrac Institute, 2019
Careerpath
- HD Mechanic, Diesel & Dirt Contracting, Newman, 01/24/23, Present
- HD Mechanic, BHP OS Field Maintenance, WAIO, 06/23/23, 01/24/24
- HD Mechanic, Rio Tinto, Yandicoogina, 09/22/22, 04/23/23
- HD Mechanic, WesTrac CAT, 05/19/19, 09/22/22
- Vehicle Technician, Midland Toyota, 11/18/18, 04/19/19
- Workshop Foreman/Leading Hand, Galvsport, Osborne Park, WA, 11/12/12, 10/18/18
- Senior Vehicle Technician, PEBCO Automotive Services, 05/12/12, 11/12/12
- Vehicle Technician, Melville Mazda, 04/10/10, 05/12/12
- Assistant Manager/Vehicle Technician, Kmart Tyre & Auto, 11/08/08, 04/10/10
- Assistant Manager/Vehicle Technician, Autobahn Mandurah, 04/07/07, 09/08/08
- Vehicle Technician, Garage Xspeed, 11/05/05, 01/07/07
- Vehicle Technician, AutoMaster's, 11/04/04, 09/05/05
- Vehicle Technician, Bentley Hope Auto, 08/02/02, 10/04/04
- Vehicle Technician (Apprentice), Motor Industry Training Association, 11/01/01, 07/02/02
- Vehicle Technician (Apprentice), Houghton Motors Ford, Welshpool, 02/01/01, 11/01/01
Timeline
HD Mechanic
Diesel & Dirt Contracting
01.2024 - Current
HD Mechanic
BHP OS Field Maintenance
06.2023 - 01.2024
HD Mechanic
Rio Tinto
09.2022 - 04.2023
HD Mechanic
Westrac
05.2019 - 09.2022
Technician / Mechanic
Midland Toyota
10.2018 - 04.2019
Workshop Foreman / Lead Mechanic
Galvsport
11.2012 - 10.2018
Senior Vehicle Technician
PEBCO Automotive Services
05.2012 - 11.2012
Vehicle Technician
Melville Mazda
04.2010 - 05.2012
Assistant Manager/Vehicle Technician
Kmart Tyre & Auto
11.2008 - 04.2010
Assistant Manager/Vehicle Technician
Autobahn Mandurah
04.2007 - 09.2008
Vehicle Technician
Garage Xspeed
11.2005 - 01.2007
Vehicle Technician
AutoMaster's
11.2004 - 09.2005
Vehicle Technician
Bentley Hope Auto
08.2002 - 10.2004
Vehicle Technician (Apprentice)
Motor Industry Training Association
11.2001 - 07.2002
Vehicle Technician (Apprentice)
Houghton Motors Ford
02.2001 - 11.2001
Certificate III Mobile Plant Technology -
Certificate III Light Vehicle Technology -
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