Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Personal Attributes
Languages
Interests
Timeline
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George Sikai

Beveridge

Summary

Experienced HD Fitter with a passion for contributing to team and organizational growth. Known for bringing a positive attitude, commitment, and proactive approach to every task to achieve company goals safely. Eager to leverage skills and experience to drive success and make a valuable impact within the organization.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

HD Fitter

Diesel & Dirt
10.2024 - Current

TRUCK SHOP- CAT 793F, HITACHI 4000,5000


  • Followed safe work practices, which involves high risk work by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
  • Applied strong diagnostic skills during unexpected breakdowns or failures.
  • Supported a positive work environment by fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and assisting peers as needed.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete mid life engine shuts, components change out from power train,hydraulics,brakes and cooling and exhaust systems on schedule, maintaining high standards of workmanship.
  • Reduced downtime by performing preventative maintenance on equipment, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Assisted in training new employees, sharing technical knowledge and best practices for efficient operations.
  • Troubleshot complex mechanical issues, developing effective solutions that minimized downtime.


HD Fitter

BHP Billiton
01.2009 - 08.2024

TRUCK SHOP - CAT 789, CAT 793C,793D, KOMATSU 785

ANCILLIARY SHOP-CAT 16M GRADER,18M GRADER,24M GRADER, CAT 992 LOADER, CAT 980 LOADER,CAT D10 DOZERS,CAT D11 DOZERS

DRILLS AND DIG UNITS - LIEBHEER R994, LIEBHEER R996 CAT 325C, TEREX RH 340,HITACHI 1900,Atlas Copco Drills, Pit Viper 271 Drills.


  • Collaborated with fellow tradesmen for successful completion of major plan work involving engine and component change outs on time and within budget.
  • Carry out Pit Fitting in the field attending to all breakdowns.
  • Stood in and help out servicing fleets and equipments in the field with the service truck.
  • Ensured safety compliance by conducting thorough worksite inspections and reporting to supervisor any faulty safety devices or unsafe working conditions.
  • Supported a positive work environment by fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and assisting peers as needed.
  • Reduced downtime by performing preventative maintenance on equipment, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Assisted in training new employees, sharing technical knowledge and best practices for efficient operations.
  • Participated in ongoing training programs to stay current with industry trends and advancements in technology.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency, conducting thorough risk assessments before undertaking maintenance tasks.
  • Enhanced team productivity by sharing expert knowledge on machinery maintenance and troubleshooting techniques.
  • Contributed to workplace safety by adhering to and promoting all safety protocols during machinery maintenance.

HD FITTER

Extraman (Recruitment Agency)
01.2006 - 12.2008

TRUCK SHOP -CAT 777 CAT 785, CAT 789,CAT 793D

ANCILLIARY SHOP- CAT 16M GRADER,D10 DOZERS


  • Carry out planned maintenance mechanical inspections and services on equipments.
  • carry out planned components change outs
  • Fault finding and diagnose problems arising from machines.
  • conduct workshop inspections and safety checks
  • attend to breakdowns and recover fleets in the pit.
  • train apprentice and trade trainees.


Tradesman HD Fitter

Ok Tedi Mining Limited
06.1998 - 12.2005

TRUCK SHOP - CAT 777, CAT 785B, CAT 789B, 789C


  • Diagnose and trouble shoot machine and component failure, testing and adjusting.
  • Carry out major components change out .
  • Carry out normal planned services and mechanical checks
  • Recover breakdown equipment and Pit Fitting
  • Train apprentice and local trade trainees on the job
  • Identify and report any potential hazards in the work place and action outstanding deviations
  • Carry out workplace safety inspections

Education

Apprenticeship - Diesel Heavy Equipment Fitting 12 February 1994

Ok Tedi Mining Training Centre
Tabubil PNG
02-1998

Heavy Equipment Diesel Fitting Trades Certificate - Diesel Heavy Equipment Fitting

Technical College
Mt Hagen PNG
02-1992

Skills

  • High Risk Work Ticket
  • Dogging and Rigging
  • EWP
  • Mobile Crane
  • Overhead Gantry Crane
  • Forklift
  • Working at heights
  • HR Drivers Licence

Accomplishments

    Accomplished 0ver 10 years with Ok Tedi Mine -PNG

    Accomplished over 15 years with BHP Nickel West Australia

Personal Attributes

  • Ability to work independently and a good team player
  • Enthusiastic and strong sense of urgency to approach work
  • Ability to work in a diverse multi cultural working environment
  • Highly motivated with high level of energy and initiative to work long hours and shift work in a high pressure work environment
  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written
  • High level of commitment to safety

Languages

English
Full Professional

Interests


  • Travelling and exploring famous landmarks,historical sites and cultural attractions in a new destination
  • Enjoy participating in activities outdoors for overall physical and mental well-being

Timeline

HD Fitter

Diesel & Dirt
10.2024 - Current

HD Fitter

BHP Billiton
01.2009 - 08.2024

HD FITTER

Extraman (Recruitment Agency)
01.2006 - 12.2008

Tradesman HD Fitter

Ok Tedi Mining Limited
06.1998 - 12.2005

Apprenticeship - Diesel Heavy Equipment Fitting 12 February 1994

Ok Tedi Mining Training Centre

Heavy Equipment Diesel Fitting Trades Certificate - Diesel Heavy Equipment Fitting

Technical College
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