J A M E S I S A U
NORTH MACKAY,Australia
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Supervisor with proven leadership at Salmon Earthmover, enhancing productivity by 15% through effective team management and strategic preventive maintenance programs. Skilled in problem-solving and communication, I foster a culture of safety while ensuring compliance with industry standards and optimizing resource allocation for maximum efficiency.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Salmon Earthmover
Hail Creek, QLD
12.2023 - Current
- Supervised day-to-day maintenance operations for heavy machinery, ensuring timely repairs and service schedules.
- Coordinated with vendors to procure necessary parts and equipment, maintaining optimal inventory levels.
- Led a team of maintenance technicians, promoting skills development and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs to enhance equipment longevity and minimize downtime.
- Conducted regular safety audits and inspections to uphold compliance with industry regulations and company standards.
- Managed maintenance budgets, tracking expenses and optimizing resource allocation for maximum efficiency.
- Implemented training sessions for new hires on safety protocols and maintenance procedures, ensuring a culture of safety.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve equipment issues, enhancing operational efficiency across departments.
- Evaluated maintenance workflows to identify areas for improvement, increasing overall productivity by 15%.
- Facilitated communication between maintenance and production teams to ensure alignment on operational goals.
- Established performance metrics for the maintenance department, driving accountability and continuous improvement.
- Maintained detailed records of maintenance activities, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Conducted troubleshooting and diagnostic assessments on malfunctioning machinery, reducing repair time by 20%.
- Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to support continuous production operations.
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of personnel in the maintenance department, providing guidance and coaching when necessary.
- Inspected facilities to determine problems and schedule necessary maintenance.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards by implementing and monitoring safety training for all maintenance staff.
- Managed the maintenance schedule to balance preventive maintenance and unplanned repairs effectively.
- Ordered replacement parts as required to keep machines running efficiently.
- Worked closely with vendors and suppliers to purchase spare parts at competitive prices.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Ensured that safety regulations were followed by employees while performing maintenance tasks.
- Supervised technicians on repair and installation of machines or systems according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Scheduled and coordinated preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability.
- Oversaw team in completing job tasks quickly and accurately with appropriate use of instruments and tools.
- Coordinated emergency repairs as needed in order to minimize disruption in production schedules.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper operation and maintenance techniques for various types of machinery.
- Maintained records of repairs and parts inventory usage to optimize future planning efforts.
Managing Director
JJISAU Heavy Equipment Repairs
01.2018 - Current
- Employ a team of more than 5
- Repairing a variety of mining machinery including CAT, Liebherr and Komatsu trucks, graders, dozers etc
- Working on various mine sites across the Bowen Basin
- Undertaking business development, including building relationships with prospective clients
- Ensuring excellence in occupational health and safety and building a culture of zero harm
- Completing all administration duties, including emailing and correspondence, data entry, ATO payments, BAS, payroll, quotes etc
- Arranging labour and work vehicles for services
- Ensuring new workers undertake correct induction and courses as required to stay in compliance with the mine sites
Field Service Fitter
DAC Mining
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Repairing a variety of mining machinery including CAT, Liebherr and Komatsu trucks, graders, dozers etc
- Performing maintenance activities for weekly and long-term maintenance of various machinery
- Undertaking shutdown maintenance as well as providing planning input and task achievement
- Working in a multiple trade discipline team environment, and working with production personnel
- Ensuring the achievement of varying priorities and departmental goals
- Providing supervisors with ongoing feedback about job tasks
- Performed assembly and disassembly of heavy mining equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Executed troubleshooting procedures on malfunctioning machinery, reducing downtime by 25%.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement design modifications based on operational feedback.
- Inspected and tested equipment after repairs to verify operational performance and safety compliance.
- Maintained comprehensive records of maintenance activities, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Conducted safety training sessions for new employees, promoting a culture of workplace safety.
- Managed inventory of tools and parts, ensuring availability and readiness for immediate repairs.
- Participated in regular safety audits, identifying potential hazards and mitigating risks effectively.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to assess equipment condition, providing actionable insights for repairs.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to streamline maintenance processes and enhance productivity.
- Executed scheduled maintenance tasks to prevent equipment failures and maintain production efficiency.
- Trained junior fitters on best practices for equipment repair and maintenance techniques.
- Reviewed and interpreted technical documentation to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications.
- Used hand tools such as hammers, wrenches and screwdrivers to complete tasks efficiently.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Fabricated metal components using welding and cutting tools.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on all tools used in the job.
- Provided technical support to colleagues when required.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Cleaned machine parts with solvents before assembly or installation.
Maintenance Supervisor/ Product Support
Hastings Deering
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Supervise and coordinate the maintenance of RH340 Shovel and Digger on the Downer EDI sites from Norwich Park Mine to Saraji Mine, and the new box cut Daunia Mine
- Inspect and evaluate work to ensure quality control in adherence with company policies and procedures
- Coordinate daily workflow and assignments to achieve operational goals
- Supervise, monitor and mentor staff
- Create and submit machinery records and reports
- Reporting and claiming on warranty parts
- Applying OH&S principles and practices, and ensure compliance with protective clothing equipment requirements
Senior Field Service Technician
Bucyrus Mining (formerly Terex)
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Supervision of all planned shut downs of Bucyrus, supplied earth moving equipment on over 15 mines sites in the Bowen Basin
- Equipment including RH120 Shovel and Diggers, RH170 Digger and Shovel, RH200 Shovel and RH340 Digger and Shovel, MT3700 and MT4400 Unit Rig Trucks
- Maintain safety, performance and production standards
- Ensuring work completed meets standards and regulatory requirements
- Ensure components fitted, tested and torque to OEM specifications
- Recording information in maintenance log books on serviced equipment
- Complete and submit written reports, Take Five, Job Hazards, Environmental Safety Analysis, Working at Heights, Hot Work Permit
Field Service Technician
Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Onsite and field maintenance repairs on a wide range of Hitachi supplied earth moving and mining equipment, including EX5500, EX3600, EX2500, EX1900, EX1200, and other equipment, such as John Deere Graders, Backhoes and Dozers
- Attending to site breakdowns
- Undertaking diagnostic work
- Liaising with technical support staff
- Providing timely customer service
- Responsible for daily planning of work duties and effective use of time management
Workshop Supervisor
Curtain Bros (QLD) Pty Ltd - Mt Moss Mining
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Supervision of a team of Fitters and Boilermakers, carrying out repair, service and maintenance of mining and construction equipment, such as 773 Cat Truck, D9R, D6R, 998B Loaders, Volvo Excavators, Loaders, Trucks and other ancillary equipment
- Liaison with clients and external suppliers
- Providing service reports
- Coordinating and assisting workshop staff
- Assessment and monitoring of work performed
- Work to regulatory requirements, maximise time management of crew
- Demonstrated knowledge and performance within the WH&S parameters
Workshop Supervisor
Starwest Construction Ltd
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Supervision of a team of Fitters and Boilermakers, Auto Electricians and Servicemen carrying out repair, service and maintenance of O&K RH200, Hitachi EX1800, EX1900, CAT 773 Truck, 988B Loader, D9R Dozer, D6R Dozer and other ancillary equipment
- Responsible for the day to day operation of workshop, ensuring that all aspects of the business ran smoothly and deadlines achieved
- Adherence to company WH&S standards
- Ensure sufficient materials and equipment available to complete all mechanical repair work
- Supervise work execution and carrying out of routine jobs, troubleshooting faults
- Give feedback of work progress to all involved
- Papua New Guinea
Apprentice - Heavy Equipment Fitter
Porgera Joint Venture
01.1993 - 01.1997
- Carried out maintenance, service and rebuild of components on CAT D8N, D9N, Dion Dozers, 992D, 992C and 966 Loaders, 12G, 14G, 16G and 16H Graders
- Carried out maintenance, service and the rebuild of components on the following underground equipment, Elphinstone Loaders, Elphinstone Trucks, Tamrock Drills, Jumbo Drills, Scissor Trucks and other ancillary underground equipment
- Papua New Guinea
Fitter
Porgera Joint Venture
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Worked as a Post Graduate Tradesman
- Performed maintenance, service and rebuild of components for the earth moving equipment used for gold mining
- Maintain duty of care for other employees and work to occupational health and safety requirements
- Papua New Guinea
Education
Mechanical Fitter (Trade Qualification) -
Diesel/ Heavy Equipment Fitter (Trade Qualification) -
Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering - Diesel Fitting
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Supervisory skills
- Leadership skills
- Hard working
- Organised
- Attention to detail
- Team player
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Confident decision maker
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Flexible
- Adaptable
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent prioritisation
- Time management
Machinery Experience
- Graders: CAT 14H/ 16H
- Excavators/Face Shovel: Komatsu PC 1250/ 3000, CAT 6060/ 6050/ 6040/ 6030, RH340, Hitachi EX1200/ 1900/ 5600, Liebherr 935/ 996
- Electric Rope Shovel: CAT 7495
- Loaders: CAT 950/ 992, Komatsu W1200, Lieutouno and Volvo
- Dozers: CAT D7/ D8/ D9/ D10/ D11
- Trucks: CAT 773/ 777/ 789/ 793/ 797, Liebherr T282, Komatsu 830E, MT4400 Unit Rig Truck
- Drills: Terex, SK Red, CAT, Sandvik and Atlas Copco
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Salmon Earthmover
12.2023 - Current
Managing Director
JJISAU Heavy Equipment Repairs
01.2018 - Current
Field Service Fitter
DAC Mining
01.2016 - 02.2018
Maintenance Supervisor/ Product Support
Hastings Deering
01.2011 - 01.2015
Senior Field Service Technician
Bucyrus Mining (formerly Terex)
01.2008 - 01.2011
Field Service Technician
Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia
01.2007 - 01.2008
Workshop Supervisor
Curtain Bros (QLD) Pty Ltd - Mt Moss Mining
01.2006 - 01.2007
Workshop Supervisor
Starwest Construction Ltd
01.2000 - 01.2006
Apprentice - Heavy Equipment Fitter
Porgera Joint Venture
01.1993 - 01.1997
Fitter
Porgera Joint Venture
01.1992 - 01.1993