I offer an Electronics Technician that has spent over 10 years on a diverse range of equipment across multiple industries and environments. I am an extremely versatile and motivated individual with a practical 'hands on' approach who will do whatever it takes to get the job done. An intelligent individual with a huge capacity for challenge, who can work at a fast pace with a high degree of autonomy whilst managing competing priorities. Organized and intuitive with high attention to detail and driven to expand my professional development through personal growth. As I do not have any dependants, I am flexible with rosters and locations including remote.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mining Systems Technician
Rio Tinto
Marandoo, Western Australia
08.2023 - Current
Hold current pit permit, Attending breakdowns and managing LTE network in Autonomous CAT Command open pit environment.
High level of safety including performing take 5's and JHAs before any task, Correct isolation procedures, workplace/vehicle inspections and adhere to critical risk management.
Responding to breakdowns, investigating and repairing/rectifying issues with Terrain, Network and site aware systems on Haul trucks, Excavators, Dozers, Drills, Light trucks and Light Vehicles.
Experience with Minestar, MCU, SIS, Terrain.
Networking experience and troubleshooting.
Installation of new Hardware, Harnessing/Wiring inside and outside Heavy Vehicle machinery.
Perform system inspections by checking wiring standards, rub throughs, validation and SWR checks on RF Antennas.
Raise SAP notifications, orders, time confirmations and order parts.
Performing working at heights using scissor lift in both pit environments and Machinery workshops.
Liaise with Network engineers in Perth to optimize site communications, reducing potential outages.
Management of stores for various different systems.
Management of contractors (Westrac, CAT etc).
Diagnosing faults using schematics/mechanical drawings
Chairman/Attending of regular safety meetings and providing feedback on how to make tasks more safe.
Completed Terrain for Loading and Grading at Westrac, Completed Operate and Maintain 4WD training, First Aid, Working at Heights, Scissor Lift, CAT Command
Knowledge of Site aware, Terrain, Aquila, Modular, LTE radio, Tyresense and LTE trailers.
Liaise with Pit personnel and CAT Control over UHF to discuss potential faults or system information.
Management of LTE network trailers including maintenance, redundancy and priority management to maintain constant LTE communication within the pit.
Fault finding hardware and uploading software/firmware/install packages on equipment.
Technical Officer
CEA Technologies
Fyshwick, ACT
07.2019 - 08.2023
Coordinate and perform production builds using mechanical drawings and
electrical schematics.
Liaise with Production / Engineers to ensure that products are being built to
engineering specification.
Performing final integration, calibration, testing and delivery.
Liaising with customers and other defense companies to achieve contract goals
by delivering a quality product through Acceptance testing and Range
Acceptance Testing.
Continued Management and liaising with customers by supporting Defense
Trials, Testing, Planned Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance and installing
engineering changes.
Installing equipment on client sites as an FSR, support of CEA infrastructure on
client sites and performing other related field work.
Provide guidance where necessary on assembly and testing procedures.
Create and maintain technical reports, documents and literature.
Diagnosing and solving faults across a broad range of subsystems which could
be either hardware, software, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic related and
occur from design to installation.
Management of stores/consumables, chemical spills/hazards.
Workshop management including tools, sanitation and organization.
Adhere to WHS procedures at all times including supervision of other technical
officers.
Complete required maintenance procedures on and off site.
Provide ad-hoc technical services for the supervisor/manager.
Test circuitry and electronic components according to engineering instructions,
technical manuals or knowledge of electronics.
Responsible for applying CEA Engineering and Quality procedures to all tasks.
Working with a team of up to 50 people on multiple projects with constantly
changing priorities at short notice.
Working at heights in multiple harsh environments including blizzards and
heatwaves in tight spaces.
Operating EWP, small (5) tonne and large (12) tonne Forklifts.
High level of knowledge with RF, integrating microwave and high voltage
systems that operate on the RF spectrum.
Using test equipment such as Multimeter, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, vector signal generator, feed horns, attenuators, reading and altering automated scripts on proprietary diagnostic software, NARDA meter, voltmeter, amp clamps, proprietary test equipment measuring Doppler, performance and measuring software, hardware diagnostic software.
Servicing and maintaining Diesel Generators, hydraulic trailers, chilling systems, dry air systems.
Ability to drill, tap and lockwire.
Danger tag procedures.
Responsible for completion of all Engineering Change Procedures on systems to further increase the longevity and reduce potential faults be it mechanical or electrical.
Responsibility of making sure cable management (correct lengths and neat), all screws have correct torque specifications, anchorage points have been inspected and are in date and correct system decals.
Managing multiple systems health both software and hardware.
Making and repairing cables at short notice or on defense sites including installing, patching and cleaning fibre cables.
Inventory Management.
Ability to manage project stages months in advance by ordering all necessary parts required so there's no delay on scheduling.
Ability to juggle multiple tasks at once with competing priorities and manage those priorities at a moment's notice.
Working up to 20 hours in a day and weekends to achieve set goals.
Electronics Technician
Royal Australian Navy
Potts Point
07.2013 - 07.2019
Repaired systems, equipment and subassemblies by replacing defective components or line replaceable units.
Support military objectives.
Support operational requirements.
Allowed task force to meet international objectives.
Worked both independently and with crews to interpret electrical malfunctions and make repairs quickly to minimize downtime to bring back operational capability.
Maintenance planning, workshop supervision, maintenance operations
Gained exposure to Maintenance, repair, testing and fault-finding on OHS related duties: workplace safety, technical administration, quality assurance, Stores management and Corrective Maintenance.
Personnel management specifically resolving conflict and facilitating strong teamwork.
Maintenance scheduling, defect reporting, spares assessing and inventory management.
Identified faults in electronic systems and authored reports for civil contractors undertaking corrective maintenance.
Identified and reacted to trends with the potential to impact on operational capability.
Applied problem-solving skills whilst focusing on providing solutions to end-users with specific requests.
Working in harsh environments for up to 9 months at a time performing corrective maintenance on external and internal equipment occasionally requiring Working at Heights and Confined space entry.
Working under stressful situations to efficiently and quickly fix ships combat and radar systems when a systems fault is presented.
Without my supervision, the ship is unable to sail, Combat management networking systems, CCTV, operations room display system, various radars and infra-red tracking systems, laser systems, hydraulic systems, communication systems.
Conducting planned maintenance, shut downs and attending breakdowns
Detecting H2S gases on board ships.
Attending safety meetings and assisting with safety audits.
Developing risk assessments, HRA's and working to permits
(Working at Heights and Confined Space) First respondent to fires, floods, H2S leaks, machinery breakdowns, and casualties.
Doing regular machinery rounds and checking operability, switchboards, electrical wiring.
Danger tag procedures.
Electrical shock first responder and applying first aid.
Working on ships for up to years at a time during maintenance periods and at sea.
Working on-call, shift work, weekends, and public holidays.
Skills
Excellent communication skills
Skilled with Microsoft office products
High level attention to detail
Ability to read schematics and mechanical drawings
Operations oversight
Liase with customers with system inspections, testing, delivery and technical support
Technical problem-solving
Equipment repair
Technical Troubleshooting
Hardware configuration
Hardware/Software upgrades
Networking and troubleshooting
Certification
Diploma Work Health & Safety
Diploma Leadership & Management
Diploma of Business
Certificate IV in Electronics and Communications
Certificate IV in Business Administration
Apply First Aid Certificate
NV1 Australian Government Security Clearance
High risk Work license, Forklift and Elevated Work Platform
Working Safely at Heights
Manual Driver's License
Operate and Maintain 4WD
Operate Scissorlift
Work safely in the Construction Industry white card