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Work History
Education
Skills
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Jeff Howard

Crows Nest,QLD

Summary

Results-driven Diesel Fitter with extensive experience at Hastings Deering, specializing in diagnostics and scheduled maintenance of earthmoving equipment. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective component change outs and a strong commitment to safety. Adept at collaborating with teams to achieve project goals in challenging environments.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Diesel Fitter

Contractor
Qld
09.2016 - 12.2024

Worked at various contract companies. Field Service FIFO and DIDO (ute supplied). Performed scheduled maintenance, servicing, component change out diagnostics on a wide range of earthmoving equipment.

Diesel Fitter

Hastings Deering
Qld
07.2010 - 09.2016

Field service Bowen Basin coal mines.

Diesel Fitter

Contractor
WA
03.2003 - 06.2010

FIFO to Iron ore mines. Daily maintenance, diagnostics, servicing of earthmoving equipment.

Combat Engineer

Australian Government
NSW / QLD
01.1999 - 01.2003
  • Operated and maintained demolition tools for construction and obstacle clearance.
  • Conducted terrain analysis to identify potential hazards for operational planning.
  • Assisted in implementing safety protocols during construction projects.
  • Collaborated with team members to execute strategic missions in diverse environments.

Diesel Fitter

JDA
PNG
11.1995 - 12.1999

FIFO Lihir Island and OK tedi. Earthworks construction on Lihir Island ( civil earthmoving equipment).

Cat truck shop OK tedi mine.

Diesel Fitter

BHP
Norwich Park Mine
04.1986 - 09.1995

Main workshop diesel fitter, light vehicles (service bay) and drag lines, shovels and drills field.

Diesel Fitter

Morgan Equipment
Perth, WA
05.1984 - 04.1986

Strip and refurbish hydraulic and pneumatic components from a range of mining equipment.

Apprentice Diesel Fitter

UDC
Saraji Mine Qld
01.1980 - 01.1984

Underwent extensive training in all areas of the mine. Machine shop, main workshop, CHPP, field maintenance and service bay.

Education

Diesel And Heavy Earthmoving Equipment Fitter

TAFE QLD
QLD
01.1984

High School Diploma -

Secondary School
Dysart, QLD
12.1979

Skills

    Diagnostics

    Scheduled maintenance

    Scheduled servicing

    Component change out

Certification

Certificate III Civil Construction

Certificate II Public Administration

Additional Information

I have completed several training courses in the past.

Caterpillar Electronic Technician.

Caterpillar 785, 789, 793 Trucks.

Caterpillar D11 Dozer.

Standard 11.

S1,2,3

G2

White Card Construction.

Caterpillar Hydraulics

Test brake systems.

Off road 4x4.

Timeline

Diesel Fitter

Contractor
09.2016 - 12.2024

Diesel Fitter

Hastings Deering
07.2010 - 09.2016

Diesel Fitter

Contractor
03.2003 - 06.2010

Combat Engineer

Australian Government
01.1999 - 01.2003

Diesel Fitter

JDA
11.1995 - 12.1999

Diesel Fitter

BHP
04.1986 - 09.1995

Diesel Fitter

Morgan Equipment
05.1984 - 04.1986

Apprentice Diesel Fitter

UDC
01.1980 - 01.1984

Diesel And Heavy Earthmoving Equipment Fitter

TAFE QLD

High School Diploma -

Secondary School
Jeff Howard