Jevin Vaughan
Perth,WA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Self Employed
Perth, WA
07.2021 - 02.2024
- Repaired engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, brakes, and other components of heavy machinery.
- Maintain and repair on highway trucks and trailers
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on heavy equipment including oil changes, lubrication of parts, and engine tune-ups.
- Replaced worn out parts such as hoses, belts, bearings and seals.
- Maintained and repaired heavy equipment such as bulldozers, graders, excavators, and loaders. Diagnosed mechanical problems using computerized or manual testing equipment.
- Troubleshot electrical systems on heavy machinery.
Technical Advisor and Document Writer
Rio Tinto iron Ore
Perth, WA
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted technical support groups and gave professional technical advice.
- Create and update Safe Work Procedures for Maintenance tasks on Mobile Mining Equipment
- Audit existing Safe Work Procedures
- Visit and audit work execution on Mining Operations
- Ensured that all changes made were documented properly for future reference.
Diesel Mechanic
RioTinto- Iron Ore
Perth, WA
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of all services performed on mobile mining equipment
- Record and maintain time spent on tasks in SAP
- Creating repair notifications and part requirements for future repairs
- Create incident notifications and raising potential workplace hazards in SAP
- Raising immediate notification to my Supervisor
- Conduct major shut maintenance/ re-builds
Workshop Supervisor
Cummins
Mackey, QLD
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Supervised daily operations of the workshop including scheduling and assigning tasks.
- Perform and supervise maintenance task of on highway truck engines
- Major engine rebuilds of truck and industrial engines
- Managed work areas to support safety and productivity goals.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness
- Utilized hands-on leadership style to keep team members focused on specific jobs and working efficiently.
- Assisted with troubleshooting technical problems encountered during maintenance processes.
- Meeting maintenance/ repair targets and costing
Workshop Supervisor
Hitachi Construction
Mackey, QLD
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Supervised daily operations of the workshop including scheduling and assigning tasks.
- Managed work areas to support safety and productivity goals.
- Oversaw training of new employees on correct procedures, performance strategies and compliance requirements.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding product defects or service issues.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce costs.
- Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
- Conferred with senior management, owners, contractors, and design professionals to discuss project goals and problem solve.
Workshop Supervisor /Maintenance Technician
Rio Tinto - Dampier Salt
Port Hedland, WA
03.2008 - 11.2018
- Supervised daily operations of the workshop including scheduling and assigning tasks.
- Maintain and execute daily maintenance tasks as required and outlined in the maintenance task matrix for supervisors in SAP
- Performed maintenance checks on tools, machinery, vehicles and other equipment used in the workshop.
- Complying to the Mines and Safety Act
- Report and consult with Engineering and Asset management for product improvement of future machines
- Supervise maintenance teams including contractors of up to 20 people bu not limited
- Execute shut work
- Execute and maintain wide range of Heavy Mobile Equipment
- Ensuring a safe work place daily
- Supervise and mentor work experience students and Apprentices
Lead Diesel Technician
Kowari Motors Pty Ltd
Weipa, QLD
11.2006 - 03.2008
- Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
- Worked with a team of mechanics to complete projects efficiently within time limits.
- Followed safety guidelines while performing repair work on heavy-duty vehicles.
- Welded broken metal parts using oxyacetylene torches and electric arc welders.
- Removed and disassembled defective diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses, and construction vehicles to complete repairs.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
Diesel Mechanic
MAN / Mercedes Benz
Cape Town, South Africa
01.1998 - 10.2006
- Performed routine maintenance on trucks to ensure safe operation.
- Maintained records of work orders and service reports for each job.
- Field service technician
- Diagnosed issues with vehicles by conducting visual inspections and test drives.
- Performed preventive maintenance services, such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups.
- Welded broken frames or structural members as needed.
- Rebuilt truck engines,transmissions and differentials according to manufacturer specifications.
Education
Heavy Diesel Mechanic -
Wingfield, Naval College
Cape Town, South Africa10-2003
High School Diploma -
Bergriver Senior Secondary
Cape Town, South Africa12-1996
Skills
- Root Cause Analysis
- Component Rebuilds
- Hydraulic Systems
- Fleet Management
- Safety Management
- Pneumatic Systems
- Inspection Procedures
- Parts Ordering
- Performance Improvement
- Staff Supervision
- Equipment worked on
Caterpillar - Dump Trucks: 785, 793 and smaller
- Dozers: D8,D10R, D10T,D11T
- Loaders: 990H 992K, 992H,994H,994K - and smaller loaders/ excavators
-Graders: 12H 14H, 14M, 16H, 16M, 24M
Hitachi -Loaders and Diggers/Shovels: 3500,5500,5600,8000
Komatsu - Dump Trucks:730E, 830E, 930E
-Dozers: 355, 385
Mini excavators and skidsteers - various makes
On High Way- Mercedes, MAN,Scania, Powertrans,Hino,Isuzu,Kenworth and Trailers
Also worked on railway maintenance vehicles servicing BHP Rail network at Redmont
Accomplishments
- Crystal Award - Safety awarded to me from CEO of Rio Tinto - design of a safety tool and Tyre Management Compliance roll-out across sites
Languages
English
Professional
Afrikaans
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Self Employed
07.2021 - 02.2024
Technical Advisor and Document Writer
Rio Tinto iron Ore
04.2020 - 06.2021
Workshop Supervisor
Cummins
05.2019 - 03.2020
Diesel Mechanic
RioTinto- Iron Ore
02.2019 - 03.2021
Workshop Supervisor
Hitachi Construction
11.2018 - 05.2019
Workshop Supervisor /Maintenance Technician
Rio Tinto - Dampier Salt
03.2008 - 11.2018
Lead Diesel Technician
Kowari Motors Pty Ltd
11.2006 - 03.2008
Diesel Mechanic
MAN / Mercedes Benz
01.1998 - 10.2006
Heavy Diesel Mechanic -
Wingfield, Naval College
High School Diploma -
Bergriver Senior Secondary
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