Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Johnny Crowby

East Innisfail,Queensland

Summary

Dynamic Diesel Fitter with extensive experience at Remote Fleet Management, excelling in diagnosing and repairing diesel engines. Proven ability to enhance fleet performance through effective maintenance and teamwork. Skilled in diagnostics and committed to safety, ensuring optimal operational efficiency while fostering community engagement.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Diesel Fitter

Remote Fleet Management
06.2021 - 2025
  • Involve in Local communitties events and teaching basic mechanical minded repair, easier from a basic similar cultural background.
  • Diagnosed and repaired diesel engine issues to ensure optimal fleet performance.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on heavy machinery, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Utilized diagnostic tools to identify mechanical faults and implement corrective actions.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes, reducing downtime.

HCV Mechanic

Blenners Transport
07.2018 - 01.2020

HCV Mechanic

Blenners Transport
06.2015 - 07.2018

Diesel fitter looking after maintenance and repairs of all heavy haulage vehicles and trailers.

Marine mechanic

The Tinnie Shack
07.2014 - 06.2015

Marine machanic diagnosing and repairs of various outboard and inboard motors. Fitting new outboard motors and wiring it up.

Dive Instructor

BigBlue Scuba Dive
03.2014 - 07.2014
  • Teaching student open water dive
  • Teaching advance open water diving
  • Teaching emergency first respond
  • Teaching rescue diving
  • Teaching dive master
  • Organizing task duty
  • Ensure safety is always first
  • Visual servicing of scuba cylinders

Trades Person

Liberty Services
03.2013 - 10.2013
  • Tested vehicles and their components and systems.
  • Trained staff on proper coolant flush processes and all aspects of air conditioning testing.
  • Examined gauges and dials to verify that the testing equipment was working properly.
  • Trained and assisted staff in analyzing engine malfunctions.
  • Inflated tires on a test machine and adjusted controls to simulate road conditions.
  • Conducted routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups.
  • Adjusted repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
  • Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes and brake pads.
  • Repair excavator
  • Repaired trucks
  • Repaired light vehicle (Toyota and Mitsubishi)

Trades Person

Machell Bros
01.2013 - 03.2013
  • Engine rebuild
  • Transmission rebuild
  • Engine Diagnostics
  • Drive train servicing
  • Breakdown callouts
  • Arc welding
  • Mig welding (aluminum and steel)
  • Oxygen and acydeleine
  • Plasma cutter operation
  • Lathe work (basic)

Trade's Person/ Laborer

Dotti Farm
07.2010 - 12.2012
  • PASTORAL CARE OF VANUATU WORKERS.
  • Maintain and service tractors
  • Repairs as necessary
  • Banana cutting
  • Customise farm vehicle
  • Completed routine maintenance to prevent future breakdowns.
  • Tested vehicles and their components and systems.
  • Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes and brake pads.


Workshop Forman

Valionoti's Diesel Repairs LTD
07.2007 - 07.2011
    • Trained staff on proper coolant flush processes and all aspects of air conditioning testing.
    • Examined gauges and dials to verify that the testing equipment was working properly.
    • Trained and assisted staff in analyzing engine malfunctions.
    • Supervised 6 employees in the repair shop.
    • Replaced drive and hydraulic systems.
    • Disassembled engines and repaired or replaced defective parts.
    • Maintained vehicle records by recording and filing all service and repairs.
    • Verified vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives and adjusting controls and systems.
    • Managed and maintained the necessary level of supplies in the shop.
    • Applied preservation chemicals to protect against spots and stains.
    • Diagnosed computer and electrical failure with appropriate testing equipment.
    • Upheld top-quality workmanship and excellent customer service.
    • Interfaced with management and colleagues in a professional manner.
    • Loaded and unloaded the plater and maintained pH standards.
    • Reviewed work orders and discussed them with supervisors.
    • Communicated effectively with customers on future problems and repairs that might need to be addressed.
    • Conducted routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups.
    • Adjusted repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
    • Operated equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices.
    • Tested vehicles and their components and systems.

Apprentice Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanic

Valinoti's Diesel Repairs
08.2005 - 05.2006
    • Specialized in repairing and maintaining automotive transmissions.
    • Examined gauges and dials to verify that the testing equipment was working properly.
    • Disassembled engines and repaired or replaced defective parts.
    • Cleaned and removed grease on engines and engine compartments using specific chemicals.
    • Upheld top-quality workmanship and excellent customer service.
    • Inflated tires on a test machine and adjusted controls to simulate road conditions.
    • Safely used all hand and power tools, including the T-stripper, T-cutter, torque and wrench.
    • Reviewed work orders and discussed them with supervisors.
    • Conducted routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups.
    • Tested vehicles and their components and systems.
    • Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes and brake pads.

Diesel Mechanic Trade Assistant

Encom Services and Kakula Island Luxury Resort
07.2004 - 07.2005
  • Basic repairs and servicing of cars, trucks, bobcat, generator and engines
  • Basic plumbing
  • Basic concreting
  • Bobcat driver
  • Basic construction
  • Fibreglassing
  • Safely used all hand and power tools, including T-stripper, T-cutter, torque and wrench.
  • Cleaned and removed grease on engines and engine compartments using specific chemicals.
  • Applied preservation chemicals to protect against spots and stains.

Paintball Manager

Club Hippique Adventure Park
11.1999 - 06.2004
  • Responsible for tour desk relations and marketing
  • Public relations with multi-cultural tourist and local expatriate
  • Responsible for maintenance and servicing of all paintball markers
  • Ensure safe handling and procedures of paintball markers and cylinders when filling with high pressure CO2
  • Ensure safety standard are meet
  • Referee all matches with safety briefing and demonstration prior every games
  • Use of broad range of power tools and high pressure equipment

Education

High School Diploma -

Lycee Louis Antoine De Bouganville, Vanuatu

Skills

    2000 Open water diver

    2001 Basic computing

    2002 Fire fighting

    2002 First aid medic

    2002 Health and safety

    2002 Safety at sea

    2002 Outboard motor maintenance

    2002 Hospitality and training program

    2002 Padi rescue diver

    2002 Padi medic first aid

    2006 Blue card

    2011 Certificate 3 in Automotive Engineering

    2014 Padi dive instructor

  • Diagnostics knowledge
  • Fuel ignition repair
  • Exhaust systems
  • Fuel ignition repair
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Equipment calibration
  • Certified Auto Mechanic

Timeline

Diesel Fitter - Remote Fleet Management
06.2021 - 2025
HCV Mechanic - Blenners Transport
07.2018 - 01.2020
HCV Mechanic - Blenners Transport
06.2015 - 07.2018
Marine mechanic - The Tinnie Shack
07.2014 - 06.2015
Dive Instructor - BigBlue Scuba Dive
03.2014 - 07.2014
Trades Person - Liberty Services
03.2013 - 10.2013
Trades Person - Machell Bros
01.2013 - 03.2013
Trade's Person/ Laborer - Dotti Farm
07.2010 - 12.2012
Workshop Forman - Valionoti's Diesel Repairs LTD
07.2007 - 07.2011
Apprentice Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanic - Valinoti's Diesel Repairs
08.2005 - 05.2006
Diesel Mechanic Trade Assistant - Encom Services and Kakula Island Luxury Resort
07.2004 - 07.2005
Paintball Manager - Club Hippique Adventure Park
11.1999 - 06.2004
Lycee Louis Antoine De Bouganville - High School Diploma,
Johnny Crowby