Keiran Thomson
Burleigh Waters,QLD
Summary
Experienced and qualified heavy vehicle mechanic into underground mining, seeking full-time work to gain career progression. Young and articulate individual with demonstrated experience servicing, performing diagnostics and repairing American and European trucks and mining equipment.
Strong interpersonal skills to ensure the ability to work in a highly diverse environment in which respectful and effective communication skills are integral.
Proven strengths in problem resolution and responding quickly.
Seeking work in underground mining breakdowns and servicing.
My availability is highly flexible on any roster with my preference being 2/2 or 2/1
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Underground Diesel Fitter
Byrnecut Group
10.2023 - Current
- Diagnose electrical/mechanical and hydraulic components for failure in underground Breakdowns and workshop conditions , remove components and complete repairs/rebuilds or install new replacements.
- Assessed machines for damage, wear, and serviceability on scheduled services in workshop and underground on a range of Sandvik, Cat, Macleans and normet underground mining equipment
- Replaced parts such as belts, hoses and motors on different systems and machines.
- Maintained safe working conditions by following regulations, guidelines and safe steps provided including workplace inspections, paired assessments, routine safety stops, work areas and breakdown Ute’s left clean and free from unneeded items and hazards.
- Managed parts inventory and tracked status of recent orders to maintain tool and equipment stock.
- Complete test and tram certificates to Byrnecut and Australian training standards on a range of Articulated vehicles including underground trucks, loaders, charmec bomb rig, IT, jumbo solo simba and block hole drills, 140/150 Cat grater, water cannon and rocker breaker
- Completed outsourced training and certificates on Sandvik 663I truck, 621I Loader, 422I carrier, 422I solo and maintenance technique percussive drill training code AURSS00026
Diesel Mechanic
Fortuna Straightline Engineering
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Order parts when necessary for vehicle repairs and servicing
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on engines, transmissions, drivelines and trailers
- Used specialty equipment, analog/digital gauges and diagnostic equipment to complete assessments and repairs.
- Inspected vehicle systems and structures for roadworthy certification
- Remove and repair steer axels for repairs and alignment
- Complete on call and after hours breakdown services
WORKSHOP 2IC
EXODAS TRANSPORT PTY LTD
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Instruct and direct other mechanics and apprentices
- Reliable with breakdown phones during and after business hours
- Providing solutions by networking with outside companies to provide bookings of breakdowns nationwide or attending myself
- Communicate accurately and efficiently with operation managers and build rapport with drivers as well as head mechanics to organize daily tasks to be completed
- Performing diagnostics and repairs of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic faults
- Ability to service, maintain and repair refrigerated trailers.
APPRENTICE MECHANIC
EXODAS TRANSPORT PTY LTD
11.2017 - 02.2022
- Attention to detail in order to follow instructions accurately
- General cleaning and maintenance of the workshop and workstation
- To service and maintain trucks and trailers
- Adaptability to work alone and in a team to complete tasks
- Moving prime movers and semi trailers around the yard.
- Complete breakdown services/call outs
- Fill in for 2IC and Maintenance manager when required
Education
Skills
- Problem Solving
- Ability to apply a logical approach to problem solve and resolve in a range of mechanical and electrical faults Commended capabilities in teaching multiple apprentices to understand reasons for proposed resolutions
- Collaborative Team Member
- Ability to collaborate with team members and work with different styles from management co-workers and apprentices This is evidenced by the quick promotion from apprentice to 2IC and a quality I pride myself on within my communication skills
- Reliable, adaptable and dependable
- Commended reliability demonstrated by completion of all rostered shifts as well as availability for non-preferred shifts to assist during peak seasons EG: after-hour calls and/or breakdowns
References
- Adam Thomson, Head Supervisor, Fernvale, QLD, 0430-902-334
- David Morton, Diesel fitter, Byrnecut group S.A, 0458-316-300
- Cassandra Rodgers, Admin, Yatala, QLD, 0432-410-531
- Sean Morrissey, Mechanic, Fernvale, QLD, 0430-619-868
Certification
-CPC10111 Cert 1 in construction (including white card)
-AUR20712 Cert 2 in automotive vocation preparation
-AUR31116 Cert 3 heavy vehicle road transport
-AURSS00026 Percussive drill maintenance and advanced systems diagnosis
-High risk work license (forklift)
Timeline
Underground Diesel Fitter
Byrnecut Group
10.2023 - Current
Diesel Mechanic
Fortuna Straightline Engineering
04.2022 - 10.2023
WORKSHOP 2IC
EXODAS TRANSPORT PTY LTD
02.2022 - 04.2023
APPRENTICE MECHANIC
EXODAS TRANSPORT PTY LTD
11.2017 - 02.2022
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