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Ken Wall

Ken Wall

River Heads,QLD

Summary

As a results-driven, highly motivated individual with a commitment to driving productivity aligned with set objectives, I am actively pursuing my next career opportunity where I can utilise my extensive experience within the mining/construction industry. I am confident I would make a valuable addition to your team with strong technical, manufacturing, mechanical, and leadership skills and the ability to work in remote areas and challenging conditions. I possess strong fault finding and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach, a proven track record of promoting a zero-harm environment with the added expertise in risk management and hazard prevention in the workplace. Strong leadership skills with the ability to train and manage teams, support, and track production. Physically fit and energetic, I am willing and able to complete a current medical certificate and undertake drug and alcohol screening.

Knowledgeable Supervisor with solid background in diesel mechanics and maintenance. Proven track record in performing complex diagnostics and repairs on diesel engines and systems. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues efficiently and use advanced tools effectively.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Diesel Fitter

Frontline Equipment Maintenance (Mackellar)
11.2024 - Current
  • Ensured timely completion of work orders by managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of quality control.
  • Promoted a clean working environment by routinely organizing workspace and disposing of waste materials properly.
  • Optimized equipment performance by adhering to preventive maintenance schedules and procedures.
  • Boosted overall productivity levels through effective collaboration with colleagues during high-pressure situations or tight deadlines.
  • Troubleshot hydraulic systems efficiently, resulting in faster turnaround times on critical system repairs or replacements.
  • Maintained accurate repair records, contributing to streamlined workflow and efficient tracking of completed tasks.
  • Contributed to the reduction of rework rates with meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of diesel engine servicing and repair tasks.

Heavy Diesel Fitter

N and N Civil
07.2022 - 10.2024
  • Contributed positively to overall team morale, fostering an atmosphere of collaboration and mutual support among colleagues working with heavy diesel machinery.
  • Served as an integral part of project teams, utilizing strong problem-solving skills to address mechanical challenges faced during the completion of various tasks involving heavy diesel equipment.
  • Showcased versatility by adapting to various heavy diesel equipment brands and models, continuously expanding knowledge base and skill set.
  • Balanced multiple competing priorities while working under tight deadlines, maintaining a high level of productivity and consistently delivering quality workmanship on all tasks involving heavy diesel machinery.
  • Increased productivity by ensuring proper operation of hydraulic systems, engines, and transmissions in heavy diesel equipment.
  • Optimized workflow within the workshop by implementing strategic organization techniques that improved accessibility to tools and resources required for job completion.

Leading Hand Diesel Fitter

AAMG (Mackellar)
09.2020 - 06.2024
  • Developed a strong rapport with staff members through effective communication and leadership skills.
  • Enhanced team productivity by efficiently allocating tasks and closely monitoring progress.
  • Facilitated smooth workflows by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing corrective measures.
  • Promoted safety awareness among the workforce, leading to reduced incidents and accidents on site.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Trained employees how to fix problems, correct mistakes, and maximize productivity.
  • Communicated effectively with clients to identify needs, gather feedback, and provide regular updates on project status.

Breakdown Supervisor

AAMG (BHP OS)
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.

Maintenance Supervisor

Downer EDI Mining
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Company Overview: Downer EDI Mining services include mine management, planning, drilling, overburden removal, coal mining, coal processing, rehabilitation, and maintenance of mobile and fixed plant
  • Downer EDI specialises in both surface and underground mining
  • They operate across more than 50 sites in Australia, PNG, and Africa
  • Responsible for the creation of daily work production plans
  • Responsible for administrative duties such as submitting daily timesheets, costing reports, daily shift reports, progress reports, emails etc…
  • Delivering daily pre-start and weekly toolbox meetings, ensuring staff had a clear understanding of instructions, requirements, deadlines and high work standards
  • Ensuring staff always embraced and followed safety management systems and procedures
  • Ensured all daily checks on are carried out as per pre-start and maintenance plans
  • Responsible for the rebuild and maintenance of Plant
  • Provide support to staff and crew outputs adhering to time frames, whilst providing a motivating and supportive culture
  • Downer EDI Mining services include mine management, planning, drilling, overburden removal, coal mining, coal processing, rehabilitation, and maintenance of mobile and fixed plant
  • Downer EDI specialises in both surface and underground mining
  • They operate across more than 50 sites in Australia, PNG, and Africa

Workshop Leading Hand

Downer EDI Mining
09.2011 - 11.2019
  • Company Overview: Downer EDI Mining services include mine management, planning, drilling, overburden removal, coal mining, coal processing, rehabilitation, and maintenance of mobile and fixed plant
  • Downer EDI specialises in both surface and underground mining
  • They operate across more than 50 sites in Australia, PNG, and Africa
  • Overseeing and Management of Workshop staff
  • Managing maintenance inspection procedures & inspection intervals
  • Co-ordinating breakdowns, scheduling of work packs, ensuring materials are ordered, available, and onsite
  • Managing Staff meetings to review work packs, focusing on the understanding of instructions, requirements, deadlines, and high work standards
  • Monitoring staff and crew outputs adhering to time frames, whilst providing a motivating and supporting culture
  • Minimising delays and inconsistencies, whilst ensuring staff perform to a high standard, following WHS, management, and procedural systems
  • Leading by example, working alongside workshop staff, to ensure that production flow is high, preventing backlogs, and minimising downtime
  • Downer EDI Mining services include mine management, planning, drilling, overburden removal, coal mining, coal processing, rehabilitation, and maintenance of mobile and fixed plant
  • Downer EDI specialises in both surface and underground mining
  • They operate across more than 50 sites in Australia, PNG, and Africa

Workshop Manager

IES Resources
06.2009 - 09.2011
  • Company Overview: IES Resources subcontracted to Kagara Zinc Limited to carry ore from the mine site to the processing plant for refinement
  • Once ore was refined IES then carted the finished product to Charters towers
  • Responsible for maintaining and improving the mines fleet of light vehicles, Prime movers, Trailers, and loaders
  • Accountable for maintaining workshop budgets of plant for rebuilds, repairs and maintenance
  • Overseeing and Management of Workshop staff
  • Work closely with contract haulers and the principal company clients and their representatives to coordinate and resolve performance issues and maintain a professional working environment
  • Managing Staff meetings to review work packs, focusing on the understanding of instructions, requirements, whilst providing a motivating and supportive culture
  • Responsible for administrative duties such as submitting daily timesheets, costing reports, daily shift reports, progress reports, emails etc…
  • Leading by example, working alongside staff daily to ensure work was carried out to a high standard, whilst following strong WHS, management, and procedural systems
  • Designing maintenance plans, inspection procedures, and intervals for projects to ensure optimal running of machinery
  • Composition of SWI/WMS's for maintenance tasks
  • IES Resources subcontracted to Kagara Zinc Limited to carry ore from the mine site to the processing plant for refinement
  • Once ore was refined IES then carted the finished product to Charters towers

Maintenance Contractor, Mobile Service and Field Repair Mechanic

Viking Mining Services
01.2009 - 06.2009
  • Reason for leaving: Entre site closed due to GFC

Workshop Forman

Leichardt Operation (Rutherfurd Pty Ltd)
09.2007 - 12.2008
  • Overseeing a Workshop 8 staff
  • Reason for leaving: Made redundant due to mine cuts and GFC

Workshop Leading Hand

Leichardt Operation (Rutherfurd Pty Ltd)
09.2007 - 06.2008

Heavy Diesel Mechanic/Leading Hand Mechanic

Cardross Pty Ltd
09.2006 - 09.2007
  • Reason for leaving: further career within the mining industry

Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Australian Armed Forces
11.2005 - 06.2006
  • Deployment to Iraq

Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Australian Armed Forces
05.2003 - 11.2005

Apprentice Diesel Mechanic

Australian Armed Forces
06.2000 - 05.2003

Apprentice Electrical Fitter/Mechanic

Bundaberg Sugar
01.1996 - 01.2000

Education

Apprentice Diesel Mechanic -

Australian Armed Forces
05.2003

Apprentice Electrical Fitter/Mechanic -

Bundaberg Sugar
01.2000

Skills

  • Physically fit
  • Flexible working hours
  • Self-Motivated
  • Energetic
  • Results-driven
  • Strong work ethic
  • Positive attitude
  • Leadership skills
  • Team management
  • Coaching
  • Motivating team members
  • WHS and Environmental policies adherence
  • Safety culture promotion
  • Mentoring
  • Tool operation
  • Machinery operation
  • Plant operation
  • Problem solving
  • Fault finding
  • Analytical skills
  • Organisational management
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Quick learner
  • Team member
  • Contributing leader
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Preventive Maintenance

Professional Statement

As a results-driven, highly motivated individual with a commitment to driving productivity aligned with set objectives, I am actively pursuing my next career opportunity where I can utilise my extensive experience within the mining/construction industry. I am confident I would make a valuable addition to your team with strong technical, manufacturing, mechanical, and leadership skills and the ability to work in remote areas and challenging conditions. I possess strong fault finding and problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach, a proven track record of promoting a zero-harm environment with the added expertise in risk management and hazard prevention in the workplace. Strong leadership skills with the ability to train and manage teams, support, and track production. Physically fit and energetic, I am willing and able to complete a current medical certificate and undertake drug and alcohol screening.

Personal Information

  • Available: Willing and able to travel
  • Passport Number: Current Australian Passport
  • Health Status: Excellent, Physically fit
  • Nationality: Australian

Timeline

Diesel Fitter

Frontline Equipment Maintenance (Mackellar)
11.2024 - Current

Heavy Diesel Fitter

N and N Civil
07.2022 - 10.2024

Leading Hand Diesel Fitter

AAMG (Mackellar)
09.2020 - 06.2024

Breakdown Supervisor

AAMG (BHP OS)
04.2020 - 08.2020

Maintenance Supervisor

Downer EDI Mining
11.2019 - 03.2020

Workshop Leading Hand

Downer EDI Mining
09.2011 - 11.2019

Workshop Manager

IES Resources
06.2009 - 09.2011

Maintenance Contractor, Mobile Service and Field Repair Mechanic

Viking Mining Services
01.2009 - 06.2009

Workshop Forman

Leichardt Operation (Rutherfurd Pty Ltd)
09.2007 - 12.2008

Workshop Leading Hand

Leichardt Operation (Rutherfurd Pty Ltd)
09.2007 - 06.2008

Heavy Diesel Mechanic/Leading Hand Mechanic

Cardross Pty Ltd
09.2006 - 09.2007

Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Australian Armed Forces
11.2005 - 06.2006

Heavy Diesel Mechanic

Australian Armed Forces
05.2003 - 11.2005

Apprentice Diesel Mechanic

Australian Armed Forces
06.2000 - 05.2003

Apprentice Electrical Fitter/Mechanic

Bundaberg Sugar
01.1996 - 01.2000

Apprentice Electrical Fitter/Mechanic -

Bundaberg Sugar

Apprentice Diesel Mechanic -

Australian Armed Forces

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