Jason Harris
St Albans Park
Summary
Dedicated Mechanical Fitter professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. I have 20 years experience with being a Mechanic and Supervisor looking to expand my knowledge and skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
LV Step Up Supervisor
Mineral Resources Limited
01.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team to suggest and implement process enhancements.
LV Mechanic
Mineral Resources Limited
10.2022 - Current
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Maintained a safe working environment at all times by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations, reducing workplace accidents.
Fitter
360 Mining
01.2022 - Current
- Perform diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Analyze and locate malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches and control systems.
- Replace damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Utilize diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles.
Light Vehicle Supervisor
Fortescue Metals Group
02.2020 - 12.2021
- In charge of 10 people.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Supervised work of contracted employees to keep on task for timely completion.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Actively listened to other dept., requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships within the team and other department
- Where required to perform fitter duties on light vehicles and service trucks due to short staff and to keep my trade skills up on the floor.
Assist Supervisor
Fortescue Metals Group
11.2018 - 02.2020
- And support the crew in their day to day needs.
- Assist with parts ordering, information support, workload allocation and teach SAP usage also assist them with work order creation for extra work found on vehicles and closing out work orders.
- Help develop SWI's for common tasks.
- Adhere to workplace policies, procedures and standards.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Developed standard operating procedures and document workflows for current and future process steps.
- Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance.
- Supervised production planning while using appropriate tools and analysis for smooth production output.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Identified and resolved process issues to encourage smoother procedures, more efficient workflow and overall business growth.
- Working on the floor on light vehicles service trucks.
Diesel Fitter
Fortescue Metals Group
11.2016 - 11.2018
- Maintain, repair and assess light vehicles and service trucks for safe operations.
- Inspected all vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
- Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
- Documented findings and all actions taken.
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
- Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Troubleshoot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in neat and orderly condition.
- Informed supervisors when machines required major scheduled service or immediate repair.
Diesel Fitter
Roy Hill Station
03.2013 - 10.2016
- Maintain, repair and assess semi-water carts, loaders, graders and light vehicles.
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
- Liaise with suppliers for parts.
- Adhere to FMG safety procedures and JHAs.
- Inspected all vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
- Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
- Documented findings and all actions taken.
- Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
- Provided accurate measurements and estimates for all projects.
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
- Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis.
- OH & S representative for Roy Hill Station.
Serviceman
Westrac
08.2011 - 03.2013
- Part of a team that services a fleet of dump trucks ranging from 789b - 793f, also I maintain 988g loaders and 24H grader and briefly on 994F loader.
- Responsibilities were to wash and service trucks, diagnosis of maintenance faults for repairs.
- Maintain and assess the condition of on-highway trucks also assist in the repairs, being carry out by the other team members when I had completed my tasks.
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness of my work area.
- The job required of its staff to get quotes on the parts that were required, communicate with suppliers then with workshop admin staff, prior to the customers.
- Operated hand and power tools, equipment and instrumentation according to guidelines.
- Inspected and evaluated systems for operational status, repair needs and maintenance requirements.
- Performed maintenance and reconductoring work in varied weather conditions.
- Maintained compliance with company standards to perform all maintenance activities.
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in neat and orderly condition.
- Prepared and administered preventative maintenance work orders.
Workshop Supervisor
Coates Hire
12.2008 - 08.2011
- Responsible for 12 staff.
- Coordinate the daily activities for maintenance within the workshop, organise staff to go out to site for repairs.
- Kept team members on task with hands-on supervision and coaching.
- Check and make sure staff are repairing gear to procedures while adhering to safety procedures and housekeeping.
- Maintained neat and clean work areas to maximize efficiency and safety.
- Implemented preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance policies.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- When the gear was repaired, I would carry out final inspections before the gear went out to customers.
- When I was not in the workshop, I would maintain job cards, documentation of jobs carried out, check productivity, maintain inventory of parts and gear within the branch.
- As leader I would organise and divide jobs to the right staff team members as well as provide training to staff were required.
- Liaise with other Coates Hire personnel to meet objectives for the Newman branch as well as meet targets.
- If need be and also to keep me up with my technical skills I still worked on the tools on generators, lighting plants, excavators, forklifts and many other auxiliary equipment.
- Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Evaluated each staff member's strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
- Handled all issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
Diesel Fitter
Coates Hire
11.2007 - 12.2008
- Responsible for repairing generators (5kva to 1250kva), welders (405 to 575amp), lighting towers, compressors (130cfm to 1000cfm), forklifts, loaders, excavators, rollers, JLG boom lifts and scissors.
- Role was to repair in a workshop and at various mine sites throughout the Pilbara.
- This included scheduled servicing and breakdowns.
- Role often required me to work autonomously when out in the field and in a team in the workshop.
- Documented findings and all actions taken.
- Ordered parts necessary for repairs.
- Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems.
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
- Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in neat and orderly condition.
- Follow mine specific procedures when servicing and repairing equipment on site.
- Maintained compliance with company standards to perform all maintenance activities.
Workshop Foreman
Werner TOYOTA
07.2007 - 12.2007
- In charge of 20 mechanics and apprentices.
- Organised daily jobs, making sure that all the cars were serviced on time, quality control, diagnosing problems with cars and making sure that none of the cars go out with any problems.
- Coordinate the daily activities for maintenance within the workshop, follow and make sure staff are repairing faults and servicing to procedures while adhering to safety procedures and housekeeping.
- Kept team members on task with hands-on supervision and coaching.
- Test drove all the cars after servicing to make sure that the problems were fixed.
- Carry out final inspections before cars went back to customers.
- When I was not in the workshop I would maintain job cards, documentation of jobs carried out, check productivity, maintain inventory of parts and gear within the branch.
- As leader I would organise and divide jobs to the right staff team members as well as provide training to staff were required.
- Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Asserted control over material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Handled all issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Developed work schedules for all team members to maximize shift coverage.
Service Advisor
Werner Toyota
02.2006 - 07.2007
- My role was to talk to customers when they bought their car in for a service.
- Customers advised me of problems with their car if there was any, so I could organise the right servicing requirements for their car.
- I was the person that the mechanics and the foreman reported to when jobs went in and out of the workshop.
- I made sure that customers were satisfied with the work that had been done on their car.
- When I was not conversing with customers, I did all the pricing of the jobs and claimed warranty of cars (through the SAP system), that had recall issues or needed parts to be replaced under warranty.
- Escalated incidents to next level to remain compliant with company's standards and procedures.
- Suggested add-on services that would be helpful to customers and improve bottom line.
- Assisted customers by listening closely, finding solutions to problems and making recommendations based on extensive product knowledge.
Mechanic
Werner Toyota
01.1994 - 03.2002
- Began here as a 1st year apprentice and finished my apprenticeship with the company.
- I also went on to be a 'Specialist Technician' through the Toyota program.
- Consulted manuals, technical documentation and repair tree charts for further information prior to conducting fixes.
- Cleaned and maintained proper lubrication for machinery.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Produced comprehensive service records of all maintenance and repair tasks for customers.
- Analysed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Inspected vehicles and evaluated condition of systems, equipment, lights and accessories.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing and filter replacement.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage or other issues of concern.
Education
Motor Mechanic Apprenticeship Light Vehicle Mechanic -
South West College Of Tafe
1998
Light Vehicle Mechanic - undefined
Terang Secondary College
1998
Pre - Mechanic Apprenticeship - undefined
South West College Of Tafe
1993
Skills
- Vehicle equipment testing
- Vehicle inspections
- Strong mechanical fitter skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Troubleshooting skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Good communication skills
- Strong team player
- Section 44
- Working at Heights Ticket
- Refrigerant Handling License
- High Risk License: Dogging, Forklift, EWP
- Enter and Work in Confined Spaces License
Timeline
LV Step Up Supervisor
Mineral Resources Limited
01.2024 - Current
LV Mechanic
Mineral Resources Limited
10.2022 - Current
Fitter
360 Mining
01.2022 - Current
Light Vehicle Supervisor
Fortescue Metals Group
02.2020 - 12.2021
Assist Supervisor
Fortescue Metals Group
11.2018 - 02.2020
Diesel Fitter
Fortescue Metals Group
11.2016 - 11.2018
Diesel Fitter
Roy Hill Station
03.2013 - 10.2016
Serviceman
Westrac
08.2011 - 03.2013
Workshop Supervisor
Coates Hire
12.2008 - 08.2011
Diesel Fitter
Coates Hire
11.2007 - 12.2008
Workshop Foreman
Werner TOYOTA
07.2007 - 12.2007
Service Advisor
Werner Toyota
02.2006 - 07.2007
Mechanic
Werner Toyota
01.1994 - 03.2002
Light Vehicle Mechanic - undefined
Terang Secondary College
Pre - Mechanic Apprenticeship - undefined
South West College Of Tafe
Motor Mechanic Apprenticeship Light Vehicle Mechanic -
South West College Of Tafe
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