Liam Kearney

• Belt repairs using a Beltwin vulcanizing press. Damage ranging in size from 30mm -700mm either a complete through hole or top cover damage on the belt.
• Removal and replacement of gearboxes, plummer blocks and bearings, impact beds, scrapers (primary and secondary) and rollers.
• Assisted in interpreting technical drawings and schematics for accurate assembly.
• Conducted routine inspections of machinery to identify potential issues and maintenance needs.
• Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency in production processes.
• General maintenance duties of all conveyor components.
• Motor and gearbox shaft alignment.

• Building and installation of bridges and conveyor structure.
• Read and interpret drawings and decide the best method of sequence of operations with my colleagues.
• Pre-assembly for conveyor equipment and conveyor structures for North East Link Project.
• Installation and supporting of commissioning on North East Link.
• Rigging, fleeting, and installing steel structures into place using the overhead gantry crane, forklift, and lever hoists.
• Assembly and modifications of the conveyor boosters for Lower Plenty, including installation of services for water, air and grease.
• Aligning and leveling of conveyor structures from main drive to return stations.
• Removal and reinstallation of one-way clutch bearings in main drive motors.
• Fabrication of steel for reworks.
• Installation of safety guards around conveyor structures.
• Pre-operation and operational checklist on all machinery.

• Assembly, launch and maintenance of 12 metre TBM.
  erection of gantries.
• Setting out stools to correct distances and levels for erection of gantries.
• TBM assembly.
• Hytorquing and stretching bolts on cutter head, gantries, main drive motors, shield and launch frame.
  erection of gantries.
• Shoving machine to the face using various hydraulic powerpacks, hydraulic enerpacs, and hoists.
• Maintenance of TBM while mining. (Grease barrels, erector and segment crane and feeder, pumps, compressors, unblocking accelerator and dirty water lines, conveyor building and conveyor maintenance, pipe extensions.
• Head interventions and cutter head part replacements.
• Removal and re-installation of two main drive motors that failed during mining operations.
• Disconnecting of hoses, pipework and towing cylinders between shield and gantries in preparation for the turn around.
• Turning around of TBM in rotation shaft using air hoists and re-launching for the return tunnel.
• Installation and removal of launch frame, shove ring and dywidag bars.
• Replacement of brass rings and seals on thrust cylinders whilst in mining operation.
• Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety and productivity.

• Collaborated with engineering teams to implement process improvements for enhanced operational efficiency.
• Installation and disassembly of hydraulic hoses and pipework on a TBM.
• Fabrication of steel brackets for hydraulic blocks and pipework.
• MIG and MMA welding.
• Use of hydraulic benders and compression fitting machine.
• Making and bending of various size and lengths of pipework.
• Measuring and ordering of hoses for the machine.
• Learning how to read schematics.
• MEWP operations.
• Health and safety.
• Removal of hydraulic hoses for machine .disassembly

• Installation, maintenance and dismantling of three vertical conveyors.
• Installation of three conveyor structures and belts and belt storages.
• Rigging and fleeting steel structures into place.
• MEWP operations.
• Preventive and general maintenance of all drums, rollers, bearings, scrapers etc.
• Reading and understanding of technical drawings.
• Installation of chain sprocket drive system for cleaning belts.
• Installation of victaulic pipework.
• Steel erection and fabrication.
• Use of power tools, MAG drill, hydraulic torque tool.
• Completion of safety paperwork each day.
• Health and safety.

Apprenticeship finished June 2018.

• Fitting out of new sewage treatment plants, water treatment plants and maintenance and repair of existing plants.
• Service, maintenance and repair of pumps, gearboxes, belts, motors, and plant.
• Installation of pumps and pipework to new and existing treatment plants and sumps.
• Lathe work, milling work, MIG and MMA welding, grinding, bench fitting.
• Continually work with different sizes of PVC, ABS, ductile and cast iron, stainless and galvanized pipework.
• Ability to work from and read technical drawings.
• Working independently or within a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Adhering to time constraints and meeting deadlines during shutdowns.
• Ensure work is carried out to the highest standards of workmanship and safety.
• Being a permit to work holder for activities assigned and completing work report sheets.
• Working at heights, confined space, Abrasive wheels, manual handling, chemical awareness, breathing apparatus training all obtained.
• Working to and keeping good housekeeping standards.
• Wearing all proper PPE.
• Shaft alignment.

• Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing guest satisfaction and loyalty.
• Managed multiple tables efficiently, ensuring timely order delivery and accurate billing.
• Collaborated with kitchen staff to synchronize food preparation and presentation standards.
• Trained new waitstaff on restaurant protocols, menu knowledge, and customer interaction techniques.