Luke Chilvers
Cardiff South,NSW
Summary
Luke is a Plant Mechanic by Trade and has over 18 years experience in the Westrac / CAT Dealer spanning across all CAT earthmoving equipment and specializing on Hydraulic/Mechanical Component Overhauls.
Luke has in Westrac / CAT as a Plant mechanic Apprentice, Hydraulic Fitter, Leading Hand and Currently Workshop Supervisor.
In these Roles, Luke has shown his teamwork and leadership characteristics with the ability to get the most out of his team members during challenging and difficult situations
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Workshop Supervisor
WesTrac CAT
04.2017 - Current
- Kept team members on task with hands-on supervision and coaching.
- Maintained neat and clean work areas to maximize efficiency and safety.
- Controlled costs by effectively managing supplies and labor hours.
- Implemented preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance policies.
- Developed and implemented new procedures to increase productivity and constructiveness.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Sourced suppliers and purchased necessary materials for work.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
- Communicated with stakeholders on job milestones.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
Leading Hand
WesTrac CAT
05.2013 - 04.2017
- Trained employees how to fix problems, correct mistakes and maximize productivity.
- Supervised and direct team of Hydraulic Fitters/Plant Mechanic professionals in a workshop environment.
- Applied troubleshooting and diagnostics abilities to assess repair and maintenance needs.
- Controlled costs by effectively managing Inventory / Parts / Consumables and improving productivity.
- Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Manage the workshop team through various large scale projects including Full Mining Truck Rebuilds + Underground Wallmove re-allocations.
- Worked a 2 week Days / 2 week Nights rotation
Plant Mechanic
WesTrac CAT
12.2008 - 05.2013
- Component Overhauls of CAT Hydraulic Cylinders and mono block and complex Valve assemblies
- Component Overhauls on mechanical drive groups including CAT Large wheel loader, OHT and grader pump and circle drive units.
- Component Overhauls of Front and Rear Suspension on CAT Mining
- Component Overhauls on Hydrostatic drive transmissions assemblies, including testing.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
Apprentice Plant Mechanic
WesTrac CAT
01.2005 - 12.2008
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Honed strong communication, problem-solving and organizational skills while completing tasks and working with team.
- Worked on All CAT earthmoving equipment including servicing, bucket change outs and diagnosis work
- Completed servicing on CAT On-Highway truck engines from C-12 to C-16
- Completed in chassis engine rebuilds on Trucks, Loaders + Water Police Boat.
- Works on a wide range of CAT component's including Engines, transmissions, final drives, diffs and All Hydraulics components.
Education
Certificate IV - Fluidpower
TAFE
Kurri Kurri08.2010
Certificate III - Plant Mechanic
TAFE
Kurri Kurri, NSW12.2008
High School Diploma -
St Francis Xavier College
Newcastle11.2004
Skills
- Safety Awareness Governance
- Mechanical Aptitude Understanding
- Teamwork and Collaboration between cross function departments
- Driven to succeed and meet customer expectations
- Passionate / Motivated Worker
Accomplishments
- Completed Frontline management for Leaders
- Completed / Project lead Workshop relocation 2 times in a 6 Year period with minimal disruption to our Customer Fleet.
- Completed Factory Tours for Dortmund -Hydraulic Mining Excavator facility
- Completed Factory tour for Lunen - Caterpillar Longwall mining facilty
- Completed 5 days Rexroth Pump and motor Training in Stuttgart
- Completed Multiple Longwall move Component overhauls on time
Timeline
Workshop Supervisor
WesTrac CAT
04.2017 - Current
Leading Hand
WesTrac CAT
05.2013 - 04.2017
Plant Mechanic
WesTrac CAT
12.2008 - 05.2013
Apprentice Plant Mechanic
WesTrac CAT
01.2005 - 12.2008
Certificate IV - Fluidpower
TAFE
Certificate III - Plant Mechanic
TAFE
High School Diploma -
St Francis Xavier College
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