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Matthew Edwards

Whyalla,SA

Summary

I started off my working career getting a apprenticeship at Cavpower Whyalla at 17 years old working on various mining, construction, and highway equipment.

My next chapter was at BGC contracting that later changed to golding contractors where im still at today. Working my way up from a heavy duty diesel mechanic to fill in leading hand, now leading hand and fill in supervisor.

Im responsible for a crew of 16 workshop team members doing servicing, maintenance, breakdowns, tyre changing, and midlife's.



Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Leading Hand Diesel Mechanic

Golding Contractors
02.2022 - Current
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Developed a strong rapport with team members through effective communication and leadership skills.
  • Enhanced team productivity by efficiently allocating tasks and closely monitoring progress.
  • Trained employees how to fix problems, correct mistakes, and maximize productivity.
  • Facilitated smooth workflows by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing corrective measures.

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

Golding Contractors
10.2012 - Current
  • Performed preventive maintenance, component change outs, and trouble shooting on CAT, Komatsu, Hitachi, and Liebherr equipment.
  • Supported overall workshop efficiency by maintaining a clean, organized workspace and adhering to safety guidelines.
  • Collaborated with team members on complex repair projects, ensuring timely completion and optimal results.
  • Demonstrated versatility by servicing and maintaining a diverse range of heavy-duty diesel equipment, including excavators, dozers, dump trucks, loaders, and drills

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

Cavpower
12.2006 - 08.2012
  • Collaborated with team members on complex repair projects, ensuring timely completion and optimal results.
  • Established trust with clientele through consistent delivery of high-quality workmanship across various makes and models of heavy-duty diesel equipment.
  • Developed expertise in diagnosing electrical systems, reducing the need for outsourcing specialized repairs.
  • Demonstrated versatility by repairing, diagnosing, and servicing a diverse range of heavy-duty diesel equipment.

Education

Certificate III - Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

TAFE SA
SA
11-2010

High School Diploma -

Whyalla High School
Whyalla, SA
11-2006

Skills

  • Team development
  • Safety management
  • Safety awareness
  • Technical problem solving
  • Repair expertise
  • Maintenance expertise
  • Workplace safety
  • Innovation skills

Interests

A few of my interests are spending time with my family, Camping, fishing, volunteering with kids sport, bike and motor bike riding

I like to keep active either with my hobbies, doing yard work at home or jobs in the shed

Timeline

Leading Hand Diesel Mechanic

Golding Contractors
02.2022 - Current

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

Golding Contractors
10.2012 - Current

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

Cavpower
12.2006 - 08.2012

Certificate III - Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

TAFE SA

High School Diploma -

Whyalla High School

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