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Nathan Smith

Redbank Plains,QLD

Summary

Well Rounded Heavy Diesel Mechanic with a comprehensive understanding of routine maintenance and repairs. A driven individual committed to safety with offering a dedicated work ethic, great communication and leadership skills. With over 12 years post trade mechanical experience, along with great customer service. Processing the ability to work autonomously or within small or large teams is key.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Leader - Technician

Komatsu
Wacol, QLD
07.2021 - Current
  • Coordinate the assemble and installation of new machines and equipment.
  • Inspect and test machinery and component parts to identify defects, diagnose malfunctions and facilitate the corrective action when required.
  • Collaborate with team members to achieve daily goals.
  • Inspect others work for accuracy and quality assurance.
  • Lead and actively encourage safety meeting and daily pre-starts.
  • Adhere to and follow all company polices, regulations and safety procedures.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
  • Work within deadlines to meet customer and company expectations.
  • Successfully work autonomously or with apart of a team.
  • Working within a flexible rostering environment and including different locations and workplace - fly in/fly out

Mechanical Technician

Cummins
Carole Park , QLD
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Actively participate in daily safety and quality control meetings
  • Follow all workplace health and safety regulations - including hand tools, overhead cranes and machines, wearing safety equipment etc.
  • Follow all company policies and procedures.
  • Deconstruct and reassemble earth moving motors and equipment - following step by step processes
  • Actively participate in ongoing (daily and fortnightly) maintenance of all machinery.
  • Working within flexible rostering environment - working overnight shifts and weekend work.
  • Maintained positive relationships with internal and external stake holders
  • Ensure all machine defects are reported and house keeping standards are met daily.

Mechanical Engineering Trades Person

Public Safety Business Agency - QPS Marine
Port Of Brisbane, QLD
11.2019 - 06.2020
  • Maintained optimal performance by establishing and directing preventive maintenance programs for marine engines
  • Documented inspections and test results, work performed and work to be preformed, keeping all records current, accurate and properly submitted to meet company standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Follow strict safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety and Environmental Protection Agency Legislation.
  • Repaired and maintained hydraulic valves and equipment in 24 metre off shore vessels.
  • Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisors on regular basis.
  • Successfully work autonomously or as apart of a team.
  • Working within a flexible rostering environment including on call work.

Diesel Mechanic

Royal Australian Air Force
Brisbane, QLD
04.2008 - 11.2019
  • Adherence to polices, procedures and instructions as per Integrated Logistics Information Systems
  • Follow safety procedures to maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with Workplace Health and Safety.
  • Hazard identification and completion of risk assessments to ensure own safety and contribute to a safe work environment.
  • Undertake repairs, servicing and preventative maintenance of a modern fleet of trucks, trailers and earth moving equipment.
  • Compliant in working with petroleum based products to an ADF Standard as an operator, maintainer and supervisor.
  • Operated wide variety of equipment including powers saws, sander, grinders, overhead cranes, drill presses and basic hand tools.
  • Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisors on regular basis.
  • Maintained positive relationships with all internal and external stake holders.
  • Accurately completed time sheets, work orders and service reports in a timely order.

Education

Forest Growing And Management, In Training Systems -

Tafe Queensland
Bundamba, QLD
04-2016

Certificate 2 - Restricted Electrical Licence

Tafe NSW
Wagga Wagga, NSW
04-2014

Certificate 3 Diesel Mechanic - Heavy Diesel Road Transport

Victorian Skills Commissioner
Wodonga, VIC
03-2012

Certificate 2 - Automotive Mechanical

Charles Darwin University
Palmerston, NT
04-2011

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Mentoring
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Quality Improvement
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Maintenance & Repair

Certification

  • HR Drivers License
  • High Risk Work License

-EWP over 11 meters

-Forklift

-Basic Rigging

-Dogman

-Working at Heights

Affiliations

  • Activities Leader (Rock Climbing and Abseiling) in the Australian Scouting Assoication

Timeline

Team Leader - Technician

Komatsu
07.2021 - Current

Mechanical Technician

Cummins
06.2020 - 07.2021

Mechanical Engineering Trades Person

Public Safety Business Agency - QPS Marine
11.2019 - 06.2020

Diesel Mechanic

Royal Australian Air Force
04.2008 - 11.2019

Forest Growing And Management, In Training Systems -

Tafe Queensland

Certificate 2 - Restricted Electrical Licence

Tafe NSW

Certificate 3 Diesel Mechanic - Heavy Diesel Road Transport

Victorian Skills Commissioner

Certificate 2 - Automotive Mechanical

Charles Darwin University
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