Nick Papadopoulos
Wollongong,NSW
Summary
Experienced National Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the construction & Transport industry.
Please do not contact my current employer,as this may jeopardise my position with them.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National Assets & Logistics Manager
Preston Hire
Sydney
02.2024 - Current
- Developed incentives program that motivated employees while meeting organizational goals.
- Provided guidance on asset allocation models based on individual goals or objectives.
- Consulted with staff on resolution of complex service issues.
- Coordinated maintenance and repair actions to keep equipment and systems running at peak performance.
- Provided technical support in case of system malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Managed team of employees, daily progress reports and overall project planning.
- Assisted in the preparation of budgets for capital expenditures and operational costs associated with assets.
- Provided guidance on best practices for warehousing operations based on industry standards.
- Maintained high standards of internal and external customer service.
- Review machine performance/utilization, and recommend fleet transfer or disposal.
- Analyzed data from performance reports to identify areas for improvement.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Supervised daily operations of the workshop including scheduling and assigning tasks.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
National Asset/Operations Manager
Porter Hire
Sydney, NSW
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Ensure Growth to maintenance support across the East Coast of Australia & provide asset Management to Porter Hire.
- Maintenance controls for all branches(including repair approach)
- Review utilization report & recommend fleet transfers.
- Responsible for scheduling & performing preventative maintenace.
- Discussed goals and strategies with potential investors and implemented corrective actions to enhance performance.
- Educated employees on corporate policy and procedure compliance to facilitate improved operations outcomes.
- Controlled expenses, eliminated waste, reduced overhead costs and developed operating budgets.
- Created reports and established processes to assist with loss prevention and budget maintenance.
- Delivered positive customer experiences by implementing effective quality assurance practices.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
Workshop Manager
Stefanutti Construcrion
Unanderra, NSW
02.2017 - 12.2020
- Kept workshop operations in line with budget limitations and schedule demands.
- Coordinated maintenance and repair actions to keep equipment and systems running at peak performance.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Assisted with rectifying safety and hazard issues.
- Kept detailed records of all repairs, labor involved, and parts used and input data into company database.
- Managing/Mentor the workshop mechanics
- Approving and entering of invoices.
- Dealing daily with client needs.
- RMS Inspections on Light & heavy Vehicles (Public)
- RMS Defect Clearances (Public)
- RMS Hired Equipment Evaluator
- Electrical Test & Tag Lic.
- First aid cert.
- Cat Electronic Schematics & sensors (ET)
Workshop Manager/Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Affective Group
Wollongong, NSW
01.2010 - 02.2017
- Kept workshop operations in line with budget limitations and schedule demands.
- Worked as a Plant/Heavy vehicle mechanic.
- Managing/Mentor workshop mechanics.
- Approving and entering of invoices.
- RMS Inspections On all Vehicles.
- RMS Defect Clearances On all Vehicles.
Plant Operator/Mechanic
Menai Civil
Sydney, NSW
02.2008 - 01.2010
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment.
- Also worked in workshop As a Plant/Heavy Vehicle Mechanic.
Heavy Vehicle/Plant Mechanic
Metal Transport Industries
Unanderra, NSW
02.2002 - 01.2008
- Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
- Plant Mechanic
- Plant Operator
Education
Motor Mechanic - Automotive Mechanics
Tafe NSW
Shellharbour, NSW12.2012
RMS Examiner Light & Heavy - Examiner RMS
Tafe NSW
Shellharbour, NSW01.2013
Equipment Evaluator - Hired Equipment Evaluator
NSW Government
02.2018
Skills
- Inventory coordination
- Fabrications experience
- Repairs knowledge
- Client meetings
- Team building
- Customer service
- Problem resolution
- Organization
- Motor Mechanic
- Test & Tag
- RMS Examiner
- RMS Hired Equipment Evaluator
- First Aid Cert
- Strategic planning
Certification
Licensed Motor Mechanic - 2012
- RMS Examiner License - 2013
- RMS Equipment Evaluator- 2018
- Westrac Cat Electronic Training - 2017
- Westrac Cat Trouble shooting - 2017
- Elec Test & Tag - 2019
- Fork lift
- Car Lic
- EWP Lic
- Plant tickets
- White card
- Illawarra Coal Generic Surface Induction - 2011
- Topics Covered for Illawarra Coal:
Isolation Systems
BHPB Operations
Sustainability & HSEC
Fatal Risk Control Standards
Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Control
Permit Systems
Emergency Management
Contractor Management
Environment
Business Conduct
PPE Standards
site Access Requirements
Fire fighting (practical)
Timeline
National Assets & Logistics Manager
Preston Hire
02.2024 - Current
National Asset/Operations Manager
Porter Hire
01.2021 - 02.2024
Workshop Manager
Stefanutti Construcrion
02.2017 - 12.2020
Workshop Manager/Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Affective Group
01.2010 - 02.2017
Plant Operator/Mechanic
Menai Civil
02.2008 - 01.2010
Heavy Vehicle/Plant Mechanic
Metal Transport Industries
02.2002 - 01.2008
Motor Mechanic - Automotive Mechanics
Tafe NSW
RMS Examiner Light & Heavy - Examiner RMS
Tafe NSW
Equipment Evaluator - Hired Equipment Evaluator
NSW Government
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