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Oliver Scott

Melbourne,Australia

Summary

Organized and experienced 27 year Old No.2 Race Mechanic with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. A team player that enjoys working in a team environment and has key attention to detail who also takes pride in the task at hand. Reliable, and energetic with passion for hands-on work. Successful at adapting to new procedures with also experience in Pitstops and car setup.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Automotive Apprentice

Gazley Volkswagen
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Carried out servicing of VW vehicles, Gearbox removals, basic maintenance etc.

Automotive Apprentice

Mike Page European
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Carried out servicing on all euro vehicles, Gearbox removals, clutch replacements, engine removal/installs, diagnostics, Cambelt replacements, suspension repairs, driveline repairs etc.

Apprentice/ No.2 Race Mechanic

Garry Rogers Motorsport
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Full Time No.2 race mechanic/ Apprentice on Car 34 (Golding) competing in the Virgin Australia Supercars championship
  • Carried out service tasks and repairs of car 34, engine replacements, transaxle and driveline servicing and replacements, brake and suspension servicing and replacements, car set up and adjustments, bodywork repairs and replacements, etc
  • Pitstop Experience in all areas
  • Also workshop experience in TCR with preparation for race weekends and also build and construction including set up of S5000 open wheelers.

Full time No.2 Race Mechanic

International Motorsport
10.2020 - 12.2021
  • Part time race mechanic with experience on Porsche 991/997 GT3 Cup and Audi R8 LMS GT3 competing in NZ North/South Island Endurance Championships
  • Servicing and race prep of both products, Engine and Transaxle removal installs, suspension components and set up, bodywork and fittings repairs and replacement/fitting
  • Pitstop experience in all areas.

Full time No.2 Race Mechanic

Matt Stone Racing
02.2022 - 01.2023
  • Full time No.2 mechanic on Car #35 (Hazelwood) competing in the Repco Australian Supercars Championship
  • Carried out service tasks and repairs of car 34, engine replacements, transaxle and driveline servicing and replacements, brake and suspension servicing and replacements, car set up and adjustments, bodywork/ Composite repairs and replacements, etc
  • Pitstop experience in all areas.

Full time Race Mechanic

Garry Rogers Motorsport
01.2023 - Current
  • Full time mechanic on Car #71 (Bargwanna) competing in the Supercheap Auto TCR Australia Serries
  • Carried out service tasks and repairs of 4 Peugeot 308 TCR cars, engine replacements, gearbox and driveline servicing and replacements, brake and suspension servicing and replacements, car set up and adjustments, bodywork/ Composite repairs and replacements, etc
  • Mechanic on S5000 open wheelers, servicing tasks, brake and suspension servicing and replacements, car set up and adjustments, bodywork/ Composite repairs and replacements.

Part Time No.2 Mechanic (Contractor)

PremiAir Racing
03.2023 - 11.2023

● Part time No.2 mechanic on Car #23 (Slade) competing in the Repco Australian Supercars Championship.

● Carried out service tasks and repairs of car 23, Spanner Checks/inspections, transaxle and driveline servicing and replacements, brake and suspension servicing and replacements, car set up and adjustments, etc.

● Pitstop experience in all areas.

Education

Student -

Palmerston North Boys High School
Palmerston North, NZ
12.2013

Skills

  • Quality Assurance
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Vehicle Inspections
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Safety Procedures
  • Recordkeeping
  • Troubleshooting Skills
  • Component Repairs

Timeline

Part Time No.2 Mechanic (Contractor)

PremiAir Racing
03.2023 - 11.2023

Full time Race Mechanic

Garry Rogers Motorsport
01.2023 - Current

Full time No.2 Race Mechanic

Matt Stone Racing
02.2022 - 01.2023

Full time No.2 Race Mechanic

International Motorsport
10.2020 - 12.2021

Apprentice/ No.2 Race Mechanic

Garry Rogers Motorsport
01.2019 - 03.2020

Automotive Apprentice

Mike Page European
01.2017 - 01.2018

Automotive Apprentice

Gazley Volkswagen
01.2015 - 01.2017

Student -

Palmerston North Boys High School
Oliver Scott