Orrin Purcell

• Step in Superintendent, Scheduler and Major works coordinator
• Analyzed HME maintenance budget, formulating recovery plans to address financial discrepancies.
• Collaborated with reliability engineering to enhance maintenance work management processes and improve quality.
• Advised on penalties for non-compliance based on evaluations of vendor contracts.
• Forecasted ZBB FTE headcount by utilizing data from outstanding work and life cycle models.
• Mentored supervisors in SAP processes, fostering leadership development within the team.
• Recommended strategies for efficient part return consolidation from remote sites.
• Oversaw onboarding for HME projects, supporting business justification efforts.
• Generated weekly schedules using SAP to optimize capacity loading.

• Executed short-term plans while ensuring strict statutory compliance.
• Verified safe work practices for permanent staff and contracting partners.
• Managed contracting partners according to contractor management system standards.
• Efficiently addressed unscheduled breakdowns to maximize fleet availability.
• Created purchase requisitions for DP parts and additional labor needs.
• Maintained crew training requirements to uphold operational standards.
• Facilitated daily departmental and site meetings for effective leadership.
• Onboarded vacant positions proactively to strengthen organizational structure.

• Optimized department management through efficient application of policies and resource utilization.
• Encouraged frontline leaders to develop an inclusive culture that empowers employees.
• Created Maintenance Process standards for effective technical direction during execution.
• Facilitated maintenance plans via Plan-Do-Check-Act analyses and problem resolution.
• Mentored team members, ensuring attainment of performance objectives.
• Assisted in formulating Maintenance budget inputs through collaborative efforts.
• Directed execution of weekly schedules, minimizing instances of unscheduled work.
• Drove improvement initiatives with collaboration from Maintenance Analysis & Improvement.

• Responsible for delivering a cost-effective budget whilst providing maximum availability and reliability from mobile workshop equipment through collaboration with our A and I and Planning Functions
• Responsible for the health and safety of 161 employees whilst ensuring KPIs are met from all levels within and effectively driving accountability on all levels throughout the workforce
• Align all members of the department to operate within S32 Company Values and drive continuous improvement and cost savings
• Create a diverse workforce and meet company expectations and requirements around being an industry leader in the area whilst committing to indigenous employment opportunities for Royalty receiving persons and offering trade skills in a safe and inclusive workspace
• Set minimum standards of Area cleanliness, organiation and process driven work
• Create processes around airfreight, absenteeism, contractor performance management and check-ins with the team members
• Key Achievements:
• Exhibited excellent leadership and organisational skills as well as strong industry experience in order to consistently meet KPI targets for CMA entries, safety observations and delivery

• Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
• Executed capacity loaded plans while ensuring team health and safety.
• Transformed ‘Parks and Gardens’ workshop into a fully operational light vehicle workshop with two Groote Eylandt Traditional Owners and two Off Eylandt Indigenous persons.
• Maintained incident-free status by adhering to strict workshop health and safety standards since opening day.
• Onboarded local indigenous employee for Cert III Light Vehicle Apprenticeship, aligning with company expectations this was a milestone moment for GEMCO
• Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
• Developed staff skills through targeted training programs, resulting in improved performance and career growth opportunities.

• Supervised and coordinated activities of assigned light vehicle team personnel
• Assigned, supervised and participated in major and minor mechanical repairs which included diagnosing internal combustion engine maintenance problems
• Diagnosed, supervised and participated in skilled and semi-skilled repairs of mechanical defects whilst determining priority of work orders and their assignment to personnel
• Planned, organised and scheduled work flow of employees as assigned, advised and assisted assigned personnel and ensured timely completion of work
• Conducted in-service training programs for employees with equipment suppliers for new techniques in mechanical repairs and assisted in the selection of new employees including training, supervising and evaluating assigned employees
• Initiated requisition for materials and equipment, authorized purchases from local vendors as well as maintained adequate inventory of parts, equipment and supplies used in repairing and servicing motorized vehicles

• Responsible for the diagnosis, repair, air conditioning, auto electrical, welding, repair of parts and general servicing of:
• Light trucks up to 16 ton suspension repairs, braking component
• Commercial vehicles repair and re-kits
• 4WDs all makes, European all makes, Passenger vehicles
• Gearbox repairs/build, steering and

Light vehicle and ancillary equipment fitter , successfully maintained a various fleet from light vehicle automotive , on highway trucks, road trains, agricultural equipment, heavy earthmoving , power generation, Dewatering , lawns equipment , outboard and inboard marine , small engine repairs Whilst complying to relevant OHS Standards and work management practices

• Responsible for conducting general service and repair of fleet vehicles
• Responsible for the diagnosis and repair of common rail diesel systems, engine repairs and rebuilds and auto electrical and general servicing and warranty work on Ford/Nissan passenger, commercial and 4WD vehicles
• Oversaw and conducted steering and suspension repairs, EFI diagnosis as well as air conditioning service and repair

• Responsible for general servicing, diagnosis and repair of automotive, heavy and on-highway transport vehicles:
• Light trucks up to 16 ton suspension repairs, braking component
• Earthmoving machinery (service) repair and re-kits
• Commercial vehicles Passenger vehicles
• 4WDs mainly Toyota Land Cruiser, Hilux Trailers
• And Nissan Patrol (differential Small engines and generators
• Rebuilds, engine repair/ builds, steering and
• Key Achievements:
• Utilised strong mechanical skills and industry experience in order to successfully deliver quality maintenance and repair services to vehicles

• Responsible for conducting general service and repair of fleet vehicles
• Responsible for the diagnosis and repair of common rail diesel systems, engine repairs and rebuilds and auto electrical and general servicing and warranty work on Ford/Nissan passenger, commercial and 4WD vehicles
• Oversaw and conducted steering and suspension repairs, EFI diagnosis as well as air conditioning service and repair

• Conducted general service and repair for fleet vehicles, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Diagnosed and repaired common rail diesel systems and engine rebuilds on various vehicle types.
• Performed auto electrical repairs and general servicing for Ford, Nissan, and 4WD vehicles.
• Oversaw steering and suspension repairs alongside EFI diagnostics and air conditioning service.