Paul Merritt
DRILL FITTER
Stratton,WA
Summary
I am an indigenous, qualified Heavy Mobile Plant Mechanic with an extensive background in remote drilling and FIFO minesite operations. I am organised and a problem solver with a safety driven approach. I communicate well with people from all nationalities and ethnic backgrounds, am positive and physically fit and enjoy interaction with others whether peers, colleagues and other stakeholders. I am seeking a new position that will allow me to continue my professional development in the sector.
Overview
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Certification
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Drill Fitter
SMS Mining
2025 - 2026
- Installed and maintained drill rigs, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in drilling equipment, implementing effective repair solutions to minimize downtime.
- Conducted routine inspections of tools and machinery, identifying maintenance needs and preventing potential failures.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize drilling processes, enhancing workflow efficiency and productivity.
- Utilized hydraulic systems for drill operation, demonstrating proficiency in complex machinery handling.
- Upgraded outdated drill components with more advanced technology options where feasible, improving overall machine reliability and performance.
Apprentice (Completed)
RASMECH MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Completed comprehensive apprenticeship program in heavy equipment maintenance
- Serviced and repaired heavy earthmoving equipment, including CAT, Komatsu, Liebherr, and autonomous mining vehicles, ensuring operational reliability
- Conduct minor to major mechanical services, repairs, and rebuilds
- Perform mid-life and refurbishment rebuilds
- Executed diagnostics, repairs, and rebuilds on hydraulic systems, final drives, hydrostatics, engines, and torque converters to enhance equipment performance
- Managed updates and downloads for equipment systems, maintaining software integrity and operational efficiency
- Ensure adherence to all safety standards and work practices, including refusing unsafe work
- Maintain working knowledge of advanced diagnostic tools like laser alignment and ultrasonics and ensure proper use of all safety equipment
Maintenance Service Technician
FMG
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Service a range of heavy earthmoving equipment, including dump trucks, excavators, water carts, and ancillary loaders from brands like CAT, Komatsu, and Liebherr
- Improved operations by decreasing turnaround times and streamlining work processes
- Serviced heavy earthmoving equipment, including dump trucks, excavators, water carts, and ancillary loaders from brands like CAT, Komatsu, and Liebherr
- Perform mid-life and refurbishment rebuilds
- Strive to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes
- Ensure compliance with all WHS procedures, including refusing unsafe work
- Ensured equipment systems had the latest program updates and data downloads
Trade Assistant to Mechanics
IMPACT AUTOMOTIVE AND PERFORMANCE
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided support to qualified tradesman to enhance workflow.
- Dismantled vehicles for servicing.
- Perform thorough inspections of cars and trucks
- Performed repairs on cars and trucks to ensure safe and reliable operation
Driller
FORACO
01.2016 - 01.2016
Driller
ACQUA DRILL RESOURCES
01.2016 - 01.2016
Micro-Tunnelling Driller
D J MCCORMICK’S CONTRACTORS
01.2014 - 01.2015
Haul Truck Operator/Roller
NRW MINING
01.2012 - 01.2014
Underground Diamond Driller
BOART LONGYEAR
01.2011 - 01.2012
Education
Certificate III - Heavy Mobile Plant Mechanics
Certificate II - Heavy Mobile Plant Mechanics
Certificate I - Automotive Repairs
Skills
- Mobile plant maintenance
- Fault diagnosis and repair
- Working with dangerous chemicals
- Experienced driller’s offsider
- Diamond and water well drilling experience
- Experience with MineStar automated systems
- Capable in use of road ranger gearbox, Hino, Isuzu, Mercedes, Mac and Volvo
- Highly confidential
- Conflict resolution
- Understands workplace safety
- Quality control
- Team supervision and support
- Training and mentoring
- Mentoring and support
- Understands regulatory requirements
- Emotionally intelligent
- Positive and professional
- Effective decision maker
- A collaborative team player
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
Certification
- WA LR Class Licence
- National Police Clearance
- Provide First Aid and CPR
- MARCSTA
- Construction Blue Card
- Working at heights
- Australian standard confined space
- AS Operate breathing Apparatus
- AS Gas test atmospheres
- Radiator Fitter
- Loader IT Ticket
- Dangerous Goods Ticket
Timeline
Apprentice (Completed)
RASMECH MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS
01.2023 - 01.2025
Maintenance Service Technician
FMG
01.2022 - 01.2022
Trade Assistant to Mechanics
IMPACT AUTOMOTIVE AND PERFORMANCE
01.2020 - 01.2021
Driller
FORACO
01.2016 - 01.2016
Driller
ACQUA DRILL RESOURCES
01.2016 - 01.2016
Micro-Tunnelling Driller
D J MCCORMICK’S CONTRACTORS
01.2014 - 01.2015
Haul Truck Operator/Roller
NRW MINING
01.2012 - 01.2014
Underground Diamond Driller
BOART LONGYEAR
01.2011 - 01.2012
Certificate I - Automotive Repairs
Certificate II - Heavy Mobile Plant Mechanics
Drill Fitter
SMS Mining
2025 - 2026