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Paul Quinn

Bayswater ,WA

Summary

I have multiple years experience operating plant between Ireland and Austrailia , I can adapt and work in a fast paced environment in a safe manner , I’m used to working in areas with multiple moving plant in confined spaces, I’m a multi skilled operator that holds a Excavator , Wheeled Loader , Moxy , Pozi Ticket and also have my HR license . I also keep my machines tidy and well looked after as I’m a qualified mechanical and maintenance fitter! Experience working in a mine site environment , BHP inducted ,

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wheel Loader Operator

SLK Plant Hire
Mount Keith Nickol Mine
07.2023 - 04.2024

Operated a Cat 950M loader doing multiple task such as Loading Tippers , Conditioning dirt , Backfilling trenches , General Tidy up of areas and Back blading areas , stockpiling dirt , Also operated a kuboto SVL 75-2 Pozitrack , hitachi 5 tonne excavator, Cat 336 excavator for general maintenance and loading tipper and driving Tippers as I’ve a HR license to, I also

  • Collaborated with other heavy equipment operators for seamless coordination on large-scale projects.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by regularly clearing debris from the job site using the wheel loader''s bucket attachment.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on the wheel loader, reducing potential for costly repairs or breakdowns during crucial project stages.

Mechanical Fitter

Seaquest Engineering
02.2019 - 06.2023
  • Identified issues and brought to job foreman for resolution
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, sketches, and job specifications
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment
  • Supervised apprentices, answering questions and providing feedback on work
  • Utilised welding equipment and other hand tools according to manufacturer instructions and safety standards
  • Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites
  • Used welding abilities to fabricate, assemble and repair metal parts
  • Conducted periodic machinery checks and advised owners or users about maintenance and repair expectations
  • Cleaned, lubricated, and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance
  • Fit new parts into gearboxes equipment and calibrated machinery for optimum performance
  • Diagnosed equipment issues by analysing error messages and testing results
  • Visited field locations to conduct emergency repairs and restore mechanical function
  • Examined parts closely to detect breakages and excessive wear due to misuse or equipment failures
  • Traced machinery malfunctions and troubleshot potential solutions
  • Checked equipment conformance with industry safety standards and manufacturer specifications
  • Kept machinery and equipment operational and safe by performing regular inspections and preventative maintenance
  • Tested recently repaired equipment and machinery to verify repair quality
  • Worked with customers to implement good use, care, and repair strategies
  • Examined machinery and mechanical equipment to evaluate performance and identify problems.

Heavy machine operator

Byrne Plant Hire
Ireland
05.2021 - 05.2023
  • Safe operation of various machines such as Hitachi z-axis 130 excavators and various ranges of dumpers/tractors and Volvo Front end loaders,
  • Loaded tippers , tractors and kept the quarry organised with various different sections of stone.
  • Kept logs on service schedules on all machinery and operated them with caution and helped maintain a smooth-running production on site
  • Moved various materials such as sand gravel/dirt and rock on and off site
  • Worked as a team in making sure of a smooth operation to do jobs as efficiently as possible
  • Worked off own initiative using different machines on the one job
  • Learning new skills and using them on site to help with production
  • Eager to learn new techniques and skills all the time to make myself more useful for the job at hand.

Wheel Loader Operator

McDermott’s Quarry
Ireland
02.2017 - 01.2019
  • Loading trucks and stock Piling Material
  • Keeping machines clean and tidy while in use.
  • Prestart book completed every morning.
  • Collaborated with other heavy equipment operators working as a team
  • Reduced downtime for wheel loader repair by conducting routine inspections
  • Assisted in training new employees on safe and efficient operation of wheel loaders,

Education

Certificate of Higher Education Mechanical automation maintenance fitting -

Athlone Training Centre, Limerick Institute of Technology and Technological University Dublin

Leaving Certificate -

St. Columba's Comprehensive School
Glenties
06.2015

Skills

  • Skilled on multiple machines
  • Experience working on a BHP mine site
  • Competent and aware while completing a task
  • Look after machines as if they were my own
  • Team oversight
  • Good with paperwork/ pre starts and general maintenance
  • Safety inspection
  • Heavy lifting
  • Machine operation
  • Flexible and can adapt quickly
  • Responsible
  • Safe machinery operation
  • Efficient while completing a task

Certification

Level 6 NFQ qualification in mechanical automation and maintenance fitting from 02/01/2019 to 03/01/2023

Timeline

Wheel Loader Operator

SLK Plant Hire
07.2023 - 04.2024

Heavy machine operator

Byrne Plant Hire
05.2021 - 05.2023

Mechanical Fitter

Seaquest Engineering
02.2019 - 06.2023

Wheel Loader Operator

McDermott’s Quarry
02.2017 - 01.2019

Certificate of Higher Education Mechanical automation maintenance fitting -

Athlone Training Centre, Limerick Institute of Technology and Technological University Dublin

Leaving Certificate -

St. Columba's Comprehensive School
Paul Quinn