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Paul Richard Kemp
Ballan,Australia
Summary
Skilled workshop leader adept at overseeing operations and ensuring efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to meet changing needs. Proven track record in problem-solving, quality control, and safety management. Known for reliability and achieving results through effective communication and leadership.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Depot Supervisor
Gemco Rail
07.2012 - Current
- Run all day-to-day Activities in workshop
- Locomotive SME & Technical advisor
- Liaise with customers
- On call 24/7 For Locomotive Faults
- Streamlined workflow processes to ensure consistent alignment with company goals, policies, and procedures.
- Coached current team members to reach business metrics.
- Supervise ongoing daily production phases.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Increased customer satisfaction and grew business by maintaining close relationships with customers.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
Locomotive Service Technician
UGL Rail Spotswood
03.2010 - 07.2012
- Carry out servicing of locomotives
- Carry Engine diagnostics & repairs, to OEM specifications, Including Turbo Charger replacements, power Assembly replacements, water pumps, oil pumps.
- Carry out component line up utilising Dial indicators
- Carry out Electrical Diagnostics & repairs, utilising Electrical Schematics / drawings
- Carry out Bogie repairs, including Change out Traction Motors & Wheel sets.
- Conduct Welding, Arc, Mig & gas & Fabrication when required.
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
Workshop Supervisor
Gemco Rail
06.2008 - 03.2010
- Run all day-to-day Activities in workshop
- Locomotive SME & Technical advisor
- Liaise with customers
- On call 24/7 For Locomotive Faults
- Streamlined workflow processes to ensure consistent alignment with company goals, policies, and procedures.
- Coached current team members to reach business metrics.
- Supervise ongoing daily production phases.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Increased customer satisfaction and grew business by maintaining close relationships with customers.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
Team Leader Locomotive Diesel Maintainer
Rail Technical Support Group Pty Ltd
01.2006 - 05.2008
- Day & Afternoon Shifts.
- Carry out servicing of locomotives
- Carry Engine diagnostics & repairs, to OEM specifications, Including Turbo Charger replacements, power Assembly replacements, water pumps, oil pumps.
- Carry out component line up utilising Dial indicators
- Carry out Electrical Diagnostics & repairs, utilising Electrical Schematics / drawings
- Carry out Bogie repairs, including Change out Traction Motors & Wheel sets.
- Conduct Welding, Arc, Mig & gas & Fabrication when required.
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by closely monitoring service quality standards and addressing any issues promptly.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
Apprentice Electrical Fitter
Rail Technical Support Group (Aust) Pty Ltd
01.1996 - 01.2006
- Served Apprenticeship in all aspects of Diesel Locomotives – Electrical / Engine / Mechanical & Pneumatic systems, EMD, ALCO & GE
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
- Carry Engine diagnostics & repairs, to OEM specifications, Including Turbo Charger replacements, power Assembly replacements, water pumps, oil pumps.
- Carry out component line up utilising Dial indicators
- Carry out Electrical Diagnostics & repairs, utilising Electrical Schematics / drawings
- Carry out Bogie repairs, including Change out Traction Motors & Wheel sets.
- Conduct Welding, Arc, Mig & gas & Fabrication when required.
- Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seymour Technical High School
Seymour, VICCertificate III - Electrical Fitter
Northern Metropolitan Tafe
Preston, VICNo Degree - GE 7FDL Diesel Engine Repair & Diagnostic
United Group Rail
Spotswood, VICNo Degree - GE Electrical Systems & Diagnostics
United Group Rail
SpotswoodNo Degree - GE Mechanical Training
United Group Rail
Spotswood, VICNo Degree - Health & Safety Representative Training
Multi Skills Training
Werribee, VICSkills
- Safety protocols
- Workload prioritization
- Lean principles
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Reliability
- Computer skills
- Effective communication
- Machine operation
- Decision-making
- Forklift operation
Interests
Timeline
Depot Supervisor
Gemco Rail
07.2012 - Current
Locomotive Service Technician
UGL Rail Spotswood
03.2010 - 07.2012
Workshop Supervisor
Gemco Rail
06.2008 - 03.2010
Team Leader Locomotive Diesel Maintainer
Rail Technical Support Group Pty Ltd
01.2006 - 05.2008
Apprentice Electrical Fitter
Rail Technical Support Group (Aust) Pty Ltd
01.1996 - 01.2006
High School Diploma -
Seymour Technical High School
Certificate III - Electrical Fitter
Northern Metropolitan Tafe
No Degree - GE 7FDL Diesel Engine Repair & Diagnostic
United Group Rail
No Degree - GE Electrical Systems & Diagnostics
United Group Rail
No Degree - GE Mechanical Training
United Group Rail
No Degree - Health & Safety Representative Training
Multi Skills Training
Training
- Completed year 12 at Seymour Technical High School – 1995
- Completed Electrical fitter apprenticeship Rail Technical Support Group – 2000 Working on EMD, GE & Aloc Locomotives
- EMD Diesel Engine Diagnostics & Repairs
- EMD Electrical troubleshooting & Repairs
- GE Locomotive Electrical Systems & Diagnostics Course 2010
- GE Locomotive Mechanical Course 2010
- GE 7FDL Diesel Engine: Running repairs & Diagnostics.
- Air brake training, 26L, A7/B7, CCB26, Fast Brake, 30 ACDW. No4 Air Brake
- National Terminal Driver Certificate III TLI33215
- National Shunting Certificate II TLI22013
- First aid & CPR course May 2025 – HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor, May 2025
- Fire Warden & Chief Warden PUA WER005B, PUA WER006B
- Forklift Licence.
- OH&S Construction Induction (white card)
- Heavy Ridgid Truck Licence (synchro)
- HSR Training 2021
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