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Paul Thomas

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Accomplished Diesel Fitter and Maintenance Manager with extensive experience at Thiess and HMP Constructions. Expert in component repair and preventive maintenance planning, I excel in stakeholder engagement and team leadership. Proven track record of reducing costs and enhancing operational efficiency while ensuring strict safety compliance.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Diesel Fitter - Component Repair Technician

Thiess
Darra, QLD
10.2022 - Current
  • Performed disassembly and overhaul of diverse heavy earthmoving equipment components.
  • Conducted thorough quality inspections of sub-components during disassembly.
  • Followed usability guidelines to decrease componentry rebuild costs.
  • Utilised OEM software to perform equipment rebuilds.
  • Executed all tasks adhering to company safety protocols.

Maintenance Manager / Contract Diesel Fitter

Coops Drainage and Civil
Yatala, QLD
10.2009 - 08.2022
  • Maintained records of repairs, service requests and costs.
  • Established a system to track inventory of spare parts, tools and supplies.
  • Provided technical support in case of system malfunctions or breakdowns.
  • Developed preventive maintenance procedures for all machines used in production.
  • Managed the maintenance staff and their daily activities.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Liaise with all stakeholders to schedule maintenance activities.
  • Created monthly reports for senior management summarising maintenance performance.

Contract Maintenance Superintendent

HMP Constructions
Blackwater, QLD
02.2007 - 10.2009
  • Coordinated repair tasks with production team.
  • Provided weekly reports on maintenance actions to client and stakeholders.
  • Facilitated implementation process and utilisation of the Oracle CMS.
  • Maintained compliance with established policies and procedures.
  • Perform root cause analysis of workplace health and safety incidents and apply control hierarchy to prevent future occurrences.
  • Oversaw employee recruitment and dismissal processes.
  • Developed monthly staff rosters.

Contract Diesel Fitter / Supervisor

HMP Constructions
Blackwater, QLD
05.2001 - 02.2007
  • Supervise immediate staff on shift.
  • Perform field service maintenance on heavy earthmoving equipment.
  • Completed Cert IV in training and assessing to train maintenance personnel.

Education

Cert IV in Assessment And Workplace Training BSZ40198 -

Current Training
Frenchville
09-2005

Australian Recognised Trade Certificate / Fitter (Diesel) - ASC04013 -

TAFE QLD
QLD
05-1997

Trade Certificate - Automotive Engineering Heavy Equipment -

Petone Technical College
07-1993

Skills

  • Component repair and replacement
  • Preventive maintenance planning
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • OEM software utilisation
  • Fleet management expertise
  • Fault finding and diagnosis
  • Scheduling and coordinating
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Safety compliance
  • Team leadership
  • Employee training

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Diesel Fitter - Component Repair Technician

Thiess
10.2022 - Current

Maintenance Manager / Contract Diesel Fitter

Coops Drainage and Civil
10.2009 - 08.2022

Contract Maintenance Superintendent

HMP Constructions
02.2007 - 10.2009

Contract Diesel Fitter / Supervisor

HMP Constructions
05.2001 - 02.2007

Cert IV in Assessment And Workplace Training BSZ40198 -

Current Training

Australian Recognised Trade Certificate / Fitter (Diesel) - ASC04013 -

TAFE QLD

Trade Certificate - Automotive Engineering Heavy Equipment -

Petone Technical College

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