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Peter CROSARA

BUFF POINT

Summary

I am a Filter/ Mechanic whose passion is car restoration and engine building.

I have worked in various industries including Underground Mining and the public sector, and am keen to further / change the direction of my career. I have an excellent work ethic, am motivated, fit and healthy, with a Zero Harm Approach to Workplace Health and Safety.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Teachers Aid

Charlton Christian College
01.2024 - 12.2024

MECHANICAL TEACHING - VOLUNTEER ROLE

  • Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.

Plant Mechanic

Willoughby City Council
04.2016 - 01.2021
  • Inspected and tested machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions and carry out scheduled maintenance of all plant.
  • Served as a reliable resource for management by providing expert advice on mechanical issues affecting plant operations.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with management, providing regular updates on plant operations and addressing any concerns promptly.
  • Supported continuous improvement efforts with innovative ideas that led to increased efficiency in various aspects of plant operations.
  • Liaise with reps and suppliers to Source and order parts.

Field Service Plant Mechanic

Hornsby Council
02.2015 - 04.2016
  • Inspected and tested machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
  • Improved plant efficiency by conducting regular maintenance on machinery and equipment.
  • Managed inventory of spare parts, tools, and other essential materials necessary for efficient maintenance work.
  • Ensured smooth operations by troubleshooting and repairing mechanical issues in a timely manner. - this included light vehicles, heavy plant machinery, fire trucks and boats.
  • Enhanced plant safety, adhering to OHS guidelines and company protocols during all tasks performed.

Underground Fitter

UGM
02.2014 - 02.2015
  • Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
  • Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during the fitting process.
  • Reduced downtime by performing preventative maintenance on equipment, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency, conducting thorough risk assessments before undertaking maintenance tasks.
  • Improved production efficiency by maintaining and repairing hydraulic systems.
  • Prevented production halts by swiftly diagnosing and fixing mechanical faults in critical machinery.
  • Production duties - Longwal and development Repairing and maintenance.
  • Ls190s, 1s170s, shuttle cars, JOY and WARRACAR
  • Longwal PMCR operation
  • Joy miners, ABM miners
  • Out-bye servicing - coal handling prep plants, conveyor belts

Mechanical Fitter

ABR Aviation
05.2013 - 02.2014
  • Maintained a clean work environment by following established housekeeping procedures, reducing hazards and ensuring worker safety.
  • Performed onsite fleet maintenance and repair work to heavy aviation machinery.
  • Increased productivity with the timely replacement of worn parts and maintaining optimal machine conditions.
  • Dismantled and reassembled delicate mechanisms.
  • Hydraulic and electrical fault finding and Fitting.

Underground Fitter

Wambo
08.2012 - 05.2013
  • Maintained a clean work environment by following established housekeeping procedures, reducing hazards and ensuring worker safety.
  • Performed onsite fleet maintenance and repair work.
  • Increased productivity with the timely replacement of worn parts and maintaining optimal machine conditions.
  • Dismantled and reassembled delicate mechanisms.
  • Hydraulic and electrical fault finding and fitting.

Longwall Mechanic

Ulan Coal
01.2012 - 08.2012


  • Managed critical deadlines while adhering to high-quality standards during major overhauls and equipment replacements.
  • Contributed to team success by collaborating with colleagues to resolve challenging mechanical problems.
  • Promoted a culture of safety awareness among team members by actively participating in safety meetings and trainings regularly.
  • Minimized downtime by swiftly identifying issues and providing effective solutions in high-pressure situations.
  • Improved equipment functionality by performing regular maintenance and repairs on longwall machinery.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing complex mechanical issues in a timely manner.
  • Assisted in the installation and commissioning of new longwall equipment, ensuring smooth integration into existing systems.
  • Longwal 26 move and instal to Longwal E Longwal F move
  • Operating of RS20 roof supports al high pressure hose installation
  • Removal operation of Rapid Face BoltersAll other operations of a Longwal system

Mechanical Fitter

Integra Vale
04.2011 - 12.2011
  • Maintained a clean work environment by following established housekeeping procedures, reducing hazards and ensuring worker safety.
  • Performed onsite maintenance and repair work.
  • Increased productivity with the timely replacement of worn parts and maintaining optimal machine conditions.
  • Maintenance of Mitsui s-200 road header
  • Maintenance of machines (JUG-A-0) 10 ton loader, Ramcar, Stamler feeders, belts and all other panel maintenance

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

PDC MOBILE MECHANICAL
10.2009 - 04.2011
  • SELF EMPLOYED UNTIL 2013
  • Responded to maintenance requests to repair equipment malfunctions.
  • Performed troubleshooting, diagnosis, parts ordering and repair of vehicles and heavy plant equipment.
  • Ensured safety compliance during all maintenance activities, adhering to industry standards and company policies at all times.
  • Increased equipment lifespan, conducting thorough preventative maintenance on vehicles and machinery.
  • Onsite fleet maintenance (including mine sites)
  • Farm machinery repairs.
  • pink slips and metal fabrication

Education

Statement Of Atainment - MEM40105 - Cert IV Engineering - Advanced Hydraulics.

APT Training

Mines Rescue - Underground Contractor Licence

Mines Rescue
Boolaroo, NSW

RTA Inspection Station Proprietor/Examiner Light V

TAFE NSW
NSW

Certificate of Proficiency - Bush Fire Fighter -

NSW Rursl Fire Service

Automotive Diesel Maintenance

TAFE NSW
NSW

Cert Il Automotive - Mechanical Air Conditioning -

Ford Motor Co.

Trade Certificate - Light Vehicle Mechanics

TAFE
Orange, NSW

Fitting And Welding Statement of Attainment

TAFE NSW
NSW

HSC

Lithgow High School
Lithgow, NSW
12.1996

Skills

    excellent customer service

    Flexible appts h to work

    Working to deadlines for productivity

    Working as part of a team at all times

    Using initiative and high levels of excelence in fault finding, diagnosis and problem-solving

    High attention to detail

    Proactive with safety and possess the ability to help implement and folow safety procedures

    Strong commitment to encourage and educate others on proper use of machinery and tools

    Using equipment and machinery in a safe and effective manner, using PE (Personal Protective Equipment)

    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

    Ability to use communications technology appropriate to the workplace

    Ability to work well under pressure

    Friendly and approachable

    Respectful

    Excellent conflict resolution skills

    Ability to work cooperatively with people from diverse backgrounds

Timeline

Teachers Aid

Charlton Christian College
01.2024 - 12.2024

Plant Mechanic

Willoughby City Council
04.2016 - 01.2021

Field Service Plant Mechanic

Hornsby Council
02.2015 - 04.2016

Underground Fitter

UGM
02.2014 - 02.2015

Mechanical Fitter

ABR Aviation
05.2013 - 02.2014

Underground Fitter

Wambo
08.2012 - 05.2013

Longwall Mechanic

Ulan Coal
01.2012 - 08.2012

Mechanical Fitter

Integra Vale
04.2011 - 12.2011

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

PDC MOBILE MECHANICAL
10.2009 - 04.2011

Statement Of Atainment - MEM40105 - Cert IV Engineering - Advanced Hydraulics.

APT Training

Mines Rescue - Underground Contractor Licence

Mines Rescue

RTA Inspection Station Proprietor/Examiner Light V

TAFE NSW

Certificate of Proficiency - Bush Fire Fighter -

NSW Rursl Fire Service

Automotive Diesel Maintenance

TAFE NSW

Cert Il Automotive - Mechanical Air Conditioning -

Ford Motor Co.

Trade Certificate - Light Vehicle Mechanics

TAFE

Fitting And Welding Statement of Attainment

TAFE NSW

HSC

Lithgow High School
Peter CROSARA