Raja Senaka Dhanapala
Homebush,Australia
Summary
Results-driven technician with extensive experience at Sydney Trains, excelling in high-precision fitting and fault-finding. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and ensure workplace health and safety compliance. Adept at problem-solving and maintaining quality control, consistently delivering accurate work documentation and fostering strong customer relations.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laborer & Rail Maintainer (1)
Sydney Trains
Sydenham, NSW
01.2024 - Current
- Provide assistance to technicians working on XPT trains and other rolling stock to contribute to the reliability and availability levels for the diesel passenger fleet.
- Assist the maintenance center with various labor activities, such as underbelly train washing, helping tradesmen, cleaning depot facilities, and unloading/loading delivery trucks.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Ensured that all work was carried out in accordance with relevant health and safety guidelines.
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for batteries.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Engineering Repair Assistant A) 4 and relief storeman
BUSWAY
WILLOUGHBY, Australia
07.2004 - 12.2023
- Assist with the planning, scheduling, and execution of repairs on buses within the depot and roadside breakdowns.
- Servicing external and internal stakeholders in relation to purchasing required materials and negotiating in relation to warranty and completion of repair timelines.
- Liaising with other departments in relation to day-to-day scheduling, planning, and day-to-day tasks.
- Carry out complete safety inspections before authorizing buses to return to service, ensuring that operators and passengers are safe.
- Estimate the time, materials, supplies, and equipment required for each assigned job, communicating ordering or purchasing requirements to the supervisor as needed.
- Prepare requisitions for parts, and ensure these are received accurately, timely, and complete.
- Read, interpret and apply technical manuals, schematics, diagrams, specifications and parts catalogue, while applying policies, codes and regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety
- Perform accountable repair work involving the use of sound judgement and personal initiative, while maintaining harmonious relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Maintain up-to-date record systems of all repair activities, as well as compile reports, as required
- Ensure the quality of own work while performing basic quality inspections on the work of junior ERAs
Trade Assistant
TUNCAN INDUSTRIES
Redfern, Australia
07.1998 - 08.2006
- Used a wide range of equipment, such as milling/lathe machines, oxyacetylene and arc welding to repair and maintain extruders and downstream equipment, including conveyors and saws
- Assisted Production Operators with fixing the dies on extruders as per set specifications and standards
- Interpreted and followed specific requirements to fabricate steel frames and air-blasting frames, using arc welding, as well as copper tubes and silver soldering, respectively
- Performed maintenance work within the factory, applying a practical understanding of diesel and petrol motor mechanisms
- Safely operated forklifts to load, unload, pick and pack items of different sizes and dimensions within the factory and tool room
Workshop Assistant (Casual, Seven-Day Appointment)
LENNONS TRANSPORT
Enfield, Australia
02.2004 - 08.2004
- Temporarily replaced the permanent mechanic, performing various maintenance work, such as replacing brake air valves, hub wheel oil seals, headlights, shock absorbers, and steer tires, greasing, changing engine oil and oil filters, and checking the cooling system, battery water, tire pressure, wheel bearing play, differential oil, and fan belts.
- Adjust the clutch, replace the alternator, clean the air filters, inspect all air leaks, monitor the required pressure, and wash the undercarriage and body of Kenworth trucks and road trains.
Technician - Operations and Maintenance
MIGHTY PLASTIC INDUSTRY
Onitsha, Nigeria
01.1992 - 04.1998
- Initially hired as Technician and was promoted to Production Supervisor, reporting directly to the Factory Manager and accountable for all aspects of production, including work allocation and team supervision to meet the agreed production targets
- Operated and maintained large blow moulding machines with accumulator type and Moog parison program, fully computerised machine (FKB/L100 and FKB/L125) and injection moulding (KT900 and KT3000)
- Performed regular stocktake of raw materials, identifying discrepancies and /or potential shortages and communicating these values to the supervisor
- Carried out general production planning, quality control and labour tasks as per established safety policies
- Liaised with the operators of other machines such as chiller plants, crushers, grinders, air compressors and power generators
Junior Technical Maintenance and Repairs
CENTRAL INDUSTRIES
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.1986 - 01.1991
- Initially recruited as a Special Apprentice and was promoted to Junior Technical Maintenance and Repair upon completion of the two year apprenticeship
- Involved in various disciplines, including the installation of blow moulding, injection moulding and PVC extruder machines
- Maintained and repaired all plants, equipment, trucks/vans, plastic blenders, chillers, air compressors, crushers and grinders, including hydraulic and pneumatic controls
Special Apprentice
MAHARAJA ORGANISATION
Colombo, Sri Lanka
01.1980 - 01.1984
- Maintained a range of equipment and machinery, such as PVC extruder, blow moulding, injection moulding, PVC pipe die, chiller plant, crushers and grinders and a fleet of light cars and diesel trucks, including repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Education
Fitting and Machining Course - Mechanical Engineering
TAFE Automotive Technical and Service Training
Three Month Course - Diesel and Motor Engineering
SRI LANKA TRACTOR CORPORATION
Skills
- Hand tools & Power Tools Operation
- High-Precision Fitting
- Sheet & Plate Assembly
- Blueprint Reading
- Diagram Reading
- Manual Reading
- Supplies Inventory
- Stock Control
- Repair
- Replace
- Modify Fabrications
- Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Compliance
- Fault-finding
- Problem-Solving
- Trouble Shooting
- Quality Control
- Quality Assurance
- Customer Service
- Customer Relations
- Accurate Work Documentation
Certification
- MR, MH, heavy vehicle license, NSW
- Forklift license
- Safely access the rail corridor
- Battery maintenance training (XPT)Trains
References
Shall provide on request.
Capability Statement
A hands on, safety conscious, trades professional poised on time management, problem-solving, teamwork and collaboration enhanced through extensive experience in Australia and overseas. Known to remain calm, level-headed and productive in challenging ever-changing demands. Fully committed to following directions, with a passion to continuously learn whilst contributing to a dynamic environment. Offering a strong work ethic and a perfect safety record., Now interested in the role of …………………, Proven ability to read or interpret manuals; drawings, blueprints, work orders and specifications, as well as control spare parts inventory and maintain accurate records of work performed., Well versed in actively promoting organisational core values, while ensuring overall adherence to industry standards for quality control and safety protocols (for example: toolbox meetings, JSAs, risk assessments and wearing relevant personal protective equipment.), Capacity to understand and implement complex instructions, both written and verbal while meeting strict deadlines as well as maximising operational efficiency and productivity., Strong organisational and prioritisation skills; able to successfully complete simultaneous challenges with competing priorities within specified time frames and allotted resources., Fat learner, easily acquiring and mastering any new skills; adaptable and flexible for unscheduled shift coverage and rotating 12-hour shifts., Hand tools & Power Tools Operation, High-Precision Fitting, Sheet & Plate Assembly, Blueprint, Diagram & Manual Reading, Supplies Inventory & Stock Control, Repair, Replace & Modify Fabrications, Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Compliance, Fault-finding, Problem-Solving & Trouble Shooting, Quality Control & Assurance, Customer Service & Relations, Accurate Work Documentation
Timeline
Laborer & Rail Maintainer (1)
Sydney Trains
01.2024 - Current
Engineering Repair Assistant A) 4 and relief storeman
BUSWAY
07.2004 - 12.2023
Workshop Assistant (Casual, Seven-Day Appointment)
LENNONS TRANSPORT
02.2004 - 08.2004
Trade Assistant
TUNCAN INDUSTRIES
07.1998 - 08.2006
Technician - Operations and Maintenance
MIGHTY PLASTIC INDUSTRY
01.1992 - 04.1998
Junior Technical Maintenance and Repairs
CENTRAL INDUSTRIES
01.1986 - 01.1991
Special Apprentice
MAHARAJA ORGANISATION
01.1980 - 01.1984
Fitting and Machining Course - Mechanical Engineering
TAFE Automotive Technical and Service Training
Three Month Course - Diesel and Motor Engineering
SRI LANKA TRACTOR CORPORATION
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