Rick Bateson

• Performed all necessary repairs and maintenance on marine Fishing Charter vessels and Guest transport boats, four wheel drives and buses.
• Performed regular routine scheduled servicing (100 and 300 hour) of Mercury and Yamaha outboard engines (60-250HP).
• Trained operators in basic servicing and checking of outboard engines and generators.
• Repaired marine steering and trim systems,
• Replaced and rewired sounders and marine radios.
• Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
• Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
• Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
• Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
• Improved mechanical equipment performance by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.

• Conducted ongoing inspections and arranged remedial works and cosmetic upgrades to accommodation buildings,
• Performed hands on building, swimming pool and mechanical maintenance.
• Developed and wrote user guides for swimming pool maintenance.
• Boosted customer satisfaction by effectively resolving reported maintenance concerns within agreed-upon timeframes.
• Developed strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, negotiating terms on materials and services required for successful project outcomes.
• Enhanced workplace safety through consistent adherence to OSHA guidelines and implementation of best practices in equipment handling.
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
• Onboarded new employees with site and role specific training .
• Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
• Improved facility operations by conducting regular maintenance checks and addressing potential issues promptly.
• Contributed significantly to budget control efforts by utilizing cost-effective techniques and materials when performing repair work.

• Repaired and installed bodywork such as cabinets and catches.
• Installed hubs and brake components.
• Fabricated parts and performed 12V wiring of accessories and connections.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by performing high-quality trailer repairs and servicing in a timely manner.
• Maintained accurate records of all completed work, providing transparency for management and clients.
• Improved trailer safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
• Repaired or replaced damaged components on trailers, restoring them to optimal functionality quickly and effectively.

• Facing and stocking shelves
• Assisting customers and providing technical repair and product advice to customers.

• General Bus repairs, to Bustech Volvo B7, B10 and B12
• Servicing, engine bay maintenance.
• Provided mentoring of apprentice mechanic
• Delivered buses for external repairs
• Conducted housekeeping to maintain a safe working environment,
• Performed other workshop related tasks as required.to allow the team to function efficiently,

• Autonomous Inspection and preparation of equipment prior to hire and checking condition of equipment post hire
• Priority checking and running up of machines on request from operations
• Autonomous management of equipment availability by strategically prioritizing repairs and maintenance and preparing machines to ensure maximum equipment availability
• Raising of purchase orders and finding suppliers for commercially viable replacement parts
• Liaison with equipment suppliers for resolution of warranty issues
• Hands on repairs and servicing to Cat and Hitachi 5-50T Excavators, JCB 3CX and 426 Loaders & Backhoes, John Deere and Cat 12M Graders, Bobcat Skid Steers, Generators, Light Towers, PV (solar) systems and batteries in solar powered Message Boards
• Equipment makes include; Caterpillar, John Deere, Hamm, JCB, Dynapac, Bobcat, Doosan, Atlas Copco, Hitachi, Volvo, Hino and Isuzu
• Scheduled servicing and repairs to a support fleet of 4x4 vehicles including; Ford Ranger, Mazda BT50, Toyota Hilux and Nissan Navara.

• Contract- Rotating shifts overnight 24 hours working at Earnest depot maintaining Volvo, Mercedes, Caterpillar, Cummins engines, air systems, suspensions, brakes and electrics in Bustech, Mercedes & Volvo buses used during Commonwealth Games 2018
• Contributed to 97% bus availability
• Included carrying out numerous 120000km services with engine valve clearance adjustments, brake system re-lining, adjustments and testing on rollers, compliance with Surfside procedures and use of TIMS computer documentation system.
• Reduced downtime for vehicles by quickly diagnosing and fixing mechanical issues.

• Mechanical work conducted between other assignments
• Customer liaison, invoicing, light vehicle repairs, plant servicing and diagnostics
• Repairs and inspections to diesel engines, generators and fire pump sets in high occupancy buildings
• Work completed on behalf of contractor for major fire protection companies such as Chubb, Wormald, Grovesnor etc
• Replacement of mechanical seals and gland seal packings, alignment of driveshafts and replacement of drive couplings
• Working independently conducting mandatory annual servicing of diesel pump sets for sprinkler and hydrant systems
• Replacement of batteries for starting and alarm systems
• Assisting sprinkler fitters with flow tests and alarm tests
• Performing alarm system isolates for servicing and reinstating alarm systems to correct operating status after servicing
• Physical, slinging, erecting, installing, grouting and fasting of steel support structures of commercial buildings for Kea Steel and Crane.
• Enhanced equipment efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance programs and streamlining processes.

CONTRACT

SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES JUN 2017- DEC 2017

• Managing repairs and servicing to all sorts of light and heavy vehicles, resort prime power generators, desalination pumps
• Dealing directly with local contractors and tradespeople daily as required
• Raising requests for parts and services as required
• Drafting a plan and sorting viable assets for ongoing support of a high end Island resort
• Arranged for procurement of replacement water and fuel transport vehicles (ex USA)
• Arranged for procurement of the correct grade of super duplex welding equipment and consumables to facilitate desalination plant repairs (ex USA)
• Managed repairs to back up Perkins4008 TAG2 generators to enable synchronous supply into main power grid system without any requirement for switching blackouts
• Supervision of mechanical repair and overhaul to the main Caterpillar prime power generators
• Planning repairs so that total power generation capacity was sufficient during repairs.
• Purchased and oversaw inventory of supplies, tools and equipment.
• Maintained workshop activities in line with budget requirements.

• Repairs, servicing, engine tuning, carburetors and points ignition systems
• Rebuilding engines; 1920s white metal bearing Chrysler, MGF K series,1950s Singer
• Included interaction with customers to explain and gain approval for repairs
• Sourcing parts as required and identifying alternates when parts were unavailable or prohibitively expensive
• Manufacturing and fitting brake pipes and hoses to Australian Standards
• I also personally made operational two non-running; long standing Jaguars (XJ6 & XJS V12) that had been push aside for months
• I worked on; BMW, Alfa, MG, Aston Martin, Rover, BMC and old Australian vehicles (Holden, Ford and Valiant).

• Staff Supervision, induction training for new starters, classroom and hands on (Coates Hire 'Silver Service')
• Trained new staff in Coates Hire computer systems, maintenance processes and safety regulations
• Control of maintenance workflow compliance and expenses across 7 branches including Meadowbrook (Heavy Plant) Eagle Farm (Access) Eagle Farm (Traffic and Pumping), Kingston (Portables) and Ready Creek (Specialist Hub)
• Striving for on, time, on budget repairs
• Headed up maintenance team for North region best performing area 3rd quarter 2012
• My role was newly created on commencement I was made redundant due to a weak state economy with dipping statewide revenue.

• Led a team of about ten
• Ensured equipment availability, planned and prioritized repairs
• Performed front of house interaction with Hire and Workshop external customers
• Ordered and controlled repair parts and inventory, performed hands on maintenance as required to small engines, generators, Flextool equipment, Dingo mini diggers, air and electrical tools

Due to efforts of management and workshop team Kerr's Hire placed 2nd in HRIA awards in 2011 and went on to win this category the following year.

• Led Meetings with suppliers and manufacturers to clearly convey ADF requirements
• Providing first class logistic support and phone advice to the Australian Defence industry nationally, including deployed troops on operations, high profile projects and remote bases
• Advised customers on what was available within the ADF catalogue that may meet current needs and the correct course of action to acquire such items
• Investigated defect reports researched, drafted and implemented engineering solutions to prevent ongoing defects
• Technical writing included drafting equipment use and safety procedures (electrical and mechanical engineering instructions) to align with ISO and Australian Standards
• Identified suitable non catalogued commercially available items or items catalogued with other NATO countries that would meet a current requirement within the ADF
• Researchied developied and drafted request for tender technical (RFT) specifications for Defence wide all services
• Assessed tender responses against strict technical RFT specifications in order to ensure items complied were fit for purpose to meet end user requirements.
• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring optimal integration of new technologies and systems.

• Contract- Inspected Black Hawk helicopters in operational environments to identify impending reliability and or maintenance issues
• Guiding a small team of data entry staff for consistent input of historical maintenance data
• Identifying trends and suggesting preventative maintenance activities.

• Improved reliability of prime power generation assets by use of streamlined maintenance procedures and fast oil pump out
• Controlled loading (PLCs) of prime power diesel (Cummins and Deutz) generation sets to ensure desired load sharing and to control time to next service for planning purposes
• Developed 4x4 hire department during start up phase including documentation, processes and procedures
• Performed front of house interactions with Hire customers
• Improved the reliability and maintainability of tour buses by increasing commonality of parts such as filters, driveshafts and various consumables.

• Served with the Australian Army as a Maintenance Manager, Vehicle Mechanic and Aircraft Technician
• I discharged as a Sergeant, service includes overseas operational deployments in East Timor (INTERFET), Cambodia (UNTAC), PNG, Solomon Islands, Indonesia and onboard Royal Australian Navy ships
• Worked largely in support of recovery role assets during time at 5 Aviation Regiment
• Army representative on Navy exchange at HMAS Albatross, Nowra and also was awarded i for contributions to maintenance standards at Army Air Base Oakey
• Units I was posted to: Army Apprentice School, Balcombe and Bonegilla
• 3 Base Workshop Battalion, Broadmedows
• 22 Construction Squadron Workshop, Karrakatta
• 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Kapooka
• RAAF School of Technical Training, Forest Hills
• 5th Aviation Regiment A and B Squadrons, Garbutt
• Helicopter Squadron 816, Nowra
• Aviation Support Group Workshop, Oakey
• 5th Aviation Regiment, A Squadron, Garbutt.