Saimoni Toganivalu
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Dedicated Diesel Mechanic over 15 years plus experience in Heavy vehicle, Mobile Plant and Light Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance. Familiar with Safety Standards and all manner of repairs. Consistently adhere to dealer, factory and company standards for maintenance and repair. Experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Words etc). Have written experience and operating instructions. Used to work variable hours. Punctual professional on exceeding expectations.
Detail-oriented Diesel Mechanic experienced as fleet mechanic for large logistics company. Consistently completes scheduled maintenance accurately and efficiently. Dedicated to keeping team members safe and vehicles operating in peak performance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Workshop Manager
Neil Mansell Transport
06.2022 - Current
- Scheduled maintenance and repair projects to maintain optimal performance of all equipment and systems.
- Updated policies to reflect changing demands and improve performance, quality and efficiency of workshop operations.
- Purchased and oversaw inventory of supplies, tools and equipment.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and developed plans to correct problems.
- Maintained workshop activities in line with budget requirements.
- Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired staff members offering exceptional talent and brought great skills to team.
- Worked with senior case managers to coordinate team development activities and trainings.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Diesel Mechanic
Neil Mansell Transport
05.2021 - Current
- Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
- Disassembled and repaired diesel engines in automobiles, Trucks, Forklift, Mobile Plant and Trailers.
- Discussed repairs with drivers and advocated for vehicle safety.
- Performed preventative maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
- Documented findings and all actions taken.
- Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Inspected all vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering and transmissions.
- Installed new systems and components in vehicles.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in timely fashion.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Diesel Mechanic
Kalari Transport Australia
06.2018 - 05.2021
- Assessed all necessary shop equipment to promote 100% proper and safe working condition
- Diagnosed problems with brakes, steering and transmissions using visual inspections, computer programs and equipment
- Put in new vehicle systems and components
- Placed orders for parts necessary to complete vehicle repairs and installations
- Tracked findings and all actions are taken in computer system
- Performed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders
- Kept vehicle serviced according to schedule
- Maintained garage by opening and closing service doors and equipment
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on work trucks and other vehicles
- Maintained knowledge of updated changes in various models of equipment
- Kept detailed records of all repairs, all labour involved, and parts used and input data to database
- Ordered parts are necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
- Documented findings and all actions are taken.
- Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure and more as part of service orders.
- Disassembled and repaired diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, Forklift and Mobile Plant.
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Maxilift Australia
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Conducted routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil & Filter changes, lubrication and Inspection
- Maintained vehicle records by recording and filing all service and repairs
- Disassembled engines and repaired or replaced defective parts
- Disassemble transmission and repaired or replaced defective parts
- Disassemble and repair brake systems
- Disassemble and repair cooling systems
- Disassemble and repair suspension systems
- Repair hydraulic systems
Attend breakdown - Repair and Service Forklifts
- Service and repair Trailers Verified vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives and adjusting control systems
- Managed and maintained necessary level of supplies in workshop
- Upheld top-quality workmanship and excellent customer service
- Interfaced with management and colleagues in professional manner
- Reviewed work orders and discussed them with supervisors
- Safely used all hand and power tools.
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
- Inspected all vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
RGM Maintenance Pty Ltd - Regency Park, Adelaide
08.2017 - 10.2017
- Conducted routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil & filter changes, lubrication and Inspection
- Maintained vehicle records by recording and filing all service and repairs
- Disassembled engines and repaired or replaced defective parts
- Disassemble transmission and repaired and replaced defective parts
- Disassemble and repair brake system
- Disassemble and repair cooling system
- Disassemble and repair suspension system
- Repair hydraulic systems
- Attend breakdown
- Repair and Service Manitou Forklifts
- Service and repair Trailers
- Service and repair Cat Caterpillar 980M
- Verified vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives and adjusting controls and systems
- Managed and maintained the necessary level of supplies in the workshop
- Upheld top-quality workmanship and excellent customer service
- Interfaced with management and colleagues at a professional manner
- Reviewed work orders and discussed them with supervisors
- Safely used all hand and power tools
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
- Inspected all vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
Mechanic
Adelaide Automan
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes and brake pads
- Tested vehicles and their components and systems
- Conducted routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrication's and tune-ups
- Communicated effectively with customers on future problems and repairs that might need to be addressed
- Upheld top-quality workmanship and excellent customer service
- Repair air condition
- Removed and replaced engine
- Changed head gasket
- Repaired brakes
- Changed Clutch plate and pressure plates
- Repaired suspension
- Stripped engine and replaced faulty parts
Supervisor/ Acting Fleet Manager/ Workshop Manager
G4S Secure Solutions
01.2010 - 04.2016
- Conducted routine safety inspection
- Scheduled maintenance services such as major service or lube service
- Repair and Identify faults using diagnostic computer
- Tested vehicles and their components and systems
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes and brake pads
- Repaired and replaced suspension system
- Repaired and replaced Air Condition system
- Repaired and replaced cooling system
- Removed and replaced head gaskeRemoved, repaired and replaced brake system
- Disassembled engines and repaired or replaced defective parts
- Attended break down
- Adjusted repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications
- Communicated effectively with team leaders on future problems and repairs that might need to be addressed
- Reviewed work orders and discussed them with managers
- Completed routine maintenance to prevent future breakdowns
- Inflated tires on test machine and adjusted controls to simulate road conditions
- Interfaced with management and colleagues in professional manner
- Upheld top-quality workmanship and excellent service
- Managed and maintained necessary level of supplies in shop
- Verified vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives and adjusting controls and systems
- Maintained vehicle records by recording and filing all service and repairs
- Managed complains from team leaders
- Answering phone and opening and closing workshop
- Supervised 7 of employees in workshop
- Trained and assisted staff analyzing engine malfunctions
- Submit weekly and monthly reports
- Carried out maintenance servicing on Cummings Power Generators and repairs
- Managed wide variety of service and administrative tasks to resolve issues quickly and efficiently
- Enhanced training programs to strengthen employee knowledge and promote new managers from within.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Senior Technician
Toyota Asco Motors
01.2009 - 02.2011
- Conducted routine and scheduled maintenance services
- Filing job cards and record all service and repairs
- Disassembled engines and repaired or replaced defective parts
- Disassemble transmission and repaired or replaced defective parts
- Disassemble Differential and repaired or replaced defective parts
- Disassemble and repair brake system
- Disassemble and repair cooling system
- Disassemble and repair suspension system
- Replaced drive and hydraulic systems
- Managed front counter, including answering phone and opening and closing workshop
- Maintained vehicle records by recording and filing all service and repairs
- Verified vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives and adjusting controls and systems
- Managed and maintained necessary level of supplies in workshop
- Upheld top-quality workmanship and excellent customer service
- Interfaced with management and colleagues in professional manner
- Reviewed work orders and discussed them with supervisors
- Put in new systems and components in efficient and accurate manner
Senior Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Carpenters Motors
2005 - 2010
- Conducted routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups
- Maintained vehicle records by recording and filing all service and repairs
- Disassembled engines and repaired or replaced defective parts
- Disassemble transmission and repaired or replaced defective parts
- Disassemble Differential and repaired or replaced defective parts
- Disassemble and repair brake system
- Disassemble and repair cooling system
- Disassemble and repair suspension system
- Replaced drive and hydraulic systems
- Managed the front counter, including answering the phone and opening and closing the shop
- Maintained vehicle records by recording and filing all service and repairs
- Verified vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives and adjusting controls and systems
- Managed and maintained the necessary level of supplies in the shop
- Upheld top-quality workmanship and excellent customer service
- Interfaced with management and colleagues in a professional manner
- Reviewed work orders and discussed them with supervisors
Apprentice Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Ashock's Transport Limited
2001 - 2003
- Completed routine maintenance to prevent future breakdowns
- Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes and brake pads
- Conducted routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes, lubrications and tune-ups
- Communicated effectively with customers on future problems and repairs that might need to be addressed
- Reviewed work orders and discussed them with supervisors
- Safely used all hand and power tools, including T-stripper, T-cutter, torque and wrench
- Upheld top-quality workmanship and excellent customer service
- Cleaned and removed grease on engines and engine compartments using specific chemicals
- Verified vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives and adjusting controls and systems
- Disassembled engines and repaired or replaced defective parts
- Change clutch plates and pressure plates
- Dismantle and repair differentials
Education
Certificate 1 in Construction (WHITE CARD) - CPCCOHS1001A-Work Safely in the Construction Industry
Express Online Training
Adelaide Australia2017
Certificates - Computer Studies Intermediate and Advanced Level
Fiji National University
Fiji2015
No Degree - Diesel Mechanics
Training Productivity Authority of Fiji
Fiji03.2009
Certificates - Heavy Commercial Vehicle Engineering
Fiji Institute of Technology
Samabula Campus Fiji2005
Certificate - Class 3 Trade Certificate – Light Automotive Engineering
Fiji National Training Centre
Fiji1999
Certificate - Automotive Engineering and Mechanical Related Studies
Fiji vocational Training Centre
Fiji1999
Skills
- Computer literate
- Stocking
- Skill problem solver
- Personable
- Motivated team player
- Active listening skill
- Employee relations
- Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Generator Repair
- Defective Parts Disassembly
- Fleet Management
- Vehicle test drives
Responsibilities
- Running diagnostic tests on vehicles.
- Analyzing diagnostic test results.
- Replacing vehicle engines, steering mechanisms, transmissions and braking systems.
- Checking vehicle lighting systems.
- Test driving vehicles to gauge performance.
- Performing preventative maintenance on service trucks.
- Maintaining detailed records of serviced vehicles.
- Adhering to an inspection procedure checklist.
- Maintaining a parts inventory.
- Ensuring the cleanliness of the shop.
- Diesel Mechanic Requirements.
- Advanced knowledge of diesel engine components.
- Good IT and diagnostic skills.
- Physically fit and able to lift up to 200 pounds.
- Proficiency with maintenance and repair tools.
- Attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
Good organization skills.
References
Robert Wallace
G4S Iraq Fleet Manager
00964 (0) 7809216686
Tomu Bogi (Church Pastor)
Nilson Electrical Technician Supervisor
0498812579
Benjamin Johnston
RGM Workshop Supervisor
0418856468
Lee Manitta
Kalari Portland Workshop Manager
0408057009
Timeline
Workshop Manager
Neil Mansell Transport
06.2022 - Current
Diesel Mechanic
Neil Mansell Transport
05.2021 - Current
Diesel Mechanic
Kalari Transport Australia
06.2018 - 05.2021
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Maxilift Australia
10.2017 - 03.2018
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
RGM Maintenance Pty Ltd - Regency Park, Adelaide
08.2017 - 10.2017
Mechanic
Adelaide Automan
09.2016 - 02.2017
Supervisor/ Acting Fleet Manager/ Workshop Manager
G4S Secure Solutions
01.2010 - 04.2016
Senior Technician
Toyota Asco Motors
01.2009 - 02.2011
Senior Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Carpenters Motors
2005 - 2010
Apprentice Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Ashock's Transport Limited
2001 - 2003
Certificate 1 in Construction (WHITE CARD) - CPCCOHS1001A-Work Safely in the Construction Industry
Express Online Training
Certificates - Computer Studies Intermediate and Advanced Level
Fiji National University
No Degree - Diesel Mechanics
Training Productivity Authority of Fiji
Certificates - Heavy Commercial Vehicle Engineering
Fiji Institute of Technology
Certificate - Class 3 Trade Certificate – Light Automotive Engineering
Fiji National Training Centre
Certificate - Automotive Engineering and Mechanical Related Studies
Fiji vocational Training Centre
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