Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certificates And Training
Hobbies and Interests
Volunteer Experience
References
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SAM FITZGERALD

Exmouth,Australia

Summary

Skilled qualified Mechanical fitter ready to bring hard-working mentality to shift maintainer- mechanical fitter position. Motivated to build a long-term career in the Mid West Ports Authority, using my mechanical background and problem-solving skills to support preventative maintenance and rolling stock reliability. I am eager to continue developing my skills through further training and certifications, and I am confident I would contribute positively to any team.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Fitter

Raytheon Australia
Exmouth, Western Australia
07.2023 - Current
  • Working on power generation engines, maintaining to a high standard, repairing position’s, crowns, replacing broken piston rings.
  • Service and rebuild centrifuge filters.
  • Rebuilding injector's, air start's and fuel pump’s.
  • Replacing radiators.
  • Carrying out isolation permits and permit to work.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and troubleshooting on power generation equipment.
  • Performed mechanical repairs on powerplant machinery, including engines and compressors.
  • Monitored and analyzed system performance data to detect issues and prevent equipment failure.
  • Maintained accurate maintenance logs and reports for compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Participated in emergency response training and drill exercise, contributing to the plants ability to handle potential risks.
  • Ensured the safe operation of all mechanical systems, following Raytheon’s operational procedures and environmental guidelines.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors and contractors to support maintenance activities and equipment supply needs.
  • Maintained fuel farm equipment and calculated fuel usage through manual dipping and SCADA computerised system.
  • Performed fuel transfers from fuel ships to fuel farm and daily tank's throughout the fuel farm.

Light Vehicle Mechanic

MACMAHON Mining
02.2022 - 07.2023

Working on all light vehicles on the mine site.

  • Inspections & check overs on Jumbos and Longholes.
  • Servicing, including motor replacement, gearbox replacement, and servicing full car brakes and steering.
  • Experience working on heavy diesel trucks.
  • Supervision of apprentice mechanics.
  • Sourcing and requisitioning parts.
  • High attention to detail and high-quality work.
  • Ensuring that deadlines are met and exceeding work performance targets.
  • Complying with company policy and procedures at all times.
  • Diagnosing fault finding
  • Complete routine safely and preventative maintenance inspections

Light Vehicle Mechanic

Pit N Portal Nevoria Gold Mine
11.2020 - 12.2021
  • Working on all light vehicles on the mine site
  • Inspections & Check Overs on Jumbos and Longholes
  • Servicing including motor replacement, gear box replacement and servicing full car brakes and steering
  • Experience working on heavy diesel trucks
  • Sourcing and requisitioning parts
  • Complying with company policy and procedures at all times
  • Diagnosing fault finding

Mechanic

Keith Adamson's Automotive Repairs
04.2019 - 03.2020
  • Vehicle - car and truck servicing and repairs
  • Supervision of apprentice mechanics
  • Sourcing and requisitioning parts
  • High attention to detail and high-quality work
  • Complying with company policy and procedures at all times
  • Diagnosing fault finding

Mechanic

Exmouth Automotive and Boating Services
02.2018 - 03.2019
  • Vehicle and marine servicing and maintaining a large range of motor vehicles (including 4WD) and boats
  • Supervision of apprentice mechanics.
  • Wheel alignments.
  • Sourcing and requisitioning parts.
  • High attention to detail and high-quality work.
  • Complying with company policy and procedures at all times ensuring safe work practices.

Apprentice Mechanic

Exmouth Automotive and Boating Services
06.2014 - 02.2018
  • Apprentice via ATC (Apprentice Training Company)
  • South Metropolitan Tafe, Carlisle Campus, Perth

Education

Certificate III -

Automotive Technician (Light Vehicle)
Carlisle Perth
01.2018

Graduated Year 10 -

Exmouth District High School
01.2013

Apprentice via ATC

South Metropolitan Tafe
Carlisle, Perth

Skills

  • Extensive mechanical skills
  • Small engine mechanics
  • Committed to safe work practices
  • Troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Wheel alignment knowledge
  • Able to service brake and fuel systems
  • Car and truck servicing
  • Extensive knowledge of marine outboards
  • Excellent diagnostic skills on marine outboards
  • Perform supervisory duties
  • Effective time management
  • Excel in working in teams
  • Client and customer services
  • Welding skills
  • Good knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Excellent time management
  • Competent to perform a task without direct supervision
  • Ability to follow instructions

Certificates And Training

  • White card
  • Base-line security clearance
  • C Class Australian driver’s license
  • Working at heights high risk ticket
  • Confined space high risk ticket
  • License to perform dogging
  • Elevation work platforms (EWP) ticket
  • Forklift license
  • 12/01/18, Certificate III in Automotive Technician (Light Vehicle)
  • 12/01/13, Graduated Year 10 Exmouth District High School
  • 12/01/12, Recreational Skippers Ticket
  • 12/01/12, Bronze Medallion

Hobbies and Interests

  • Football
  • Cricket
  • Swimming
  • Diving
  • Surfing
  • Gym

Volunteer Experience

  • Money Cape Board Riders Club Exmouth - Committee member
  • Male captain of Exmouth Amateur Swim Club
  • Coach Junior Aus Kick Football Exmouth
  • Umpiring Junior Football
  • Captain of Exmouth eagles football club

References

  • Todd Harris - Jumbo operator Macmahons 0498 015 776
  • Andrew Epding - Mechanical leading hand Raytheon Australia 0439 907 669
  • Darren Boyers - Power plant supervisor 0477 807 532
  • Riley Greene - Electrical leading hand 0477 535 024

Timeline

Mechanical Fitter

Raytheon Australia
07.2023 - Current

Light Vehicle Mechanic

MACMAHON Mining
02.2022 - 07.2023

Light Vehicle Mechanic

Pit N Portal Nevoria Gold Mine
11.2020 - 12.2021

Mechanic

Keith Adamson's Automotive Repairs
04.2019 - 03.2020

Mechanic

Exmouth Automotive and Boating Services
02.2018 - 03.2019

Apprentice Mechanic

Exmouth Automotive and Boating Services
06.2014 - 02.2018

Certificate III -

Automotive Technician (Light Vehicle)

Graduated Year 10 -

Exmouth District High School

Apprentice via ATC

South Metropolitan Tafe
SAM FITZGERALD