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Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
Driving Cars
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Santhosh Joseph

Santhosh Joseph

Marleston ,SA

Summary

Automotive Trainer and Assessor with strong communication and interpersonal skills customizes training programs to elevate participant knowledge and skill levels. Conducts small and large group webinars, e-learning, PowerPoint and other in-person, online and remote training platforms using variety of instructional techniques. Manages applications from initial inquiry to participation and follow-up to deliver high-quality service and respond to unique needs of participants.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Automotive Trainer and Assessor

Nomi College
06.2023 - Current
  • Filed, organized and archived training materials to support future training sessions.
  • Develop assessment surveys, feedback and monitoring systems to drive analysis for training program reporting.
  • Coordinated day-to-day administration and logistics of face-to-face and online training courses.
  • Updated and set up instructions and uploaded course materials in webinar and learning man Manage Training Delivery as per the Training Calendar, carryout Assessment & Follow up •
  • Assess the Trainees knowledge & identify skill gaps & prepare skill mapping .
  • Submit monthly report on Training Activities, Trainees Performance & Utilization etc. to the senior management .
  • Review Training content periodically & suggest revision.
  • Devise initiatives and corrective actions to improve the quality of training delivered •
  • Plan and deliver a monitoring system to validate the training programmes.

Senior Automotive Technician

City Mazda
01.2020 - Current
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • 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.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
  • Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
  • Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
  • Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
  • Tuned automotive systems and components to optimize functionality and prolong life of each piece.
  • Implemented tracking systems to monitor parts inventory and transactions to reduce discrepancies.
  • Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.
  • Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components

Level 3 Technician

Ali Alghanim and sons
11.2008 - 07.2018
  • Kuwait
  • Checking for correct operation and condition of vehicle systems such as the engine, cooling, fuel, exhaust, suspension, electrical and braking systems which includes usage of computerized test equipment and rectifying concern as per the manufacturer’s trouble shooting guide lines
  • Inspect and perform all jobs related to brake system, able to replace brake pads, discs, caliper assembly, brake liners and flexible hoses
  • Overhaul engine assembly and rebuild engines through setting the piston rings, connecting roads and cylinder head and also perform tappet clearance adjustments, engine timing settings etc.
  • Overhaul or replace, blowers, alternators, starting motors and fuel pumps, fuel injectors, ignition coils and spark plugs
  • Follow checklists to ensure all the important parts are examined including belts, hoses, steering systems, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings and other potentially troublesome areas
  • Inspect and rectify coolant leaks from varies components such as water pump, heater valve, radiator, hoses and cylinder head gaskets
  • Inspect and rectify oil leaks from various seals, gaskets from engine, transmission, transfer case and differential assembly
  • Tools and Machines handled
  • Fuel injector cleaning machine, vacuum gauge, fuel pressure gauge, fluke meter, timing light, spark tester, injector tester, exhaust analyzer, thermometer, tap and die set, hose and fitting tool, clutch alignment tool, hydraulic pressure gauge, tie-rod end and ball joint puller, strut spring compressor, dial gauges, Vernier caliper, coolant pressure tester, engine compression tester, pliers, screw drivers.

Level 4 Master Technician and diagnostic Technician

Jaguar, Solitaire Automotive Company
05.2018 - 1 1
  • Mile end Jobs include all types of Mechanical, Electrical, and Troubleshooting jobs In Land Rover vehicles
  • Attended training classroom conducted by Land rover
  • Electrical knowledge
  • Successfully completed Classroom training advanced level 4 conducted by JLR Australia and Certification in Electrical Vehicle Authorized person and Competent
  • Very familiar with Voltage Drop Test for finding electrical faults
  • Repairs wires, connectors and pins
  • Able to perform Battery Drain Test
  • Fault finding in CAN, Flex Ray and MOST Networks
  • Ability to find open, short circuit and intermittent faults
  • A successful history in electrical diagnosis
  • Good knowledge about electrical diagrams and fault findings
  • Efficiently handing the Diagnostic tools and very good in DTC tracing
  • Duties and Responsibilities
  • All jobs related Air suspension system, Dynamic Stability Control system, All terrain response, Hill Decent Control system, Adaptive headlamp, Blind sport monitor, park assist system
  • Rectify the vehicle running concerns such as engine misfire or engine cuts off through aid of OBD tool
  • Perform electrical jobs, check and repair lights, horns, wiper and washer and checking trouble codes through computer tester
  • Remove, inspect and replace the faulty components in brake system like brake discs, pads and sensor, perform brake bleeding and brake bedding procedure
  • Removing, inspecting and replacing defective or broken parts such as pistons, crankshaft, camshaft, valves and connecting rods in the engine assembly while performing engine overhauling
  • Able to perform Engine repair such as cylinder head overhauling, valve timing setting, valve clearance setting
  • Remove, inspect and replace faulty parts of suspension such as lower arm bushes, upper arm bushes, strut mount, strut bearing, stabilizer bar bushes and shock absorbers
  • Rectifying various transmission concerns such as gear juddering, delay shift and shock shift
  • Tools & Machines handled
  • Vernier caliper, torque wrench, micro meter, impact wrench, hydraulic press, fire extinguisher, engine compression tester, engine combustion tester, oil pressure gauge, piston ring compressor, dial bore indicator, valve spring compressor, torque angle meter, cooling system pressure tester, coolant hydrometer, pliers and screw drivers etc..

Education

Certificate 3 in Motor Mechanic -

TRA
07.2017

Advanced Diploma - Maruti

KIHRD
Automotive Training School
04.2001

Diploma - Automobile Engineering

State Board of Technical Education

Pre-Degree course - commerce

Mahatma Gandhi University

Secondary School Leaving Certificate - undefined

Board of Public Examinations
1997

Certificate 4 Automotive Training And Assessment

Jenard College
Jenard College
2023

Skills

  • Fully conversant and able to work in all Google Classroom
  • Highly experienced Automotive Technician and have excellent knowledge in Automotive Industry; worked with Premium Cars
  • Excellent interpersonal skills & presentation skills
  • Able to explain complex Automobile Theories in simple understandable manner to the Trainees
  • Well versed with Basic Automotive Theories & Functions of Components & Mechatronics
  • Able to read, understand & interpret the written Technical Information clearly
  • Able to communicate & deliver Training in English, Hindi & other regional languages

Accomplishments

    Successfully Conducting Certificate 3 in Automotive electrical and Light vehicle mechanical technology for a group of 15 student in every batch.

Certification

  • Successfully Completed Certificate 3 in light Motor Vehicle Mechanical technology.
  • Gained Certificate 4 In Training and Assessment.
  • Also Attended many technical courses conducted by Jaguar and Land Land rover and Mazda.

Driving Cars

I Love Cars and love to drive them. As an automotive technician i can enjoy the performance of the vehicle when i try to use them.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Automotive Trainer and Assessor

Nomi College
06.2023 - Current

Senior Automotive Technician

City Mazda
01.2020 - Current

Level 4 Master Technician and diagnostic Technician

Jaguar, Solitaire Automotive Company
05.2018 - 1 1

Level 3 Technician

Ali Alghanim and sons
11.2008 - 07.2018

Certificate 3 in Motor Mechanic -

TRA

Advanced Diploma - Maruti

KIHRD

Diploma - Automobile Engineering

State Board of Technical Education

Pre-Degree course - commerce

Mahatma Gandhi University

Secondary School Leaving Certificate - undefined

Board of Public Examinations

Certificate 4 Automotive Training And Assessment

Jenard College
Santhosh Joseph