Steven Bennett
Mackay,QLD
Summary
Well-rounded Mechanical Fitter with a comprehensive understanding of routine maintenance. A driven individual committed to safety and offering a dedicated work ethic. Looking for a new position with a company that promises professional growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Fitter
Dowdens Pumping
03.2024 - Current
- Performed onsite maintenance and repair work.
- Dismantled and reassembled of centrifugal, slurry and submersible pumps
- Ran performance tests and operated various control equipment.
- Performed troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of pumping equipment.
- Alignments of Motors and pumps.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following established housekeeping procedures, reducing hazards and ensuring worker safety.
- Improved equipment performance by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Documented all completed jobs in accordance with company policies to ensure accurate record-keeping for future reference.
Mechanical Fitter
David Brown Santasalo
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Dismantled and reassembled delicate mechanisms.
- Performed onsite maintenance and repair work.
- Identified potential issues and spoke with supervisors to immediately determine best methods for remediation.
- Disassembly and assembling of industrial gearboxes (including bearing and gear assemblies)
- Machining duties (incl. Lathe, Turret Mill, Surface Grinder)
- Report preparation (strip and assembly)
- Parts cleaning, preparation and painting
- Load testing
- Laser shaft alignments
- Preparing completed units for dispatch
- Operating overhead pendant and gantry crane
- Some field service work
Mechanical Fitter
Werner Engineering
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Dismantled and reassembled delicate mechanisms.
- Performed onsite maintenance and repair work.
- Identified potential issues and spoke with supervisors to immediately determine best methods for remediation.
- Ran performance tests and operated various control equipment.
- Inspected and tested equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects, and determine appropriate repairs.
- Completed detailed inspections of electrical and mechanical components to identify issues.
- Coordinated installation of systems, machinery, and components.
- Reviewed finished equipment for accurate fit and assembly.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
Fabrication Supervisor
C2H Piping Services Pty Ltd
10.2018 - 07.2022
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained HDPE piping systems.
- Performed pneumatic and hydrostatic testing of systems and modified, repaired or expanded upon existing systems based on thorough understand of working mechanics.
- Interpreted pipe schematics, isometrics and installation drawings to implement understanding of symbols, reference lines and work points into actual installation projects.
- Fabricated pipe spools for butt weld, socket weld and threaded systems utilizing proper fit up techniques such as root openings on butt weld fittings and set back on socket weld fittings.
- Recommended and initiated improvements to production processes to increase manufacturing efficiency.
- Provided training, support, direction and mentorship to continually develop employee work habits, job skills and safety practices.
- Self-motivated, with an strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Used Fusion Butt Welders to fabricate HDPE spooling according to production requirements.
- Maintained clean and organized working environment to promote safety and efficiency.
Mechanical Fitter
Dowdens Pumping & Water Treatment - Mackay
01.2016 - 10.2018
- Maintenance and Operation of Braeside Pipeline (127km)
- Provided onsite maintenance and repairs for clients
- Followed company safety procedures in regards to the operation of heavy machinery and hand tools to prevent accidents
- Installed industrial instruments and equipment, including Flowmeters, Pressure Reducing Valves, Pressure Sustaining Valves, Scour Valves and Air Valves
- Scada monitoring and operations of pumps and pipeline
- Water Sampling, Meter Reading
- Poly Welding, Electrofusion and Extrusion Welding
- Bore level monitoring
Mechanical Fitter
National Dewatering
02.2012 - 12.2015
- Servicing, Commissioning and Maintenance of Pumps (both Diesel and Electric)
- Multiflow 4302, 385, 395, 420, 90HV
- Legra HW6000, HW9000, TruFlow, Sykes
- Bearing installation and removal
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics of Pumps (both Diesel and Electric)
- Maintenance Reporting
- Servicing and Maintenance of Earthmoving Equipment and Diesel Engines
- Dewatering Pit Water
- Cat C7, C13, C18, C27, Cummins QSX 15
- Valve Sets
- Pontoon Work - including Setting up and Removal
- The set up and removal of pumps (both Diesel and Electric)
Mechanical Fitter
UGL Group Resources
02.2011 - 01.2012
- Dragline Maintenance
- Mechanical Inspections and preventative Maintenance
- CHPP Inspections and Maintenance
- Electric Shovel Inspections and Maintenance
- Shutdown Maintenance
- Working at Heights, Confined Spaces, EWP work
- Observed equipment upon project completion to ensure proper fit and assembly
- Troubleshot, diagnosed and corrected faults in machines and equipment
Fitter And Turner
Production Plus Engineering
01.2001 - 01.2011
- Monitored machines in operation to detect malfunctions and identify product defects
- Measured, marked and indicated dimensions and reference points on materials
- Designed detailed schedules for preventive maintenance to enhance performance of tools
- Troubleshot and repaired machines to increase productivity and decrease spending
- Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity improvement
- Completed minor machine maintenance, including oiling parts and cleaning components
- Regulated machining factors like part speed, feed, coolant flow and depth and angle of cuts
- Removed, cleaned and replaced system parts
- Safely operated hand tools, drill presses, CNC Machines and manual lathes and mills
- Followed casting contour and avoided undercutting and removal of surfaces
- Executed bench, machine and hand tool work in shaping, fitting, and assembling machine parts from metal stock
Education
Certificate III - Fitter And Turner
Central Queensland Institute of TAFE
Mackay, QLD09.2007
Skills
- CNC and manual equipment
- Set up/programming for CNC
- Industrial gear boxes
- Centrifugal and Slurry pumps
- Servicing Mechanical Equipment
- Mechanical Diagnostics
- Precise Measurements
- Safe Work Practices
- Rotating equipment repair
- Troubleshooting mechanical faults
- Quality Control and Assurance
- Parts assembly
- Safe equipment handling
- Safety procedures
- Managing work crews
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Equipment Installation
- Equipment Repair
- Machine Alignment
- Poly Butt welding, Electrofusion & Extruder Welding
Referees
Jamie Williams
Director C2H Piping Services Pty Ltd
Ph: 0476 777 626
Jake Wise
Workshop Supervisor - Dowdens Pumping
Ph: 0419 366 698
Timeline
Mechanical Fitter
Dowdens Pumping
03.2024 - Current
Mechanical Fitter
David Brown Santasalo
04.2023 - 02.2024
Mechanical Fitter
Werner Engineering
08.2022 - 03.2023
Fabrication Supervisor
C2H Piping Services Pty Ltd
10.2018 - 07.2022
Mechanical Fitter
Dowdens Pumping & Water Treatment - Mackay
01.2016 - 10.2018
Mechanical Fitter
National Dewatering
02.2012 - 12.2015
Mechanical Fitter
UGL Group Resources
02.2011 - 01.2012
Fitter And Turner
Production Plus Engineering
01.2001 - 01.2011
Certificate III - Fitter And Turner
Central Queensland Institute of TAFE
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