STEVEN GARDNER

• Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics, and braking systems to return machines to service.
• Changed oils, inspecting brakes and replace filters to perform preventive maintenance services on heavy equipment.
• Read and interpreted technical manuals for troubleshooting and repair purposes.
• Collaborated with team of technicians to complete projects and meet deadlines.
• Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.
• Repaired machinery and equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
• Ordered parts necessary for hauling and ancillary equipment repairs and new installations.
• Documented findings and actions taken via 1Sap
• Demonstrated versatility by servicing a diverse range of heavy-duty diesel equipment, including trucks, Graders, Float carriers, Dozers and Water Carts and loaders.

Continuing with Toyota I spent a year contracted to BHP Nickle West Cliffs underground mine site where I was ask to join the team in Heavy machinery work shop in 2012.

I’ve spent the last ten years expanding my hydraulic, auto electrical and welding skills in the underground environment.

I spent time on all crews and meshed well into each crew.

Work performed has been a mixture of shared rostered underground breakdown and workshop time. Performing both Drill and Bogger daily service and repairs coupled with a high level, conscientious approach to safety while also maintaining a “rapid response” approach to breakdown times allowing for the successful elevation of high hours of machine downtime and cutting costs to a minimum while performing a high quality of workmanship.

Scheduled servicing and prior raised notification repairs along with end of life major component change outs where undertaken with an enthusiastic and proactive approach, clear mindset and strong adherence to safety to successfully accomplish higher KPI targets and succeed with outstanding machine availability.

Machines serviced and repaired:

• Atlas Copco/ Epiroc: DRILLS
• Simba S7D Long hole single boom production
• H1257 Long hole single boom production
• DUMP TRUCKS
• MT 6020 Haul truck
• MT 65 Haul truck
• Sandvik: axera Drill rigs
• DS421-C, DS421-60 Cabolt
• DL431 Long hole single boom production drill
• DL430-7C Long hole single boom production drill
• DD 420–60 C Twin boom development drill
• Normet SPRAYMEC SHOTCRETER
• SF 050 D concrete sprayer
• MF 050 VC concrete sprayer
• ORICA EMULSION TYPE CHARGE-UP RIGS
• CHARMEC MC605 D(V)
• CHARMEC 1614B
• Volvo: INTERGRATED TOOL CARRIERS
• LF120
• LF 90
• LF70
• LF 50
• Caterpillar UG LOADERS/ BOGGERS
• R2900G JLK LHD
• R1700G KT4,SBR,SBX LHD
• R1300G
• TRUCKS & WATERS
• AD 40 Watercart
• AD55 haul truck dump tray and ejector tray

Newtown Toyota mining sector

Victoria park:

Working for the mining section of Newtown Toyota

I worked on MT Whaleback Bhp Billiton Iron Ore site for 9 months where I performed routine maintenance on a range of Toyotas including Toyota camry, hilux, 100 series short tray backs, v8 79 series utes and troop carriers

• Work included
• servicing,
• radiator change outs,
• alternator change out,
• some minor wiring jobs fitting lights and beacons, speedo modifications and performing testing and calibration for those modifications

I was successfully Passed out and Toyota certified to perform Recall weld-in fitments for the driveshaft centre bearing support modifications on Hilux kun26 models I received training and gained successful pass marks in welding courses to qualify me to perform the modifications.

I moved to the Brockman 2 mine site working for RIO TINTO.

I performed a more extensive range of work mainly working on light road trucks, bob cats, lighting plants, bomb trucks and tray back trucks

Ranging from Isuzu to Scania trucks.

I performed Allison diagnostic repairs on the transmissions and serviced them.

I performed valve sets and head rebuilds on an Isuzu service truck , fitted additional Ryco fuel filters in line with the original fuel filters for more efficient filtration and water separation.

I also performed all minor and major services on all these equipment.

I was part of a team that successfully relocated 2 four post hoists systems from the old workshop to new workshop and set it up ready for use. I was seen to always strive for continuous improvement plans to be put in place for the new workshop that was being built during my time at Brockman 2.

I performed team breakdown diagnostics on Scania water carts out in the pit, diagnosing fuel system faults and transmission faults out in the field.

I was only meant to be filling in for a two week swing but due to my extensive knowledge and exposure to a wide range of equipment I have worked on, they happily kept me on for three and a half months.

WA Hino Welshpool, Perth

• Working, a large range of trucks from the 300 series Dutro to the larger 700 series prime mover of the Hino range and also RB8 buses
• Completing all forms of work from over the phone field and workshop diagnostics and servicing to rebuilding engines and small gearboxes, servicing trucks from the Hino range as well as trade in vehicles such as Iveco, Acco International, Mack, Toyota dyna
• Other work carried out was Pre delivery inspections of new trucks major and minor services, 24/7 callout break down technician and stand in workshop supervisor for 6 months

Westrac Guildford

Machine Rebuilds:

• Complete quality controlled machine rebuilds of 793C 785B for a range of mining companies meeting strict deadlines
• WA Truck And machinery: Servicing and fitting of Hiabs to trucks ranging from 033 T boom to 14 tonne capacity hi duo hiabs
• Including the successful disassembly and assembly of the components to meet Australian standards, Pre delivery inspections and services on grove cranes and Grove RT cranes

BHP

Mt. Whaleback Newman:

• Areas of experience during apprenticeship training:
• MEW: (20 months) Experienced working on CAT Scrapers, 785B Water carts, 994 Wheel Loaders, 992 C & D Loaders, Caterpillar Graders
• Volunteered to work for 3 weeks rebuilding 35 08 & 35 12 engines and torque converters, D10 T CAT Track Type
• Dozer, D10 N CAT Track Type Dozer
• Light Vehicles: (10 months) Experienced working on Toyota 100 Series Land cruisers, 79 Workmate Land cruiser utes, Camary
• Experienced all forms of mechanical work from servicing, test driving diagnosis, gearbox and clutch work to radiator change outs break down services ect on all above models Land cruisers
• Beneficiary Plant Operations: (3 months) Experienced changing out mantle systems, water pumps, assisting in shut downs
• Shovels and Drills: (15 months) Experienced working on RH 200, RH 170
• TEREX Shovels, DMH M3, DMM ATLAS COPCO Drills.

• Duties included assisting with the unloading of the delivery trucks, packing, unpacking, displaying etc
• I also worked part time for Bull’s Lawn Mowing
• Duties included Assessing the yard, maintaining mowers and equipment, organising to load and unload trailers in demarcation zones as well as driving the crew vehicle to jobs
• Due to my strong work ethics I had 3 pay rises in 12 months
• EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• Most of my time is spent at home with my wife Natalie and 2 year old son Raph
• I spend a portion of that time working on my Harley and Colorado completing small R&D builds and fitment of electrical systems, wiring harnesses air and water systems to extend the abilities and upgrade older systems of both vehicles.