Suresh Sivasubramaniam
Mechanical Fitter | Turnaround & Shutdown Specialist | Grad. Cert. in Maintenance & Reliability (In Progress)
Piara Waters
Summary
Experienced Mechanical Fitter with a strong background in the mining, oil and gas, and manufacturing sectors. Demonstrated expertise in executing maintenance tasks, aligning equipment, and overhauling rotating machinery. Consistently improving equipment uptime and successfully completing high-risk shutdown work without any incidents. Currently expanding knowledge in reliability engineering and asset management to contribute to plant optimization initiatives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Mechanical Fitter
Linkforce Engineering
Perth, Western Australia
06.2024 - Current
- Successfully executed critical shutdown maintenance operations across major iron ore and lithium mining facilities, ensuring minimal operational downtime and optimal equipment performance
- Overhauled conveyors, pumps, and fans with 100% adherence to isolation procedures
- Shutdowns on schedule, with zero safety or quality incidents
Mechanical Fitter - Turnaround
Ventia Infrastructure Services
Perth, Western Australia
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Executed and managed essential maintenance and repair activities during Chevron Australia turnarounds, ensuring operational integrity and minimising downtime
- Conducted precision laser alignment and equipment change-outs
- Implemented optimized changeover protocols that significantly reduced equipment downtime and increased productivity
Project Fitter
Simpec Construction
Perth, Western Australia
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Erected and aligned industrial silos and bucket elevators for the CCL Upgrade Project, enhancing material handling capabilities
- Facilitated cross-functional coordination between electrical and structural teams to ensure seamless installation processes
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during the fitting process.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted, and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
Project Fitter
Civmec Engineering
Perth, Western Australia
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Contributed to construction activities at the Covalent Lithium plant, supporting project milestones and deadlines
- Precision-installed MVR fans and executed shaft alignment for pumps and agitators to maximize operational efficiency
- Performed comprehensive commissioning activities, including pressure testing and leak detection, to ensure system integrity
Maintenance Fitter
Minprovise Mining Contractor
Perth, Western Australia
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted plant maintenance backfill role at Rio tinto Hope Downs 4
- Designed and implemented a comprehensive condition monitoring system to track equipment performance metrics, enabling data-driven maintenance decisions and improved reliability
Education
Graduate certificate - Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Federation University
Melbourne, VIC 07.2024 - Current
Advanced Diploma of Engineering - HVAC
South Metropolitan TAFE
Perth, WA 07.2017 - 11.2020
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Director of Technical Education
Chennai, India 06.1996 - 10.1998
Certificate-III in Engineering Mechanical Trade - Fitter Machinist
Choice Institute
Perth, WA 07.2015 - 12.2015
Professional Certificate of Competency - Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning
Engineering Institute of Technology
Perth, WA 06.2014 - 10.2025
Vibration Analysis Certificate - Condition Monitoring
Australian Institute of Maintenance Engineering
Perth, WA 06.2024 - 06.2024
Skills
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Verbal communication
- Effective communication skills
- Analytical problem-solving
- Mechanical thinking
- Proficient in CMMS software
Certification
WA - C License.
Sites Inductions
- Chevron Australian facilities.
- Cockburn Limited's (CCL) site induction.
- COVALENT LITHIUM site induction.
- RIO iron ore sites inductions.
- BHP iron ore sites and Nickel West inductions (Surface and Underground).
- ROY HILL iron ore inductions (Surface and Port).
- FMG inductions.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.
Personal Information
- Age: 48
- Visa: Permanent resident visa
- Date of Birth: 06/08/77
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Graduate certificate - Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Federation University
07.2024 - Current
Mechanical Fitter
Linkforce Engineering
06.2024 - Current
Mechanical Fitter - Turnaround
Ventia Infrastructure Services
06.2024 - 08.2024
Vibration Analysis Certificate - Condition Monitoring
Australian Institute of Maintenance Engineering
06.2024 - 06.2024
Project Fitter
Simpec Construction
03.2024 - 06.2024
Project Fitter
Civmec Engineering
04.2023 - 02.2024
Maintenance Fitter
Minprovise Mining Contractor
08.2022 - 03.2023
Advanced Diploma of Engineering - HVAC
South Metropolitan TAFE
07.2017 - 11.2020
Certificate-III in Engineering Mechanical Trade - Fitter Machinist
Choice Institute
07.2015 - 12.2015
Professional Certificate of Competency - Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning
Engineering Institute of Technology
06.2014 - 10.2025
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Director of Technical Education
06.1996 - 10.1998
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