Ayne Orchard
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Accomplished Maintenance Manager with a proven track record at SA Water, enhancing equipment reliability and team efficiency through strategic preventive maintenance and robust project management. Skilled in fostering teamwork and collaboration, I've driven significant improvements in operational efficiency and safety standards, demonstrating strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
SA Water
07.2022 - Current
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance team by encouraging open communication, problem-solving initiatives, and employee engagement activities.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular inspections, staff training, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Operations Superintendent
Epic Energy
08.2018 - 07.2022
- Oversaw inventory management systems, ensuring accurate tracking of supplies and materials for smooth daily operations.
- Created a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting routine inspections.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new procedures.
- Reduced downtime by maintaining equipment and addressing maintenance issues promptly.
- Developed training programs to enhance workforce skills, resulting in higher quality work output.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, providing constructive feedback and guidance for improvement.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve company-wide goals and improve overall performance.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, maintaining accurate documentation and records.
- Optimized scheduling for increased productivity, effectively allocating resources and personnel.
- Assisted in the development of annual budgets, monitoring expenditures throughout the year to stay within financial constraints.
- Led cross-functional teams on various projects, driving successful completion within deadlines.
- Participated in strategic planning sessions to help shape the future direction of the organization''s operations department.
- Managed a team of technicians, ensuring their professional growth and adherence to safety standards.
- Increased employee retention rates through effective leadership strategies and fostering a positive work atmosphere.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
Operations Team Leader
Epic Energy
01.2012 - 08.2018
- Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Proactively identified potential risks or obstacles, developing contingency plans to minimize disruptions to operations.
- Improved team efficiency and productivity by restructuring workflow and managing assignments.
- Helped set and manage objectives for quality, productivity and compliance.
- Optimized team performance, providing clear guidance and setting achievable goals.
- Streamlined workflows for increased efficiency by identifying redundancies and implementing lean principles where appropriate.
- Coordinated team schedules, ensuring optimal staffing levels were maintained at all times.
- Provided effective leadership during periods of change or transition within the organization.
- Collaborated with other departments on cross-functional initiatives aimed at enhancing overall business performance.
- Enhanced team productivity through regular performance evaluations and targeted coaching sessions.
- Developed strong relationships with cross-functional teams to improve communication and collaboration.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication and encouraging teamwork among employees.
- Reduced expenses with strategic budget planning and cost-effective resource allocation.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing more effective procedures.
- Set schedules and oversaw daily workflow.
- Maintained team compliance with company standards, safety practices and regulatory and environmental requirements.
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
- Analyzed department metrics and performance and reported findings to management.
- Conducted root cause analysis in deficient areas to identify and resolve issues.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Field Maintenance Technician
Epic Energy
09.2011 - 01.2012
- Established strong working relationships with clients, fostering trust in our services and promoting repeat business.
- Supported new technician training by sharing expertise in field maintenance techniques and processes.
- Coordinated closely with other departments to address equipment-related issues impacting production or operations efficiently.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking parts usage and restocking supplies as needed.
- Maintained detailed records of work performed, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference.
- Optimized equipment performance with regular inspections, adjustments, and calibrations.
- Reduced downtime for clients by swiftly responding to service calls and resolving technical issues.
- Improved equipment uptime by performing timely and accurate preventive maintenance on field machinery.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations by adhering to strict protocols during maintenance tasks.
- Adapted quickly to new tools, software applications, and diagnostic equipment when introduced into the workplace environment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex repairs, enhancing overall productivity.
- Proactively identified opportunities for improvement within the field maintenance process, sharing recommendations with management and contributing to the continuous improvement efforts.
- Managed workload effectively under tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality workmanship.
- Conducted thorough assessments of equipment condition before initiating repairs or replacements, ensuring cost-effective solutions were implemented.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Interpreted equipment diagrams and blueprints to fully understand mechanical and electrical systems in need of service.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on various types of equipment.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
- Executed tasks within time and budget constraints.
- Positively engaged with customers and maintained professional appearance as company representative.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
- Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
RAAF
01.1995 - 09.2011
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance tasks performed, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough maintenance inspections and identifying potential issues.
- Assisted in training new technicians, sharing knowledge and expertise to ensure high-quality workmanship.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive work atmosphere conducive to teamwork and effective communication.
- Increased operational readiness of aircraft fleet through timely completion of scheduled maintenance tasks.
- Reduced downtime for aircraft by efficiently diagnosing and repairing mechanical problems.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft engines, avionics and hydraulics.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Performed flight line AFE preflight and postflight requirements.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Skillfully utilized specialized tools and equipment for precision calibration of critical flight components, ensuring optimal performance levels during operation.
- Provided excellent customer service when interacting with pilots, addressing their concerns regarding aircraft performance or maintenance needs proactively.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Australian Institue of Business
Australia04.2023
Graduate Diploma in Management - Business Administration And Management
Australian Institute of Business
Australia04.2022
Graduate Certificate in Management - Business Administration And Management
Australian Institute of Business
Australia07.2021
No Degree - Certificate IV in Leadership And Management
Learning Management Australia
Adelaide10.2018
No Degree - Certificate IV in Frontline Management
Australian Institute of Business
Adelaide11.2016
No Degree - Certificate IV in Training And Assessment
TAFE South Australia
Adelaide09.2012
No Degree - Certificate IV Aero Skills (Mechanical)
RAAF Schoole of Technical Training
Wagga Wagga, NSW07.2008
No Degree - Certificate III in Business (Frontline Management)
RAAF School of Technical Training
Wagga Wagga, NSW08.2004
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Safety Monitoring
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Decision-Making
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Cost Control
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Strategic Planning
- Business Analysis and Reporting
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Performance Tracking and Evaluation
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
SA Water
07.2022 - Current
Operations Superintendent
Epic Energy
08.2018 - 07.2022
Operations Team Leader
Epic Energy
01.2012 - 08.2018
Field Maintenance Technician
Epic Energy
09.2011 - 01.2012
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
RAAF
01.1995 - 09.2011
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Australian Institue of Business
Graduate Diploma in Management - Business Administration And Management
Australian Institute of Business
Graduate Certificate in Management - Business Administration And Management
Australian Institute of Business
No Degree - Certificate IV in Leadership And Management
Learning Management Australia
No Degree - Certificate IV in Frontline Management
Australian Institute of Business
No Degree - Certificate IV in Training And Assessment
TAFE South Australia
No Degree - Certificate IV Aero Skills (Mechanical)
RAAF Schoole of Technical Training
No Degree - Certificate III in Business (Frontline Management)
RAAF School of Technical Training
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