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Education
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SANATH PREMACHANDRA

SANATH PREMACHANDRA

Sydney,NSW

Summary

To be a part of a dynamic and reputable organization which allows me to contribute my technical expertise and experience in-order to facilitate my growth along with that of the organization.

Experienced Field Service Professional with strong focus on troubleshooting and maintenance of complex equipment. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in diagnosing issues, performing repairs, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Reliable, results-driven, and capable of handling high-pressure situations with ease.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Service Technician Heavy Equipment Services

Adaptalift Group
08.2023 - Current
  • Perform all routine services at 250Hrs, 500Hrs, 1000Hrs, 2000Hrs 3000Hrs 5000Hrs of Container handlers,Reach stackers, Top lifters
  • Diagnosing and repairing of engine mechanical and electrical systems
  • Perform all planned maintenance such as adjustments, replacements of wear parts, calibrations
  • Responded quickly to emergency maintenance requests for timely on-call support.
  • Perform breakdown services for mechanical, electrical and hydraulic failures
  • Managed on-site and off-site installation, repair, maintenance, and test tasks.
  • Enhanced system performance through troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing complex electronic and mechanical systems.
  • Check and diagnose container handling attachment hydraulic issues
  • Check and diagnose container handling attachment electrical issues
  • Change parameters on truck operating system if required via the on board screen
  • Diagnose error codes and controller operation using on board screen
  • Diagnose transmission issues
  • Report any Hazards and Incidents to WHS team
  • Housekeeping work at workshop
  • Optimized equipment functionality by performing routine calibration and adjustments to meet manufacturer specifications.

Drilling Rig Mechanic

Australian Piling Group
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Routine services of Excavators and Pilling machines,water pumps and industrial engines
  • Diagnose Engine (Caterpillar, Cummins, Perkins)
  • Inspections and troubleshooting for errors using relevant service manuals
  • Break down services of Excavators, Pilling machines, Water pumps
  • Hydraulics hose replacement
  • Resealing of hydraulic cylinders and leaking manifolds

Senior Technician

United Tractors & Equipment (PVT) LTD (CAT)
01.2011 - 01.2023
  • Completed preventive maintenance on set schedules.
  • Carry out PDI,TA1,TA2 of machines and generators
  • Instant Repairing and repairing breakdowns on the work site
  • Diagnostics and troubleshooting of Electrical systems, Hydraulic systems, power train systems & engines using CAT Service tools
  • Prepare parts list using SIS software and compass following CAT reusability guidelines
  • Maintenance and troubleshooting of CAT, FG Wilson, and Olympian generators
  • Performing flash programming and configuration settings using CAT ET And special diagnostics tools
  • Improved equipment efficiency by performing regular maintenance and calibration of CAT machinery, Marine, Industrial engines, and Generators.
  • Reduced downtime for critical systems through effective troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
  • Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
  • Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.

Technician

Botswana Power Cooperation
04.2017 - 04.2018
  • Special Overseas Project - 70MW powered by MTU/Perkins Diesel Power Modules
  • Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions, and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.

Technician

Caterpillar dealer in Doha Qatar and UAE
01.2005 - 01.2011
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis of malfunctioning engines and equipment using CAT service tools.
  • Ordering parts using Caterpillar SIS (Service Information System) /Compass & Parts Manager
  • Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair of OLYMPIAN power modules
  • Overhauling & testing engines (3500 series,3400 series, C series ACERT engines and Perkins engines )
  • General maintenance & service
  • Diagnostics/Troubleshooting - Hydraulic Systems, Power Train Systems
  • Conducted root cause analyses for recurring technical issues, minimizing future disruptions.
  • Increased equipment lifespan, performing preventive maintenance and timely repairs.

Hydraulic Mechanic

Access Engineering LTD
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Southern Highway Project

Duties and responsibilities

  • Preventive maintenance and repair of light tower generators
  • Carry out maintenance and repair of site utility trucks concrete mixtures

Construction Equipment Mechanic

Mahaweli Engineering company Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Instant technical repairs and Repairing breakdown
  • Repairing and troubleshooting Hydraulic systems including Pumps, motors, power train systems, valve banks, etc
  • Worksite protection and action to be taken in an emergency

Education

Customized Communication skills - 32 hour course

British Council Sri Lanka
03.2019

Construction Equipment Mechanic NVQ level 5 -

Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission
01.2019

Service systems Fundamentals -

Global Dealer Learning Caterpillar
01.2017

Graphic Designing - short course

The Open University of Sri Lanka
01.2014

Ceylon German Technical Training Institute - part time Training course

Ceylon German Technical Training Institute
03.2004

Construction Equipment Mechanic - three year full time training course

Construction Equipment Training Centre(CETRAC)
Baththaramulla
01.2003

National Apprentice Industrial & Training Authority training - construction heavy Equipment Mechanic trainee

Institute For Construction Training And Development (ICTAD)
Baththaramulla
10.2002

National Certificate of Technology Mechanical Engineering (NCT) - Mechanicl Engineering

Department of Technical Education And Training
Anuradhapura
01.2002

Some College (No Degree) -

CAT REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER, SHARJAH U.A.E
Sarjah United Arab Emirates

Some College (No Degree) -

Safe Work NSW
NSW

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Diagnostic Skills
  • Organization
  • Time management
  • Leadership
  • Team management
  • Teamwork
  • Team Player
  • Quick Learner
  • Ability to work under minimum supervision

Training

  • Caterpillar Level 2 Technician Program, Caterpillar Global Dealer Learning
  • Caterpillar PM200 Cold Planer Service Training, UTE Training Department, Sri Lanka
  • Caterpillar M Series Wheel Excavator Service Training
  • Certification up to 11KV, Botswana Power Corporation
  • First Aid Training Course, Botswana City Council
  • Fire Safety Training, Botswana Power Corporation
  • Truck Mounted Cranes Installation/Troubleshooting & Repair, Truck mounted cranes (HIAB) and attachments
  • Fundamentals of Electrical & Electronics, CAT Regional Training Center, Sharjah U.A.E.
  • Electronic Power Shift Transmission, CAT Regional Training Center, Sharjah U.A.E.
  • ACERT Engines, CAT Regional Training Center, Sharjah U.A.E.
  • Hydraulic Applications, CAT Regional Training Center, Sharjah U.A.E.
  • R & T Series Track Type Tractors, CAT Regional Training Center, Sharjah U.A.E.
  • Asphalt Paver AP 755 & Cold Planer PM -200, CAT Regional Training Center, Sharjah U.A.E.
  • Vibratory Compactors SPCT.0, CAT Regional Training Center, Sharjah U.A.E.
  • Recondition Hydraulic Pumps and Motors, CAT Regional Training Center, Sharjah U.A.E.
  • Parts Reusability Guidelines, CAT Regional Training Center, Sharjah U.A.E.

Timeline

Field Service Technician Heavy Equipment Services

Adaptalift Group
08.2023 - Current

Drilling Rig Mechanic

Australian Piling Group
04.2023 - 08.2023

Technician

Botswana Power Cooperation
04.2017 - 04.2018

Senior Technician

United Tractors & Equipment (PVT) LTD (CAT)
01.2011 - 01.2023

Technician

Caterpillar dealer in Doha Qatar and UAE
01.2005 - 01.2011

Hydraulic Mechanic

Access Engineering LTD
01.2004 - 01.2005

Construction Equipment Mechanic

Mahaweli Engineering company Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2004

Construction Equipment Mechanic NVQ level 5 -

Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission

Graphic Designing - short course

The Open University of Sri Lanka

Some College (No Degree) -

CAT REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER, SHARJAH U.A.E

Some College (No Degree) -

Safe Work NSW

Customized Communication skills - 32 hour course

British Council Sri Lanka

Service systems Fundamentals -

Global Dealer Learning Caterpillar

Ceylon German Technical Training Institute - part time Training course

Ceylon German Technical Training Institute

Construction Equipment Mechanic - three year full time training course

Construction Equipment Training Centre(CETRAC)

National Apprentice Industrial & Training Authority training - construction heavy Equipment Mechanic trainee

Institute For Construction Training And Development (ICTAD)

National Certificate of Technology Mechanical Engineering (NCT) - Mechanicl Engineering

Department of Technical Education And Training
SANATH PREMACHANDRA