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Mechanical Support & Maintenance Management of vehicle inspection and digital reports that include road tests projects within set time schedules and estimated budgets. Implementation of new preventative maintenance strategies to achieve and maintain a higher level of product safety and equipment reliability. Approve or deny vehicular safety inspection and issue inspection fail certificates if required. Keep records of vehicles inspected and check for illegal components… Show more Mechanical Support & Maintenance Management of vehicle inspection and digital reports that include road tests projects within set time schedules and estimated budgets. Implementation of new preventative maintenance strategies to achieve and maintain a higher level of product safety and equipment reliability. Approve or deny vehicular safety inspection and issue inspection fail certificates if required. Keep records of vehicles inspected and check for illegal components installed on vehicle. Inspecting all types of vehicles, machinery, vessels, and general assets for customers to ensure the item exists and is in good working condition prior to settlement including Cars, Trucks, Trailers, Motor Bikes, Boats, Caravans and Plant Equipment.Technical Support  Provision of technical support to mechanical staff and team leaders, supporting them in the mechanical aspects of all vehicles, and equipment.  Provision of preventative maintenance, repairs, and technical support. Adherence to stringent quality and audit guidelines, safety standards and compliance, consistently and without question. Carry out the inspections for the statutory annual test for all classes of vehicle and ADR, Design weight and voluntary initiative inspections as required. Give support to Station Vehicle Examiner/Manager in the effective operation of the test station and where appropriate in Enforcement duties. Leadership, Management & Staff Training Training and supervision of staff in dealer certified inspections, WH&S standards and protocols where required. Show less

Sutherland Shire, New South Wales, Australia

 Performed mechanical repair and service of passenger vehicles, trailers, trucks and boats including electrical cooling systems, heating, ventilation and water supply. Diagnosed faults and other difficulties with vehicles. Compiled reports of completed work through workshop system. Inspected vehicles to determine preventative maintenance needs. Inspected completed work for compliance to specifications. Provided quotes and estimates of man hour requirements for… Show more  Performed mechanical repair and service of passenger vehicles, trailers, trucks and boats including electrical cooling systems, heating, ventilation and water supply. Diagnosed faults and other difficulties with vehicles. Compiled reports of completed work through workshop system. Inspected vehicles to determine preventative maintenance needs. Inspected completed work for compliance to specifications. Provided quotes and estimates of man hour requirements for completion of job assignments. Road tested vehicles. Dealt with customers daily, taking bookings and answering phone enquiries. Prepared invoices for customers and handled cash and various other transactions. Discussed safety and compliance policies with customers and enforced safety regulations. Analysed and resolved work problems. Performed vehicle roadworthy inspections. Requisitioned supplies and equipment and maintained inventory of consumables.Key AchievementAssisted in the race car preparations for various clients with race cars booked in for a check over and replacement of parts prior to taking back to the race track including changing tyres, brakes, engine oil and filter, adjust suspension, changing rear differential, installing of any new parts as requested by the client, checking every single nut and bolt under the vehicle to ensure it’s set at the correct torque setting and visual check of the car underneath and up top. Show less

 Developed Marketing Strategies for current and future projects and provided marketing support to various areas of the business. Oversight of campaign performance. Managed and developed strategic long term relationships with key clients, banks and consultants. Involved in business process improvement and managed business accounts. Responsible for keeping abreast of the competitive offerings in the market place along with industry trends.  Participate in change control… Show more  Developed Marketing Strategies for current and future projects and provided marketing support to various areas of the business. Oversight of campaign performance. Managed and developed strategic long term relationships with key clients, banks and consultants. Involved in business process improvement and managed business accounts. Responsible for keeping abreast of the competitive offerings in the market place along with industry trends.  Participate in change control procedures and methodologies. Held regular design and development meetings for review of projects progress and improvements. Responsible for the daily running and co ordination of the office. Show less

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Operate As Part Of An Emergency Control Organisation

Year 11

National Whs General Construction