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Veterans Advocate/Counsellor

Rosewood

Student

Ipswich, Queensland, Australia

I was employed as a maintenance planner in the manufacturing industry and conducted various fixed plant inspections around the site, so as to develop a predictive repair program on hydraulic, Pneumatic systems, electronic control systems, welding repairs to structural steel work, pump and gearbox rebuilds, conveyor system maintenance, boiler maintenance and steam system repairs and upgrades. Assess all planned major maintenance activities and prepare work scopes. Job scoping and parts allocation for maintenance tasks. Creating/Updating Task Lists and Maintenance Plans. Conducting safety inspections and completing JSA’s, Risk assessments. Identify and source all parts and material required to complete work. Determine, identify and book in any vendor that is needed for work orders. The use of SAP Planning and Maintenance programme. 7 Day future planning and maintenance forecasting. Contributing to the development of JSA’s, SWI’s & SOP’s. Assess the work to be performed and determine the best way to accomplish the work.

Daunia Coal Mine Qld

 Preventative & shutdown maintenance on a variety of mobile equipment including: Caterpillar Excavators (6060 & 6030), Caterpillar Dozers (D10 & 11s), Cat Dump Trucks(793 & 797),Graders(16H) & 777 Water Trucks Delivery of workplace assessment packages. Trouble shooting & repair of mobile hydraulic systems. Servicing all in pit equipment. The use of 1SAP Maintenance programmes Co-ordinating training requirements for maintenance on the mobile fleet.

Amberley Qld

Supervision of a maintenance crew on a rotatioal shift, working on Mobile Mining Machines. Installation & developement of a site wide GPS system for Mobile Plant.

Amberley

FITTER/TURNER/MACHINISTELECTRONICS TECHNICIANGAS FITTERPROJECT MANAGEMENTFORKLIFT LICENCE (HIGH RISK)COAL BOARD MEDICALGENERIC MINE INDUCTIONSTANDARD 11S1,S2,S3AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGSIS & ET TRAINED ON CAT EQUIPMENTVEHICLE LOADING CRANE LICENCETAP ROOT INVESTIGATIVE TECHNIQUES PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE REFRIGERATION/ENGINE DRIVEREXPERIENCED IN SAP, PRONTO, MEX, CMMS, MIMS MAINTENENCE PROGRAMMING/SCHEDULING.INTERMEDIATE BOILER LICENCE LASER SHAFT ALIGNMENT CERTIFICATE CERT. IV WORKPLACE ASSESSMENTQUALIFIED TRAINERFRANNA CRANEDOGMANUDR,GD,ATLAS COPCO DRILL RIG EXPERIENCECONTRACTOR SUPERVISORHS & E SAFETY MODULES CONFINED SPACE CERTIFICATIONWORKING AT HEIGHTS CERTIFICATIONISOLATION OFFICERINTERMEDIATE SCAFFOLD LICENCEELEVATED WORK PLATFORM LICENCE Preventative & breakdown maintenance on a variety of Heavy mobile equipment including; Hitachi excavators (1800 & 3600), Caterpillar Dozers (D9, 10 & 11), Caterpillar Dump Trucks(777 & 785),Graders(16H & 24H) Caterpillar Loaders (992, 980 & 994).Crusher repairs, screening plant maintenance.Delivery of workplace assessment packages.Development of GPS Maintenance Programme.Overseeing implementation & installation of Safemine in all Mobile Equipment.Head of Radio Communications on Site.Assisting the Mobile & Fixed Plant Superintendents with information on cost effective methods of service deliveryEstablishing & maintaining training packagesCoordinating training requirements for maintenance of the mobile fleet & fixed plant.Planning, supervising & monitoring maintenance activities for mobile & fixed plant maintenanceUndertaking analysis of mobile & fixed plant maintenance to optimise & improve performance.Programming of Machine GPS SystemsCarrying out supervisory tasks & evaluations including trouble shooting & assistance, inspections & investigations as well as maintenance research & development

Porgera

Development & nurturing of National employees in safe mine maintenance practices. Co-ordination of new equipment installations & maintenance activities.Preventative & breakdown maintenance on a variety of heavy fixed plant including, but not limited to; Jaw & Cone Crushers, Multi Layer Screening Plant, Conveyor systems, 2 SAG Mills, Ball Mills, Apron Feeders, Fixed Rock Breakers.Supervisor of approximately 50 national mining personnel.Delivery of workplace assessment packages.Training of fault finding techniques on mobile plant.Conflict resolution in a remote & difficult location.Project Supervisor for new installations & upgrades.Training of National workforce in successful maintenance techniques on mining equipment.Introduction of a site wide lubrication schedule.Implementation of a proactive maintenance schedule.Implementation of a safety programme for the Fixed Plant operation & the reduction of incidents in the mine.

Preventative & breakdown maintenance on a variety of heavy fixed plant machinery, including, but not limited to; Jaw & Cone Crushers, Multi Layer Screening Plant, Conveyor systems & Apron Feeders.Step up Supervisor of 25 man shift crew.Competent user of Prospect Fault finding of Metso Crushers.Operating a SAP based maintenance program.Stacker & Reclaimer repairs.Leading Facilitator in Tap Root InvestigationsHydraulic, Pneumatic & instrumentation repairs.Scaffold Inspection & UpgradesMetso Crusher UpgradesCITECH process control of all onsite systems & machineryTeam Safety Representative Development of safety meeting presentations.Maintenance of a Train Load Out facility.Maintenance of Plant Water trucks.Maintenance of Belt Weighers.

Supervision of a 15 man maintenance teamPlanning & scheduling plant maintenance'B' double trailer repairs.Mobile Plant maintenance.Warmen pump change outs & setupsSupervision of up to 20 employees & contractors on primary, secondary & tertiary crusher rebuilds, multi layer screen change outs, & leaching circuit repairs.Mill maintenance & re-lines, repairs to cyclone & DSM towers, repairs to tails dam pumps, pipe work with re-design project work.Maintaining accurate & up to date machine maintenance recordsShutdown preparation, planning, scheduling & execution.Ensuring the day to day maintenance schedule is kept up to date & on time.Breakdowns are attended to promptly & efficiently Maintaining a harmonious relationship between tradesmen & operatorsOperating a PRONTO based maintenance programCITECH remote control operation of all plant & process systems

BIRLA / MT GORDON COPPER MINE; /planner/scheduler with a hands on roll. Main responsibilities include:Maintenance of mobile plant including loaders, dump trucks, trailers, graders, forklifts & cranes.Supervision of a ten man maintenance crew.Planning & scheduling of maintenance tasks associated with the daily running of the mine site.Supervision & hands on with re-lines & re-builds of SAG mills, BALL mills, JAW crushers, CONE crushers, pumping systems & screening plant.Prompt attention to ordering of parts & materials for scheduled & non scheduled repairs to rotating & mobile equipment.Maintenance of conveyors, chutes, screens, pulverisers, pipelines & remote pumping systems.Prompt attention to breakdowns & the ability to think outside the square.

Operate, monitor & maintain boilers according to standards & company Requirements.Trailer repairs.Operate, monitor & maintain refrigeration plant according to standards & Company requirements.Ensure all service records & reports are kept up to date for boiler & Refrigeration plants.Perform engineering duties, including new work, repairs & attention to Breakdowns in a safe & prompt manner & consistent with good quality & Service.Prioritise maintenance tasks to be undertaken as instructed by the engineering leading hand. Conduct duties in accordance with the company policies including safety, environmental & hygiene procedures.

Utilisation of outside contractors for maintenance tasks.Maintenance planning & scheduling'B' double trailer maintenance.Direct supervision of maintenance personnel.Organise plant shutdowns.Calibration of I to P transducers.Budget for major scheduled maintenance works.Maintain maintenance manuals and associated documentation.Enforce occupational health and safety policies.Take over from the plant manager when he is absent.SCADA based remote plant control. Page 6 of 6 JOHN PURDON

Implementation of the leak detection & repair program for the refinery.

Shutdowns repairs & rebuild works to the Refinery's power station. Queensland Nickel Townsville

Rebuilds, maintenance & breakdown repairs to above ground drill rigs on mine sites in the north west. Caterpillar engines Barrier Drilling & Blasting Townsville

Testing ,repairing ,modifying & installing all types of communication & radio equipment

Repairs & rebuilds to hydraulic transmissions, drives, pumps & motors on mobile & fixed plant.

Maintenance & repairs to ball mills, coal feeders, ducting pipes, boilers, turbines & water treatment plants.

Diploma Of Counselling, Qualified

Activities and Societies: Member of the Australian Counselling Association Volunteer Counsellor

Mechanical Fitter, Engineering

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