Anthoney Bell
Engineer
Auckland,Port Waikato
Summary
Qualified Engineer with solid background in managing workshop operations and ensuring efficient workflow. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, streamline processes, and maintain high safety standards. Proven track record of implementing effective training programs and fostering collaborative work environment in a diverse class of engineering . Im looking for that next big challenge of my career.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Workshop Manager
TrenchMate
Auckland, AUK New Zealand
07.2024 - 11.2025
- Oversaw daily workshop operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards..
- Mentored staff on technical skills, fostering professional growth and improving team performance.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for tools and equipment, minimizing downtime and optimizing usage.
- Led repair operations, optimizing workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce turnaround times.
- Managed inventory control systems, ensuring accurate tracking of parts and materials for repairs.
- Trained and mentored staff on repair techniques, fostering skill development and team cohesion.
- Developed standard operating procedures to improve consistency in repair quality across teams.
- Analyzed repair processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing effective solutions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, incorporating new techniques and technologies into repair processes as needed.
- Contributed to increased revenue by upselling additional services when appropriate during customer interactions.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Maintained professional demeanour by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Engineering Contractor
Auckland, AUK New Zealand
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Heavy Diesel Fitter
- General Engineering Contractor
- Fabrication, Welding, machining, Fitting, Repair and rebuilding
- Working on Tractors, Custom drilling rigs, Excavators, Tracks machines, Cranes, large and small Generators
- Part Time manufacturing aluminium fuel tanks, fuel pump and filtration systems
- Installed, repaired and maintained water systems.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing timely and efficient services for water pump system installations and repairs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional troubleshooting and repair services on various devices.
- Contributed to efficient irrigation system management by monitoring water usage and performing repairs when necessary.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on cooling equipment, identifying potential issues before they escalated into costly repairs.
- Evaluated technical documentation such as blueprints, schematics, and manuals to accurately identify parts needed for repairs or upgrades.
- Performed thorough testing after each repair job, ensuring proper functionality before returning systems to clients.
- Ensured system reliability and longevity by conducting regular maintenance checks and implementing timely repairs as needed.
- Collaborated with contractors for major repairs, ensuring work was completed to high standards.
- Demonstrated proficiency in a wide range of auto service techniques, from brake repairs to engine overhauls, showcasing versatility and adaptability within the profession.
- Reduced downtime for repairs with thorough troubleshooting and root cause analysis of mechanical issues.
- Performed emergency repairs to restore functionality after storm damage or other unforeseen events.
- Oversaw inventory management to maintain optimal levels of spare parts and consumables, minimizing delays in repairs.
- Documented welding on specified work order.
- Improved weld quality by consistently performing accurate tack welding on various materials and joint types.
- Streamlined welding processes for increased efficiency and improved project completion times.
- Performed precision welding tasks using a variety of techniques such as TIG, MIG, and Stick welding processes.
- Reduced material waste by meticulously measuring, cutting, bending, shaping, and welding reinforcement materials as needed.
- Increased efficiency with expert knowledge of various welding processes, including MIG, TIG, and Stick welding.
Engineer
Watercare
Tuakau, WKO
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot mechanical issues and optimize performance.
- Developed detailed documentation for engineering specifications and standard operating procedures.
- Evaluated supplier technologies to integrate advanced systems into existing manufacturing workflows.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
- Reduced project completion time with efficient resource allocation and effective communication strategies.
- Enhanced product performance by conducting thorough failure analysis and recommending improvements.
- Achieved significant cost savings in material usage through development and application of innovative recycling program.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
- Developed innovative solutions to optimize water treatment processes, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Enhanced safety protocols during construction projects, ensuring compliance with national standards and reducing workplace accidents.
Engineer
Tecnobake R&D PTY LTD
Australia
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Main industries including FMCG, meat, dairy, cereal, bakery
- Responsible for designing products and concepts under non-disclosure agreements for clients on cross-functional design teams which include Sr Mechanical, Electrical, and Product Designers.
- Responsibilities included plastics and metal part design/manufacture with 2D Auto Cad. Product was largely focused with practicality and cost effectiveness in mind, concept development, product strategy. Main industries including but not limited to meat and dairy, mining sector.
Contractor
McIlwain Engineering Pty
Australia
01.2009 - 01.2015
- My position at McIlwain Engineering involved in putting in place forms and procedures to conform company to ISO9001 & OHS as they were involved in major new government engineering contract jobs and required to have IOS procedures as part of government contract for track and trace. Tracking steel works for site delivery. Crane and site labor scheduling for erecting /installation, Site project management
- Drawing final checking
- ISO9001 accreditation
- OHS Compliance
- MEX software system
- (CMMS software system)
- Managing onsite staff at Brisbane Ports repairing and maintaining ships as required at port. Mainly tasks were checking over ship mechanics replacing of winches, hydraulic pumps and motors as requiring, replacing valves and pipe/tube work on cranes etc.
- Managing site site Forman welders, fitters & contractors on the manufacture and installation of major new Brisbane busway building contracts for Thiess Australia
Project Manager
In Motion Engineering Pty Ltd
Australia
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Main industries including FMCG, meat, dairy, cereal, bakery
- Manufacturer of stainless-steel conveyors & packaging systems for the food industry.
- Manufacture of large-scale weighing systems and installation
- Managing 20 Employees on site all across Australia
- Managing eternal contracts on various sites across Australia
- Liaison with sales staff and design engineers to develop product suited to the customer's needs.
- Responsible for project management, design, procurement, production, testing, installation and commissioning of projects including delivery performance and profitability.
- Customer Liaison to rectify breakdowns, successful installation and servicing of the product.
- Subcontractor Liaison to enable smooth integration between products to enable a turn key system for the client.
- Job Costing and Quotation reviews.
- Purchasing and Stock Control, processing spare parts orders.
- Business relocation in to new purpose-built premises.
- Close monitoring in safe working environments in house and on site.
- Regular reporting on safe working practices with company staff and contractors.
- Helping with installations as required
- Robotics installation
- CMMS system software
Director
Engineering Services
New Zealand
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Responsible for the day to day running of the business, including recruitment, stock maintenance, project managing and service sales on going.
- Project managing a team of 5 contract engineers.
- Ensuring a safe and efficient work environment by providing updated and safety regulated machinery and tools.
- Exceeding customer expectations and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Maintaining and development new and existing customer database.
- Functioned as product and process information source to diverse customer base.
- Evaluated and adjusted new designs and detail drawings using Auto Cad 2D to ensure practical completion while adhering to customer standards for usage and bottom-line expenditure.
- Solicited feedback from machine operators and builders to develop designs of the utmost quality and cost effectiveness.
- Factory plant maintenance food grade/brake down repairs
- Working in the Rock Crushing & Concrete Industry
- Looking after maintenance of business machinery.
- Repair of fixed plant & mobile machinery i.e., conveyers, hoppers, mixers, earthmoving equipment & dump trucks
- Winch & gear box rebuilding
- Specialized welding to asme 9
Workshop Manager
Jonel Hydraulics Ltd
Auckland, AUK New Zealand
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Repairing and Manufacturing hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and pumps also providing honing specialist's services.
- Project managing a team of 25-30 engineering tradesman.
- Providing ongoing staff training.
- Drafting drawings using Auto Cad 2D for our machine shop.
- Ensuring a safe and efficient work environment by providing updated and safety regulated machinery and tools.
- Exceeding customer expectations and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Maintaining and development new and existing customer database.
- Functioned as product and process information source to diverse customer base.
- Evaluated and adjusted new designs and detail drawings to ensure practical completion while adhering to customer standards for usage and bottom-line expenditure.
- Solicited feedback from machine operators and builders to develop designs of the utmost quality and cost effectiveness
Director/Shareholder
Jonel 2000 Ltd
Auckland, AUK New Zealand
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Hands on in factory
- Managing and increasing a business repairing and manufacturing hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and pumps also providing honing specialist's services.
- Project managing a team of 25-30 engineering tradesman.
- Providing ongoing staff training.
- Drafting drawings using Auto Cad 2D for our machine shop.
- Ensuring a safe and efficient work environment by providing updated and safety regulated machinery and tools.
- Exceeding customer expectations and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Maintaining and development new and existing customer database.
- Evaluated and adjusted new designs and detail drawings to ensure practical completion while adhering to customer standards for usage and bottom-line expenditure.
- Solicited feedback from machine operators and builders to develop designs of the utmost quality and cost effectiveness
- Servicing Talley's, Sanford fish factory ships
- Repairing and maintaining underground tunnelling machinery
- Factory plant maintenance food grade/brake down repairs
- Working in the Rock Crushing & Concrete Industry
- Repair of fixed & mobile plant machinery i.e., conveyers, hoppers, mixers, earthmoving equipment & dump trucks
- Winch & gear box rebuilding
- New Sales of Labour Service to grow customer base.
- Specialized welding to asme 9
Workshop Foreman/Hands On
Jonel Services Ltd
Auckland, AUK New Zealand
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Repairing and manufacturing hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and pumps also providing honing specialist's services.
- Project managing a team of 10-15 engineering tradesman.
- Ensuring a safe and efficient work environment by requesting updated and safety regulated machinery and tools.
- Exceeding customer expectations and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Functioned as product and process information source to diverse customer base.
- Evaluated and adjusted new designs and detail drawings to ensure practical completion while adhering to customer standards for usage and bottom-line expenditure.
- Solicited feedback from machine operators and builders to develop designs of the utmost quality and cost effectiveness.
- Drafting drawings using Auto Cad 2D for our machine shop.
Prototype Engineer/Fitter Welder
Ramjet Fluid Power Ltd
Auckland, AUK New Zealand
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Developing scrap metal crushing machinery and waste management equipment.
- Exceeding customer expectations and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Evaluated and adjusted new designs and detail drawings to ensure practical completion while adhering to customer standards for usage and bottom-line expenditure.
- Hydraulic fault finding and repair
- Training and mentoring an apprentice engineer.
- Learning the skillful art of heavy fabrication.
- Teaching Work Place Health & Safety Skills
- Welding plate from 2mm - 200mm thickness in different plate grades
- Implemented process enhancements that improved prototype turnaround time and efficiency.
- Mentored junior engineers in prototyping techniques and best practices for fluid power applications.
- Analyzed feedback from testing phases to drive iterative design modifications for optimal performance.
- Maintained detailed documentation of prototype development processes, ensuring accurate records for future reference and improvements.
- Assisted junior engineers in developing their skills through mentorship and guidance, fostering a collaborative work environment within the team.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine product designs and enhance functionality.
- Enhanced prototype functionality by meticulously analyzing design specifications and addressing potential flaws.
- Conducted rigorous testing of prototypes, identifying design flaws and recommending improvements.
- Operated precision tools for assembly of hydraulic systems and components.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate fitting specifications.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
- Operated welding equipment to fabricate metal components according to specifications.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Trained junior welders in safe operating procedures and best practices for fabrication techniques.
- Implemented process improvements that increased overall productivity within the fabrication department.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
- Demonstrated versatility in welding techniques, applying appropriate methods for each specific project requirement.
- Enhanced team skill levels by sharing expert knowledge and techniques in welding and fabrication practices.
- Improved structural integrity, performing critical welds on load-bearing components.
- Completed complex welding projects for critical infrastructure, ensuring strict adherence to project specifications and timelines.
- Improved product durability with skilled MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and conformance to specifications.
- Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
Ship Mate Fitter/Fitter Welder
Sea Tow
New Zealand/Canada
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Maintaining a refueling tug boat.
- Ensuring the mechanics of the boat was running to requirements.
- General alloy and stainless-steel welding repairs.
- General monitoring of winching equipment repair or rebuilding as required
- Rebuilding engine components when required.
- Preventative maintenance.
- Working successfully in a team environment.
Custom Fabricator
Mast and Spar Services
01.1991 - 01.1992
- Custom fabrication for yachts, manufacturing alloy yacht masts and spars.
- Using milling machine to manufacture rigging plates and stainless-steel components.
- General alloy and stainless-steel welding repairs.
- Lathe machining of custom rigging components.
- Installation of race boat yacht masts.
- Electrical gage and component installation.
- Working within a team environment both in-house and onsite.
Sheet Metal Tradesman
Sun State Wide Products
01.1990 - 01.1991
- Manufacturing stainless steel, aluminium and steel products.
- Working from drawings to manufacture conveyor systems, Packaging and Bottling Machinery.
- Working well within a team environment in-house and onsite.
- Repairing general machinery i.e., Packaging and Bottling Machinery.
- Using a diversified range of engineering equipment.
Apprentice /sheet metal fitter welder
Handy Sheet Metal
New Zealand
01.1986 - 01.1990
- Learning the art of light fabrication to become a tradesman.
- Working from drawings to manufacture a wide range of products and equipment including brewery tanks, milk tanks, vats, ventilation and ducting, and refrigeration machinery, Milk powder components for (Sapac).
- Learning to use a wide variety of tools and safe work practice.
- Becoming a member of a team
- Working in a production environment manufacturing heaters, fireplaces, BBQs, and lawn mowers.
- Welding Stainless Steel form 0.5mm to 25mm thick
- Operated and maintained sheet metal fabrication tools to ensure precision and quality in production processes.
- Assisted in interpreting blueprints and technical drawings for accurate project execution.
- Collaborated with senior technicians to implement process improvements for efficiency gains.
- Trained new apprentices on safety protocols and equipment handling procedures.
- Conducted routine inspections of finished products to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
- Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced professionals in various tasks.
- Adhered to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines during daily work activities.
- Observed experienced professionals in action, gaining valuable insights into best practices within the field.
- Exhibited strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, completing tasks diligently.
- Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies.
- Received constructive feedback from mentors, leading to improved performance and increased knowledge.
- Completed assigned tasks efficiently and accurately, contributing to overall project success.
- Implemented suggestions from mentors, leading to enhanced productivity and skill development.
- Streamlined apprentice training process, enabling new apprentices to become productive more quickly.
Skills
Workshop organization
Inventory coordination
Supply management
Scheduling and planning
Repairs proficiency
Creativity and innovation
Equipment troubleshooting
Maintenance management
Hand and power tools
Health and safety
Repairs
Job scheduling
Fabrications expertise
Workshop supervision
Interviewing skills
Budget administration
Client needs assessments
Staff oversight
Written and verbal communication
Proficient in [software]
Teamwork
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Attention to detail
Time management
Teamwork and collaboration
Relationship building
Professionalism
Strategic partnerships
Continuous improvement
Adaptability
Risk management
Program implementation
Financial reporting
Budget management
Contract management
Regulatory compliance
International health and safety
Environmental health and safety (EHS)
Health and safety service regulations
Health and safety procedures
Health and safety management
Health and safety regulations management
Machine Start-up and Shut-down
Welding and cutting safety
Mental Health
Understanding of safety regulations
Mental health support
Robotic welding systems
Welding process evaluation
Welding joint design
Welding consumables selection
Welding qualifications not current
Welding procedure verification
Pressure vessel welding
Structural welding
Welding Post-heating
Flux-cored welding
Welding safety standards
Welding symbols interpretation
Welding defects identification
Welding and fabrication techniques
Welding technique mastery
Purge welding AC/DC
Welding codes and practices
Submerged arc welding
Certification
- License: Car, Forklift
- First Aid Certificate
- Confined space & gas detection
- David Foreman Management Training
- David Foreman Sales Training
- Refresher CAD training, TAFE, Australia
- Certificate in Computer Aided Design (CAD), MIT, Auckland
- Limited Electrical Certificate, MIT, Auckland
- Trade Certificate: Fitter and Turner,Fitter welder MIT, Auckland
- Trade Certificate: Sheetmetal
Languages
English
Work Availability
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Timeline
Engineering Workshop Manager
TrenchMate
07.2024 - 11.2025
Engineering Contractor
09.2022 - 07.2024
Engineer
Watercare
03.2019 - 08.2022
Engineer
Tecnobake R&D PTY LTD
01.2015 - 01.2017
Contractor
McIlwain Engineering Pty
01.2009 - 01.2015
Project Manager
In Motion Engineering Pty Ltd
01.2006 - 01.2009
Director
Engineering Services
01.2005 - 01.2006
Workshop Manager
Jonel Hydraulics Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2005
Director/Shareholder
Jonel 2000 Ltd
01.2000 - 01.2004
Workshop Foreman/Hands On
Jonel Services Ltd
01.1998 - 01.2000
Prototype Engineer/Fitter Welder
Ramjet Fluid Power Ltd
01.1994 - 01.1998
Ship Mate Fitter/Fitter Welder
Sea Tow
01.1992 - 01.1994
Custom Fabricator
Mast and Spar Services
01.1991 - 01.1992
Sheet Metal Tradesman
Sun State Wide Products
01.1990 - 01.1991
Apprentice /sheet metal fitter welder
Handy Sheet Metal
01.1986 - 01.1990