Bevan Harrison
Glenbervie ,Whangārei
Summary
Results-driven Mechanical Fitter/Turner and operations manager with extensive experience in industrial maintenance and machinery management. Expertise in preventative maintenance, equipment monitoring, staff coordination, and troubleshooting. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective planning and team leadership.
Overview
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Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Orchard Manager
Glendora Avocados
Northland
08.2020 - Current
- Managed day-to-day orchard operations, coordinating staff to ensure timely completion of seasonal tasks.
- Plan and schedule orchard work, maintenance and labor to keep operations running efficiently.
- Prioritise and coordinate time-sensitive tasks around weather, crop requirements, contractors and operational deadlines.
- Monitored orchard and equipment needs, organizing maintenance and swiftly resolving issues to minimize downtime.
- Coordinate contractors, supplies and work programmes, adapting plans as conditions and priorities change.
- Held current role in orchard management, overseeing daily operations.
- Supervised orchard crews for avocado harvesting, pruning, and tree care, ensuring quality standards and productivity.
- Coordinated daily field work across Glendora Avocados grove operations.
- Inspected avocado trees for pests, disease, and irrigation issues.
Self-employed Engineer
Bevan Harrison Engineering
Whangārei
03.2017 - 07.2020
- Provided mechanical engineering and maintenance services across plant machinery and marine environments, including work on superyachts.
- Monitored plant and equipment condition, identified maintenance needs, and planned work to ensure reliable operation.
- Overhauled gearboxes, replaced bearings and seals, serviced rotating equipment and carried out alignments.
- Serviced hydraulic and pneumatic systems, repaired high-pressure piping and carried out equipment testing and commissioning.
- Serviced hydraulic and pneumatic systems, repaired high-pressure piping, and conducted equipment testing and commissioning to verify functionality.
- Interpreted technical drawings to enhance plant reliability, support condition monitoring, and assist in root cause analysis.
Service Technician
Atlas Copco NZ
Whangārei, NZ
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Performed breakdown response and preventative maintenance tasks.
- Monitored plant performance through inspections and data analysis to identify areas for improvement.
- Investigated faults and resolved issues to maintain reliable operation of customer equipment.
Mechanical Fitter
Croft Poles
Whangārei
06.2014 - 04.2015
- Executed preventative maintenance, shutdown work, and breakdown repairs to ensure operational reliability.
- Conducted welding and fabrication, monitored plant assets, and implemented reliability improvements to enhance equipment performance.
- Investigated breakdowns and facilitated failure analysis and problem-solving during and after events to minimize downtime.
Mechanical Fitter
McRaes Global
Whangārei
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Executed preventative maintenance checks at CCH Whangārei’s dry mill to ensure optimal equipment performance.
- Carried out boiler maintenance, coal mill and roller inspections, pneumatic ram servicing, and hydraulic pump, ram and hose repairs.
- Performed boiler maintenance, coal mill and roller inspections, and serviced pneumatic rams and hydraulic pumps to maintain operational efficiency.
- Machined new components, reassembled equipment, tested systems, and inspected mechanical and hydraulic equipment on cruise ships, barges, and ferries for safety compliance.
Sales Engineer
Bindons Limited (SKF)
Whangārei
09.2011 - 10.2013
- Managed key accounts and carried out onsite customer visits, including Refining NZ, Golden Bay Cement, Fonterra and AFFCO Moerewa.
- Worked with site engineers to specify components, monitor performance and improve plant reliability.
- Mapped plant components, developed maintenance records, and created asset information to enhance spare-parts identification and minimize downtime.
- Prepared job costs and quotations, planned and recorded work, and supervised and trained staff and contractors to ensure project execution.
- Supported existing customers and facilitated business development by actively recruiting new customers.
Mechanical Fitter
NT Engineering
Whangārei
06.2006 - 12.2010
- Performed plant maintenance and executed breakdown repairs to ensure operational continuity.
- Executed precision machining, horizontal boring, and repairs on mechanical components to support production efficiency.
- Serviced hydraulic and pneumatic systems, interpreted technical drawings, and completed welding and fabrication to meet project specifications.
Skills
- Preventive maintenance planning
- Plant and equipment monitoring
- Scheduling and prioritizing time-critical tasks
- Failure analysis
- Operational planning documentation
- Staff coordination
- Crop management
- Pest and disease management
- Crop health assessment
- Orchard maintenance techniques
- Irrigation system management
Personal Information
Title: ORCHARD MANAGER MECHANICAL FITTER / TURNER
Certification
- Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 4) – Trade Qualified
- Permit Receiver
- Hazard Identification
- SKF Root Cause Analysis
- Worksite Health and Safety
- Open Water Dive Certificate
- Boat Masters
- Pre-apprenticeship course – Automotive
Timeline
Orchard Manager
Glendora Avocados
08.2020 - Current
Self-employed Engineer
Bevan Harrison Engineering
03.2017 - 07.2020
Service Technician
Atlas Copco NZ
02.2016 - 02.2017
Mechanical Fitter
Croft Poles
06.2014 - 04.2015
Mechanical Fitter
McRaes Global
10.2013 - 06.2014
Sales Engineer
Bindons Limited (SKF)
09.2011 - 10.2013
Mechanical Fitter
NT Engineering
06.2006 - 12.2010