Brendon Hopkins Steedman
Riverside
Summary
Skilled maintenance worker with background in machinery, offering solid experience in preventative maintenance, repair procedures, and equipment efficiency optimization. Possess strong problem-solving abilities and proficiency in adhering to safety standards and operational protocols. Demonstrated impact on minimizing equipment downtime and enhancing productivity through timely and effective maintenance strategies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Maintenance Engineer
Carter Holt Harvey LVL ltd
Marsden Point
09.2017 - Current
- Developed preventative maintenance plans and schedules to minimize downtime of production lines.
- Audited boiler steam and water functions to maintain operational safety.
- Completed regulatory documents concerning safety issues.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on facility equipment and systems to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to meet goals and objectives.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred through proactive monitoring techniques such as vibration analysis or temperature monitoring.
- Coordinated activities with suppliers, contractors or other departments.
- Investigated root causes of system failures and implemented corrective actions accordingly.
- Assisted with the installation of new equipment as required by the company's operations team.
- Documented all work performed according to established guidelines in order to maintain an accurate audit trail.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided technical support for all engineering staff and personnel.
- Responded promptly to emergency call-outs in order to resolve any issues or malfunctions within the facility.
- Ensured that all safety procedures were followed when performing repairs or servicing equipment.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Diagnosed malfunctioning systems, determined root cause of failure, recommended solutions, and implemented corrective actions as required.
- Implemented preventive maintenance practices and upheld equipment guidelines to avoid failures.
- Adjusted devices or control instruments using hand tools, levels or straightedges.
Maintance Fitter and Turner
South Pacific Industrial
Marsden Point
11.2011 - 09.2017
- Conducted scheduled shutdowns for maintenance.
- Engaged in project-based assignments at a refinery in New Zealand.
- Performed emergency repairs on plant and equipment onsite.
- Ensured operational efficiency through routine inspections.
- Executed complex tasks involving heavy fabrication and precision machining.
- Shift cover for Carter Holt Harvey LVL plant. Including planned and emergency breakdown repairs.
- Machining and welding.
- Adhered strictly to all safety protocols while working around high-pressure steam lines.
- Read and interpreted complex blueprints and drawings.
- Installed automated controls to regulate pressure and volume in pipe systems.
Maintenance Fitter
Carter Holt Harvey woodproducts
Whangarei
08.2007 - 11.2011
- Performed basic maintenance and repairs on downstream equipment including pumps, valves, motors and other related components.
- Maintained working condition of equipment by closely following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance and calling for repairs.
- Monitored quality control standards for all repairs and installations performed by self or others.
- Performed emergency repairs in response to critical incidents or breakdowns.
- Maintained records of all completed repairs according to company policy.
- Assisted in troubleshooting machine breakdowns and performing minor repairs.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving mechanical breakdowns or repairs.
- Maintained inventory of spare parts, components and other related materials needed for repairs.
- Provided assistance during emergency repairs as required.
- Disassembled malfunctioning machines in order to diagnose faults before carrying out necessary repairs.
- Performed repairs on hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, engines, gearboxes and pumps.
- Conducted daily inspections, preventive maintenance and basic repairs on equipment to maximize safety and prevent costly breakdowns.
- Directed fabrication of components needed for specific jobs.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during fabrication processes.
- Organized materials, tools and equipment needed for fabrication operations.
Instrument Service Technician
Pacific Controls Limited
Brisbane
10.2006 - 08.2007
- Executed installation of control actuator valves.
- Overhauling actuators, including changing cages.
- Replacing actuator plugs.
- Preventive Maintenance
- Calibration of Fisher control valves, including stroke movement positioning.
- Stripping, bead blasting, painting, and lapping of control valve seats.
- Setting up positioners, solenoids, and regulators, including tube work.
- Relief valve maintenance, including pre-testing, overhauling, and re-testing, to ensure leak rates were within acceptable tolerances.
Education
Maintenance And Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering -
New Zealand Refining Company
Ruakaka, NZ09-2003
Some College (No Degree) -
Whangarei Boys High School
Whangarei, NZSkills
- Boiler maintenance
- Compressor maintenance
- Pump maintenance
- Valve repair
- Instrumentation calibration
- Vibration analysis
- Mechanical maintenance
- Machine alignment
- Conveyor systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Lubrication management
- Manual lathe operation
- Welding techniques
- Preventive maintenance
Certification
- New Zealand Certificate in Energy and Chemical Operations
- Chemical handling and spill management
- Gantry crane
- Elevated work platforms
- Permit to work receiver and issuer
- Confined space and gas detection
- Forklift
- Height's suspension fall arrest
- Fire extinguisher
- Bearing technology and maintenance
- Truck-mounted crane course
Affiliations
- Fishing
- Vehicles
- Motor racing
- Scale, electric
Timeline
Shift Maintenance Engineer
Carter Holt Harvey LVL ltd
09.2017 - Current
Maintance Fitter and Turner
South Pacific Industrial
11.2011 - 09.2017
Maintenance Fitter
Carter Holt Harvey woodproducts
08.2007 - 11.2011
Instrument Service Technician
Pacific Controls Limited
10.2006 - 08.2007
Maintenance And Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering -
New Zealand Refining Company
Some College (No Degree) -
Whangarei Boys High School
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