Brendon Peters-Tahitahi
Kaitaia,NTL
Summary
Dynamic Skid Steer Operator with proven expertise at Solmech New Zealand, excelling in equipment maintenance and safety compliance. Adept at technical troubleshooting and process improvement, I consistently enhance operational efficiency while ensuring a hazard-free worksite. Committed to excellence, I leverage strong problem-solving skills to achieve optimal results in construction tasks.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Skid Steer Operator
Solmech New Zealand
Te Aroha, Hamilton
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Executed skid steer operations for site preparation and efficient material handling.
- Operated skid steer to clear debris and brush from construction sites.
- Loaded dirt, gravel, and rock into dump truck beds for disposal or transport purposes.
- Facilitated loading and unloading of materials from transport vehicles to ensure timely project progress.
- Maneuvered skid steers in tight spaces, preventing damage to property and ensuring safe operations.
- Conducted daily equipment inspections to ensure safety and functionality.
- Inspected machines before use to ensure safe operation and compliance with safety regulations.
- Performed routine maintenance on skid steer machinery such as checking fluid levels, tightening bolts.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during operation.
- Maintained a clean and organized worksite free of hazards.
- Collaborated with team members to complete construction tasks efficiently.
Maintenance Fitter
Juken New Zealand
Kaitaia, Northland
03.1996 - 03.2023
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed equipment failures and implemented effective repair solutions.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline maintenance workflows and processes.
- Utilized specialized tools for machining, welding, and fabrication tasks.
- Adhered to safety protocols while performing maintenance duties in the facility.
- Assisted in training new staff on equipment operation and maintenance practices.
- Inspected machinery components for wear and identified replacement needs.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities and inventory levels.
- Assisted other technicians in more complex repairs when required.
- Replaced defective components in order to minimize downtime.
- Ordered replacement parts when necessary from approved suppliers.
- Conducted preventative maintenance checks on a regular basis to ensure smooth operation of machines.
- Performed lubrication tasks such as oiling moving parts and greasing bearings.
- Followed safety regulations while performing maintenance activities onsite or in the workshop environment.
- Fabricated parts from metal stock using welding techniques like MIG and TIG welding.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues with the help of technical drawings and schematics.
- Installed new equipment and systems according to manufacturer specifications.
- Diagnosed problems by listening to customer complaints and observing machine operations.
- Provided feedback regarding any changes needed in existing processes or procedures.
- Kept up-to-date with advances in technology related to the industry sector.
- Trained junior staff members on safe working practices related to maintenance duties.
- Inspected, tested, and adjusted machines for optimal performance.
- Calibrated instruments used in measuring temperature, pressure, flow rate.
- Readied machines for scheduled inspections by regulatory authorities.
- Operated hoists, cranes and other lifting devices to move heavy objects safely during repair jobs.
- Disassembled appliances to diagnose problems and facilitate repairs.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Checked electrical components to identify defects and hazards and make necessary adjustments.
- Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
- Fabricated new parts to repair broken material.
- Operated equipment to cut, join, repair and fabricate components and equipment.
- Facilitated optimal efficiency in machinery with thorough cleaning, lubricating and adjustment of components.
- Engaged in troubleshooting of machinery malfunctions through use of testing instruments and observation of defective equipment, listening and visually analyzing for sources of problems.
- Entered codes and instructions to program computer-controlled machinery.
- Assessed system operations to identify potential areas requiring maintenance services.
Education
Mechanical Engineering
Manukau Institute And Technology
Manukau, 02.1987 - 11.1990
Skills
- Heavy equipment operation
- Machine operation
- Pallet fork operation
- Chainsaw operations
- Equipment maintenance
- Machine maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Routine inspections
- Safety compliance
- Technical troubleshooting
- Hydraulic systems
- Soil compaction
- Road construction
- Traffic control
- Debris clearing
- Tree removal
- Process improvement
- Problem solving
- Safe operation
Timeline
Skid Steer Operator
Solmech New Zealand
08.2025 - 05.2026
Maintenance Fitter
Juken New Zealand
03.1996 - 03.2023
Mechanical Engineering
Manukau Institute And Technology
02.1987 - 11.1990