Brent Newton
Taihape
Summary
Qualified Maintenance & Diagnostics Engineer who is driven to excel in all aspects of Maintenance.
Specialized skills in preventative maintenance, equipment repair and safety compliance. Excel at team leadership, problem solving and communication, ensuring smooth operations and workplace safety
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
WPI Tangiwai Sawmill
Tangiwai, Ohakune
02.2021 - Current
- Coordinated emergency repairs as needed in order to minimize disruption in production schedules.
- Supervised technicians on repair and installation of machines or systems according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Provided technical support to operations staff as needed to resolve complex problems with equipment or processes.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper operation and maintenance techniques for various types of machinery.
- Prepared budgets for upcoming projects based on estimated labor costs and materials needed.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
Maintenance Manager
Pacific Sawmill Engineering
Tangiwai, Ohakune
02.2018 - 01.2021
- Performed troubleshooting on malfunctioning systems when necessary.
- Established a system to track inventory of spare parts, tools and supplies.
- Developed preventive maintenance procedures for all machines used in production.
- Resolved conflicts among employees in the maintenance department.
- Supervised installation, repair and upkeep of machinery and mechanical equipment.
- Drafted budgets for maintenance operations and monitored expenditures.
- Prepared reports detailing the status of all jobs being handled by the department.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Managed the maintenance staff and their daily activities.
Maintenance Fitter
Pacific Sawmill Engineering
Tangiwai, Ohakune
08.2014 - 01.2018
- 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.
- Ordered replacement parts when necessary from approved suppliers.
- Assisted other technicians in more complex repairs when required.
- Installed new equipment and systems according to manufacturer specifications.
- Inspected, tested, and adjusted machines for optimal performance.
- Repaired worn or damaged machine parts using precision tools such as lathes, grinders, drill presses, saws.
- Conducted preventative maintenance checks on a regular basis to ensure smooth operation of machines.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities carried out each day.
- Diagnosed problems by listening to customer complaints and observing machine operations.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on production machinery.
- Trained junior staff members on safe working practices related to maintenance duties.
- Performed lubrication tasks such as oiling moving parts and greasing bearings.
Shift Engineer
WPI Pulp Mill
Karioi, Ohakune
08.2005 - 08.2014
- Monitored, maintained, and troubleshot electrical and mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning of all components.
- Recorded data from tests performed on various pieces of equipment in order to track their performance over time.
- Responded promptly to emergency call-outs in order to resolve any issues or malfunctions within the facility.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred through proactive monitoring techniques such as vibration analysis or thermography scans.
- Conducted daily inspections of equipment including pumps, compressors, boilers, motors, valves, and other related machinery.
- Investigated root causes of system failures and implemented corrective actions accordingly.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on facility equipment and systems to ensure optimal performance.
Mechanical Fitter
Newton Engineering
Taihape, Taihape
02.2004 - 08.2005
- Installed and maintained mechanical components such as engines, pumps, valves, compressors and gearboxes.
- Disassembled defective equipment for troubleshooting purposes before carrying out repair works.
- Assembled mechanical parts into larger subassemblies or complete machines and equipment.
- Repaired worn or damaged parts using hand tools such as spanners, wrenches and screwdrivers.
- Performed welding tasks to join metal components together when required.
- Adjusted functional parts of mechanical devices according to specifications.
Apprentice Engineer
Newton Engineering
Taihape, Taihape
08.2000 - 02.2004
- Worked at my parents general engineering shop and gained my trade as Level 4 Maintenance and Diagnostics in Mechanical Engineering
Skills
- Maintaining components
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Resource Allocation
- Pneumatic Systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Staff Management
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Welding
- Hand and power tools
Affiliations
- Motorsport enthusiast, build and race rally cars
- Keen hunter and fisherman
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
WPI Tangiwai Sawmill
02.2021 - Current
Maintenance Manager
Pacific Sawmill Engineering
02.2018 - 01.2021
Maintenance Fitter
Pacific Sawmill Engineering
08.2014 - 01.2018
Shift Engineer
WPI Pulp Mill
08.2005 - 08.2014
Mechanical Fitter
Newton Engineering
02.2004 - 08.2005
Apprentice Engineer
Newton Engineering
08.2000 - 02.2004
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