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Colin Wright

Wellington,WGN

Summary

Well seasoned Diesel Technician with nearly 10 years experience working for Truckstops Wellington, providing a specialist repair service to Volvo Mack and Hino trucks including other non franchise brands.


Throughout my time at Truckstops I have gained x2 Apprenticeships in Automotive Heavy and Electrical Engineering, gained my Class 4 truck license and have attended countless in house product training gaining expertise in our brands.


Here I have become highly skilled in both electrical and mechanical troubleshooting. I am passionate about my job, gaining knowledge, skills and work to a high standard under pressure to meet customers needs and expectations.


Outside of work I am involved in motorsports, building project cars, snow boarding, skateboarding, Rugby, outdoors and playing music. I am a busy body.



Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Diesel Technician

Sime Darby Motors
01.2014 - Current
  • Diagnosed and repaired mechanical faults in engines, transmissions, driveline, steering and brakes.
  • Carry's out general engineering repairs such as welding and fabrication.
  • Diagnosed and repaired electrical, electronic and faults in control systems.
  • Carried out scheduled preventive maintenance on trucks and trailers.
  • Attained COF ticket and carried out COF inspections.
  • Attained Class 4 license and carrying out road tests to fault find or confirm repair.
  • Gained expertise on franchise vehicles.
  • Attended after hours breakdowns while being on standby
  • Mentors apprentices and provides assistance to fellow workmates.

Diesel Fitter

Oceana Gold
08.2011 - 12.2012
  • Troubleshot systems, traced problems and diagnosed root causes on heavy mining fleet machinery.
  • Removed components and completed repairs or installed new replacements.
  • Completed required documentation such as work-completed reports, timesheets and quality assessments via handwritten forms or business system input screens.
  • Inspected equipment for repair and maintenance needs.

Labourer

Oceana Gold
08.2010 - 08.2011
  • Worked in gold processing plant assisting shift operators in control room.
  • Carried out manual tasks such as mixing chemicals for processing plant, cleaning processing equipment, assisting fitters with parts replacements on site shutdowns.
  • Carried out routine inspections on tailings and water treatment plants and pipework.
  • Operated Forklift and Telehandler.


Shop Assistant

Super Value
12.2009 - 08.2010
  • Completed daily tasks accurately and on-time to support shop needs.
  • Swept and mopped floor, wiped windows and fixtures after closing to support cleanliness and maintain organized store.
  • Greeted customers entering store and offered assistance with requirements.
  • Checked incoming orders and organized new stock.

Education

AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

MITO
NEW ZEALAND
01.2022

AUTOMOTIVE HEAVY ENGINEERING

MITO
NEW ZEALAND
05.2017

NCEA LEVEL 3 And UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE

Reefton Area School
Reefton, NZ
12.2009

Skills

  • Overhauling Engines
  • Road Testing
  • Inspection Procedures
  • Work Order Interpretation
  • Electrical and Electronic diagnostic and repair
  • Mechanical system diagnostics and repair
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Calibration
  • Workplace Safety
  • Communication and Organisation
  • Specializing in HINO, VOLVO and MACK
  • Vehicle Breakdowns
  • Welding and Fabrication

Timeline

Diesel Technician

Sime Darby Motors
01.2014 - Current

Diesel Fitter

Oceana Gold
08.2011 - 12.2012

Labourer

Oceana Gold
08.2010 - 08.2011

Shop Assistant

Super Value
12.2009 - 08.2010

AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

MITO

AUTOMOTIVE HEAVY ENGINEERING

MITO

NCEA LEVEL 3 And UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE

Reefton Area School
Colin Wright