DAVE CHAPPELL
Summary
Safety-oriented maintenance engineer with extensive experience in mechanical reliability and diagnostics. Adept at developing maintenance schedules and implementing preventative measures to enhance system performance. Committed to continuous learning and training junior engineers in best practices.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reliability Engineer
Niagara Sawmilling
Kennington, New Zealand
10.2021 - Current
- Developed maintenance schedules for critical machinery and equipment to maximize uptime.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute reliability-focused projects effectively.
- Recommended design changes based on evaluations from reliability testing results.
- Trained junior engineers on best practices in reliability engineering methods.
- Managed documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Coordinated with vendors to source replacement parts for repairs and upgrades.
- Implemented preventative, predictive, corrective, and proactive maintenance tasks to enhance system performance.
- Analyzed system failures to drive improvements in reliability and performance standards.
General Engineer
Craigpine Timber
Winton, New Zealand
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Facilitated the company transition following Niagara's acquisition of Craigpine in 2021.
- Designed and implemented engineering solutions for timber processing operations.
- Responsible for developing engineering designs and providing technical guidance to team members.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and efficiency.
- Created technical documentation for engineering projects and operational procedures.
- Conducted research on new materials and technologies for potential use in future projects.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved design techniques or alternative materials selection strategies.
- Tested prototypes during various stages of development to ensure they meet quality standards set forth by industry regulations or internal policies and procedures.
Workshop Supervisor
D&T Hydraulics and Engineering
Mackay, Australia
01.2003 - 10.2018
- Supervised daily workshop operations and ensured safety compliance.
- Coordinated with engineering teams to enhance production efficiency.
- Trained staff on hydraulic systems and maintenance procedures.
- Oversaw training of new employees on procedures, performance strategies, and compliance requirements to ensure operational readiness.
- Directed preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance to minimize equipment downtime.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards.
- Performed maintenance checks on tools, machinery, vehicles and other equipment used in the workshop.
- Ordered supplies to ensure uninterrupted operation of the workshop.
- Resolved conflicts among employees in an effective manner.
Education
Certificate lll - Fitter and Turner, (Apprenticeship)
Engineering
Berwick, Victoria, Australia01-1994
Certificate lV - Mechanical Maintenance
Engineering
Mackay, Queensland, AustraliaSkills
- Hydraulic and pneumatic diagnostics
- Equipment maintenance
- Preventative maintenance
- Process improvement
- Quality assurance
- Engineering design
- Team leadership
- Spare parts management
- Predictive maintenance
- Maintenance planning
- Computer proficiency
- Safety-oriented practices
- Mechanical reliability
- Welding skills
- Sustained performance
- CMMS proficiency
- Reliability analysis
Certification
- Certificate III in Engineering, Fitter and Turner (Apprenticeship), Berwick, Victoria, Australia, 01/1990, 01/1994
- Certificate IV in Engineering, Mechanical Maintenance, Mackay, Queensland, Australia
- Class 1, Motor vehicle license
- Class 6, Motorcycle license
- Class F, Forklift license GLW of 18000kg
Training And Tickets
- MEWP
- Scissor Lift
- Self-Propelled Boom Lift
- Height Safety
- Confined Space and Gas Detection
Timeline
Reliability Engineer
Niagara Sawmilling
10.2021 - Current
General Engineer
Craigpine Timber
10.2018 - 10.2021
Workshop Supervisor
D&T Hydraulics and Engineering
01.2003 - 10.2018
Certificate lll - Fitter and Turner, (Apprenticeship)
Engineering
Certificate lV - Mechanical Maintenance
Engineering