Kevin Silva
9b,manson Street, Gate Pa,Tauranga
Summary
Hardworking Automotive Technician with 16+ years of experience in the field. The upbeat individual with enthusiasm for work and an understanding of good customer service. Motivated to go above and beyond job requirements to satisfy customer needs, help the team and meet business objectives
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Technician
Ingham-Sears,Mercedes-benz Dealer in Mount Maunganui
02.2025 - Current
- Diagnosed problems with XENTRY Diagnosis tool, machines by applying technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex automotive issues using advanced diagnostic tools.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
SENIOR AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
BURGERS MOTOR WORKS
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Diagnosed and repaired automotive systems including engine, transmission, and electrical components.
- Collaborated with parts department to ensure timely availability of necessary components for repairs.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
EXTREME PERFORMANCE LLC (EXP)
02.2020 - 05.2023
DIAGNOSIS TECHNICIAN
AUTO BAVARIA PRIVET LIMITED
10.2018 - 11.2019
SINIOR TECHNICIAN
ABU DHABI MOTORS (BMW, MINI, ROLL ROYS DEALER)
04.2013 - 04.2018
AUTO TECHNICIAN (STAFF NO:2169)
MERCEDES BENZ AUTOMOBILES COMPANY (CHRYSLER JEEP, FIAT, MERCEDES BENZ AGENT FOR U.A.E)
08.2007 - 01.2013
- Worked in conventional & computerized fault detection, repairing all mechanical, electrical and Air condition systems of many vehicle models.
- Repair or replace worn or faulty parts by removing assemblies such as engines, transmissions, differentials, and steering gear; dismantle them and check parts, referring to manuals as necessary.
- Performed duties of troubleshooting repairing, testing all mechanical works and final checking of the work of subordinate staff.
- Troubleshooting on CAN-BUS, handling wiring diagrams, CAN high and CAN LOWCommunication twisted wires troubleshooting through the autoscopy channels using, through the scan tool rest maintain reset, engine and transmission oil level adjustment BMW-posher-Mercedes Benz-Rangrover, all control modules Understand live data values, electrical components activation and initialisations, troubleshooting PT-CAN K-KAN F-CAN D-CAN.
- Troubleshooting through the test plane removing parts as per the repair instruction and teaching and tightening Nm or LBS.
- Routine maintenance service, Handling Special Tools, sunroof repairing(damaged plastic parts replacing)axle boot replacing, air balloon and air compressor leak test, installing car additional compressors and light routing new wiring with fuse and relays.
- Chassis and engine repair, engine compression test Dry and Wet, Cylinder leak test, coolant pressor test, vacuum leak smoke test, Battery test, A/C leak test with nutrition gas with detector, wheel balancing wheel alignment toe in toe out positive negative caster adjustment and positive negative caster adjustment alignment bay.
- Troubleshooting A/C system, identifying faulty, repairing recovery refiling A/C gas R123 and R1234.
- Handling A/C machine high pressure and low pressure valves, brake bleeding with brake fluid machine, Injector cleaning machine (jet tronic).
- Vehicle job card Opening and previous job analyzing and comparing previous and new customer concerns, working with junior technicians and sharing knowledge with each other, test driving the vehicles finding out noise comes from wheel bearing or differential drive axle or gear box or engine, explain customer how the pats defective get customer approval.
- Workshop cleaning, Arrange toolbox- broken and missing tools.
Education
General Certificate of Education - Advanced Level
EXAMINATION DEPARTMENT OF SRI LANKA
Sri LankaGeneral Certificate of Education - Ordinary Level
EXAMINATION DEPARTMENT OF SRI LANKA
Sri LankaAutomobile Engineering
NATIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTE IN KANDY
Sri Lanka01.2003
Skills
- Communication
- Efficient
- Problem-solving
- Computers
- Preventive maintenance
- Work ethic
- Automotive Service
- Attention to detail
- Customer vehicles
- Organized
- Learning
- Brake repair and brake pad replacement
- Oil changes
- Diagnostic tests
- Engine repair
- Electrical systems
- Car tune-ups
- Transmission diagnostics and repairs
Certification
- Dismantling and assembling of units of motor vehicles - Chassis and engine and other major units
- Production training - Chassis section
- The trade test for automobile mechanical course - National Apprentice and Industrial Trading Authority of Sri Lanka
- Diploma in English - Kandy
- Mag City Automobile Company - Kandy, Sri Lanka
- Training in running repairs on passenger vehicles belonging - Sri Lanka Ceylon Transport Board in Kandy
- Production training - Engine section
- The final exam for service technician - General Technician in Training Center Abu Dhabi Motors
- Trained as an auto technician - Mitsubishi Company in Colombo
- Driving License - Sri Lanka
Section name
currently working in ingham seas Mercedes-Benz dealership in tauranga
Timeline
Senior Technician
Ingham-Sears,Mercedes-benz Dealer in Mount Maunganui
02.2025 - Current
SENIOR AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
BURGERS MOTOR WORKS
08.2023 - 02.2025
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
EXTREME PERFORMANCE LLC (EXP)
02.2020 - 05.2023
DIAGNOSIS TECHNICIAN
AUTO BAVARIA PRIVET LIMITED
10.2018 - 11.2019
SINIOR TECHNICIAN
ABU DHABI MOTORS (BMW, MINI, ROLL ROYS DEALER)
04.2013 - 04.2018
AUTO TECHNICIAN (STAFF NO:2169)
MERCEDES BENZ AUTOMOBILES COMPANY (CHRYSLER JEEP, FIAT, MERCEDES BENZ AGENT FOR U.A.E)
08.2007 - 01.2013
General Certificate of Education - Ordinary Level
EXAMINATION DEPARTMENT OF SRI LANKA
Automobile Engineering
NATIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTE IN KANDY
General Certificate of Education - Advanced Level
EXAMINATION DEPARTMENT OF SRI LANKA