Leigh Doidge
Greymouth
Summary
Hardworking Diesel Mechanic experienced in troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair. Completing routine repairs, preventive maintenance and general servicing. Working with customers to evaluate equipment repairs, and planning machine repairs to prevent down time.
Working on different varieties of plant and equipment in all sorts of different situations.
Experience component rebuilder on a variety of different equipment.
Fault diagnosing and troubleshooting.
I have 12 years of management experience, running a small team of technicians with various level of experience.
At times I was the sole mechanic for Porter Mechanical running the West Coast.
I have the following licences: 1,2,3L,4,5L,WTR,F current forklift OSH. First Aid current.
NZQA Trade qualified level 4 Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Trade Certificate Heavy Diesel
A Grade Heavy Diesel
NZQA ID: 000-150-7770
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Auto Diesel
10.2023 - Current
- Maintaining and repairing plant and machinery for gold mining operation.
- Post hire check overs, maintaining and repairing small hire fleet.
Service Manager /Head Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Porter Mechanical
09.2011 - 09.2023
- Service manager and head Field Service tech for 12 years.
- Reduced service downtime for clients by proactively addressing potential issues and maintaining clear communication channels.
- Managed a team of technicians, ensuring timely completion of projects and high-quality workmanship.
- Increased overall revenue by upselling additional services and products during routine maintenance visits.
- Maintained a safe working environment.
- Coordinated warranty claims processing, advocating on behalf of customers to ensure prompt resolution of covered repairs or replacements.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with customers to build rapport and trust.
- Heavy equipment maintenance and repair on Porter franchise equipment for external customers.
- Maintaining repairing and diagnosing, attending breakdowns on Porter Hire equipment. Meeting Porter Hire customer requirements.
Field Service Mechanic
Goughs Cat Greymouth
03.2003 - 08.2011
- Work shop/field service mechanic
- Road transport and plant and equipment
- Worked in Stockton open cast mine
- Worked in McRaes open cast mine
- Reefton Globe progress mine for various customers
- Component rebuilds and repairs including engines, final drives, hydraulic component etc.
New Zealand Defence Force Army
New Zealand Army
10.1997 - 03.2003
- Vehicle Mechanic
- Started and completed apprenticeship as Heavy Diesel Mechanic, including Trade Cert and A Grade
- Serving Solider.
Education
School Cert Maths And English
John Paul II High School
Greymouth, NZ12.1995
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand 08.2001
Skills
- Gas, mig and arc welding, non structural
- Using varied testing gear including laptop for fault finding
- Lifting and rigging experience
- Using a wide variety of workshop equipment and tooling to achieve tasks
- Operating wide variety of equipment for fault diagnosis
- Fleet Management Experience
- Hydraulic fault finding and repair experience
- Undercarriage repair and maintenance
- Fuel System Troubleshooting and repair
- Small engine/equipment repair and maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance experience
- Working as part of a team
- Component rebuilding experience
- Safety Management
- General repairs and maintenance on a wide range of equipment, from chainsaws to 200 ton earth movers and most things in the middle
Timeline
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Auto Diesel
10.2023 - Current
Service Manager /Head Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Porter Mechanical
09.2011 - 09.2023
Field Service Mechanic
Goughs Cat Greymouth
03.2003 - 08.2011
New Zealand Defence Force Army
New Zealand Army
10.1997 - 03.2003
School Cert Maths And English
John Paul II High School
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
New Zealand Defence Force
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