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Liam Fairbairn

Waverly,Invercargill

Summary

Dependable Industrial Maintenance Team Leader with FMCG Food and Beverage manufacturing experience. Well-versed in problem solving, leadership, projects and preventative maintenance. Experience in both Instrumentation and PLC work. Strong attention to detail, time management and problem solving skills. Excellent at working alongside managers, peers and production workers.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Team Leader

Fonterra
, Edendale
06.2024 - Current

Maintenance Planner

J H Whittaker's & Son's
Porirua, Wellington
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Developed a maintenance planning and scheduling program using pre-existing data and work history
  • Analyzed the production reporting system to highlight areas of repeat engineering failures
  • Planned major maintenance shuts and day to day maintenance tasks alongside Production Planners
  • Worked with suppliers to ensure the best and most efficient supply of spare parts
  • Worked along side the Quality Assurance team to implement Intrusive Maintenance procedures and other BRC compliance requirements
  • Identified critical spares and managed stock levels of the site store
  • Worked with contractors to ensure recurring PMs, calibrations and new installations were completed on time and to a satisfactory standard
  • Assigned work to the Engineering Team and tracked progress to ensure critical tasks were completed

Electrical Technician

J H Whittaker's & Son's
Porirua, Wellington
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Completed electrical and mechanical fault finding on fast paced wrapping machines
  • Installed electrical wiring and components for new installations based on drawings and project specifications
  • Worked on a shift roster, occasionally as the sole maintenance technician for the site
  • Used machine manuals to complete maintenance tasks and fault finding on robotic packing machines
  • Installed change parts on wrapping machines for production of different products
  • Worked alongside the Quality Team to ensure a high standard of finished goods

Electrical Technician

Veolia
Wellington, Wellington
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Repaired electrical and instrumentation equipment using problem solving strategies, testing and diagnostic equipment.
  • Frequently worked overtime, weekends and holidays in an on call roster.
  • Prepared documents to be submitted to City Council for approval and funding of projects.
  • Maintained inventory of parts for immediate and emergency repairs.
  • Worked in a Hazardous Area environment and followed all relevant legislation while doing so.
  • Followed all rules, guidelines and procedures to ensure Resource Consents were not broken.
  • Consistently considered the impact of tasks upon the plant and the environment before proceeding with work.
  • Led confined space entries and followed all procedures while doing so.

Electrical Apprentice/Technician

Fonterra
Edendale, Southland
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Used PID's and FD's to problem solve complex process issues.
  • Advised the Reliability Engineering Team of critical spares to be added to the site store.
  • Established outstanding relationships with both maintenance and production staff.
  • Advised management on issues of safety in continued equipment operation.
  • Extensive use of CMMS to maintain a record of equipment work history.
  • Updated the bill of materials to reflect any changes to equipment.
  • Followed the management of change procedure when required for the adaptation of equipment and procedures.
  • Used SCADA and PLC programs to fault find electrical and process issues.
  • Followed protocol while working on Critical Control Point equipment.
  • Followed Intrusive Maintenance Procedures while working on food processing equipment.
  • Worked alongside trained and competent team members to assist with high voltage switching.
  • Experience working with certified safety systems and the relevant specialist equipment.

Education

Installation And Maintenance Of Electrical Equipment In Hazardous Areas -

Competency Training
New Plymouth
08.2022

New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory And Practice (Trade) (Level 4) -

Skills NZ
Invercargill
11.2021

NCEA Level 3 -

James Hargest College
Invercargill
11.2017

Skills

  • Licensed Electrician
  • Superb communicator
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Excels in a high pressure production environment
  • Proficient in the use of Computerized Maintenance Systems
  • Excellent business correspondence skills
  • High capacity for learning
  • Strong understanding of different maintenance strategies
  • Wide range of work experience from different production processes, management systems and maintenance techniques
  • Strong leadership skills
  • In-depth understanding of cost management principles in an Industrial Maintenance environment

Certification

  • First Aid.
  • Hazard Identification.
  • Working at Heights.
  • Elevated Work Platforms.
  • Forklift (F endorsement and NZQA).
  • Lockout Tagout.
  • Chemical Handling.
  • Confined Space.
  • Current Electrical Registration and Practicing License.
  • Hazardous Areas Certification.

Timeline

Maintenance Team Leader

Fonterra
06.2024 - Current

Maintenance Planner

J H Whittaker's & Son's
08.2023 - 06.2024

Electrical Technician

J H Whittaker's & Son's
02.2023 - 08.2023

Electrical Technician

Veolia
01.2022 - 01.2023

Electrical Apprentice/Technician

Fonterra
01.2018 - 01.2022

Installation And Maintenance Of Electrical Equipment In Hazardous Areas -

Competency Training

New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory And Practice (Trade) (Level 4) -

Skills NZ

NCEA Level 3 -

James Hargest College

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