Paul Lotter
Invercargill,Gladstone
Summary
Resourceful professional in vehicle maintenance specializes in ensuring equipment operate at peak performance. Known for high productivity and efficiency in completing repairs, maintenance tasks, and diagnostics swiftly. Possess specialized skills in diesel engine repair, electrical troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance strategies. Excel using critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills to deliver reliable solutions and foster team collaboration. Team player Always on time neat and clean .
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diesel Mechanic
Scania New Zealand
Southland , Invercargill
10.2022 - Current
- Performed preventative maintenance on diesel engines and equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
- Inspected vehicles for safety issues and roadworthiness.
- Installed new parts such as radiators, injectors, hoses, belts, alternators, starters .
- Schedule service and maintenance on the scania trucks .
- Pre Delivery inspections
- Re building of scania v8 and 6 cylinder engines
- Re building of differentials and gearbox
- Using diagnostic tool to do fault finding and calibrations service reset .
- Doing Roadside assistance on call roster .
- Work according to the health and safety standard.
Diesel Mechanic
Zingaro Transport
Gauteng , Pretoria South Africa
01.2015 - 10.2022
- Diagnosed mechanical problems and made necessary repairs.
- Inspected vehicles for safety issues and roadworthiness.
- Completed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires and other vehicle systems.
- Removed and disassembled defective diesel engines in automobiles, trucks, buses, and construction vehicles to complete repairs.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Performing schedule servicing and maintenance on the Trucks trailers and mining equipment . Routine maintenance breakdowns on mine and next to road work to mine safety standards.
- Freightliner trucks. Mercedes Benz trucks . top trailers Henred trailers Saf trailers Volvo trucks Volvo L150 front end loaders cat d10 and d11 dozers Loui gong diggers and dozers .
Diesel Mechanic Assistant
Swissport South Africa
Gauteng , Johannesburg
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Assisted Diesel Mechanic in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems.
- Assisted with routine servicing of diesel engines, including oil changes and filter replacements.
- Provided assistance to mechanics during major repairs such as transmission rebuilds or engine overhauls.
- Lifted and moved tools, equipment, new items and parts into place.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hoer School John Vorster
Johannesburg South Africa 12-2010
Skills
- Auto diagnostics
- Safety Management
- Engine repairs
- Time tracking
- Engine Rebuilds
- Hydraulic maintenance
- Transmissions
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Pneumatic Systems
- Transmission repair
- Inspection checklists
Affiliations
- Hunting and fishing
- Camping Outdoors
Languages
English
Professional
Afrikaans
Professional
Accomplishments
- Diesel mechanic certification South Africa
- Heavy Automotive Engineering Road Transport Level 4 (Mito)
Certification
- Diesel Mechanic Mito
- Class 5 Full Licence
Timeline
Diesel Mechanic
Scania New Zealand
10.2022 - Current
Diesel Mechanic
Zingaro Transport
01.2015 - 10.2022
Diesel Mechanic Assistant
Swissport South Africa
01.2011 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Hoer School John Vorster
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