Sakiusa Tuitavua
Summary
A proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and applying the newly acquired skills. Additionally, the passion and the work ethic that drives the urge towards this career path hence the experiences obtained along the journey. Finally, the commitment to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Diesel Technician
Pro Mechanical Limited
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Carryout inspections, services and report on necessary repairs to minimize unplanned down time.
- Responsible for passing of construction machines by conducting Cert Safe inspections and repairs for designated customers.
- Carryout VCA repairs and inspections on trucks and trailers which includes brakes, suspensions, drive lines and air systems.
- Carryout Field service work on machines such as loaders, tally handlers, skid steers, forklifts, excavators and a variety of construction machines.
- Able to execute troubleshooting and repairs on hydraulics, electricals and power train systems on a wide range of trucks and machines as well.
Generator Mechanic
Embassy of the United States of America
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Performed preventative maintenance on standby generators.
- Visual inspections on engines using manufacturers checklist.
- Timely execution of engine oil & filter change at regular intervals.
- Perform monthly load testing on generators.
- Perform bi-annual fuel sampling to determine fuel quality.
- Carry out unplanned maintenance on generator sets.
- Performed Generator Installations and commissioning in all Diplomats residences.
- Perform Generator decommissioning.
- Perform Top Overhauling and engine tune up on the following Makes and Models: Caterpillar C18, 3406B, C4.4; Olympian GEH 22, GEP 33, GEP50; Cummins C38, C55, Denyo.
Heavy Mobile Mechanic
Natural Water of Viti Limited
10.2016 - 01.2018
- Performed routine and non-routine maintenance on trucks, trailers and forklifts.
- Carryout necessary repairs on short haul and long-haul Trucks.
- Perform engine top tune on MAN Engines, Cummins and attend to repairs required by the Company.
- Attend running breakdown on trucks and trailers which are commonly brakes and air suspension system on trailers.
- Ensure that critical parts and consumables are stocked for critical breakdowns to minimize downtime.
Field Service Technician
Fulton Hogan Highways
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Attended running breakdowns on all company fleets.
- Carryout preventative maintenance repairs and inspections on all fleets which are commonly CATERPILLAR for a smooth flow to operation..
- Carryout major overhaul on Engines, Final Drives and Transmissions.
- Performed routine maintenance on company's fleet as per manufacturer recommendations.
- Attend to breakdowns for light/heavy vehicles and heavy mobile machines at operational sites for fault diagnosis and on site repairs before confidently putting machines back to operation.
- Standby after hours to attend to machine faults and breakdowns to maintain a smooth operation for road maintenance.
- Provide on hands technical guidance to apprentices who are undergoing on the job training.
Heavy Mobile Plant Technician
Carptrac CAT Fiji
06.2011 - 02.2014
- Perform routine servicing for customer equipment which include excavators, loaders, compactors, rollers, graders, forklifts, backhoe, skid steer, bulldozers, stone crusher mill engines, marine engines, and generators.
- Perform engine overhaul on Caterpillar 3400, 3300, and 3100 series: C series.
- Engine top overhaul on 3500 series, 3400 series, 3300 series engines
- Transmission overhaul for 12H graders,950 loaders, forklifts etc.
- Hydraulic cylinders reconditioning.
- Brakes and final drive on Bulldozers, Excavators, Loaders, Forklifts.
- Perform system diagnosing using Caterpillar ET Software.
- Worked on Common rail and HEUI fuel system
- Fuel timing adjustments on 3100 series engines.
- Servicing gas powered forklift carburettors.
- Attend to various breakdowns at customer sites.
- Rebuilding of hydraulic motors.
- Provide mentoring support to apprentices and mechanics.
- Prepare and submit maintenance reports detailing the faults, the causes and the recommendations.
Apprentice Heavy Mobile Plant Mechanic
Ministry of Works and Transport
04.2007 - 04.2011
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
- Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced professionals in various tasks.
- Adhered to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines during daily work activities.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies.
- Assisted with problem-solving of challenging projects to develop critical thinking skills.
- Complete all theoretical courses on given timeframe.
Education
Trade Certificate - Heavy Mobile Plant Mechanic
Fiji National University
Suva, Fiji.01.2011
Craft Apprentice Certificate - Heavy Mobile Plant Mechanic
National Training And Productivity Centre
Suva, Fiji.01.2011
Microsoft Office Packaged Training - undefined
Fiji National University
10.2014
Skills
- Strictly work according to manufacturer’s specifications
- Focussed and highly organised with an alertness to meet deadlines for any given task
- Good communication skills in the English language either verbally, written or emails
- Able to work under minimum supervision
- Fast learner and a great team player
- Reliable and innovative
Accomplishments
Best Apprentice 2011.
Awards
Best Apprentice of the year award in Heavy Mobile Plant Mechanic
Languages
English
Professional Working
Fiji
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working
Timeline
Heavy Diesel Technician
Pro Mechanical Limited
01.2023 - 04.2025
Generator Mechanic
Embassy of the United States of America
01.2018 - 12.2022
Heavy Mobile Mechanic
Natural Water of Viti Limited
10.2016 - 01.2018
Field Service Technician
Fulton Hogan Highways
02.2014 - 02.2015
Heavy Mobile Plant Technician
Carptrac CAT Fiji
06.2011 - 02.2014
Apprentice Heavy Mobile Plant Mechanic
Ministry of Works and Transport
04.2007 - 04.2011
Microsoft Office Packaged Training - undefined
Fiji National University
Trade Certificate - Heavy Mobile Plant Mechanic
Fiji National University
Craft Apprentice Certificate - Heavy Mobile Plant Mechanic
National Training And Productivity Centre
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