Thomas Spring
Upper Hutt,Maoribank
Summary
I have committed myself to providing reliability-focused maintenance plans and continuous improvement in efficiency, cost effectiveness and quality assurance of equipment.
Solid engineering background, working directly in trade engineering roles before focusing on technical advice and maintenance. Strong attention to customer service, skilled in problem solving, identifying improvements. Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
And lastly, an excellent product fabricator both in conceptual design, to costumer hand-over.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Fitter/Welder/General Engineering
Lockheed Martin, contracted to NZ Defence Force
- Maintained, repaired and designed/manufactured ground support equipment and vehicles
- Completed heavy welding and machine operating
- Worked effectively within the team to ensure effective maintenance and health and safety.
Refrigeration and new Cool-Room Building
01.2021 - Current
- Building small to very large scale cool rooms with a small Petone based company
- This entails receiving stock panels from supplier to then cutting from plans to assembling to exactly to the customers final requirement
- Providing reactive repairs and changes, also updated requirements to the cool rooms.
Technical Advisor General Engineering, Ground Support Systems
New Zealand Defense Force
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Provide technical advice to all areas within NZDF relating to operational Ground Support Equipment and Deployable Infrastructure including workshop equipment, workshop specialist containers, storage/shipping containers, Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants (POL) equipment and general field equipment
- Create and maintain instruction documents for equipment including through life maintenance plans and instructions for use
- Creating a Repair Maintenance Strategy and system for equipment that will minimize downtime and costs and ensure timely and reliable equipment
- Liaise with equipment operators to assist in queries regarding maintenance of equipment and when needed, to provide technical equipment detail
- Utilize SAP to ensure that statistics and maintenance records of equipment are up to date and follow up with any issues highlighted regarding the maintenance or status of the equipment
- Ensure quality assessment and undertake specific inspections as required
- Ensure all personal safety, equipment safety and environmental hazard management fully meets the Health and Safety legislation
- Research and understand manufacturer’s maintenance and user requirements to ensure processes and systems are effective
- Provide technical leadership and research advice to staff and management within NZDF
- Provide reports and issues to managers
- Manage improvements and maintenance and ensure repair strategies are adhered to and quality assurance is recognized
- Propose and advise on operational equipment modifications or changes also considering the pros and cons
- Work with other Technical Advisers and managers to ensure collective effective maintenance is achieved throughout NZDF.
Fitter/Welder/General Engineering
SPEL, contracted to NZ Defence Force
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Maintained, repaired and designed/manufactured ground support equipment and vehicles
- Completed heavy welding and machine operating, all metals and most plastics
- Worked effectively within the team to ensure effective maintenance and health and safety.
Travelled and worked overseas
Others
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Various Engineering Jobs including: Worked with others to build limousines for the King of Saudi Arabia (based in London)
- Serviced and Maintained heavy site excavation equipment, Hydrex Equipment (based in London)
- Manufacturing and installation of aluminum, stainless steel and mild steel Balustrading whilst based in Sydney
- Commercial and residential
- Repaired and maintained motor homes (based in Sydney).
Coach Builder
Wade Europanel
06.1996 - 01.2000
- Employed within a team environment to build medium to high-end horse trucks from beginning to final delivery to the customer.
- Comprising selected cab and chassis modifications to full rear unit build, fit out, panel and paint, upholstery, insulation, wiring-low voltage, all else that is needed.
Coachbuilder
Coachwork Central
01.1994 - 06.1997
- Generated detailed documentation outlining build specifications for each project, providing an invaluable resource to support ongoing maintenance efforts or future repair needs.
- Increased overall durability of final products through strategic reinforcement of key structural elements.
- Implemented cost-saving measures within fabrication processes without compromising product integrity or performance capabilities.
- Assisted clients in selecting appropriate materials and components based on their specific needs, preferences, and budget constraints.
- Assisted teams with complete new commercial bus/coach builds from start to completion.
- Refurbishment contracts with large scale bus transport companies.
- New build car, off-road, on road competition tubular space frame construction for international contracts.
Education
NZ4711 – 2 position (Welding Certificate) -
AS/NZS - 1665 (done thru TTS) (Welding Certificate for Vehicle transport bridges) -
Crane Operators Certificate (not current) -
Forklift License -
Current Clean NZ Driver’s License -
IICL: Inspector’s Certificate -
07.2024
Kaizen Business Improvement -
01.2014
Advanced Trade Certificate - Coach Building
01.2010
Whitebelt, Lean Six Sigma -
01.2010
Skills
- Experienced in engineering maintenance leadership: Experienced in ensuring effective maintenance systems and processes are in place and utilized fully
- I am experienced in working with others to ensure maintenance and quality assurance checks are carried out to ensure fit, serviceable, reliable and useable equipment
- Strong engineering background with extensive experience and advanced Trade Certificate in Coach Building
- Continuous improvement focus: I am experienced in identifying and implementing improvements in my current role
- I have completed the Whitebelt level of training in Lean Six Sigma and have also completed Kaizen training
- Both of these on job experiences have built my skills in continuous process improvement and my ability to identify and achieve efficiencies
- I am constantly looking for improvements to realize increases in reliability and cost savings, for example the development of a new system to facilitate improvements in the reliability and longevity of equipment which will minimize costs and capital expenditure thus improving efficiency
- Computer skills: I have experience and an intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft suite of programmes including Excel, Word, Outlook and Powerpoint
- I also have experience working with SAP
- Motivated, energetic and trustworthy: I am a self-motivated person who is conscientious and completes tasks diligently
- My employment history shows that I am a committed, versatile and honest employee I have a positive attitude and thrive on helping out with what needs to be done to ensure a well-run organization
- I have excellent time management skills and can prioritize workloads to ensure all demands are met in a timely manner
- Hand and power tools
- Cutting and Grinding
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Precision measuring tools
- Hydraulic systems
- Torque Wrench Usage
- Material prepping
- Installation and maintenance
- Gasket Replacement
- Lubrication Procedures
- Hand-tool proficiency
- Fastening Techniques
- Welding Techniques
- Parts Fabrication
- Bearing Replacement
- Component Replacement
- System assembly
- Welding
- Machinery Operation
- System Maintenance
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Electrical knowledge
- Threaded fasteners
- Commercial pipefitting
- Motor Alignment
- Blueprint Reading
- Equipment testing
- Seal Installation
- Materials Ordering
- Analytics
- Gearbox Repair
- Pneumatic Systems
- Supply Management
- Installation and Finishing
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Job Site Setup
- Organizational Skills
- Equipment Operation
- Task Prioritization
- Project Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Relationship Building
- Team building
- Adaptability
- Professional Demeanor
- Analytical Skills
References
Available upon request.
Event planning and holding
As a member of an affiliated Endurance and trail Motorcycle organising committee, we provide all services that is needed to provide a strong, successful and well managed event.
Timeline
Refrigeration and new Cool-Room Building
01.2021 - Current
Technical Advisor General Engineering, Ground Support Systems
New Zealand Defense Force
01.2012 - 01.2020
Fitter/Welder/General Engineering
SPEL, contracted to NZ Defence Force
01.2004 - 01.2012
Travelled and worked overseas
Others
01.2000 - 01.2004
Coach Builder
Wade Europanel
06.1996 - 01.2000
Coachbuilder
Coachwork Central
01.1994 - 06.1997
Fitter/Welder/General Engineering
Lockheed Martin, contracted to NZ Defence Force
NZ4711 – 2 position (Welding Certificate) -
AS/NZS - 1665 (done thru TTS) (Welding Certificate for Vehicle transport bridges) -
Crane Operators Certificate (not current) -
Forklift License -
Current Clean NZ Driver’s License -
IICL: Inspector’s Certificate -
Kaizen Business Improvement -
Advanced Trade Certificate - Coach Building
Whitebelt, Lean Six Sigma -
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