Tony Allan
Timaru,NEW ZEALAND
Summary
I am an enthusiastic, physically fit married male 55 with 3 adult children. I am a positive person who has been working in the agricultural industry for the past 35 years. The previous 14 years in the Irrigation industry in Ashburton and Timaru. Prior to that twelve years in partnership on a sheep and beef property in a management role. I am well versed in the many facades of skills involved with machinery and its maintenance. After a change in farm ownership I was after a change in career and settled in Ashburton with my family to start work at Plains Irrigators Ltd. For the past 5 years I have been living and based in Timaru. The past 5.5 years I have been the company's Survey and Design technician, initial survey through design and as built recording using Leica RTK GPS equipment. Prior to being Survey and Design I was an Irrigation Service Technician. I have many skills to adapt to any challenge and believe that I am a competent team player a quick learner and work in a safe and conscientious manner.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Survey and Design Tech + Service Tech
Plains Irrigators Ltd
Ashburton
12.2019 - Current
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Completed the full process from initial field survey through to design and as-built recording.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions.
- Worked with clients to achieve their expectations.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Service Technician
Plains Irrigators Ltd
Ashburton
04.2013 - 12.2019
- Diagnosed and repaired irrigation systems for optimal performance and efficiency.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment to ensure reliability.
- Collaborated with clients to identify irrigation needs and provide solutions.
- Trained junior technicians on repair techniques and safety protocols.
- Communicated with clients for outstanding customer service and to increase repeat business.
Pivot build Crew
Plains Irrigators Ltd
Ashburton
04.2012 - 04.2013
- Assisted in maintaining and repairing irrigation systems for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to execute daily operational tasks effectively.
- Conducted routine inspections on equipment for signs of wear and damage.
Partner/ manager
Bendrose Station
Twizel
01.1994 - 01.2012
- Managed daily farm operations, including livestock movements, planting, harvesting, and irrigation tasks.
- Maintained farm machinery, tools, and buildings in good working order.
- Conducted routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting inspections on equipment, production systems, and farming processes.
Education
NZQA standards - Agricultural, Community and Workplace Fire and Emergency Management
Skills
- Problem solving
- Survey and design work
- Precision and data integrity
- GPS-guided surveys
- Asset recording
- CAD drawings
- As-built plans
- Attention to detail
- Service Technician
- Effective communication
- Versatility
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Heavy machinery operation
- IT skills
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Word
- GPS-related software
- Digital survey data management
- Adaptability to new software and technology
- Dedicated team player
Certification
Full drivers licence and classes 1,2,4, F,R,T,W
Accomplishments
- In 2000 I consented and installed the first lot of K-Line irrigation in the Mackenzie.
- My biggest work achievement would be the consenting to and eventual commissioning (2002) of the first centre pivot irrigator in the Mackenzie Basin. This was a huge breakthrough and a great sense of self achievement to see this project coming to fruition. This was backed up by installing a second pivot two years later.
- 2005 Ballance Environment awards I was awarded a merit for pioneering work in irrigation in the Mackenzie Basin.
- Sensefly eBee UAV type rating
Hobbies and Interests
- Fishing/whitebaiting
- Jet boating
- Mountain Biking
- Caravanning
- Photography
- Problem solving projects
- Quality time with family
Timeline
Survey and Design Tech + Service Tech
Plains Irrigators Ltd
12.2019 - Current
Service Technician
Plains Irrigators Ltd
04.2013 - 12.2019
Pivot build Crew
Plains Irrigators Ltd
04.2012 - 04.2013
Partner/ manager
Bendrose Station
01.1994 - 01.2012