Mechanic in Delta, British Columbia

A highly motivated, Organised, Adaptable multi skilled Mechanic with many years’ experience. Highly adept in liaising with senior Management staff and multiple departments on a daily basis as well as working with local communities and members of the public. A dependable and a reliable mechanic working as a team member, but also competent to operate on own initiative. Maintaining a professional manner, whilst also working in arduous environments with tight deadlines. Effectively leading teams of Mechanics and contractor personnel. While carrying out a wide range of engineering and non-engineering tasks. Whether at home or around the world, onshore, offshore, in the field or workshop. Key Skills • Component servicing, removal, overhaul & replacement, preventative and corrective maintenance including Fault diagnosis • Knowledge in Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Transmission systems, Engines, Fuel and structural systems. • Proficient in Mig Welding, Plasma and Oxyacetylene cutting • Heavily experienced in adverse and demanding environments whilst working to extremely tight deadlines. • Excellent understanding Occupational Health and safety • Good communication skills written and oral and ability to impart knowledge and experience to others • Analysis and interpretation of technical publications. • Writing reports and logging specific job information • Leading various sized teams in engineering and non-engineering tasks. Qualifications • Permanent resident of Canada • 11 GCSE’s Including Maths, Science and English (British high school qualifications) • Semta Engineering Modern Foundation Apprenticeship aeronautical engineering • City & Guilds - General Engineering • City & Guilds - Key Skills Level 1 Application of numbers, communication, information & communication technology • City & Guilds - Key Skills level 2 Working with others • City & Guilds - chainsaw operation and maintenance • NPTC Level 2 chainsaw operation and maintenance • Class 5 Canadian Driving License Career History Service technician / millwright A world leading producer of large scale industrial woodworking equipment, producing such machinery as 5 Axis CNC machines, Table saws, edge banders, storage systems and full automation systems for the cabinet, kitchen and door making industries. 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Working independently to build machinery to customers bespoke orders as well as refurbishment, fault finding and maintenance of static and truck / semi mounted volumetric cement mixers. This included using manufacturer’s technical drawings to modify chassis to mount machinery safely and efficiently, whilst using problem solving skills to contribute to the continuous improvement of production and engineering practices. Mechanical Engineering Technician Repair & maintenance of mechanical systems on military aircraft. Full strip down, fault diagnosis and repair of aircraft returning from operational theatres and intense periods of flying. Working within tight deadlines to return aircraft to serviceability whilst following and contributing towards HSE Policies. Maintenance of Plant equipment, procurement of fuels, oils, greases and logistical support for long term overseas operations. Mechanical engineering Technician (Arctic Circle) Working inside the Arctic Circle, I maintained and repaired plant equipment such as diesel heaters and generators, hydraulic rigs and compressed nitrogen rigs on a daily basis. My ancillary duties also included assisting with the training of personnel on arctic survival courses, assisting with planning and execution of field exercises of various sizes, driving and maintaining the fleet of vehicles and general housekeeping, repair and maintenance of the buildings. Tool control and Engineering support Maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair of helicopters on the Commando Helicopter Force engineering and pilot training unit. Working in the tool control centre I was responsible for maintenance and implementation of tool control procedures, also I was responsible for the maintenance of Plant equipment such as hydraulic rigs and diesel generators. During this time I was also a member of the engineering support team. Working as a small mobile unit offering Engineering support to front line squadrons including the strip down loading and recovery of equipment from operational theatres Engineering technician Maintenance and repair of military helicopters whilst completing mechanical, electrical and instrument trade exams. As well as studying for trade exams I completed a task book to consolidate previous engineering training before moving to a fast paced operational frontline unit. During this time I completed four active tours of duty in Iraq as well as multiple trips in the Arctic and on board various military & civilian ships whilst maintaining serviceable aircraft for immediate response missions.