1. Dru Hodges JP
Appointed as a JP by the Governor of NSW under the Justices of the Peace Act 2002.
A: 9 Turnbull St, Fennell Bay. NSW 2283 H: (02) 4959 6114 M: 0400 016 259 E:druhodges59@gmail.com
Career Overview
Over the last 21 years I have been fortunate enough to see out my career with the one
company. Starting out with Hydramatic Engineering for the first 14 years and remaining
with the company after Sandvik Mining & Construction made their acquisition.
My most recent role with Sandvik was Engineering Manager and Design Engineer.
Due to the downturn in the mining market Sandvik had to make large-scale redundancies
and unfortunately my position was one that soon will be made redundant.
I am now seeking an organization like yours to further my career.
I hold a broad range of engineering and management skills as well as an Advanced
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at Credit Level, Diploma of Management and
Drafting Certificate with Distinction.
I feel that these skills along with my many years experience would make me an asset to
your company and I would love the opportunity to be a part of your organization.
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards
Dru Hodges
0400016259

2. Dru Hodges JP
Appointed as a JP by the Governor of NSW under the Justices of the Peace Act 2002.
A: 9 Turnbull St, Fennell Bay. NSW 2283 H: (02) 4959 6114 M: 0400 016 259 E:druhodges59@gmail.com
Management Skills
 Managed an Engineering Services team comprised of twenty-eight people for eight years.
This team included highly skilled designers, apprentices and clerical staff.
 The development and revision control of common Engineering, Design and Detail
standards, processes and procedures.
 Project Responsibilities.
 Ongoing implementation of Modularization principles within the Engineering office.
 ECR (engineering change request) management.
 Attend Production Meeting.
 Directs and coordinates activities in engineering department.
 Schedules and assigns work to Engineering Team.
 Supervises a variety of engineering assignments.
 Consults with management to determine data processing requirements.
 Coordinates activities of Engineering staff involved in drafting and assembly work.
 Assist workers with difficult situations, communicate with management personnel and train
new members of team.
 Plans, designs, and directs engineering projects.
 Analyzes orders, drawings and other data to design project.
 Oversees the administration and personnel records within department.
 Concept, Design and Detail work when required.
Engineering Skills
 Produce design concept from customers supplied information.
 Lease with customers regarding their design requirements.
 Consult with colleagues from Sandvik Branches interstate and abroad.
 From agreed concept design. Complete design for manufacture.
 Brake down into components & sub assemblies.
 With all relative information, produce manufacturing detailed drawings through
engineering detailing resources.
 Assist manufacturing in the assembly & Commissioning of product.
 Highly skilled in the use of 2D and 3D drafting and solid modeling software.
 Highly qualified in the understanding of Australian Drafting and Engineering Standards.
 A high understanding of BOM and Job Structure preparation.

3. Dru Hodges JP
Appointed as a JP by the Governor of NSW under the Justices of the Peace Act 2002.
A: 9 Turnbull St, Fennell Bay. NSW 2283 H: (02) 4959 6114 M: 0400 016 259 E:druhodges59@gmail.com
Employment History
January 2014 - Present
Sandvik Mining and Construction.
Design Engineer
My responsibilities;
1. Concept, Design and Drafting for current products and new products.
2. Managing the Engineering Change Notification Data Base.
3. Dealing with Supplier, Sourcing, Documentation and Assembly issues.
4. Audited, re-modeled, re-draw and revised old and incorrect I.P.
5. Been in charge of the Engineering part of Order Based Engineering, this is
Engineering process of interpreting a sales request and providing Group Drawings
and full Bill of Material for Sourcing and Assembly.
December 2011 – January 2014
Sandvik Mining and Construction.
Engineering Supervisor Flameproof Equipment Drill and Bolt
I had 5 direct reports and coordinated all tasks that needed to be done in engineering for
current products and supported/coordinated the Engineering tasks related to new
product implementation process.
I also was responsible for identifying engineering support issues and prioritizing them
such as;
1. Bill of materials
2. Engineering change process / revision management
3. Required Documentation
4. Material substitutions
5. Other engineering support tasks
June 2010 – December 2011
Sandvik Mining and Construction.
Assembly Centre (Jiading-Shanghai) Engineering Support Manager
The engineering contact at Sandvik Hexham to Coordinate the tasks which needed to be
done in engineering for Current products and support/coordinate the Engineering tasks
related to new product implementation process.
Identifying Engineering support issues and priority
1. Bill of materials
2. Creation of Engineering change process / revision management
3. Required Documentation
4. Material substitutions
5. Other engineering support tasks

4. Dru Hodges JP
Appointed as a JP by the Governor of NSW under the Justices of the Peace Act 2002.
A: 9 Turnbull St, Fennell Bay. NSW 2283 H: (02) 4959 6114 M: 0400 016 259 E:druhodges59@gmail.com
2002 – June 2010
Sandvik Mining and Construction/Hydramatic Engineering.
Engineering Services Manager
See above Management Skills
1997 – 2002
Hydramatic Engineering.
Senior Design Draftsman
Design Draftsman, Afternoon Shift Coordinator.
See above Engineering Skills
1994-1996
Hydramatic Engineering.
Senior Detail Draftsman
See above Engineering Skills
1993 – 1994
Hydramatic Engineering.
Detail Draftsman.
See above Engineering Skills
1992
Jeffrey Mining PTY. LTD.
Detail Draftsman.
 Mechanical and Structural drawings.
 Software, AutoCAD.
1991
Dru Hodges Contract Drafting.
Detail Draftsman.
 Mechanical and Structural drawings.
 Software, AutoCAD.

5. Dru Hodges JP
Appointed as a JP by the Governor of NSW under the Justices of the Peace Act 2002.
A: 9 Turnbull St, Fennell Bay. NSW 2283 H: (02) 4959 6114 M: 0400 016 259 E:druhodges59@gmail.com
1981 – 1991
Newstan Colliery.
Coal Miner.
1980 - 1981
Carsay Engineering.
Machinist.
1975-1980
Australian Wire Industries (BHP)
Fitter and Machinist
Educational Details
2010 Diploma of Management from University of New England
2006 Certificate of Completion
Custom CAD Design, Welding and Advanced Assemblies NX4
2006 Certificate of Completion
NX4 Customised Practical Applications of NX
2006 Certificate of Completion
Team Center Engineering NX Manager
1999 Advanced Diploma of Mechanical Engineering at Credit Level
1996 Advanced Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.
1996 CAD – 3D Modeling Concepts (Statement of Attainment).
1996 CAD 3D (Statement of Attainment).
1992 Certificate In Drafting (Passed With Distinction).
1991 Advanced C.A.D (Statement of Attainment).
1991 Computer Aided Drafting 2 (Statement of Attainment).
1979 Fitting and Turning Craftsman Certificate.
1978 Fitting and Turning (General Engineering) Trade Certificate.
1975 School Certificate.

6. Dru Hodges JP
Appointed as a JP by the Governor of NSW under the Justices of the Peace Act 2002.
A: 9 Turnbull St, Fennell Bay. NSW 2283 H: (02) 4959 6114 M: 0400 016 259 E:druhodges59@gmail.com
References
Paul Charlton
Director
Scientia Potentia Est
Mobile: +61 457 445 396
mailto:paul.brian.charlton@gmail.com
Shane Harrower
Engineering Manager
Underground Mining
Sandvik Mining and Construction Australia
Office: +61 2 4985 2703
Mobile: +61 408 462 749
shane.harrower@sandvik.com
John Jennings
Coal Services Pty Ltd
Regulation & Compliance
Office: +61249224461
Mobile: +61418271858
john.jennings@coalservices.com.au