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CURRICULUM VITAE
IAN M FOSTER
D.O.B:- 13 OCT 1971
7 ELIZABETH CRES
COBAR NSW
2835
(02) 68363511
0458951787
fzzy71@hotmail.com.au
- QLD C Class drivers licence/Boat licence/HR Learners Permit
- M.V.R.I.CLicensed Motor Mechanic 1995
- Certified Automotive Glazier (NSW Trade) 1996
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
- Limited Indonesian
- Limited Sundanese
OBJECTIVE
- To be successfulin all aspects of life
- To always be confident without over confidence
- To Inspire
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Analytical
- Detail Orientated
- Clear Communication
- Multi Task Orientated
- Self-Disciplined
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- Work Unsupervised
- OH&S Orientated
- Organised
- Reliable
- Honest
- Trouble Shooter
CAREER SUMMARY
I have always been able to turn my hands and knowledge to many areas of the
mechanical trade, Honesty is always the best approach, I ameasy to get along
with and somewhatadaptable to many varied situations, I have an excellent
ability to commune with all levels of associates, I find new challenges
satisfying, New situations are always exciting, I believe that every single day is
learning and every new lesson is something well learnt. I havespent the last 26
years heavily involved in the mechanical industry and the last 10 years in the
heavy machinery/vehicles sector including, Creation/implementation of
schedules and procedures. “Hands On” and Supervisory/Managementroles.
SKILLS
- M.V.R.I.CLicenceNSW 1995 (Motor Mechanic)
- Trade Certified Automotive Glazier NSW 1996
- Cootes Transport NSW Site Induction 2010} IESRESOURCES
- Shell/Caltex/Origin Energy Fuel/LPG NSW Site Inductions
- IES Resources/Kiernan TransportSite Induction QLD 2008} IESRESOURCES
- CopperchemLtd. Site Induction QLD 2009} GreatAustraliaMine
- Tennant Ltd. Mine site Induction QLD 2008} GreatAustraliamine
- Ernest Henry/Xstrata MineSite Induction QLD 2007
- Hastings Deering Caterpillar W/Shop/FuelStation/Mine Site Induction
2007} EHMXstrata Cloncurry
- Mine IndustrySkills CentreInc. 2007
COMPETENCIES (Onsite)
- Frontend Loader
- Forklift
- Manitou/Water Cart/Overhead Crane
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EMPLOYMENTHISTORY
Since The end of March 2014 through to March 2015 I havebeen living
overseas working within my spouse’s smallbusiness.
EMPLOYER: - MARTO FARMS PTY/LTD
POSITION:- HEAD FITTER/W/SHOP MANAGER
DATES: - Jan 2011 –Mar 2014
DUTIES: -
- Maintaining all aspects of vehicle/machinery Service/Repair and farm
maintenance conditions.
- Create and Implement proper routine serviceschedules.
- Service and Repair to 25hp – 270hp Tractors/Trucks/4wd’s/Motor
Cycles/Backhoe/Grader and G.E. Implements, Including 3m – 12mRotary
hoes
- Hydraulics
- Hard Facing of G.E.T.
- Modification and Installation of fruitand Vegetable wash/sorting
plant/Conveyors/Baths/stackers/tippers.
- Plumbing and Drainage
- Design and manufacturing of G.E. Implements
- Metal Fabrication
- Irrigation filtration and pumping plant Diesel/Petrol/Electric.
- Diesel Electricity Generating Plant.
- Carried over
- Rust repairs/Windscreen fitting/PanelRepairs and Resprays.
- Responsible communication with machinery operators and section
management at all times.
- Mobile Break down on call 24/7
EMPLOYER: - IES RESOURCES/COOTES TRANSPORT NSW
POSITION:- WORKSHOP SUPERVISOR/FITTER (Caltex RefineryBotanyNSW)
DATES: - Jan 2010 –Dec 2010
DUTIES: -
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- Maintain Fuel Tanker Fleet Maintenance conditions.
- Apprentice training and supervision
- Administration and clerical duties
- ITprograms Citrix/Freight20/20 and M/Word.
- Co-ordinate/Inspect/serviceand repair of 17 Petroleum/Diesel/LPG
Carriers.
- Prime Movers/Trailers/B”Double/Single and Ridged Body.
- Emergency Tanker Roll Over Training.(IES/CaltexCombined)
- Implement OH&S as per Caltex Refinery Requirements
- Clear Communication between Drivers/Managementand supervisors
across all branches including Caltex.
- Kenworth/Mack/Freightliner/Western Star/
DAF/BPW/Hendrickson/Airbag and leaf spring.
- Auto Electrics/Wiring/Faults/Lighting.
EMPLOYER: - IES RESOURCES/KIERNANTRANSPORTQLD.
POSITION:- FITTER/WORKSHOP SUPERVISOR.
DATES: - Oct2008 – Oct 2009
DUTIES: -
- Maintenance, Repair and serviceof Roadtrain fleet, associated
Machinery included.
- T650/908 Kenworth primemovers,966/972/980 C.A.T. Frontend
Loader’s, C.A.T. Dump Trucks, Forklifts, MitsubishiFrontend
Loaders,W470Komatsu Frontend Loaders and Mack Prime movers.
- Kiernan spec side tipper triple and quad trailer sets, Gould triple and
quad side tipper sets, including Flexy bin Tippers and Rear Tipper
Trailers.
- Quarry Fitting, Crusher/Conveyors/Plantetc.
- Hydraulics/Repair/Rebuilds
- OH&S IES/Xstrata Compliance.
- Auto Electric’s Metal Fab., Flame Cutting, Welding, Tool manufacturing.
- Parts and Materials Sourcing/Ordering.
- Reporting to Fleet managers as well as outer depots.
- Day to Day Running of workshop and staff
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- Roll Over recovery
- 24/7 Break down callouts.
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EMPLOYER: - COPPERCHEM/TENNANTLTD(GREATAUSTRALIA MINE)
POSITION:- MAINTENANCESUPERVISOR/PROCESS OPERATORSX PLANT.
DATES: - 1 YEAR INCLUSIVE
DUTIES: -
- Maintain mine maintenance conditions.
- Monitor optimal production conditions
- Materials/parts sourcing.
- Safety/ToolboxMeetings.
- Liaise with contractors and staff at all levels.
- Solvent extraction
- Copper sulphate production.
- Heap leaching processes.
EMPLOYER: - DAWSONS ENGINEERING (EarnestHenry/Xstratamine)
POSITION:- SERVICEMAN(HASTINGSDEERINGC.A.T)
DATES: - 3 Month Contract 2007
DUTIES: -
- Service & repair to Caterpillar Mining plant/machinery.
- Frontend loaders 992- 994F/16H graders/Excavators/5130 shovel/785 –
793D dump trucks.
- Fuel Station.
- Overhead craneOperation (Onsite competence)
REFEREES: -
Ralph Moore 1800 807 907
Bill Gibbs 0263724122
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Dennis Hilla (G.A.M) 0428183137
Ernest Woodfield (IES Cloncurry) 0419679096
Mick Hill (IES Cloncurry) 0418582258
Wildan Rachmat (Indonesia) +6281320919505
Keith Martens (Marto Farms) 0427400040
Andrew Martens 0427400039
