1. MICHAEL DOUGLAS ODGER
33 Lucas Paddock Rd Pinnacle QLD 4741
P: 4958 5424 ● M: 0427 324 805 ● E: michaelodger@bigpond.com
CAREER PROFILE
Self-motivated, hardworking and honest professional with a considerable amount of experience as a
Trainer/Assessor within the Mining Industry. Over the years, I have gained broad knowledge and skills
through Sharp Training and Leighton Mining. I am committed to excellence in every role I undertake. I
have exemplary ability to complete tasks in a timely manner without compromising work ethics and
company policies and procedures. I have excellent communication skills and problem solving skills,
enabling me to be a resourceful, innovative and adaptable employee. As a firm believer in maintenance of
quality standards and adherence to procedures and policies so as to ensure safety working conditions, I
aspire to utilise my exceptional experience to the full benefit of your facility.
FIELDS OF EXPERTISE
o Quality Management l Service Delivery o Team Collaboration
o Communication Management o Safety and Risk Management
o Problem Identification and Resolution o Compliance to Standards and Legislations
o Equipment Repair and Maintenance o Change Management
KEY SKILLS
Well developed time management skills ; completes tasks in a timely manner without compromising
work ethics and quality standards
Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills requisite to plan, execute, implement and attune
projects and activities in sensitive and multifaceted setups
Highly dedicated individual; reputation for consistently going beyond what is expected and/or
required
Possess a can-do attitude; incorporating a high level of self-motivation, tenacity and professionalism to
create, improve and maintain operational procedures
Outstanding communication skills, understands and readily follows oral and written directions from
superiors and management on assignments, rules and policies
Energetic, ambitious and dependable; possessing a strong personal work ethic and the flexibility in
taking on workload, assignments, and in performing duties that may be required on short -notice
Established to be safety conscious; strictly adheres to company policies and procedures as well
Occupational Health and Safety standards
Responds to emergency or critical incidents with full composure; applies responsible judgement and a
logical and practical approach
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Advanced technical skills; knowledgeable in various computer applications, including MS Office suite,
and role-specific database and record systems
Firsthand experience in equipment repair and maintenance, including Caterpillar Trucks, Dozers,
Graders, Loaders, O&K Diggers, and Komatsu Trucks
2. QUALIFICATIONS
Trade Qualified Motor Mechanic
Certificate IV in Workplace Health & Safety, Current
TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
RIIOHS202A Enter & Work in Confined Space
RIIOHS204A Work Safely at Heights
RIIHAN201A Operate Light Vehicle
RIIRIS301A Apply Risk Management Processes
RIIOHS301A Conduct Safety & Health Investigations
RIICOM301A Communicate Information
RIIRIS402A Carry Out the Risk Management Processes
RIIHAN305A Operate a Gantry Crane
RIIHAN203A Conduct Lifting Operations
RIIHAN208A Perform Dogging
RIIHAN212A Conduct Non Slew Crane Operations
RIISAM301A Test operational functions of mine vehicles and equipment
RIIHAN301A Operate elevating work platform
RIIHAN307A Operate a vehicle loading crane
RIIHAN201A Operate a forklift
RIIOHS401A Supervise confined space
RIIMPO208A Operate support equipment
RIIRIS601A G3 Establish and maintain the risk management system
Standard 11 Full & upgrade
RPL Process
HLTCPR201A Perform CPR
HLTFA301B Apply First Aid
BMA Defensive Driving
Low Voltage Rescue
Wotonga Inductions
CAREER HISTORY
TRAINER | ASSESSOR Feb 11 – Present
Sharp Training
Duties:
Responsible for delivering appropriate and approved courses and accredited programs, following
the requirements outlined under the Australian Quality Training Framework
Efficiently prepares resources, e.g., handouts, PowerPoint presentations, assessment tasks,
observation checklists, third party reports
Conducts trainings, reviews, monitoring, and assessment on sites, classrooms, and through one-on-one
sessions whilst ensuring validity of training programs
Plan, develop and delivery of integrated competence based training programs to agreed schedules
Supports learners in the workplace learning environment, carry out directed visits where necessary
Supervises learners in the learning environment whilst considering the health and safety of learners
as well as safe working practices of that environment
Michael Douglas Odger M: 0427 324 805
3. LEADING HAND | FITTER Sep 07 – Feb 11
Leighton Mining – Poitrel Mine
Duties:
Demonstrated strong leadership skills in providing trade guidance and assistance in maintaining
machinery and equipment utilising complex mechanical, hydraulic, and/or pneumatic circuitry and
controls
Managed and controlled the activities of the labour force and the workflow practices of all mine
personnel to ensure maximum performance and efficiencies
Constantly studied the workflow and practices of the labour force; identified areas where changed
or implementation of new procedures will be of benefit
Worked as part of a crew of ten in conducting repair and maintenance of vehicles and machinery
including Caterpillar Trucks, Dozers, Graders, Loaders, O&K Diggers, Komatsu Trucks on a 4/4
day-night roster
Completed accurate measurements of parts in order to ascertain the extent of the damage and the
wear and tear of the parts concerned, also to rectify the causes of such damage
Coordinated the assignment of jobs among team members so as to ensure timely and quality
delivery of services
Displayed high-level flexibility and resilience; demonstrated by filling in as Shift Supervisor, acting
as Crew Safety Representative and Trainer/Assessor
HEAVY DIESEL FITTER Nov 06 – Sep 07
Haynes Mechanical
Duties:
Competently performed the servicing, repair, and maintenance of mobile fleet and other
equipment, as directed, in accordance with Haynes Mechanical servicing, lubrication, and
maintenance systems documentation
Sourced technical information from the relevant available reference manuals, technical bulletins,
and computer based systems
Performed routine maintenance by following a checklist for the inspection process; replaced or
repair damaged and malfunctioning parts after doing inspection
Skilfully utilised hydraulic machinery to lift large equipment and vehicles i.e. trucks and buses
Travelled to mine sites to carry out repairs and servicing
OWNER | OPERATOR Apr 97 – Nov 06
Mechanics On The Run
Duties:
Directed and participated in repair and overhaul of mechanical vehicles and machinery
Participated in repairing and replacing brakes, steering gears, fuel pumps, carburettors, generators,
and alternators
Managed and directed the removal, overhaul, and replacement of diesel engines and the likes
Performed other miscellaneous vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair as required
Responded to service calls in the field on equipment unable to return to the shop for repair;
conducted repaired equipment as required
MOBILE REPAIRS | SERVICE MANAGER 1987 – 1997
Lube Mobile
Duties:
Prepared cost estimates including the services and repair costs and the cost of spare parts, if needed
Maintained and managed a daily record of repairs and services of vehicles undertaken and
completed
Coordinated activities of auto personnel; conducted research and testing procedures on effective
auto equipment maintenance
Michael Douglas Odger M: 0427 324 805
4. REFEREES
Louise Jeffs Paul Guilford
Training Coordinator Owner/Operator
Sharp Training Home or Away Mechanical
M: 0448 027 259 M: 0403 256 668
Emitt Brown
Trainer
Sharp Training
M: 0412 744 088
Michael Douglas Odger M: 0427 324 805