David Elliott has over 30 years of experience in mechanical maintenance and management in Australia. He has worked for several companies including United Group Rail, Drivetrain Power & Propulsion, and currently works for Shell Australia advising Rio Tinto on lubrication. He has extensive experience commissioning, rebuilding, and maintaining locomotives, engines, mining equipment, and naval vessels.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
David Elliott
Personal Details
Address: 3 Carnock Way Kinross Perth WA
Mobil: 0409 416 475
Home: 089 305 5626
Email: deliot64@hotmail.com
Date of Birth: 27th
September 1964
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Summary of Experience
I have predominantly worked for three companies since immigrating to Australia from
the UK. 18 1/2 years was spent at United Group Rail (formally A Goninan) 3 ½ years
with Drivetrain Power & Propulsion (Formally Hedemora Diesel) and years with Shell
Australia.
Whilst working with United Group Rail, I developed a broad and detailed level of
knowledge in the management, supervisory and a hands-on role of locomotive/wagon
build (both new and refurbishments), engine overhaul, engine testing, and all facets of
engine component rebuild and commissioning of both new and refurbished locomotives,
drill rigs, wagons and dump trucks. I have extensive OHS, EMS and QA ISO9001
experience and as part of a cross functional team at DTPP we implemented and gained
accreditation (within an 8 month project) to both OHS 4801 and EMS ISO 14001. As part
of my managerial role at DTPP I built a quality Engine Rebuilding Team that is highly
skilled in GE FDL, ALCO, EMD 645 and 710 engines. Continually worked towards
improvements to the Hedemora VB engine. Part of this was to build a six man Field
Service Team that supported the Hedemora VB 18 cylinder engine (present engines in the
Collins Class Submarines). As both the Service and Workshop Manager, I was
predominantly responsible for all QA, OHS and EMS issues of the workshop, the day to
day running of the workshop, on time delivery of products, commissioning of engines for
the Navy and mining customers. Workshop budgets and meeting the group and
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2. company KPI’s in Safety, Environmental, QA, and associated budgets. These exposures
have shown me the necessity of working as a close team member and how important this
is to help maintain a complete and functioning business unit.
In my time at Shell I am part of a small team in the technical division. I have been
exposed to both mine sites and workshops within Rio Tinto, aiding in commissioning of
HME equipment, consulting and preparing reports on engines, gearboxes, transmissions,
final drives and general equipment within the mining business. I work closely with
reliability engineers to improve the life and condition of the critical equipment on fixed
plant and heavy mobile equipment on the mine sites on the West Pilbara. The team I
work with has maintained a LTI free period in the Pilbara for the past 20 years and is a
credit to this team, something we all take personal responsibility for.
My experience demonstrates an excellent working and practical knowledge in Safety,
Quality & understanding customer requirements. Including commissioning, rebuilding to
OEM specification all facets of mining equipment. I am also happy to move out of my
comfort zone. This is due to the experience I have gained over the years working in
General Engineering, the rail business, working with the Australian Navy on Collins
Class Submarines and as a Technical Lubrication Advisor to Rio Tinto and Mining
companies in the Goldfield, I have a very high level of customer service and over this
time I have had the pleasure of dealing with a varied range of business and clients. The
appointments that I have held during my career; I believe display a well-developed
personal qualities including being a self-starter, ability to work as part of a team or
autonomously with integrity, dedication, decisiveness, loyalty, maturity. I possess a high
degree of motivation and self-discipline in busy environments. This is combined with a
practical common sense approach to problem solving and an unceasing drive and ability
to meet challenges of any nature.
Qualifications and Achievements
 Australian Citizen
 City and Guilds Mechanical Maintenance fitter ( 4 year Apprenticeship in the UK
with the Ford Motor company)
 A.I .M. Front line Supervisors course
 Painting and Corrosion Inspector
 Passenger Rail Car Maintenance Supervisor/Inspector ( Indian Pacific)
 Senior First Aid Certificate (Nov 2016)
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3.  General Electric 7FDL Diesel Engine Course ( USA, Grove City)
 Westnet Electrification Track Access Pass ( Indian Pacific and Prospector)
 Fire Warden ( Expired )
 Training and Mentoring UGLR Staff in 7 FDL Engine Rebuilding and
commissioning in New Zealand
 Achieving personal goals and meeting business budgets and objectives
 Assisting Engineering and Management with procedure implementation to meet key
business objectives
 Solo Skydiving jumps and Padi diving certificate
 Noria MLTA 1 and 2
 ALS Oil analysis interpretation
Education
Eastbury Comprehensive School - 1977 to 1981
 Obtained Qualifications
o O levels in Maths, History Technical Drawing, Motor Mechanics and
Woodwork
o GCSE English and Physics
Barking College of Technology - 1981 to 1984
 City and Guilds; Mechanical Fitting Certificate
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4. Employment History:
Ford Motor Company – 1981 to 1990
Role Title: Apprentice Mechanical Fitter (4 years)
Mechanical Fitter (5 Years)
Role responsibilities
The planned maintenance, routine maintenance & programming of
spot/mig welding Kuka and Asea robots in the underframe area.
Maintaining QA inspection of welding, both mig and spot welding to
finished panels.
A Goninan (United Group Rail) – 1990 to 2008
Role Title Mechanical Fitter - 1990 to 1993
Role responsibilities
Assembly build, test and commissioning of BHP, RRIA and ARG
Dash 8 Locomotives
Engine rebuild to GE 7FDL, Alco engines and components
Assembly, test and commissioning of 20 240 ton Haulpacks for BHP
Role Title Mechanical and Paint Shop Planner - 1993 to 1994
Role responsibilities
Planning of locomotive rebuilds, testing and commissioning for BHP
and RRIA
Planning and quoting of engine testing, commissioning and
component rebuilding for BHP, RRIA and Westrail
Planning of Workshop maintenance
Planning and quotation of the painting of BHP locomotives and
Westrail wagons
Planning and quotations of general mechanical and painting work
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5. Role Title Mechanical and Paint Shop Superintendant – 1994 to 2008
Role responsibilities
Implementing Workshop safety (Take 5, JHA, Risk assessments)
Comply with workshop budgets and KPI’s.
Calibration and workshop compliance to ISO 9001.
Oversee delivery schedules of product and quality of product.
Ensure Commissioning to OEM specifications, customer
requirements and QA obligations were fully met prior to equipment
being released to the customer.
Managing of the passenger & freight brake shop ensuring all critical
customer requirements and OEM specification were met.
Implementation of passenger rail servicing and reporting for the
Indian Pacific.
Managing all preparation and painting of product to comply with
customer specifications and ensuring product was applied to
manufactures guidelines.
Refurbishment and commissioning of 700 Westrail wagons with new
side bearers
Management & servicing of rolling stock for Toll Rail.
Rebuild, upgrades, test and commissioning to 13 GE EL class
locomotives.
Rebuild, upgrades & servicing to EMD D, DA, L, S & Q class
locomotives for Westrail and Pacific National
New build, test and commissioning of 60 NRC Dash 9 locomotives.
29 HI EFI engine rebuilds, test and commissioning of the EFI test
engine bed.
Removal, replacement, rebuild, testing and commissioning of 117
NRC 4100hp EFI engines in to locomotives (one every 3 days) .
Rebuild, upgrades, test and commissioning to of 9 DA class
locomotives for the Australian Rail Group.
Overhaul, test and commissioning of GE & EMD bogies for
Australian Rail Group.
Overhaul, test and commissioning of ABB EMU bogies and braking
equipment for Public Transport Authority.
Overhaul of Dash 9 wheel sets (GE QA accreditation received 3
months after the closure of the UGLR Karratha site)
Overhaul, test, upgrade and commissioning of 17 P class
locomotives.
Rebuild, upgrades, test and commissioning 3 Dash 9 Rio Tinto
Locomotives.
Rebuild of all locomotive components, engines, wheelsets, utubes,
turbochargers and subcomponents for the locomotives inc braking
systems.
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7. Drivetrain Power and Propulsion 2008 to October 2011
Role Title Workshop and Service Manager
Role responsibilities
Ensuring OHS, Quality, Environmental Management System and
training needs are identified, followed and adhered to and that all
workshop and personnel KPI’s are met and are in accordance with
the company’s policy’s and guidelines.
Managing all the aspects of a diverse workshop that overhauls and
repairs large diesel engines,( EMD 645 & 710 both Power
generation and locomotive. GE 16 Cyl 7FDL) transmissions, axles,
differentials, fuel injector pumps & injectors to the mining industry
& the Royal Australian Navy. (Collins Class Submarines).
Managing weekly operation meetings to ensure safety, efficiencies,
production schedules, EMS and quality issues are communicated
effectively between the management team and workshop floor
personnel.
Managing the calibration and maintenance of workshop assets.
Managing workshop personnel and field service personnel.
Communicating with subordinates through weekly production and
monthly toolbox meetings.
Ensuring workshop budgets are met and capital investment projects
are accurately reported to the senior management team.
Managing weekly work with progress reports to the senior
management team, using SAP & Microsoft project
Quoting customer work involving the workshop, field service
activities, testing and commissioning.
Mentoring of front line supervision.
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8. Shell Company of Australia Oct 2011 to present (Now Viva Energy)
Role Title Lubrication Technical Advisor (Rio Tinto)
Role responsibilities
The primary role in the position is to support & advise Rio Tinto of
the Shell lubrication portfolio; this includes new products,
improvement programs, site surveys, site reports on asset condition,
working with Asset Mgmt on long term projects. Reporting of non-
conforming products at customer sites. Use & storage of lubrication
assets including Heavy Mining Equipment & fixed Plant.
Rationalizing lubricant products used at site as per Rio Tinto
guidelines for Fixed Plant & HME. Identifying & delivering cost
reductions to Rio Tinto using the Value in Use program (Shell DVR)
to RTIO for the Technical West team. Training of Site, Asset
Management & Engineers on understanding and importance of Oil
Analysis as a tool to extend life of HME & Fixed Plane Equipment.
Operating and Software Packages
SAP PS and CSO
MK
Momentum Pro
Microsoft Office – Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project.
Interests
Scuba Diving, Skydiving, Golf, Off Road Camping, Reading, DIY
Rebuild of a HJ45 Ute
Referees:
Morag Maxwell Gary McNess - United Group Rail
Project & Account manager Locomotive Project Build Manager
Drivetrain (Hedemora) 0417 064 871
9 251 8067
Glenn Bell - GBS Rail Stephen Connell Shell lubricants
Director Technical Manger Rio Tinto
0438 855 011 0419 400 329
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