James Robertson
Transport Supervisor
Maidens, UK
00 44 7713 241657

WORK EXPERIENCE

Transport Supervisor
MINEQUIP – GA
2014-06 – 2015-11
Contracted to Olam within their Palm Oil and Rubber Plantation site to maintain a fleet of MAN TGA 6X4 Tractor units and log trailers Various LV 4×4 Toyota Ford Ranger. Approximately 200 items of machinery between two sites in Gabon [Moulia and Bitam]. Set up planned maintenance program for the Client long term which in time the Client will take over and maintain. Training of local nationals, mechanics and administration staff to ensure continuity throughout the term of the contract and smooth transition to the client.

Mobile Maintenance Supervisor Hands
BCM INTERNATIONAL
2011-05 – 2014-05
➢ Maintained a mix fleet of Transport Mercedes Iveco Toyota MAN International Buses Carrying out repair
and Maintenance Servicing Overhauls refit

Senior Plant Supervisor
BANLAW
2008-08 – 2011-05
In charge of civil and earthworks plant and transport. [90 days on, 21 days leave]
HANDS ON:
➢ Preserved a high level customer service through the successful delivery and commissioning of a number of new and used equipment and by providing unsurpassed back up support to the existing fleet, I successfully managed to lower warehouse inventory costs without compromising machine availability by strategic planning and maintaining a close two way communication link with the customer resulting in a win/win situation.
➢ To plan, organise and manage a Caterpillar Mobile Fleet.
➢ Ensure that all repairs were carried out to the highest quality and standard.
➢ Provide product support & enhance customer relations by holding weekly meetings.
➢ Monitor and control a warehouse inventory.
➢ Caterpillar, Fleet of 20 x 777B/C, 4 x 777D, 2 x D10N dozers, 2 x 992D loaders, 1x 992G loader, 1 x 5130 excavator, 2 x 375 excavators, 2 x 330C excavators, 1 x 988G loader, 5 x 773D trucks, 1 x 4 x D400 articulated trucks, and a number of ancillary equipment.
➢ Trouble shooting (mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic), major & minor repairs, preventive
maintenance and welding repairs to earth moving & construction equipment (excavators track & wheel loaders, bulldozers, hydraulic lift cranes, lattice boom crawler lift cranes, pile hammers, air compressors, water pumps and generators).
HSE RESPONSIBILITIES
➢ Ensuring site operatives are aware of risks and hazards at all times.
➢ Monitoring all safety issues on site to prevent and have a zero tolerance on dangerous work practices.
➢ Ensuring all near misses are reported and preventative measures are in place.
➢ Supporting management in preparing project safety plans, carrying out formal training in safety, toolbox talks etc
➢ Liaison with subcontractors and plant operators to ensure awareness of all safety requirements.

Transport/Plant Supervisor
BIWATER INTERNATIONAL
2007-01 – 2008-08
In charge of preventive maintenance, repairs and servicing of heavy earth moving equipment, heavy trucks and construction equipment cement mixers self loaders, compressors, generators and small plant. Experienced in managing a team of 60 local mechanics, welders, plant operators drivers and electrician Covering leave for Plant/Transport Manager when required.

HGV Mechanic
WILLIAM TRACEY – LINWOOD, UK
2006-09 – 2007-01
Covering all aspects of servicing and repairs to HGVs Scania Volvo MAN and light commercial vehicles.

PLANT FITTER
TEREX UK
2005-05 – 2006-09
SCOTLAND
➢ Working at various sites as mobile plant fitter. Carrying out repairs and overhauls to various types of Terex Machines, Haul Trucks, TR100, 33100 Track Machines, O&K, RH40, RH90, RH120. Recently transferred to position as nightshift fitter maintaining 16 haul trucks as and when required. Experience working on Caterpillar machines and various plant and machinery. Ability and comfortable working with air con electrics and computer based diagnostics.

HGV MECHANIC
MCKINNON & FORBES – PAISLEY, UK
2004-04 – 2005-03
PAISLEY
➢ Iveco Main Dealer in Paisley. Breakdown Technician covering 24/7 on call requirements including roadside recovery. Attending to roadside repairs, uplifting of vehicles for full repairs to be carried out at workshop. Logging and recording all necessary repairs and completion of all relevant paperwork. Stocking breakdown van with all necessary parts. Complying with all health and safety procedures. MOT Tester Class 4 & Class 7.

MOT TESTER PEOPLES, RUTHERGLEN
VEHICLE TECH – GLASGOW, UK
2001-10 – 2004-04
GLASGOW
➢ Serviced and repairs most popular types of cars and light commercial vans. Preparation of vehicles for sales and general vehicle maintenance servicing, clutches, brakes etc.

WORKSHOP FOREMAN
BALFOUR BEATTY PLANT
1988 – 2001
TRANSPORT/DEPT
➢ Hands on working foreman. Responsible for all trouble shooting and maintenance of vehicles. Sourcing all necessary spares and stock control of stores. Attended to any problems within the workshop and reported all necessary issues to Workshop Manager. Producing reports and input of all necessary information/logging details to company computerized system.
➢ Mix of Iveco, Scania, Renault, Mercedes, Toyota, Landrover, Ford (trucks and cars). Plant equipment consisted of Caterpillar, Dozers, Track Machines, Graders.

VEHICLE TECHNICIAN
BALFOUR BEATTY
1983 – 1988
Vehicle and Plant Equipment – overhauls, service maintenance and repairs.
➢ Carried out electrical, air con and computer based diagnostics.

APPRENTICESHIP

BALFOUR BEATTY
1979 – 1983
Served apprenticeship as Transport/Plant Fitter.

EDUCATION

Motherwell Tech. College
Motherwell, UK
1992 – 1994

Reid Kerr College
Paisley, UK
1979 – 1983

Johnstone High School
Johnstone, Renfrewshire, UK
1976 – 1979

Certificate in Motor Vehicles
City & Guilds
City and Guilds

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Communication Skills
Level 1 (Credit)

SCOTVEC: Automotive Management LEVEL 5
With Technology (HND)
CPC Royal Society of Art Examination 1990
Professional Competence in Road Transport
National Core/Freight
Associate Institute of Road Transport Engineers
Membership No. 343854

Qualification Highlights

➢ Can work independently; maintaining, rebuilding, testing, adjusting, performing calibrations on a variety of diesel powered stationary and mobile mining equipment.
➢ Thorough knowledge of computer-based Maintenance system, planning & scheduling systems.
➢ Straight forward & simple Mine Maintenance philosophy: Minimizing downtime of mobile mining equipment
will maximize availability therefore increasing production: a Positive incentive.
➢ Resourceful, innovative, self-motivated, excellent interpersonal and communication skills
➢ Outstanding safety record, very proactive and dedicated. Flexibility to work with independence and a team, extensive travel and work experience overseas.
➢ Proficient in SAP, Oracle, VBasic, SQL, MS Word, Excel, Visio, Project, PowerPoint, CAT VIMS ET SIS