Tom McNicholas

Director Mayo Mechanical Services

Connolly, Western Australia, Australia

About

Experienced Fitter with a demonstrated history of working in the mining & metals industry. Skilled in Safety Management Systems, Management, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, and Engineering. Strong operations professional with a Engineer's degree focused in Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician from Institute of Technology, Sligo.

Experience

  • Director at Mayo Mechanical Services
    Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

    Service and repairs to all mining and quarry equipment which includes fault diagnostics,mechanical and electrical repairs,air conditioning, welding and hydraulic hose manufacturing capabilities.

  • Macmahon (Full-time · 3 yrs 8 mos)
    • Maintenance Supervisor
      Apr 2021 - Feb 2022 · 11 mos

    • Maintenance Supervisor
      Jul 2018 - Apr 2021 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Leading hand heavy duty fitter/Maintenance Supervisor at BGC Contracting
    Apr 2012 - Jun 2018 · 6 yrs 3 mos

    o Responsible for coaching and mentoring of the team allocated and carry out maintenance repairs, servicing and rebuild tasks as directed. o Report directly to Supervisor o Delegation of work and coordination of flow to a crew of tradesmen o Ensure the safety and welfare of all personal, machinery and all company property o Follow the maintenance schedule ensuring plant & equipment is maintained in accordance with OEM specifications. o Aid and coach in efficient diagnoses and repair of plant and equipment o Understand hydraulic and electrical schematics o Report all incidents immediately o Initiate & formulate JHA’s for specific work areas o Commit to a NO injury work place o Regular visual inspections of equipment, ensuring the condition and integrity of all plant &equipment o Conduct workshop inspections & maintain a high level of housekeeping in my work area o Answer all workshop related two-way calls using appropriate edict o Priorities machine breakdowns between mining and OHP Supervisors o Report on all scheduled and breakdowns on a Excel maintenance shift report o Erecting and commissioning machines and equipment on site o Focus on a value for money, quality and responsiveness to internal and external clients o Positively engage with the workforce, coach a team to deliver results o Always look for ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the operation in my work area o Raise work orders and defects for machines, price quoting, parts availability scope of works o Supervise major excavator shutdowns, ensure scope is complete safely and within scheduled time frame o Follow up on outstanding parts orders, ensure correct parts ordered for machines