Justin Pauls
Calgary,AB
Summary
My goal is to obtain a position working as a Heavy Equipment Technician with a desire for field work. Experienced with diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues in heavy machinery. Utilizes skills in hydraulic systems and engine overhauls to maintain optimal equipment performance. Track record of effective troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Field Mechanic
Finning Canada Integrated Mining team
02.2024 - Current
- Service work in the field at various customer mine sites on CAT mining equipment
- 793 haul truck rebuild, repairs, component rebuild/ changeouts
- 24M motor grader rebuild
- 992 loader builds
- Use of service truck as well as driving around mine sites/ pit driving
- Troubleshoot various problems on CAT machines
- Complete warranty work
- R1700 major repair and troubleshooting
- Dealing directly with customers regarding repair of their machines
- Traveling to BC/ Yukon to get to customer sites
Journeyman Mechanic
Finning Calgary
11.2021 - 02.2024
- North Shop
- (x3) D11T machine rebuild
- (x2) D10R/T rebuild.
- D8T tailings dozer machine major repair work
- D6T hydraulic cleanout
- 340 Ultra-high Demolition hydraulic cleanout
- Work in Heavy Rents bay
- Troubleshooting and warranty work
- Knowledgeable in SIS
- Work on most medium-large mining/ construction machine in CAT product line
- New Equipment Prep
- Excavator, loader, dozer, rock truck prep
- Tek Coal 395 machine prep
- Imperial Oil 988K custom cable reeler install
- Troubleshooting and warranty work
- Use of CAT ET
- Components
- D10T final drive rebuild
- D6T final drive and brake group rebuild
- D6T torque convertor rebuild
- 745D transfer gears rebuild
2nd YEAR APPRENTICE
Mike Vail Trucking
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Preform oil changes and repairs on various heavy equipment (incl: tri-drives, super-B’s, tandems, pups, and quad-axle units).
- Knowledgeable in hydraulics repair.
- Knowledgeable in Kenworth, Peterbilt/ Cummins, and CAT engine systems.
SHOP HAND- 1ST & 2ND YEAR APPRENTICE
Lightspeed Logistics
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Knowledgeable in preforming various duties (Incl. drive shafts, hubs, brakes, electrical, fan hub, suspension, steering, tires, trailers, etc.)
- Experience with Cummins X15 and Detroit Diesel DD15 diesel engines.
- Perform repairs on tractors and trailers.
- Assist other technicians when required.
- Oxyacetylene/ gas welding experience.
Education
1st/ 2 nd YEAR – DIESEL EQUIP. TECHNICIAN -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
3rd YEAR – DIESEL EQUIP. TECHNICIAN -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
4th YEAR – DIESEL EQUIP. TECHNICIAN -
Red Deer College
RED SEAL JOURNEYMAN -
Skills
- Traction
- Outlook
- Salesforce
- SIS and CAT ET
- Electrical work
- Heavy equipment operation
- Welding and fabrication
- Powertrain repair
- Electrical system diagnosis
- Hydraulic systems repair
- Drive train maintenance
- Equipment troubleshooting
Certification
- Hydraulic S1 Course
- Crane and Rigging Certification
- Forklift Certification
- Overhead crane certification
- Mobile crane certification
- Elevated work platform
- Man basket
- Fall protection
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Journeyman Field Mechanic
Finning Canada Integrated Mining team
02.2024 - Current
Journeyman Mechanic
Finning Calgary
11.2021 - 02.2024
2nd YEAR APPRENTICE
Mike Vail Trucking
04.2021 - 11.2021
SHOP HAND- 1ST & 2ND YEAR APPRENTICE
Lightspeed Logistics
09.2019 - 04.2021
3rd YEAR – DIESEL EQUIP. TECHNICIAN -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
4th YEAR – DIESEL EQUIP. TECHNICIAN -
Red Deer College
RED SEAL JOURNEYMAN -
1st/ 2 nd YEAR – DIESEL EQUIP. TECHNICIAN -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
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