Kevin Mackenzie
Castlegar
Summary
Red seal heavy duty mechanic looking to secure employment with a reputable company in the Southeast Kootenay Region. Has extensive knowledge of troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. I am committed to providing high quality repairs and maintenance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
RED SEAL HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC
KALESNIKOFF LUMBER CO LTD
06.2023 - Current
- Diagnosing and repairing Issues with heavy equipment including engines, transmissions, cooling, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
- Performing routine maintenance tasks such as, lubrication, cleaning, and inspecting on trucks and equipment.
- Overhauling and reconditioning heavy duty equipment components.
- adhering to all safety procedures and policies to ensure a safe working environment.
APPRENTICE HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC
INLAND
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Perform preventive maintenance as per the equipment manufacturer’s standards
- Conduct new equipment pre-delivery inspections
- Perform electrical, hydraulic and diesel engine diagnosing
- Install Accurate, Daequip, and WBM hydraulic thumbs, catwalks, hydraulic wedge and pin grabber couplers, F.O.P.S., and F.O.G.S
- Remove and install tracked undercarriage components
- Assemble LBX and Case 490 excavators, after being transported to the dealership
- Undertake bucket repairs (Shanks, Cutting Edges, and Lifting Lugs)
WELDER/ FITTER
INLAND
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Installed Accurate and Daequip hydraulic thumbs, catwalks, F.O.P.S., and F.O.G.S
- Coupled quick couplers to machines and test fitted buckets after installations were finished
- Completed bucket repairs (Shanks and Cutting Edges), and cracked equipment component repairs
- Extracted broken bolts and Oxygen Lancing seized pins
- Replaced worn out stick bushings on a LBX 350
APPRENTICE TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION MECHANIC
COLDFRONT LTD
05.2016 - 04.2019
- Installation of both trailer and truck reefers, which included running refrigerant lines, battery cables, and installing compressor mount kits onto gas and diesel engines
- Completed basic diagnostics of diesel engines and refrigeration systems
- Undertook basic maintenance (e.g
- Oil services)
- Repairs on diesel powered gensets, including faulty generators, drive gears, water pumps, injectors, and injection pumps
Education
LEVEL FOUR HEAVY DUTY MECHANICAL RED SEAL
COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES
Cranbrook, BC02-2025
OZONE LAYER PROTECTION AWARENESS PROGRAM FOR AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS CERTIFICATE
COLDFRONT
01.2017
LEVEL C WELDING
KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
01.2014
GRADE 12 DIPLOMA - undefined
WESTVIEW SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.2013
Skills
- Good attention to detail
- Safety Oriented
- Eager and willing to learn
- Excellent Communication Skills, works well with a team or alone
- Proficient in diagnosing software
- Well organized
- Valid Class 5 drivers license
- Electrical, hydraulic, and engine troubling shooting
- Skilled welder
- Forklift certified
- WHIMIS certificate
Timeline
RED SEAL HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC
KALESNIKOFF LUMBER CO LTD
06.2023 - Current
APPRENTICE HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC
INLAND
05.2021 - 05.2023
WELDER/ FITTER
INLAND
04.2019 - 10.2019
APPRENTICE TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION MECHANIC
COLDFRONT LTD
05.2016 - 04.2019
OZONE LAYER PROTECTION AWARENESS PROGRAM FOR AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS CERTIFICATE
COLDFRONT
LEVEL C WELDING
KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
GRADE 12 DIPLOMA - undefined
WESTVIEW SECONDARY SCHOOL
LEVEL FOUR HEAVY DUTY MECHANICAL RED SEAL
COLLEGE OF THE ROCKIES
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