Mike Allerston
Yellowknife,AB
Summary
Results-driven Field Heavy Equipment Technician with extensive experience at Finning Canada. Proficient in mechanical troubleshooting and repair, complemented by strong communication skills. Demonstrated ability to perform diagnostic testing and calibrations on CAT equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety in high-pressure environments. Committed to continuous learning and development in the field. Resourceful professional in heavy equipment maintenance known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and hydraulic systems repair. Excel in problem-solving, teamwork, and communication, ensuring successful collaboration and project delivery.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Heavy Equipment Technician
Finning Canada
06.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Yellowknife, NT
- Preform equipment troubleshooting and repairs in the field as required on CAT D10T & D10T2, D6 Dozers, 349 Excavators, 16H Graders, 988, 966 & 930 Loaders
- Complete CAT warranty paperwork
- Complete service reports
- Estimate field repairs
- Preform diagnostic testing & machine calibrations through CAT Electronic Technician
- CAT tier 4 troubleshooting & repair
- Yellowknife, NT
Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician
Finning Canada
11.2018 - 05.2021
- Company Overview: Fort McKay, AB
- Work on 797B Runlife rebuilds
- 797F & 793F NEP, 6020 NEP, D10T & D11T 6,000/12,000 hrs midlife rebuilds
- Preformed pre-delivery troubleshooting, testing, adjusting and calibrations as required
- Fort McKay, AB
Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician
Finning Canada
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Company Overview: Ekati Diamond Mine
- Preformed preventative maintenance, scheduled component change outs, troubleshot equipment failures, preformed breakdown repairs in the field
- Equipment including: 777FG, 789C, 793F Haul Trucks, D10T Dozers, 16M Graders, IT28, 938, 988G, 992K Wheel Loaders, 374, 390 Excavators, 6030 Mining Shovels
- Ekati Diamond Mine
Journeyman Parts Technician
Finning Canada
11.2007 - 09.2017
- Company Overview: Ekati Diamond Mine
- Shipping & receiving, supplying parts, parts sales, parts identification, expediting parts orders from CAT, backorder follow up, hotshots, sourcing parts from outside suppliers, issuing purchase orders to vendors, processing cores, inventory, building hoses, forklift operating, housekeeping
- Ekati Diamond Mine
Apprentice Parts Technician
Finning Canada
08.2002 - 11.2007
- Company Overview: Ekati Diamond Mine
- Shipping & receiving, supplying parts, parts sales, parts identification, expediting parts orders from CAT, backorder follow up, hotshots, sourcing parts from outside suppliers, issuing purchase orders to vendors, processing cores, inventory, building hoses, forklift operating, housekeeping
- Ekati Diamond Mine
Education
Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician Off Road, Red Seal -
Keyano College
02.2021
Completed Journeyman Parts Technician, Red Seal -
lakeland college
vemillion, ab11.2007
High School Diploma -
sir john franklin high school
06.1999
Skills
- Committed to safety
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work alone or well with others, team player
- Mechanical & Equipment knowledge related to service maintenance troubleshooting and repair
- Experienced with Caterpillar SIS 20, SIS, HIS, TMI, SIMSi, Electronic Technician, CAT Inspection App, DBS, CAT OTV
- Experienced in SIS, ET and Dealer Product Support Search
- Finning D10T2 product course
- Fluent with Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word & Excel
- Experienced with Adobe Reader
- Experienced with Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- Experience operating forklift and other small equipment
- Crane & Rigging
- WIMIS certified
References
- Billy Dixon, Parks Canada, Contracts Manager, Calgary, AB, 403-618-0955, billy.dixon@pc.gc.ca
- Mac Kuzwic, Finning Canada, Service Supervisor, Fort McKay, AB, 780-472-7263, mkuzwic@finning.com
- Mark Gutfriend, Finning Canada, Leadhand Field Technician, Yellowknife, NT, 403-307-2387, mkuzwic@finning.com
Leadership Experience
Acted in a leadership role within the Parts Department at Finning Ekati as Leadhand Parts Technician, 2010 - 2017
Timeline
Field Heavy Equipment Technician
Finning Canada
06.2021 - Current
Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician
Finning Canada
11.2018 - 05.2021
Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician
Finning Canada
09.2017 - 10.2018
Journeyman Parts Technician
Finning Canada
11.2007 - 09.2017
Apprentice Parts Technician
Finning Canada
08.2002 - 11.2007
Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician Off Road, Red Seal -
Keyano College
Completed Journeyman Parts Technician, Red Seal -
lakeland college
High School Diploma -
sir john franklin high school
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