Nicholas Carrothers
Ellenbrook WA, Australia
Phone: 317-***-****
OBJECTIVE
Self-motivated individual looking to further my career in diesel technology
STRENGTHS
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly and perform to expectations
• Accept tasks as they are given and perform them to my highest ability
• Possess strong values and personal integrity
• Able to work well with others and perform well on individual tasks
• Strong computer skills
EDUCATION
08/08-12/09 Lincoln College of Technology Indianapolis, IN
Associates of Applied Science in Diesel and Truck Technology
• Achieved a 3.31 GPA
• Graduated with 98.3% attendance
• Awarded the “Bar and/or Star” in multiple classes
• Participated in the judging of the “Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills” competition
• Winner of the Lincoln College of Technology “ Full Tuition Scholarship” 2008
2004-2008 Clinton Central High School Michigantown, IN
Graduated May 2008
EXPERIENCE
1/11- Present Westrac CAT (Dealer) - Perth, WA Australia
Engine Mechanic/ Relief Technical Communicator
-Engine dynomometer Operator
• Responsible for setup and testing of all Caterpillar engines on Dynomometer
• Certify all types of Caterpillar engines after overhaul
• Diagnose and repair all types of Caterpillar diesel engines
• Test and adjust mechanical fuel pumps on Caterpillar test bench
• Maintain engine dynomometer and testing equipment
• Fire warden and Safety Representative
-Relief Technical Communicator
• Assist Technical Communicator group when workload is excessive
• Assisted customers with problem solving of Caterpillar engines and equipment
• Communicated between Caterpillar and customers using GDSN
• Performed Failure Analysis on Caterpillar components
• Use experience and troubleshooting skills to solve advanced mechanical problems
9/10-9/11 Caterpillar (CAT Tech Center) Mossville, IL
Experimental Diesel Mechanic
• Perform repairs on Caterpillar engines
• Hardware changes to engines to engineers requests to complete engine research
• Engine diagnosis
• Experience with tier 2, tier 3 and tier 4 engines
• Experience with exhaust after treatment
• Worked on CAT engines ranging from C-7 up to 3600
• Natural gas experience
12/09-9/10 Advanced Technology Services (CAT tech center) Mossville, IL
Diesel Test Technician
• Perform tests on Tier 3 and Tier 4 Caterpillar engines
• Work with a wide range of Caterpillar engines ranging from C9-C32 diesel engines
• Work with 3600 single cylinder natural gas engine used for tier 4 development
• Use computer skills and multiple computer programs to collect/review data
• Use mechanical skills to diagnose problems occurring with the engines and testing equipment
Additional Skills
• Strong ability to diagnose and troubleshoot Caterpillar engines and Machines
• Confident using SIS web, CAT E.T. DBS, GDSN and most Caterpillar programs
• Great customer communication skills
• Ability to self manage and focus under stressful situations
• Able to complete tasks in the safe manner
References and additional information available upon request