Kevin Simon
***** **** ****** ** ********, AB
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Automotive Service Technician
Heavy Equipment Technician
Summary of Qualifications and Relevant Skills:
Over four years of experience and service with the Canadian Armed Forces as a Vehicle Technician
Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing of gas and diesel fuelled vehicles
Experience in the pulling, replacing and repairing engines and transmissions
Skilled at interpreting repair manuals, electrical and hydraulic schematics
Skilled on steering, suspension, and drivetrain
Ability to work with advanced tools and diagnostic equipment
Experienced working unaccompanied and with a team
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Exceptional organizational skills and punctuality
Available to adapt and learn new skills quickly
Fluent in Shopkey, and other automotive search engines
Managed and organized vehicle fleet maintenance
Work Experience:
Vehicle Technician
Canadian Forces - Edmonton, AB 2009 - 2014
Performed routine and anticipatory maintenance and repaired vehicles and equipment
Trained and assisted apprentices while working on machinery, as well as educated them on safety and procedural methods
Cleaned and maintained vehicles
Ordered parts for vehicles using parts system software
Diagnosed and repaired all types of electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems
Scheduled and maintained history records of all vehicles
Diagnosed and repaired Detroit Diesel and CAT Engines
Ensured all safety precautions were taken before performing any procedures (i.e. Checking cranes, hoists, jacks)
Lead and supervised teams
Maintained and account for shop equipment
Conducted effective training sessions in theoretical and individual skill
Prepared work orders, and parts ordering
Automotive Service Technician
Thistle Automotive Ltd – Fort Saskatchewan, AB April 2014 – Feb 2015
Systems test vehicles
Flushed fuel systems, coolant systems, Transmission etc.
Diagnostics, repairs and recharge of A/C systems
Vehicle alignments, front end, and suspension maintenance
Exhaust repair
EVAP diagnostic and repair
Brake diagnoses and repair
Input work orders, repair specifications on vehicles
Scan tool diagnosis
Automotive Service Technician
Southtown Hyundai – Edmonton, AB April 2015 – July 2015
Performed regular service on customer vehicles
Used computer system to record and note all work on vehicles
Familiarized in working at a dealership
Performed vehicle repairs and preventative maintenance
Road tested vehicles to ensure quality control
Input parts ordering and estimate quotes
Diagnostic and electrical repair on vehicles
Performed vehicle pre delivery inspections
Relevant Certification
Automotive Service Technician
Heavy Equipment Technician
MSDS safety training
WHMIS
First Aid
Education:
Apprentice and Journeyman
Canadian Forces School of Electrical Engineering
Borden, ON, 2011,2013
High School Diploma
Galt Collegiate Institute
Cambridge, ON, 2007
References
Available on request