David A. Jones
Maesteg
Summary
Accomplished mechanical maintenance professional with extensive expertise in the operation, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment such as gears, pumps, hydraulics, motors, bearings, and overhead cranes. Demonstrates proficiency in welding and burning activities with a robust understanding of structural work. Proven leadership abilities through effective team management and adept at handling high-profile breakdowns and planned maintenance tasks. Strong problem-solving skills enable efficient troubleshooting of mechanical issues. Experienced in coordinating complex operations including isolation, rigging, and scaffolding while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and compliance standards.
Experienced Plant Engineer with knack for problem-solving and delivering practical solutions. Skilled in optimising plant operations, reducing downtime, and enhancing system reliability. Successfully led multiple projects that improved efficiency and safety standards, resulting in significant cost savings and operational improvements.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Plant Engineer
Marshalls (Bricks & Masonry)
2025.01 - 2026.01
- Work 3 shift pattern (mornings/afternoon/nights)
- Carry out maintenance and breakdown activities in fast moving brick/block production plant.
- Fabricate / repair damaged plant items using oxy/propane torch and welding set.
- Diagnose hydraulic faults and rectify.
- Strip and replace damaged/worn plant items including - motors, gearboxes, brakes, hydraulic cylinders, ropes, pulleys, wheels and chain drive conveyor systems.
- Adjust conveyor belt tracking and skirt replacements.
- Interrogate PLC I/Os to track proximity sensor failure.
- Streamline repair processes to reduce machine downtime.
- Dealt with emergency breakdowns swiftly, reducing production interruptions.
- Oversaw installation of new equipment, ensuring proper functioning.
- Developed technical reports, providing valuable insights into operational issues.
- Performed troubleshooting to identify and rectify mechanical faults.
Shift Mechanical Leading Hand
TATA Steel
2023.01 - 2024.01
- Led 5 man shift team, delegated responsibilities, and managed spare parts inventory.
- Actively participated in weekly meetings, providing constructive feedback and suggestions for improvements.
- Prioritised workload effectively whilst managing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring breakdowns are minimal.
- Supervised team members to ensure work was completed on time.
- Planned maintenance tasks around production requirements and supervised breakdown repairs to minimize disruptions.
- Assisted in training new hires to maintain quality standards.
- Ordered necessary supplies and equipment, ensuring uninterrupted workflow.
- Conducted daily briefings to keep team informed about project progress.
Shift Mechanical
Concast, TATA Steel
2022.01 - 2023.01
- Played a key role in ensuring smooth operation of casters by conducting breakdown repairs and planned maintenance activities.
- Conducted replacements of motors, pumps, hydraulics, gearboxes, valves, and filters to maintain equipment reliability.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Team Leader
Mobile Task Force
2012.01 - 2022.01
- Managed a team of mechanical, electrical, and welding professionals to ensure effective execution of high-profile breakdowns and planned maintenance tasks.
- Coordinated all aspects of work including perimetry, isolation, rigging, scaffolding, and deployment of mobile cranes.
- Successfully planned and executed maintenance tasks to minimize downtime and optimize productivity.
Mechanical Craft
Mobile Task Force
2002.01 - 2012.01
- Worked in steel and slab departments, focusing on maintenance and repair of overhead cranes, motors, gearboxes, brakes and other mechanical equipment.
- Conducted mobile hydraulic jacking operations, rope changes, and structural work as required.
- Working with scaffolders and riggers to efficiently carry out large scale mechanical operations.
- Executed welding and burning activities to support maintenance tasks.
Education
GCSE -
Dyffryn Comprehensive School
Port TalbotModern apprenticeship - Mechanical Engineering
Bridgend College
Bridgend 1998.09 - 2002.09
NVQ level 2 - Mechanical Engineering
BridgendNVQ level 3 - Mechanical Engineering
BridgendKey skills level 3 -
Bridgend College
BridgendCity & Guilds 214 - Mechanical Engineering
BridgendSkills
- Expertise in maintenance, repair, and operation of mechanical equipment including gears, pumps, hydraulics, motors, bearings, and overhead cranes
- Proficient in welding and burning activities with strong understanding of structural work
- Skilled in managing high-profile breakdowns and planned maintenance tasks
- Leadership abilities demonstrated through successful management of teams
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues efficiently
- Experience in coordinating and overseeing various aspects of work including isolation, rigging, and scaffolding
- Strong commitment to safety and compliance standards
Certification
- Basic electrical installation.
- Breathing apparatus and First Aid.
- Mobile Elevating Working Platform.
- Radio and pendant crane operation.
- Gas awareness and 4 in1 monitor training.
- Harness trained.
- Fire awareness and Hot Work permits.
- Appointed person in charge of lifting operations (PICOLO)
- ATW PBS issuing.
- Telescopic handler.
- Forklift Truck trained.
- Asbestos awareness.
- Automatic external Defibrillator (AED)
- Fluid Power Rules and issuing Fluid Power Permits.
- CAT 1, 2 and 3 Permits.
- Proficient in SAP. (ordering spares, job creation and feedback)
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Plant Engineer
Marshalls (Bricks & Masonry)
2025.01 - 2026.01
Shift Mechanical Leading Hand
TATA Steel
2023.01 - 2024.01
Shift Mechanical
Concast, TATA Steel
2022.01 - 2023.01
Team Leader
Mobile Task Force
2012.01 - 2022.01
Mechanical Craft
Mobile Task Force
2002.01 - 2012.01
Modern apprenticeship - Mechanical Engineering
Bridgend College
1998.09 - 2002.09
GCSE -
Dyffryn Comprehensive School
NVQ level 2 - Mechanical Engineering
NVQ level 3 - Mechanical Engineering
Key skills level 3 -
Bridgend College