Sam Lombardi
ELY,Cambridgeshire
Summary
Experienced agricultural mechanic specialising in agricultural machinery repair and maintenance, with a strong focus on precision adjustment and advanced troubleshooting. Demonstrates expertise in hydraulic systems maintenance, engine diagnostics, overhauls, aftertreatment systems and electrical system diagnostics. Proficient in welding, pneumatic systems, and the operation of power tools, ensuring efficient time management and task delegation. Committed to proactive learning and continuous improvement, with a career goal of enhancing machinery diagnostics capabilities.
Offering strong foundation in mechanical skills, combined with hands-on experience in agricultural equipment maintenance. Knowledgeable about diagnosing and fixing machinery issues, with strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities. Ready to use and develop mechanical skills, diagnostic expertise, and maintenance techniques in a pump engineer role.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work history
Agricultural engineer
O J Neil Contracting LTD
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
2020.05 - Current
- Management of field breakdowns along with initiative to keep machines/equipment running until parts are available for permanent fix.
- Management of workshop labour and ensuring correct stock levels of all relevant parts for winter maintenance and harvest breakdowns, organising workshop records.
- Experience with servicing and repairs on self propelled muck spreaders.
- Experience maintaining and repairing loading shovels, Telehandlers, 360 excavators along with diesel generators..
- Good knowledge of Scania diesel engines along with other diesel engines with Stage 4 and 5 aftertreatment systems for servicing and repairs
- Use of Texa diagnostic software to recognise breakdown issues and identify appropriate repairs.
- Repaired, serviced and maintained machinery and equipment for smooth operations during busy harvest seasons.
- Met manufacturers' service and warranty requirements for compliant equipment maintenance.
- Replaced fluids and lubricants to maintain equipment safety and function, reducing breakdowns and risk.
- Overhauled machinery and tools in end-of-season repairs, upkeeping equipment ahead of storage.
- Sourced replacement parts from cost-effective suppliers, meeting strict spending targets.
- Regularly inspect equipment to verify quality and performance, limiting operational downtime.
Machine operator
O J Neil Contracting LTD
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
2019.03 - 2020.05
- Kept machinery well-maintained in line with safety regulations.
- Adjusted machine settings to optimise performance.
- Operation of a wide variation of equipment.
- Travelling to and from customers along with liaising with them to meet their requirements.
Vehicle technician
Tolgate Tyres and Exhausts
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
2017.02 - 2018.08
- Servicing and repairing customers' vehicles
- Performed routine oil changes, prolonging engine lifespan.
- Resolved engine malfunctions with in-depth troubleshooting techniques.
- Repaired exhaust systems for reduced emissions level compliance.
- Replacing and balancing tyres.
- Diagnostics a wide veriaty of issues with CAN, wiring, engines, transmission, braking systems ect.
General Farm Worker
GEO Gittus & Son
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
2012.05 - 2017.10
- General farm worker for operation of a wide variety of agricultural equipment.
- Day to day help with an anaerobic digester
- Workshop maintenance of equipment in the winter months as well busy periods to keep equipment running.
- Experience with tractors, cultivators, track laying machines, forklifts, telehandlers, ect.
Education
NVQ Level 1 - Agriculture
Writtle Agricultural College
Chelmsford, Essex 2006.09 - 2007.06
Higher National Diploma - Agriculture
Writtle Agricultural College
Chelmsford, Essex 2007.09 - 2009.06
Skills
- Specifying correct parts
- Patience and persistence
- Practical creativity
- Precision adjustment
- Adaptable to weather conditions
- Tractor mechanic specialisation
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Filters replacement
- Risk assessment knowledge
- Work prioritisation
- Computerised system understanding
- Welding proficiency
- Agricultural machinery repairing
- Planning routine check-ups
- Familiarity with technical manuals
- Diagnosing breakdowns
- Maintenance record keeping
- Basic computer literacy
- Efficient time management
- Pneumatic systems expertise
- Torque wrench operation
- Knowledge of power tools
- Engine overhaul techniques
- Hydraulic systems maintenance
- Task delegation
- Engine overhauls
- Machinery installation
- Proactive learner
- Spare parts management
- Diesel engine expertise
- Electrical system diagnostics
- Machinery diagnostics and fault-finding
- Hydraulic maintenance inspections
- Disassembly and reassembly
- Fault Diagnosis
- Mechanical intuition
- Time efficiency
Affiliations
- Restored Yak-12 aeroplane engine for ground running demonstraions
- Traveling the U.K and other countries
- Airshows
Certification
First aid in the work place, Counter balance fork truck, Wheeled loader, 360 excervator, Load securing, Rough terrain forklift.
Timeline
Agricultural engineer
O J Neil Contracting LTD
2020.05 - Current
Machine operator
O J Neil Contracting LTD
2019.03 - 2020.05
Vehicle technician
Tolgate Tyres and Exhausts
2017.02 - 2018.08
General Farm Worker
GEO Gittus & Son
2012.05 - 2017.10
Higher National Diploma - Agriculture
Writtle Agricultural College
2007.09 - 2009.06
NVQ Level 1 - Agriculture
Writtle Agricultural College
2006.09 - 2007.06