Brendan Holmes

Experience

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  JM AM LAWS

  Mar 2001 - Mar 2005

  Trainee golf professional

  Coaching of people to help not only improve their golf game, but to also improve their enjoyment in the game by expending their understanding of techniques.Retail sales and equipment repairs for customers.

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  Frigtech

  Mar 2005 - Sept 2011

  Service technician

  Commercial refrigeration design, installation and breakdown repairs. 24/7 support to large commercial customers. Program and installation of PLC controls to improve system and power efficiency. Programming of controls to work better with the customers demands and equipment usage. Electrical control sub board manufacture and design for all PLC, single and 3 phase equipment. Phase fail and overload protection devices. Energy saving systems in lighting and control. Installation and operation of Remote interface devices that allowed technicians to maintain and control refrigeration systems via remote services. Show less

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  UGL

  Sept 2011 - May 2012

  Service Technician

  Carry out the planned maintenance of rollingstock. Complete field modification programmes. Complete CCO work on rollingstock. Shift documentation and reports where required.

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  UGL Rail

  Sept 2014 - Apr 2015

  Infield locomotive repairs and technical support.Product performance review.Locomotive control system software upgrade and testing.Customer service support.Fault analysis.Component change outs.Field modifications.Detailed troubleshooting, both via telecommunications and hands on. Training and work improvement to co workers. Relief supervisor for infield crews. 24/7 support and technical assistance. Forward planning of programmed maintenance and repairs to improve operational reliability and performance. Product review to determine areas for improvement and greater reliability. Fault interpretation including cause and effect with regards to component failures.Customer reports and technical support.

  • Technical coordinator

    May 2012 - Apr 2015

  • Infield Supervisor

    Sept 2014 - Nov 2014
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  Aurizon

  Apr 2015 - May 2023

  Engineering and Reliability. Ensuring the reliable operation of rollingstock.Component failure investigation. Wheel wear planning for increased service life and reduction of infield work to reduce equipment downtime. Plan and design detailed work instructions and technical alerts to depot staff. Mentor and training of shop staff to improve reliability and shed throughput. Detailed work instructions to staff to prioritise and repair rollingstock defects to increase the fleet availability. Software upgrades in accordance with OEM specifications. Work with overhaul providers to ensure the timely return of rollingstock during major CCO work. Show less

  • Locomotive Specialist

    Nov 2017 - May 2023

  • Locomotive Electrician

    Apr 2015 - May 2023
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  Wabtec Corporation

  May 2023 - now

  Technical Advisor