Selvam Balasundram
Summary
Responsible Technician with excellent troubleshooting, customer service and analytics skills. Highly effective in complying with safety requirements evidenced by zero work loss days. Broad skills in maintenance and bench builds.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Technician / Mechanic
Opel Automobile GmbH
01.2023 - Current
- Specialize in Diesel Engines and Petrol Engines
- Conduct thorough inspections of vehicles to identify mechanical, electrical, and electronic issues
- Utilize diagnostic equipment and tools to diagnose problems and recommend appropriate repair solutions accurately
- Perform routine maintenance tasks such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake replacements, and fluid checks
- Repair or replace faulty components, parts, or systems, including engines, transmissions, suspension systems, and exhaust systems
- Conduct overhaul diesel and petrol for car engines
- Keep detailed records of all repairs, services, and maintenance performed on each vehicle
- Provide estimates to customers for repair costs and explain the necessary repairs understandably.
Freelancer
Self-employed
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Repairing heavy trucks (prime mover) such as Volvo, Scania, Hino, etc
- Repairing water pumps and generator
- Engage in domestic wiring
- Roadside assistance (Breakdown).
Technical Advisor
Ayyappa Transport Agency
01.2005 - 12.2021
- Utilised exceptional fault-finding abilities to quickly identify technical issues, minimising operational disruption
- Oversaw the routine maintenance of trucks and vehicles to ensure maximum of efficiency
- Provided road-side assistance for non-company trucks especially, European trucks, in case of breakdown by being guide
- Coordinated the travelling schedule for truck drivers to follow
- Served as the advisor for the emergency response team tasked to attend to any kind repairs of the company trucks at any time.
Senior Technician
Mitsubishi Chemical Infonics Pte Ltd
12.2004 - 01.2005
- Supervised and participated in the maintenance of machining (Cleanroom and Backend Department)
- Minimized the downtime of production by ensuring the efficiency of
Education
Diploma of Higher Education Electrical Electronic Engineering -
Institut Teknologi Baiduri
Pasir Gudang, Johor2003
Certificate of Training Pneumatics -
SMC Pneumatics (S. E. A.) Pte Ltd
Tuas, Singapore2002
National Technical Certificate Grade Three Mechatronics -
Institute of Technical Education Singapore
Jurong, Singapore2001
National Technical Certificate Grade Two Mechatronics -
Institute of Technical Education Singapore
Jurong, Singapore2001
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia -
Sekolah Menengah Chaah
Chaah, Segamat1996
Skills
- Electrical engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Pneumatics
- Hydraulics
- Hydropneumatics
- Technical engineering
- Communication skills
- Technical troubleshooting (Machinery)
- Aftersales technical support
Additional Information
- Possesses Singapore Driving License Class 3 and Class 2b (Expired - Renewable with valid Singapore working document)
- Willing to learn and adapt according to what the situation demands
- Able to work with minimal supervision and guidance
- Capable of communicating friendly and effectively
- Can work in a team environment
Languages
Tamil
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1
Malay
Proficient
C2
Expectations
- Notice Period: 1 week
- Last Drawn: SGD 3.4K
- Expected Salary: SGD 3.2K and above
- Reason for leaving the last job: Better option
Timeline
Technician / Mechanic
Opel Automobile GmbH
01.2023 - Current
Freelancer
Self-employed
01.2022 - 12.2022
Technical Advisor
Ayyappa Transport Agency
01.2005 - 12.2021
Senior Technician
Mitsubishi Chemical Infonics Pte Ltd
12.2004 - 01.2005
Diploma of Higher Education Electrical Electronic Engineering -
Institut Teknologi Baiduri
Certificate of Training Pneumatics -
SMC Pneumatics (S. E. A.) Pte Ltd
National Technical Certificate Grade Three Mechatronics -
Institute of Technical Education Singapore
National Technical Certificate Grade Two Mechatronics -
Institute of Technical Education Singapore
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia -
Sekolah Menengah Chaah
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