K.F.Dilshan Fernando
Mount Wellington
Summary
Highly experienced Automotive Professional with a proven track record in diesel technology, hydraulic systems, maintaining and repairing generators, heavy equipment maintenance, and workshop management. Specialized in servicing and repairing a wide range of vehicles, including electric, hybrid, and diesel vehicles. Demonstrated expertise in diagnosing complex issues, conducting repairs, and ensuring optimal vehicle performance. A dedicated team player with exceptional leadership skills and a commitment to exceeding customer expectations.
Seeking a challenging position in the automotive industry where my extensive experience and technical skills can be utilized to contribute to the success of the organization while further enhancing my expertise in diesel technology, hybrid vehicles, hydraulic system and workshop management.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Diesel Technician
Leading Passenger Transport Bus Company
- Maintain and repair diesel engines, transmission, and braking systems for fleet buses.
- Conduct inspections, preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults.
- Keep accurate service records and reports.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable bus operations.
Diesel Generators Technician
Nes Hire Generator Company, New Zealand
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained and repaired diesel generators ranging from 10kVA to 1250kVA for a variety of industrial, commercial, and residential clients.
- Diagnosed mechanical and electrical issues using specialized tools and diagnostic equipment.
- Performed regular inspections, servicing, and preventative maintenance on a wide range of generator models to ensure optimal performance.
- Repaired and replaced faulty components including alternators, starters, fuel systems, and exhaust systems.
- Conducted load testing and performance analysis to verify generator efficiency and functionality under different operational conditions.
- Collaborated with the electrical team to troubleshoot and repair generator control systems and ensure proper wiring connections.
GSE Technician Hydraulic & Diesel Technician
TCR Ground Support Equipment GSE for Airport
01.2024 - 01.2025
- All Airport ground support equipment maintenance, repair, and periodic services.
- Attending all kind of mechanical and Hydraulic maintenance work on Electric Tug, Baggage Tug, Push Back Tug, Water Service Truck, Laverty Truck, Catering Truck, Engineering Step, Passenger Step, Container Loader, Baggage Loader with converter belt truck, LD3, LD7 Baggage palate.
- Attending mechanical and maintenance work including fabrication, welding, and painting work.
Hydraulic Technician
Crown Lift Trucks and Machine Equipment
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Conducted diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on forklifts, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
- Performed troubleshooting on hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems to identify and resolve issues.
- Conducted routine inspections and preventive maintenance to minimize equipment downtime and maximize lifespan.
- Collaborated with team members to complete repairs and meet service deadlines.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs, parts usage, and service history.
Heavy Vehicle-Diesel Technician and Hydraulic Technician
Waste Management New Zealand
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Conducted servicing and maintenance for HINO and ISUZU trucks, adhering to manufacturer specifications and safety standards.
- Maintained and repaired hydraulic systems of heavy vehicles, ensuring proper functionality.
- Served as on-call duty personnel, responding to emergency repair requests promptly to minimize downtime.
- Diagnosed and repaired European and Japanese campervans using scan tools and diagnostic software.
- Proficient in diagnosing and resolving electrical faults to ensure vehicle safety and reliability.
- Conducted tire replacements, wheel balancing, and alignment for optimal tire performance.
Petrol & Diesel Automotive Technician
Schofield Holden (Giltrap)
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Perform W.O.F inspections and associated works.
- Attend the periodic maintenance schedule and trouble diagnosis jobs and software updates and services.
- Trouble Diagnosis: Electrical system related chassis system, engine system, suspension, overhauling engine, auto and manual transmission and final drives.
- Performing warranty related jobs and running repair jobs and while alignments.
- Perform vehicle inspection and conduct road test ensuring compliance with agreed performance and quality standards and record the results.
- Attend pre-delivery inspection for new vehicles.
Diesel Technician
Tourism Holding Ltd New Zealand (THL Rentals)
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Diagnose and repair European and Japanese Campervan vehicles e.g., Mercedes, Volkswagen, Ford Transit, Toyota using scan tools, start diagnosis, launching latest version.
- Use oxy, Arch and MIG welding, hand fitting or machining processes to replace or repair faulty parts.
Senior Automotive Technician & Quality Controller
Abdulla Abdulghani & Bros. Co. W.L.L Doha Qatar, (Dealers for Toyota/Lexus)
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Repairing especially Toyota commercial vehicles.
- Perform vehicle inspection and conduct road test ensuring compliance with agreed performance and quality standards and record the results.
- Trouble Diagnosis Electrical system related chassis system, engine system, suspension, overhauling engine, auto and manual transmission and final drives.
Senior Diesel Technician & Heavy Hydraulic Equipment Technician
CML-MTD Mechanical &Heavy Equipment Construction Company –Sri Lanka
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Maintained and repaired heavy equipment, including hydraulic systems and transmissions, in a timely manner to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted preventive maintenance inspections on complex machinery and equipment, identifying and addressing issues to prevent breakdowns.
- Conducted preventive maintenance inspections on complex machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
- Timely maintenance and repair of heavy equipment, including hydraulic systems and transmissions.
Senior Automotive Technician
Abdul Latheef Jameel Company Saudi Arabia (Dealers for Toyota and Lexus)
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Repairing especially Toyota commercial vehicles.
- Periodic maintenance services, steering and suspension repairing, attending auto and manual transmission overhauling.
- Attending central locking, power shutters, power mirrors-related jobs, and key remote programing.
- Able to diagnose, electrical, mechanical, and brake system ABS 4x4 system.
- Attending suspension diagnosing body vibration, steering vibration, stability control, etc.
- Attending final drive 4x4 and Tran’s axel faults and brake system faults.
- Attending scanner tool intelligent tester 1 and tester 2.
Senior Automotive Technician
Qatar Automobile Company Qatar (Dealers for Mitsubishi)
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Expert in Mitsubishi commercial & Light vehicle repairs.
- Skilled in maintenance, steering, suspension, and transmission overhauling.
- Experienced in diagnosing electrical, mechanical, brake, and 4x4 system issues.
- Capable of tuning carbureted and fuel-injected models.
- Competent in diagnosing suspension problems and stability control issues.
- Proficient in handling center locking, power features, security systems, and remote key programming.
- Proficient in using scan tools like MUT 1 and MUT 2.
Senior Automotive Technician
Omar A. Balubaid Company Saudi Arabia. (Dealers for Peugeot and GM)
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Repairing especially GM and Peugeot commercial vehicles and heavy vehicles.
- Attending periodic maintenance services, steering and suspension repairing, and attending auto and manual transmission overhauling.
- Attending trouble diagnosis, electrical and mechanical, and brake system 4x4 system.
- Attending suspension diagnosing body vibration, steering vibration, stability control etc.
- Attending final drive 4x4 and Tran’s axel faults and brake system faults.
- Brake system modification, suspension system modification, air system modification.
- Attending scanner tools Tech 1, Tech 2
Automotive Technician (Diesel & Hydraulic Technician)
Sri Lanka Transport Board, Central workshop
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Experienced in performing scheduled maintenance on diesel engines, heavy vehicles, and excavators.
- Proficient in brake systems and suspension systems repair and maintenance.
- Gaining experience in the maintenance and overhaul of hydraulic breakers (EDT).
Education
NZ Certificate - Electrical Engineering Theory NZQA Level 3
Vehicle Inspectors Preparatory Course - WOF
Unitec
Diploma - Automobile Engineering CITY& GUILDS(UK)
Diploma - Industrial Engineering and Business Management
Sri Lanka Vocational Training Authority
Automobile Diploma Management Part II - undefined
Sri Lanka Automobile Engineering Association
National Certificate of Technology (N.C.T) - Mechanical Engineering
College of Technology Maradana
01.2001
Auto Electrical Course - undefined
Rotary Institute
01.2001
Automotive Engineering Qualified NZQA Level 4 - Automotive Engineering
Ceylon-German Technical Training Institute
01.1999
Skills
- Proficient in diagnosing and repairing diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and heavy equipment
- Extensive experience in servicing various automotive brands, including Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Lexus, Mitsubishi, Peugeot, Nissan, Renault, Suzuki, and Great Wall
- Strong diagnostic skills and proficiency in using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities
- Effective communication and customer service skills
- Commitment to quality workmanship and exceeding customer expectations
- Adaptability to new technologies and industry developments
Accomplishments
- Completed Basic holden vehicle training in New Zealand.
- Completed Crown lift truck training and forklift driving training in New Zealand.
- TOYOTA Technician Course (23rd -27th May2009).
- TOYOTA Pro Technician -Frequent Service (30th May- 2nd June 2009).
- TOYOTA Pro Technician – Electrical (23rd - 27th Oct 2009).
- TOYOTA Express Maintenance – (6th -10th Feb 2010).
- TOYOTA Diagnosis Gasoline Engine (12th -16th Feb 2011).
Timeline
Diesel Generators Technician
Nes Hire Generator Company, New Zealand
01.2024 - 01.2025
GSE Technician Hydraulic & Diesel Technician
TCR Ground Support Equipment GSE for Airport
01.2024 - 01.2025
Hydraulic Technician
Crown Lift Trucks and Machine Equipment
01.2022 - 01.2024
Heavy Vehicle-Diesel Technician and Hydraulic Technician
Waste Management New Zealand
01.2020 - 01.2022
Petrol & Diesel Automotive Technician
Schofield Holden (Giltrap)
01.2018 - 01.2020
Diesel Technician
Tourism Holding Ltd New Zealand (THL Rentals)
01.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Automotive Technician & Quality Controller
Abdulla Abdulghani & Bros. Co. W.L.L Doha Qatar, (Dealers for Toyota/Lexus)
01.2013 - 01.2016
Senior Diesel Technician & Heavy Hydraulic Equipment Technician
CML-MTD Mechanical &Heavy Equipment Construction Company –Sri Lanka
01.2011 - 01.2013
Senior Automotive Technician
Abdul Latheef Jameel Company Saudi Arabia (Dealers for Toyota and Lexus)
01.2010 - 01.2012
Senior Automotive Technician
Qatar Automobile Company Qatar (Dealers for Mitsubishi)
01.2009 - 01.2010
Senior Automotive Technician
Omar A. Balubaid Company Saudi Arabia. (Dealers for Peugeot and GM)
01.2006 - 01.2008
Automotive Technician (Diesel & Hydraulic Technician)
Sri Lanka Transport Board, Central workshop
01.1998 - 01.2002
Diesel Technician
Leading Passenger Transport Bus Company
Vehicle Inspectors Preparatory Course - WOF
Unitec
Diploma - Automobile Engineering CITY& GUILDS(UK)
Diploma - Industrial Engineering and Business Management
Sri Lanka Vocational Training Authority
Automobile Diploma Management Part II - undefined
Sri Lanka Automobile Engineering Association
National Certificate of Technology (N.C.T) - Mechanical Engineering
College of Technology Maradana
Auto Electrical Course - undefined
Rotary Institute
Automotive Engineering Qualified NZQA Level 4 - Automotive Engineering
Ceylon-German Technical Training Institute
NZ Certificate - Electrical Engineering Theory NZQA Level 3
References
References available on request
DECLARATION
I hereby certify that all the above-mentioned details are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. If I am offered an opportunity to serve in your esteemed establishment, I can assure you that,I shall always perform my duties with commitment and loyalty. Applicant : K.F.Dilshan Fernando
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Holds a Class 2 Learner’s Driver License.