About | CM SOLUTIONS

A service and consultation company focusing on the industrial sector.

Utilising new technology backed by twenty years of experience, CM Solutions can help diagnose issues with even your most problematic equipment

About CM Solutions

CM Solutions is a service and consultation company dealing primarily with the industrial sector of Australia. Utilising new technology backed by twenty years of experience, CM Solutions can help diagnose issues with even your most problematic equipment. CM Solutions not only provides thermal imaging and laser alignment services, but plant reliability studies and surveys, lubrication reviews, vibration analysis and rotor balancing.

In addition, equipment testing and plant commissioning are also offered. With clients across Australia and experience throughout the world, there is no engineering issues have not been overcome by CM Solutions staff

Expertise. Exemplified.

With a proven track record, CM Solutions delivers high quality expertise and tailored solutions,
using effective communication to engage confidently at every level.

Scott Henderson

Founder/Director/Trainer

Bio

Scott started his reliability journey completing 14 years in the British Army as a senior maintainer of rotary aviation assets (helicopters). Operating across the globe in various roles, reliability engineering and condition monitoring was key to operational effectiveness and safety. After relocating to Australia and 6 years working for a variety of industries in reliability roles, Thermalign was born and has now celebrated 10 years of business.Scott believes in hands-on, real-world solutions, to real world problems. As a trainer he brings his wealth of knowledge to the classroom with a very personable approach.His extensive experience in the condition monitoring field across many industries, allows Scott the knowledge and true understanding that is the hallmark of an effective trainer. He continues to add to his credentials and training portfolio in many disciplines that he has been actively involved in for some time.

Chris Hill

Senior Analyst/Trainer

Bio

Working in Condition Monitoring for over 25-years, Chris is a remarkable Senior Analyst. Certified to ISO Cat 4 in Vibration Analysis since 2014, he is an entirely professional trainer with current real-world experience in both walkaround and online vibration systems, plus the new and emerging technologies such as Motion Amplification. As a facilitator of formal and informal training, he is an engaging and passionate presenter. Volunteering as a firefighter since 2000, Chris has worked his way up the ranks in the CFA and is still actively involved in emergency management when the need arises. A dedicated, community minded individual and highly valued Team member, Chris is an ideal mentor and role model to up and coming condition monitoring technicians and reliability engineers.

Jim Potter

Reliability Engineer

Bio

Jim is a Mechanical Engineer with a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Hons) from Swinburne University and more than 15 years of experience in reliability engineering and condition monitoring. He is certified in Vibration Analysis ISO CAT III, Infrared Thermography Level 1 and Ultrasound ISO CAT I. His career has spanned mining, water infrastructure, industrial processing and manufacturing, with strong capability in vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, laser shaft alignment, bearing installation and root cause failure analysis. Jim also has extensive experience working with CMMS platforms, SCADA systems and rotating equipment acceptance testing to Australian and international standards.

Over the past years with, CM Solutions, Jim has worked as a Reliability Engineer delivering condition monitoring services across a broad range of industries. His role includes remote diagnostics, mentoring in vibration, thermography and ultrasound, database development, and defect elimination programs for critical assets. Jim is recognised for his analytical approach, clear communication and steady leadership in high-risk environments, consistently supporting safe, structured and data-driven maintenance practices.

Jack Patton

Reliability Technician

Bio

Jack is a trade-qualified heavy vehicle mechanic with more than 18 years of experience across mining, heavy transport, automotive and renewable energy sectors. He has worked extensively in mine site field service throughout the Bowen Basin, carrying out heavy machinery maintenance, component overhauls, hydraulic and drivetrain repairs, and fault diagnostics on CAT, Komatsu, Terex and Liebherr equipment. He also owned and operated a mechanical business, managing operations and delivering servicing and repairs across light vehicles, 4WDs and earthmoving equipment.

He later transitioned into the wind energy sector, performing turbine maintenance, breakdown response and major component works across Vestas, Goldwind and Senvion platforms throughout Victoria. Jack is recognised for his dependable work ethic, practical approach and strong commitment to safety, consistently delivering thorough and reliable workmanship as part of the CM Solutions team.

About the Artist:

Artist Jamie Davidson, a proud Ngarabul woman from the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales and now living on Bunurong Country in Victoria, created CM Group’s First Nations artwork to symbolise CM Solutions, CM Products and CM Institute, and the way these three businesses work together as part of CM Group.

About the art:

This commissioned piece, Ripple Effect, speaks to the importance of education and upskilling, pathways that businesses like CM Group help facilitate. A single shift in direction can transform a life but it always starts as a small ripple.

CM Group acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all First Nations people, their culture and to Elders past and present.

A service and consultation company focusing on the industrial sector.

About CM Solutions

Expertise. Exemplified.

Scott Henderson

Chris Hill

Jim Potter

Jack Patton

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