I'm a self-starter who learns quickly and utilizes my own initiative to be proactive in problem-solving and a good team member and leader.
Qualified as a Fitter in 1997 after doing apprenticeship training for four years in the mining industry.
*I have N4 (national technical certificate in mechanical engineering)
* Six Sigma Green Belt (Project Management Institute)
*Maintenance Management ( Canadian Institute of Mining)
*Maintenance of Flameproof Equipment)
*Various Sandvik and Atlas Copco on-the-job training certification
*I'm currently studying Advanced Diploma In Mechanical Engineering with EIT (Australia) due to complete the course in August 2023
I have extensive experience in the mining industry maintaining heavy equipment machinery doing machine assembly, maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting on hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and electrical low voltage systems.
TWJ Projects-Senior Mechanic (09/2010- Date)
* Supervision of tradesmen (Electricians and Diesel Mechanics)
*Conduct planned and unplanned maintenance on newly assembled machinery and rebuild machinery
*Product improvement
*Component failure analysis
Atlas Copco South Africa-Product Specialist (Loaders and Drill Riggs)
*Supported all customer's company equipment with underground and site visits
*Conducted regular audits on all company equipment and expedited audits and orders
*Built strong relationships with customers
*Assessed machinery operator and customer mechanics practices and submitted reports
*Provided good maintenance practices assistance to customer mechanics
*Participated in ongoing productivity and efficiency improvement projects
Sandvik Mining and Construction-Progressive career promoted twice (Mechanic-Field Service Technician-Product Specialist)
Mechanic 11/2002-01/2005
*Maintenance, services, and repairs on underground machinery
Field Service Technician 01/2005-04/2006
Detailed knowledge of specific equipment where fault diagnosis is paramount during site visit callouts
Product Specialist 04/2006-11/2009
*Prepared service schedules in cooperation with the planner
*Built strong relationships with customers
*Conducted regular audits on all company equipment and expedited audits and orders
*Provided technical assistance and coaching to technicians
*Attended/or assisted telephonically with machinery breakdowns where field technicians were needing assistance
My hobbies are going to the gym, cycling, and studying