Open To Work
Cornelius Phillippus Coetzer
Boilermaker
Klerksdorp
Summary
I am an independent, dedicated and sincere person, who enjoys being part of a team and is capable of operating in a cultural diverse environment. My aspirations are built on my achievements and would like to progress within my workplace and in my career by taking on development assignments, that provide opportunities to learn new skills and expand my knowledge, such as new projects
Overview
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Languages
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Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Expat Supervisor Boilermaker Specialist
ArcelorMittal
Yekepa, Liberia
01.2024 - 10.2026
- Specialist Boilermaker Supervisor Expat For DSO Plant and Concentrator plant
- Maintain and repair DSO (Direct Shipping Ore Plant)
- Supervised general maintenance at rail offloading and ship loading facilities at Buchanan port, ensuring operational readiness.
- Oversaw nightshift maintenance to ensure efficient repairs and minimize downtime.
- Specialized repair and rebuilding of fallen mobile ship loader (Tele stack 1550)
- Rebuilding and repair of HME Buckets and pins
- Managed nightshift maintenance to improve concentrator performance and reliability.
- Led Boilermaker workshop for concentrator and crusher, coordinating repairs and maintenance activities.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Ensured operational continuity, quickly responding to and resolving emergency repair situations.
- Fabricated and repaired metal sections using cutting, fitting, welding, and precision measuring tools.
- Utilized specialized tools and machinery to complete repairs and installation.
- Improved fabrication efficiency, integrating new technologies and techniques into daily operations.
Expat Boilermaker
Newfields Resources
Kahama, Sierra Leone
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Fabricated and installed boilers, pressure vessels, and structural steel using blueprints and shop drawings.
- Executed boilermaking tasks for DMS plant, mining support, and TMM projects
- Inspected welds, seams, and fittings to verify code compliance and equipment integrity.
- Repaired damaged boiler components, restoring safe operation and minimizing unplanned downtime.
- Operated Manitou lift to streamline material handling processes
- Interpreted blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings to complete precise installations.
- Inspected equipment for wear, corrosion, and defects, then completed corrective maintenance.
- Executed oxy-cutting, grinding, and welding tasks while maintaining strict safety compliance.
- Aligned, fitted, and assembled heavy metal components using rigging and hand tools.
- Coordinated shutdown repairs to minimize downtime and restore plant equipment quickly.
- Mentored junior boilermakers on fabrication methods, isolation procedures, and quality expectations.
- Documented completed work, verified tolerances, and ensured compliance with maintenance standards.
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
Plater/Boilermaker
PETRA DIAMONDS Ltd
Koffiefontein , South Africa
01.2017 - 01.2022
- General Maintenance on Jaw Crushers, Apron Feeder, Grizzly Feeder and Conveyor Belts
- Fabricated and installed liners on chutes to enhance durability and reduce wear
- Fabricate and install steel pipes
- Fabricate guards for conveyor belt head and tail pulleys
- Maintained standby for callouts on breakdowns three times weekly to provide prompt response and minimize downtime
- Assist in shaft maintenance
- Performed repairs on all steel work for trackless machinery (Loaders, Drill rigs, Bobcats) to ensure operational reliability
- Mines Rescue Serves Brigades man (Proto)
- Performed operations in underground settings
- Inspected platework and structural components for wear, damage, and alignment issues.
- Measured, marked, and cut steel sections to required specifications using hand and power tools.
- Fitted, assembled, and positioned plates to support safe plant and equipment operation.
- Assisted maintenance teams with plate replacement, repairs, and equipment preparation.
- Maintained clean work areas and followed mine safety procedures during fabrication tasks.
- Applied welding and grinding support to complete accurate, durable plate installations.
- Coordinated with supervisors and trades personnel to prioritize urgent repair activities.
Plater/Boilermaker
PETRA DIAMONDS Ltd
Swartruggens, South Africa
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Fabricating of various plant components for DMS Plants
- Supervised installation of new recovery plant at Finsch Mine, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Led team as foreman during critical project phases, facilitating timely completion of milestones.
- Supervised demolition of old plant at Helam Mine, coordinating efforts to minimize downtime.
- Acted as representative for safety, health, and environmental initiatives
- Part-time quality controller on Cullinan Mine upgrade
- Obtained 25-ton crane license in November 2016
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Operated forklifts, bobcats and track hoes.
- Followed mine safety procedures, permit requirements, and housekeeping standards during all fabrication and repair activities.
- Conducted root cause analysis for any detected defects, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
Diamond and investment protection officer
Williamson Diamond Mine Tanzania
Mwadui, Tanzania
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Diamond and investment officer in the final recovery of WDL plant
- Ensured optimal equipment functionality in final recovery plant to support operational goals
- Maintained operations in final recovery plant to sustain high efficiency
- Experience with Flow sort X-ray Diamond recovery machines
- Maintenance of Flow sort machines
- Operated diamond grease tables to facilitate effective diamond recovery
- Maintenance and operating of DMS plant
- Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors with regular safety inspections and adherence to established protocols.
- Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
Plater/Boilermaker
PETRA DIAMONDS Ltd
Swartruggens , South Africa
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Led fabrication/project teams on Petra expansion projects, ensuring alignment with project goals
- Team leader assigned to expansion project at Williamson Diamonds Ltd, Tanzania
- Trained teams on new engineering machines, tools, and techniques to improve operational effectiveness
- Enhanced output quality of engineering structures through streamlined fabrication processes
- OHS representative and enforcement
- Commissioned various DMS plants in the Petra Group.
- Fabricating of various plant components for DMS Plants
- Operated various fabricating equipment to create components.
- Executed Co2 and stick welding techniques for structural integrity.
- Conducted gas cutting to prepare metal parts for assembly.
- Conducted routine maintenance activities to uphold plant efficiency.
- Conducted quality control inspections to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
- Performed shutdown maintenance on crushers, conveyors, and processing plant equipment to restore operational reliability.
- Improved fabrication efficiency, integrating new technologies and techniques into daily operations.
- Maintained clean work areas and followed mine safety procedures during fabrication tasks.
- Fabricated and repaired structural steel components, hoppers, chutes, and support frames to mine specifications.
Boilermaker/Plater
PETRA DIAMONDS LTD
Swartruggens , South Africa
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Fabricated components on site for DMS plants, meeting project specifications and deadlines.
- Supported construction team in building new DMS plants, ensuring timely progress and quality standards.
- Utilized angle grinders to prepare surfaces for welding
- Utilized basic hand tools to complete fabrication tasks
- Training in gas cutting, stick welding and CO2 welding
- Training in reading of fabrication drawings
- Facilitated training in basic rigging and slinging techniques, enhancing team safety and operational readiness.
- Fabricated metal components using cutting, grinding, bending, and welding equipment
- Read technical drawings and specifications to complete structural repairs accurately
Manager
LETS TRADE SLATE QUARRY
Swartruggens , South Africa
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Tracked employee attendance and managed payroll to ensure accurate compensation.
- Engaged with customers to manage product sales and provide informed product recommendations.
- Executed health and safety protocols, promoting a safe working environment for all employees.
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance, ensuring adherence to company standards.
- Cut slabs of stone into sheets that will be used for floors or counters
- Mark dimensions or outlines on stone prior to cutting, using rules and chalk line
- Locate grain line patterns to determine how rocks will split when cut
- Maintenance of slate cutting saws
- Cleaning of quarry using frontend loaders
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Trained staff on quarry procedures, safe work practices, and daily operational expectations.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Engineering Foreman
RHINO PIPING
Komatiepoort, South Africa
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Oversaw general foreman duties, coordinating team activities and resources
- Supervision of fabricating and refurbish of cane crushing equipment
- Procured and maintained stock to guarantee material availability for production
- Managed stock control for fabricating materials, ensuring efficient inventory levels
- Maintenance on welding and cutting equipment
- Interpreted isometric drawings and blueprints to verify installation requirements and sequence work accurately.
- Enforced safety procedures, conducted site checks, and corrected hazards before work continued.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
Education
Trade - Plater/Boilermaker
Department of Labour
RSA2009
First Aid Level 2 -
St Johns
Koffiefontein 2019
Comprehensive -
Mines Rescued Services
Welkom2019
Skills
Word,Excel, Internet and Email
Training and mentoring
Goal oriented
Staff management
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 1981-09-03
- Driving License: Code 10/Clean Record
- Marital Status: Married to Deborah Marie Coetzer (Pitchford)
Certification
Certificate in Project manag 25Ton Crane License (Nov 2016)
Professional Development
- Time management training and short-term objective planning and organizing
- Manitou Operator
- First aid level 1
- Basic problem-solving techniques and methods
- Risk assessment
- Basic problem-solving techniques training
- Basic rigging and slinging
- DMS operating
- Hazemag crusher operator training
- Diamond final recovery methods and operations
- Osborn Jaw Crusher
- Osborn Grizzly Feeder
- Sandvik Apron Feeder
- Conveyor belts
- Working on heights
- Basic Firefighting
- Lockout procedures
- Overhead crane operations
- 25Ton Mobile Crane
- Forklift
- Frontend Loader
Timeline
Expat Supervisor Boilermaker Specialist
ArcelorMittal
01.2024 - 10.2026
Expat Boilermaker
Newfields Resources
01.2022 - 01.2024
Plater/Boilermaker
PETRA DIAMONDS Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2022
Plater/Boilermaker
PETRA DIAMONDS Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2017
Diamond and investment protection officer
Williamson Diamond Mine Tanzania
01.2012 - 01.2015
Plater/Boilermaker
PETRA DIAMONDS Ltd
01.2009 - 01.2011
Boilermaker/Plater
PETRA DIAMONDS LTD
01.2007 - 01.2009
Manager
LETS TRADE SLATE QUARRY
01.2001 - 01.2006
Engineering Foreman
RHINO PIPING
01.1999 - 01.2000
Trade - Plater/Boilermaker
Department of Labour
First Aid Level 2 -
St Johns
Comprehensive -
Mines Rescued Services