Adbill Gareth Jooste
Engineering Supervisor
Kathu
Summary
Dynamic Engineering Supervisor with a proven track record in team motivation and safety management. Successfully reduced equipment downtime through proactive maintenance planning and enhanced compliance with industry regulations. Skilled in documentation control and fostering inclusive teamwork, ensuring high performance and continuous professional development among team members.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Supervisor
Kumba Iron Ore
01.2014 - 08.2024
- Conducted regular performance reviews for team members, identifying strengths and areas for improvement to guide their ongoing professional development.
- Facilitated strong teamwork among department members by fostering an inclusive culture that promoted open dialogue, feedback sharing, and mutual respect among colleagues.
- Actively participated in recruitment efforts, interviewing candidates and making hiring recommendations based on technical skills and cultural fit within the department.
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive maintenance planning coupled with root cause analysis investigations when incidents occurred.
- Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration on shared objectives.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and safety standards across all projects within the department.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Implement the Mine Health and Safety Act in the workplace
- Conduct Job Risk Assessments on tasks on the section Task List and periodically review them.
- Ensure that all the sections activities conducted in conformance with the mines Code of Practice
- Ensure employees have the correct training and all licenses are up to date.
- Ensure all equipment are inspected and that it complies with the relevant standards.
- Review Procedures and see if any adjustments needs to be made.(eg. After a safety investigation has been conducted.
Electrician
Kumba Recources
01.2005 - 01.2014
- Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
- Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.
- Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
- Performed routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various electrical equipment.
- Improved electrical system safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Periodically act as Engineering Supervisor
- Fault finding,maintenance and repairs on P&H rope shovels
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
Apprentice
Kumba Recources
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Built strong relationships with team members and supervisors, fostering a positive work environment.
- Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced professionals in various tasks.
- Observed experienced professionals in action, gaining valuable insights into best practices within the field.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Completed assigned tasks efficiently and accurately, contributing to overall project success.
- Received constructive feedback from mentors, leading to improved performance and increased knowledge.
- Adhered to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines during daily work activities.
- Exhibited strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, completing tasks diligently.
- Supported in troubleshooting problems, leading to minimal downtime and maintaining project momentum.
Education
No Degree - Matric/Grade 12
Wrenchville Secondary School
Kuruman, South Africa 04.2001 -
No Degree - Electrical Engineering N3
INTEC COLLEGE
Correspondence College 04.2001 -
Skills
1Team motivation
2Documentation control
3Safety management
4 Basic Management
5Self Leadership
6Environmental Law course
7 Legal Liability course
Timeline
Engineering Supervisor
Kumba Iron Ore
01.2014 - 08.2024
Electrician
Kumba Recources
01.2005 - 01.2014
Apprentice
Kumba Recources
01.2003 - 01.2005
No Degree - Matric/Grade 12
Wrenchville Secondary School
04.2001 -
No Degree - Electrical Engineering N3
INTEC COLLEGE
04.2001 -
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