Andre Charl Kroutz
Alberton
Summary
Professional SMP leader with experience in overseeing and optimizing production processes. Skilled in team collaboration, problem-solving, and adapting to changing needs. Strong focus on achieving results, ensuring quality, and driving continuous improvement. Known for reliability, strategic thinking, and effective communication.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
SMP Supervisor
LYCOPODIUM
2024.04 - Current
- Erecting of Modular plant (structural Steel )
- Installation of hoppers/chutes and screens
- Fabrication of big bore / small-bore piping and installation.
- Over seeing and coordinating Tie in points of Brown field piping / green field piping
- Overseeing all plate work Thickeners and Tanks
- Project: Footprint Reduction (FPR) Modular plant
- Client: Anglo
SMP Supervisor
LYCOPODIUM
2022.11 - 2024.03
- Construction Crushing and Screening Steel Structure Buildings
- Plate Work, Feed and Discharge Conveyors with Associated Mechanicals
- Jaw Crushers, Vibrating Screens, VFG's, Cone Crushers, Apron Feeders
- Installation of Conveyor Belts.
- Pan Feeders, Training Conveyor Belts Cold Commissioning, Drive Motor Alignment
- Hot Commissioning
- Project: LHU Restart Uranium
- Client: Paladin Energy
SMPP Supervisor
Myraa Construction
2022.03 - 2022.09
- Maintenance shutdown
- Autoclave, Vessels, Tanks (Plate Work), Thickeners, Pump, Drive Motor, Ducting, Pressure
- Testing
- Heat Exchangers and Structural Steel Installation.
- Project: Ambatovy Nickel and Cobalt Refinery Toamasina Madagascar
Maintenance Superintendent
Metalkol RTR (DRC)
2019.08 - 2021.07
- Responsible HOD for all maintenance of pump stations including TSF. Tailing’s storage facilities.
- Manage a team of 8 senior boilermakers, 6 welders, 10 semiskilled boilermakers and 10 mechanical fitters.
- Direct, coordinate and review the work plan activities and projects.
- Monitor workflow, review, and evaluate work products methods and producers.
- Lease with staff to identify and resolve problems.
- Assist with individual team management, development performance reviews timesheets, employee hiring /onboarding.
- Coordinate commercial maintenance including inspections, maintenance and vendors scheduling.
- Hands on assistance with work requests
- General leadership duties including monitoring individuals, performance, discipline, motivating and developing team members.
- Identify opportunities of improving service delivery / reduced time reduce cost / increase productivity / optimize availability.
- Managing resources in respect of material equipment and people to ensure optimization.
- Planning of yearly and quarterly shutdowns, drafting of yearly budge.
- Coordinated with procurement and project planning for delivery schedules & installations planning.
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks to equipment installation schedules.
Maintenance Superintendent
Metalkol RTR (DRC)
2015.03 - 2021.07
SMP Construction Supervisor
Metalkol RTR (DRC)
2016.03 - 2019.08
Maintenance Engineering Superintendent
METALKOL RTR (DRC)
2016.03 - 2019.08
- Structural, Mechanical and Platework Supervisor.
Piping Superintendent
SNC Lavalin (Refinery Natref) Shutdown
2016.09 - 2016.11
Piping Superintendent
SNC Lavalin (Natref refinery)
2016.09 - 2016.11
- Plan and direct work activities.
- Direct personal to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget, with quality workmanship that conforms to original specifications.
- Coordination of personnel, material, and equipment needed to meet schedules.
- Support project and construction management with planning and utilization of proper means and methods of piping activities.
- Adhere to and support the company’s health and safety & environmental policies.
- Serve as a lead person to coordinate activities within the assigned scope.
Piping Superintendent
SNC Lavalin (Refinery Natref)
2016.04 - 2016.02
Mechanical Superintendent
African Minerals (AML)
2014.03 - 2015.06
Mechanical Superintendent
African Minerals (AML) – Sierra Leone) West Africa
2014.03 - 2015.06
- Assembling and installation of one Jaw crusher / Assembling and installation of two cone crushers/ Apron feeders / Installation of 1 km conveyor and transfer stations / installation of one Scrubber.
- Ensure qualities standards and specifications are adhered to.
- Ensuring that health and safety producers and legal requirements are adhered to.
- Motivating and developing team members.
- Inspecting completed components for visual defects before final hand over to QC department.
SMP Superintendent
London Mining (Sierra Leone)
2011.05 - 2014.02
SMP Manager
SMP Manager (London Mining PLC – Sierra Leone) West Africa
2011.05 - 2014.02
Senior Superintendent
Kents Engineers (Mozambique)
2010.03 - 2011.05
Structural & Plate work Superintendent
Dayim Punj Lloyd (Saudi Arabia)
2009.01 - 2010.03
Structural & Plate work Superintendent
Petrochemical Superintendent (Dayim Punj lloyd) Saudi Arabia, Al-Jubail
2009.01 - 2010.03
Structural & Plate work Superintendent
Mintails Australia
2008.01 - 2008.12
Structural & Plate work Superintendent
Structural Superintendent (Tank Farm & Piping) (Mintails Australia) South Africa
2008.01 - 2008.12
Structural & Plate work Superintendent
Structural & Plate Work Superintendent (KKK Exploration - London) Kazakhstan
2007.03 - 2007.12
Structural & Mechanical Superintendent
Piping & Structural Steel Superintendent (Redis Construction) South Africa (Springs PGF Glass)
2006.07 - 2007.02
Structural & Plate Work Supervisor
MDM Ferrowman / Mali West Africa
2004.03 - 2006.06
Workshop Supervisor
Mechanical Engineering Services
1996.11 - 2000.12
Education
Matric / Grade 12 -
Haythorne High School
01.1987
Inhouse Shipbuilding Course
Inirbyl Marine (PTY)LTD
01.1991
Plating and Structural Steel; Drawing 2; Applied Science 2; Platers and Structural Steel Workers Theory 2
Department of Internal Affairs
01.1990
Plating and Structural Steel
Department of Internal Affairs
01.1989
Skills
- Production Management
- Time Management
- Capable in prioritizing workload according to urgency and importance
- Ability to work to a strict timeframes and deadlines
- Proven ability to work under pressure
- Occupational Safety & Health
- Able to identify workplace hazards and how to eliminate them
- MS Office
- Innovation and creativity
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
Afrikaans–Read, Write, Speak
English–Read, Write, Speak
Zulu - Speak
References
Will be given upon request or in an interview.
Timeline
SMP Supervisor
LYCOPODIUM
2024.04 - Current
SMP Supervisor
LYCOPODIUM
2022.11 - 2024.03
SMPP Supervisor
Myraa Construction
2022.03 - 2022.09
Maintenance Superintendent
Metalkol RTR (DRC)
2019.08 - 2021.07
Piping Superintendent
SNC Lavalin (Refinery Natref) Shutdown
2016.09 - 2016.11
Piping Superintendent
SNC Lavalin (Natref refinery)
2016.09 - 2016.11
Piping Superintendent
SNC Lavalin (Refinery Natref)
2016.04 - 2016.02
SMP Construction Supervisor
Metalkol RTR (DRC)
2016.03 - 2019.08
Maintenance Engineering Superintendent
METALKOL RTR (DRC)
2016.03 - 2019.08
Maintenance Superintendent
Metalkol RTR (DRC)
2015.03 - 2021.07
Mechanical Superintendent
African Minerals (AML)
2014.03 - 2015.06
Mechanical Superintendent
African Minerals (AML) – Sierra Leone) West Africa
2014.03 - 2015.06
SMP Superintendent
London Mining (Sierra Leone)
2011.05 - 2014.02
SMP Manager
SMP Manager (London Mining PLC – Sierra Leone) West Africa
2011.05 - 2014.02
Senior Superintendent
Kents Engineers (Mozambique)
2010.03 - 2011.05
Structural & Plate work Superintendent
Dayim Punj Lloyd (Saudi Arabia)
2009.01 - 2010.03
Structural & Plate work Superintendent
Petrochemical Superintendent (Dayim Punj lloyd) Saudi Arabia, Al-Jubail
2009.01 - 2010.03
Structural & Plate work Superintendent
Mintails Australia
2008.01 - 2008.12
Structural & Plate work Superintendent
Structural Superintendent (Tank Farm & Piping) (Mintails Australia) South Africa
2008.01 - 2008.12
Structural & Plate work Superintendent
Structural & Plate Work Superintendent (KKK Exploration - London) Kazakhstan
2007.03 - 2007.12
Structural & Mechanical Superintendent
Piping & Structural Steel Superintendent (Redis Construction) South Africa (Springs PGF Glass)
2006.07 - 2007.02
Structural & Plate Work Supervisor
MDM Ferrowman / Mali West Africa
2004.03 - 2006.06
Workshop Supervisor
Mechanical Engineering Services
1996.11 - 2000.12
Inhouse Shipbuilding Course
Inirbyl Marine (PTY)LTD
Plating and Structural Steel; Drawing 2; Applied Science 2; Platers and Structural Steel Workers Theory 2
Department of Internal Affairs
Plating and Structural Steel
Department of Internal Affairs
Matric / Grade 12 -
Haythorne High School