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Work History
Education
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Andries Jacobus Du Plessis

Andries Jacobus Du Plessis

Boilermaker
Port Shepstone

Summary

I'm a qualified Boilermaker, Welder and an experienced Construction Foreman, with 20 years of experience on plant equipment and layouts of various structures and equipment. I'm also adept in planning tasks, material calculations, labour allocations, coordinating and supervising tasks. My collaborative approach and ability to exceed quality standards underscore my leadership in project execution and team improvement initiatives.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Boilermaker (Acting Foreman)

Murray & Roberts
Musina
07.2022 - 12.2024
  • Modifications and installations of conveyors, bulkheads, chutes, ventilation doors and water doors underground
  • Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
  • Executing boilermaker tasks, eg drilling, pinning and erection of structures and mechanical equipment
  • Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
  • Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
  • Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
  • Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
  • Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Contributed to project success, delivering components that met stringent quality standards.

Boilermaker / Site Foreman

Rossmin Mine - Classic Engineers
Port Shepstone
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Planning of projects, eg create drawings, build and fabricate structures
  • Maintenance of existing plant equipment, eg crushers, mills, packing machines, silos and ventilation ducktings
  • Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
  • Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
  • Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
  • Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
  • Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Enhanced project coordination, liaising effectively with engineers and project managers to clarify requirements.

Boilermaker / Construction Foreman

Kobus Construction - Sub Contractor
ShellyBeach
09.2020 - 12.2021
  • Enhanced project coordination, liaising effectively with engineers and project managers to clarify requirements.
  • Planning of projects, eg create drawings, building and fabricating of structures
  • Complete enclosure with sheeting and gutters
  • Drilling, pinning and maintenance on oil factory boilers
  • Assembled and installed boilers, tanks and vats according to blueprints and specifications.
  • Inspected work for compliance with applicable regulations and job specifications.
  • Exceeded client expectations through exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of construction projects from planning to execution stages.

Maintenance Boilermaker / Acting Foreman

AGT Foods (Africa)
11.2014 - 08.2020
  • Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
  • Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
  • Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
  • Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
  • Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Elevated quality of workmanship, adhering strictly to blueprints and specifications for each project.
  • Streamlined repair processes, identifying and addressing issues swiftly to minimize operational disruptions.

Boilermaker

ArcelorMittal Babcock Lapace
06.2014 - 10.2014
  • Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
  • Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations through diligent adherence to codes and guidelines in all tasks performed.
  • Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
  • Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.

Boilermaker

Lethabo Power Station - Babcock Palace
11.2013 - 05.2014
  • Plant Shutdown boilermaker tasks

Boilermaker

Sasol Synfuels (Wetback ATM)
06.2013 - 08.2013
  • Streamlined repair processes, identifying and addressing issues swiftly to minimize operational disruptions.
  • Streamlined assembly processes for enhanced productivity, utilizing advanced welding techniques.

Boilermaker

Sasol Wax (Fluor Lapace)
04.2013 - 06.2013

Executing Boilermaker Shutdown tasks

Boilermaker

Sasol Nitro Hydra Arc
02.2012 - 09.2012
  • Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
  • Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
  • Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Cleaned and maintained boilers and associated equipment to increase efficiency and performance level.

Boilermaker / Welder

NPC Cement - Mohoto Engineering
10.2009 - 12.2011
  • Executing general Boilermaker and welding tasks
  • Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
  • Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
  • Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.

Boilermaker / Welder

Idwala Carbonates (Golden Spot Trading)
08.2008 - 09.2009
  • Built and repaired process tanks, storage tanks and water treatment tanks.
  • Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
  • Cleaned and maintained boilers and associated equipment to increase efficiency and performance level.
  • Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.

Boilermaker

NPC Cement - Murray & Roberts
09.2007 - 07.2008
  • Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
  • Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
  • Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
  • Achieved timely project completion by effectively managing resources, schedules, and deadlines while working on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Streamlined repair processes, identifying and addressing issues swiftly to minimize operational disruptions.

Boilermaker / Welder

Sasol Central Workshop - Midway Two Holdings
05.2005 - 08.2007
  • Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team, consistently seeking ways to enhance processes and performance standards.
  • Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
  • Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
  • Ensured operational continuity, quickly responding to and resolving emergency repair situations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Suid Natal High School
Port Shepstone, South Africa
01.2002 - 12.2002

Skills

Oxy-fuel cutting

Structural steelwork

Hand and power tools

Boiler installation

Horizontal Fillet Weld

Vertical Up Fillet Weld

Overhead Fillet Weld

Rigging

Repair work

Shielded metal arc welding

Structural fittings

Gas metal arc welding

Boiler equipment

Timeline

Boilermaker (Acting Foreman)

Murray & Roberts
07.2022 - 12.2024

Boilermaker / Site Foreman

Rossmin Mine - Classic Engineers
01.2022 - 05.2022

Boilermaker / Construction Foreman

Kobus Construction - Sub Contractor
09.2020 - 12.2021

Maintenance Boilermaker / Acting Foreman

AGT Foods (Africa)
11.2014 - 08.2020

Boilermaker

ArcelorMittal Babcock Lapace
06.2014 - 10.2014

Boilermaker

Lethabo Power Station - Babcock Palace
11.2013 - 05.2014

Boilermaker

Sasol Synfuels (Wetback ATM)
06.2013 - 08.2013

Boilermaker

Sasol Wax (Fluor Lapace)
04.2013 - 06.2013

Boilermaker

Sasol Nitro Hydra Arc
02.2012 - 09.2012

Boilermaker / Welder

NPC Cement - Mohoto Engineering
10.2009 - 12.2011

Boilermaker / Welder

Idwala Carbonates (Golden Spot Trading)
08.2008 - 09.2009

Boilermaker

NPC Cement - Murray & Roberts
09.2007 - 07.2008

Boilermaker / Welder

Sasol Central Workshop - Midway Two Holdings
05.2005 - 08.2007

High School Diploma -

Suid Natal High School
01.2002 - 12.2002
Andries Jacobus Du PlessisBoilermaker