Camper building
Barend Dauth
Diesel Mechanic
Witbank
Summary
Hardworking Diesel Mechanic versed in troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair. Completes routine repairs, preventive maintenance and specialized rebuilds. Proficient in checklists and working with customers to evaluate vehicle needs. Detail-oriented Diesel Mechanic experienced as fleet mechanic for large logistics company. Consistently completes scheduled maintenance accurately and efficiently. Dedicated to keeping team members safe and vehicles operating in peak performance. Seasoned Diesel Mechanic offering expertise in engines, brakes, and other vehicle systems. Effective team player with understanding of customer service standards and documentation requirements. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Professional Diesel Mechanic with experience in providing quality maintenance services on wide range of vehicles. Skilled in engine and brake repair, diagnostics and troubleshooting. Proven record of successfully restoring vehicles to peak operating performance. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Diesel Mechanic position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
DIG Earth moving
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Promoted from Diesel Mechanic to Foreman
- Manage 16 employees on 2 different sites
- Schedule maintenance on equipment
- Maintain shift rosters
- Chair meetings with clients
- Manage stores on site
- Create risk assessment for work to be done
- Manage equipment compliance to mine and department of mines regulations
- Tracking breakdowns and time to repair
- Reporting to management on all site specific targets.
- Fostered positive work environment that led to high employee morale and retention rates, while consistently meeting performance expectations.
- Mentored junior technicians through hands-on training, fostering culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing within maintenance department.
- Enhanced safety standards through regular staff training sessions, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Coordinated scheduled shutdowns for major equipment overhauls, minimizing disruption to production schedules while maximizing asset longevity.
- Prioritized preventative measures such as lubrication programs and vibration analysis that helped extend equipment life cycles and reduce overall costs.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.
- Conducted root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures and implemented corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Promoted continuous improvement by encouraging staff to suggest innovative ideas for process enhancements and cost-saving initiatives.
- Monitored employee work tasks while installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment for projects.
- Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Observed guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
- Kept track of equipment, inventories, and system upgrades in order to prepare and present detailed reports to upper management.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs
Diesel Mechanic
DIG Earth Moving
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintenance and repairs on earth moving equipment
- Field service
- Komatsu: Dozers 375,275,65
- Excavators PC400,700 and 850
- Grader GD675
- ADT HM400
- Volvo: ADT A40G
- Excavator EL750D
- Bell: ADT B40
- Basic Auto electrical fault finding and repairs
- Hydraulic fault finding.
- Guaranteed adherence to environmental standards by properly disposing of hazardous waste materials generated during repairs.
- Provided exceptional customer service during consultations, addressing client concerns and ensuring their satisfaction throughout the repair process.
- Troubleshot electrical system issues accurately to reduce the likelihood of recurring problems down the line.
- Increased fuel efficiency through the optimization of diesel engines and emissions systems.
- Reduced downtime for vehicles by diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical issues in a timely manner.
- Improved customer satisfaction with thorough inspections, accurate diagnoses, and effective communication of repair needs.
- Maintained detailed records of all repairs, parts replacements, and services performed for reference during future work.
- Preserved fleet longevity through comprehensive overhauls of aging equipment as needed.
- Supported overall workshop efficiency by maintaining a clean, organized workspace and adhering to safety guidelines.
- Achieved cost savings by sourcing high-quality replacement parts from reputable suppliers at competitive prices.
- Ensured safety compliance by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of federal regulations related to diesel mechanics.
- Minimized costly breakdowns through proactive preventative maintenance measures on heavy equipment and vehicles.
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills, teamwork abilities, and effective communication among colleagues and supervisors alike.
- Enhanced engine performance by conducting regular maintenance and repairs on diesel engines.
- Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
- Installed new systems and components in vehicles.
- Inspected vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
- Documented findings and actions taken.
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems.
- Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure, and more as part of service orders.
- Tested and adjusted engines to foster proper performance.
- Examined engines, transmissions and vehicle systems to diagnose issues.
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines to restore functionality in heavy-duty vehicles.
- Inspected and adjusted brakes, steering systems and wheel bearings to address related issues.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
- Determined cost-effective solutions to mechanical issues, saving company money.
- Executed tune-ups on diesel engines by adjusting valves and setting engine timing.
- Conducted full operational compliance inspections before releasing vehicles for use.
- Handled repairs, replacing broken components and inspecting engines for wear and tear.
- Performed preventive maintenance on diesel engines, preventing malfunctions.
- Adhered to safety regulations while servicing vehicles, preventing injuries and accidents.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Ordered new parts for broken belts, hoses and filters, resupplying inventory.
- Collaborated with other mechanics to inspect diesel engines for signs of damage.
- Serviced and maintained engines by performing regular oil and filter changes.
- Managed parts inventory and tracked status of recent orders to maintain tool and equipment stock.
- Followed factory and dealership standards to accurately perform repairs according to work order.
Maintenance Planner
Specialist Maintenance Planning
- Maintenance planning for, Transport section LDV's, HDV's and Plant earth moving equipment, Building maintenance section, Overhead cranes and Internal railway section
- Planning work
- Scheduling work
- Maintain SAP system master data
- Create work requests and orders
- Order parts for planned work
- Assign resources to works orders
- Manage resource allocation.
Maintenance Planner
South32
01.2011 - 08.2021
- Manage 16 employees on 2 different sites
- Schedule maintenance on equipment
- Maintain shift rosters
- Chair meetings with clients
- Manage stores on site
- Create risk assessment for work to be done
- Manage equipment compliance to mine and department of mines regulations
- Tracking breakdowns and time to repair
- Reporting to management on all site specific targets.
- Reduced downtime for critical assets by developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance plans.
Maintenance Planner
Douglas Colliery
05.2004 - 12.2011
- Maintenance planning for Transport section, LDV's and HDV's and Building maintenance section
- Planning work
- Scheduling work
- Maintain SAP system master data
- Create work requests and orders
- Order parts for planned work.
Diesel Mechanic
Optimum Colliery/BHP Billiton
03.1995 - 05.2005
- Maintenance on Light, Heavy duty vehicles, Busses, Farm equipment and Earth moving equipment
- LDV: Toyota: 1998-2004 Corolla, Hilux 4x4, 2x4, Hiace combi and Ambulance
- Ford: 1998-2004 Courier Ambulance
- Mazda: 2004 Drifter4x4 UTE
- HDV: Trucks Class 4: MAN, Mercedes Benz, Hino
- Busses: Ford, ERF, Mercedes Benz, Hino
- Farming: Massey Ferguson tractors, John Deer tractors
- Earth Moving: CAT Dozers D8N,D9N,D10N,D10L,D11N and D11R
- Service
- Breakdown repairs
- Basic auto electrical repairs
- Mechanical Fault finding
- Auto electrical fault finding
- Adhere to safety regulations
- Preventative maintenance
- Hydraulic fault finding.
- Expanded professional capabilities with ongoing education, certification programs, and industry seminars relevant to diesel mechanics.
- Supported overall workshop efficiency by maintaining a clean, organized workspace and adhering to safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale projects on time and under budget.
- Maintained detailed records of all repairs, parts replacements, and services performed for reference during future work.
- Achieved cost savings by sourcing high-quality replacement parts from reputable suppliers at competitive prices.
- Troubleshot electrical system issues accurately to reduce the likelihood of recurring problems down the line.
- Improved customer satisfaction with thorough inspections, accurate diagnoses, and effective communication of repair needs.
- Guaranteed adherence to environmental standards by properly disposing of hazardous waste materials generated during repairs.
- Boosted workshop productivity by training new hires in best practices for diesel mechanic procedures and techniques.
- Preserved fleet longevity through comprehensive overhauls of aging equipment as needed.
- Enhanced engine performance by conducting regular maintenance and repairs on diesel engines.
- Ensured safety compliance by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of federal regulations related to diesel mechanics.
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills, teamwork abilities, and effective communication among colleagues and supervisors alike.
- Increased fuel efficiency through the optimization of diesel engines and emissions systems.
- Provided exceptional customer service during consultations, addressing client concerns and ensuring their satisfaction throughout the repair process.
- Performed preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, tires, and other vehicle systems.
- Documented findings and actions taken.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
- Inspected vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
- Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure, and more as part of service orders.
- Installed new systems and components in vehicles.
- Used specialty equipment, standard tools, and gauges to complete assessments and repairs.
- Tested and adjusted engines to foster proper performance.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines to restore functionality in heavy-duty vehicles.
- Examined engines, transmissions and vehicle systems to diagnose issues.
- Inspected and adjusted brakes, steering systems and wheel bearings to address related issues.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Collaborated with other mechanics to inspect diesel engines for signs of damage.
- Managed parts inventory and tracked status of recent orders to maintain tool and equipment stock.
- Executed tune-ups on diesel engines by adjusting valves and setting engine timing.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems for repair or replacement.
- Followed factory and dealership standards to accurately perform repairs according to work order.
- Handled repairs, replacing broken components and inspecting engines for wear and tear.
- Checked completed repairs in buses and trucks, confirming correct servicing procedures.
- Operated transport vehicles and auxiliary equipment to move materials safely to and from target areas.
- Adhered to safety regulations while servicing vehicles, preventing injuries and accidents.
- Conducted full operational compliance inspections before releasing vehicles for use.
- Analyzed engine faults in buses and trucks, identifying potential causes and determining needed repairs.
- Ordered new parts for broken belts, hoses and filters, resupplying inventory.
- Replaced and repaired fuel injection systems for diesel engines in buses and trucks.
- Performed preventive maintenance on diesel engines, preventing malfunctions.
- Changed faulty or damaged fuel injectors, air filters and spark plugs in diesel engines.
- Serviced and maintained engines by performing regular oil and filter changes.
- Organized test drives in buses and trucks to identify needed repairs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Diesel Trade Certificate
Colliery Training Collage
Witbank, South Africa 01.1992 - 1995.04
High School Diploma -
HTS MIDDELBURG
MIDDELBURG, SOUTH AFRICA 01.1990 - 12.1990
Skills
Willingness to learn
undefinedInterests
Fishing
I enjoy going fishing for Carp and Bass and is excited to get in to Fly fishing.
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
DIG Earth moving
01.2023 - 11.2023
Diesel Mechanic
DIG Earth Moving
08.2022 - 01.2023
Maintenance Planner
South32
01.2011 - 08.2021
Maintenance Planner
Douglas Colliery
05.2004 - 12.2011
Diesel Mechanic
Optimum Colliery/BHP Billiton
03.1995 - 05.2005
Some College (No Degree) - Diesel Trade Certificate
Colliery Training Collage
01.1992 - 1995.04
High School Diploma -
HTS MIDDELBURG
01.1990 - 12.1990
Maintenance Planner
Specialist Maintenance Planning
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