Barend Johannes Verster
Fitter & Turner, Automotive Machinist, Site Manager, Mechanical Supervisor
Mokopane
Summary
Experienced Fitter/Turner, Mechanical Supervisor and Foreman
To secure a challenging role where my extensive skills and experience as a professional Fitter and Turner can be fully utilized in starting and growing profitable enterprises. Today’s business world is changing daily and it requires more people that are flexible and adaptable. I am such an individual, ever adaptable and ready to add value.
I am an experienced Mechanical Supervisor/ Site Manager with a career spanning over 8 years in Africa. I have 10 years management experience including Relieving Superintendent predominantly in mineral processing( Copper, Platinum and Gold), care and maintenance on any plant equipment( Manufacturing of animal feeds and manufacturing of metals).
The management style is supportive with high performance expectations. I believe that success comes from having the right people on board, empowering and holding people accountable and deriving the full synergy from effective teamwork. Personally I am analytical and my viewpoint is unprejudiced and ethical. Competent Mechanical Supervisor proficient in overseeing contractors installing mechanical equipment and keeping all work in strict compliance with applicable codes and standards. Observant and detail-oriented in identifying and correcting work problems. Excellent time management and multitasking abilities useful in fast-paced environments with numerous safety hazards and dynamic project needs.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
11
11
Certifications
Work History
Mechanical Supervisor/Site Manager
Flow Centric
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Working as Mechanical Supervisor/Site Manager planning, daily inspections and maintenance
- Installation of dust suppression systems on conveyor belts and crushers
- Gearboxes, tower lights, potable water plant(reverse osmosis), STP(Sewer Treatment Plant)
- Flowserve pumps and Sykes pumps(all categories)
- Training of local workforce on maintenance, installations and commissioning to get them to work to required standard and procedures
- Attending breakdowns in shortest time with minimum production losses possible.
Mechanical Supervisor
Kinross Gold Mine Tasiast Mauritania
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Working as Mechanical Supervisor, planning, daily inspections and maintenance
- Maintenance as well as stripping and rebuilding of water pumps, slurry pumps, spillage pumps
- Gearboxes, tower lights, potable water plant(reverse osmosis), STP(Sewer Treatment Plant)
- Flowserve pumps and Sykes pumps(all categories)
- Training of local workforce on maintenance, installations and commissioning to get them to work to required standard and procedures
- Attending breakdowns in the shortest time with minimum production losses possible.
Maintenance Contractor
PPC Cement Dwaalboom South-Africa
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Attending to breakdowns in shortest time with minimum production losses possible
- Maintenance and overhauling of Allan Bateman Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Crushers
- Training of local workforce on maintenance, installations and commissioning to get them to work to required standard and procedures
- Maintenance on conveyor belts, Weir Envirotech pumps, spillage pumps, Gear pumps(internal and external)
- Sine & Peristaltic pumps(Watson-Marlow), slurry pumps(Horizontal and Centrifugal).
Mechanical Supervisor/ Relieving Superintendent
Barrick Gold Acacia Mara North Tanzania
09.2015 - 08.2017
- Working as Mechanical Supervisor/ Relieving Superintendent doing maintenance and inspections on the following equipment: Conveyors, Thickeners, Float Cells, Primary and Secondary Ball Mills
- Rougher Scavengers
- Assisting with safety, health & environmental procedures & regulations according to the mine’s health & safety acts
- Attending to breakdowns in shortest time with minimum production losses possible
- Overhaul & maintenance on gearboxes, Warman pumps, Weir Envirotech pumps, spillage pumps, Gear pumps(Internal & External), Sine & Peristaltic pumps(Watson-Marlow), Slurry pumps, process water pumps(Horizontal & Centrifugal)
- Training of local workforce on maintenance, installations and commissioning to get them to work to required standard and procedures.
Mechanical Supervisor
Redpath Mopani Copper Mine Kitwe Zambia
09.2012 - 08.2015
- Working as Mechanical Supervisor doing planned maintenance, inspections, sourcing of spares, staff management of 25 people and safely try to set production targets on a daily base
- Overhaul & maintenance on gearboxes, Warman pumps, Weir Envirotech pumps, spillage pumps, gear pumps, Sine & Peristaltic pumps, slurry pumps & process water pumps
- Attending to breakdowns in shortest time with minimum production losses possible
- Training of local workforce on maintenance, installations and commissioning.
Senior Maintenance Supervisor
FLSmidth Konkola Copper Mine Chingola Zambia
07.2010 - 08.2012
- Following the planned maintenance schedule and daily job cards
- Identifying the highest priority of each day and focus on completing relevant task
- Carrying out maintenance and repairs on plant by checking plant equipment
- Perform regular inspections in order detect potential problems before they cause breakdowns
- Minimize breakdowns by ensuring the best techniques are used to repair and maintain breakdowns
- Insure safety requirements are fulfilled in working environment, including fieldwork level risk assessments and make use of proper PPE
- Fault finding
- Remove defective parts and examine form and texture of parts to determine cause of failure
- Provide timely and constructive feedback when required
- Delegate the breakdowns and repairs to the right employee, make sure the work is correctly done the first time
- Follow up on breakdowns and repair work and making sure that all spare are available to attend to breakdowns
- Work with other tradesmen when required for larger projects.
Fitter & Turner & Acting Supervisor
Lonmin platinum Limpopo Mine
06.2006 - 02.2009
- Condition monitoring
- Bearing installation and care
- Maintaining various equipment such as crushers, vibrating screens, conveyors, reclaimers, slurry and process water pumps
- Oversee new projects on plant
- Oversee and do modifications on plant.
Fitter & Turner / Acting Supervisor
Cotton Seed Processors
01.2000 - 05.2006
- Maintaining various equipment such as water strainers, steam traps, screw and belt conveyors, vehicles, earth moving machinery
- Rebuilding of pumps and gearboxes
- Oversee new projects on plant and do new modifications on plant.
Fitter & Turner
GB Services
01.1999 - 12.2000
- Maintenance and rebuilding of drilling machines, front end loaders, excavators, and other machinery.
Production Supervisor
WW Tiles
11.1997 - 12.1998
- Quality control
- Customer queries and enquiries
- Staff management
- Oversee new projects on plant
- Oversee and do modifications on plant.
Fitter & Turner
Nonok Engineering
02.1993 - 11.1997
- Fitter & Turner
- Rebuilding of gearboxes and pumps.
Education
Springs Technical College South Africa - Mechanical Engineering
Piet Potgieter Highschool
Mokopane South-Africa 01.2024 - 12.1994
High School Diploma -
Piet Potgieter Highschool
Mokopane South-Africa 01.2024 - 12.2024
Skills
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Certification
Fitter & Turner with Red Seal
Personal Information
- ID Number: 7309025112085
- Passport Number: Valid South African Passport with NO Criminal history. In possession of Certificate of Vaccination (yellow card)
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: EC 1
- Marital Status: Engaged
Personal Statement And Motivation
I have a passion for safety and a proactive attitude toward ensuring safety is front of mind for all employees at all times. I have a sound knowledge on plant equipment and an excellent service and maintenance approach to the job. I am a self-motivator who can work with minimal supervision. I have experience in training less qualified tradespeople to a high standard in a high productivity open cast mining environment. I carried out scheduled servicing to plant equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with procedures, regulations and the service sheet. I utilise my skills and experience to create minimum downtime on machinery. I ensure correct recording and reporting of maintenance is achieved. I maintain a high level of housekeeping in work areas at all times. I ensure all parts are kept at minimum stock levels.
Fiance Cell
+27 79 871 3686
References
- Mohamed Naji Mohamed Ahmed, Kinross Gold Mine Tasiast Mauritania, +222 48 96 96 47 (Superintendent)
- Gerhards Vorster, Nonok Engineering, +27 15 491 4361 (Owner)
- Rob Lester, Lonmin Platinum Mine, +27 82 572 1559 (Engineer)
- Ronald Sharp, FLSmith, +260 967 569233 (Section Engineer)
- Johan Oosthuizen, PPC Dwaalboom, +27 76 5281 331 (Manager)
- Clinton van Blerk, Redpath Mining Zambia, +260 963 898 692
Disclaimer
I have the ability to deliver superior, high quality solutions, cultivate strong business relationship, make real-time decisions and resolve issues in a way that focuses on innovation and growth. I am an excellent team player who listens, thrives on collaborating with diversely talented team members and integrate their divergent thoughts, opinions and perspectives into meaningful action. I am also an energetic and motivated thinker who can inspire and motivate others, successfully manage multiple tasks and perform under pressure with accurate results in a dynamic environment. I am dedicated to my work, as well as a neat and organised person focused on detail.
Playing drums
I started playing drums since I was 8 years old because my father used to have his own band.
Timeline
Springs Technical College South Africa - Mechanical Engineering
Piet Potgieter Highschool
01.2024 - 12.1994
High School Diploma -
Piet Potgieter Highschool
01.2024 - 12.2024
Mechanical Supervisor/Site Manager
Flow Centric
07.2020 - 03.2022
Mechanical Supervisor
Kinross Gold Mine Tasiast Mauritania
03.2018 - 12.2018
Maintenance Contractor
PPC Cement Dwaalboom South-Africa
09.2017 - 01.2018
Mechanical Supervisor/ Relieving Superintendent
Barrick Gold Acacia Mara North Tanzania
09.2015 - 08.2017
Mechanical Supervisor
Redpath Mopani Copper Mine Kitwe Zambia
09.2012 - 08.2015
Senior Maintenance Supervisor
FLSmidth Konkola Copper Mine Chingola Zambia
07.2010 - 08.2012
Fitter & Turner & Acting Supervisor
Lonmin platinum Limpopo Mine
06.2006 - 02.2009
Fitter & Turner / Acting Supervisor
Cotton Seed Processors
01.2000 - 05.2006
Fitter & Turner
GB Services
01.1999 - 12.2000
Production Supervisor
WW Tiles
11.1997 - 12.1998
Fitter & Turner
Nonok Engineering
02.1993 - 11.1997
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