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Barret Mans

Barret Mans

Boksburg

Summary

Dynamic engineering professional with extensive experience at Barrick Gold Mine, excelling in leadership and problem-solving. Proven track record in managing complex projects and enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at fostering teamwork and collaboration, leveraging strong communication skills to drive results in high-pressure environments. Committed to delivering innovative engineering solutions.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shaft Superintendent

Barrick Gold Mine
02.2024 - Current
  • Bulyanhulu (Shinyanga Region, Tanzania)

Act. Shaft Engineer

Barrick Gold Mine
11.2023 - 01.2024
  • Served as Acting Engineering Manager during the Engineering Manager's rotational leave.
  • Bulyanhulu (Shinyanga Region, Tanzania)

Winder Specialist

Barrick Gold Mine
06.2023 - 11.2023
  • Served as Acting Engineering Manager during the Engineering Manager's rotational leave.
  • Bulyanhulu (Shinyanga Region, Tanzania)

Electrical Specialist

Barrick Gold Mine
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Served as Acting Engineering Manager during the Engineering Manager's rotational leave.
  • Bulyanhulu (Shinyanga Region, Tanzania)

Field Service Design and Tender Engineer

Schneider-Electric South Africa
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Midrand, Johannesburg

Senior Field Service Engineer VIP

Schneider-Electric South Africa
06.2020 - 04.2021
  • Midrand, Johannesburg

Acting Operations Manager

Schneider-Electric South Africa
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Midrand, Johannesburg

Senior Project Engineer

Schneider-Electric South Africa
06.2015 - 01.2020
  • Midrand, Johannesburg

Test & Commissioning Engineer

Schneider-Electric South Africa
02.2014 - 06.2015
  • Midrand, Johannesburg

Act. Elec. Eng Forman (Charge hand)

Anglo American Platinum
10.2013 - 01.2014
  • Stood in for the Forman during his yearly leave during this period.
  • Dishaba mine, Limpopo

Underground Electrician

Anglo American Platinum
10.2008 - 01.2014
  • Dishaba mine, Limpopo

Electrical Apprentice

Anglo American Platinum
01.2007 - 09.2008
  • Section 13 Trade Test
  • Dishaba mine, Limpopo

Service Engineer

Square One Solutions
07.2006 - 12.2006
  • Sandton, Johannesburg

Artisan Assistant (During my Studies breaks)

Northam Platinum Ltd Mine
01.2001 - 07.2006
  • Limpopo, Setaria

Education

National Diploma - Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)

Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria
01.2005

Frikkie Meyer High School
Thabazimbi
01.2000

Skills

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork/Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Creative Thinking
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Time Management/Organization
  • Attention to Detail
  • Work Ethic
  • Emotional Intelligence/Empathy
  • Engineering

Certification

  • AutoCAD 2020 Essentials Certificate, Autodesk Authorized Training Centre - Micrographics SA (PTY) LTD, 2020
  • AutoCAD 2020 Electrical Essentials Certificate, Autodesk Authorized Training Centre - Micrographics SA (PTY) LTD, 2020
  • Wireman’s License - Three Phase Installation Electrician, P & T Technologies, Germiston, South Africa, 2017
  • Installation Rules Certificate, JFA2 Technical College, Anderbolt, South Africa, 2016
  • Eng. Sup. Certificate (Law & standards - Shafts), Anglo Platinum Training Centre, Rustenburg, South Africa, 2012
  • Trade Certificate Electrician Section 13 Trade Test, Eng. Skills Training Centre, Randfontein, South Africa, 2008
  • Matriculated, Frikkie Meyer High School, Thabazimbi, South Africa, 2000

Languages

  • English
  • Afrikaans

References

  • Heinrich Lintvelt, Engineering Manager, Barrick Gold Mine, Lumwana, +27 83 383 2392, +255 742 157 909
  • Wayne Van den Berg, PMO Manager & Solutions Architect, 4 Sight, +27 82 553 5228
  • Jakes van Vreden, Operations Manager, ABB South Africa, +27 71 897 6967
  • Dirk van Eeden, Engineering Overseer, Anglo American Platinum, +27 83 414 5009

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 8105165053082
  • Passport Number: A08886040
  • Dependents: 02 (Two Daughters, ages 11 and 15)
  • Date of Birth: 05/16/81
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Code 08
  • Marital Status: Married

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Shaft Superintendent

Barrick Gold Mine
02.2024 - Current

Act. Shaft Engineer

Barrick Gold Mine
11.2023 - 01.2024

Winder Specialist

Barrick Gold Mine
06.2023 - 11.2023

Electrical Specialist

Barrick Gold Mine
05.2022 - 06.2023

Field Service Design and Tender Engineer

Schneider-Electric South Africa
05.2021 - 04.2022

Senior Field Service Engineer VIP

Schneider-Electric South Africa
06.2020 - 04.2021

Acting Operations Manager

Schneider-Electric South Africa
01.2020 - 05.2020

Senior Project Engineer

Schneider-Electric South Africa
06.2015 - 01.2020

Test & Commissioning Engineer

Schneider-Electric South Africa
02.2014 - 06.2015

Act. Elec. Eng Forman (Charge hand)

Anglo American Platinum
10.2013 - 01.2014

Underground Electrician

Anglo American Platinum
10.2008 - 01.2014

Electrical Apprentice

Anglo American Platinum
01.2007 - 09.2008

Service Engineer

Square One Solutions
07.2006 - 12.2006

Artisan Assistant (During my Studies breaks)

Northam Platinum Ltd Mine
01.2001 - 07.2006

National Diploma - Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)

Tshwane University of Technology

Frikkie Meyer High School
Barret Mans