Bernard Links

Removal and refitting of all access and work platforms as well as all structural activities related to the Steam Generator Replacement Project on Unit2 at Koeberg Nuclear Power station.

• Disassemble inspect and refurbishment of the Main and Governing Intercept valves and Reheat Stop valves on the Turbo Generation work scope at Koeberg Nuclear Power station.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

• Fabrication, refurbishment and function testing of all mining systems used on board De Beers Marine Mining and exploration vessels
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

• Refurbishment of a wide variety of steamvalves on both the Primary and Secondary Systems.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

• Refurbishment of one of the reactor plants during the FCCU Revamp Project at Astron Energy Refinery leaving to the Q1 2020 Turnaround.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

• Maintenance on various types of food processing equipment such as sealers, fryers, ovens, mixers, etc.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

• Responsible for the effective running of the fishprocessing plant onboard the vessel.
• Machining of various components as per sample
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

• Machining of various components as per drawing or customer specifications
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Refurbishment&refitting of valves and segments. Assisted with hydro-testing of components.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

• Responsible for the effective running of the noodle section of the paper recycling plant, doing maintenance on pumps , motors, rollers, turbo's and running inspections.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

• Responsible for the effective running of the flotation section on the concentrate plant, doing maintenance on slurry pumps, valves conveyers, vibrating screens, gearboxes, etc.Also performed stand-by duties,attending to breakdowns in all other sections on the plant.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

• Was responsible for the effective running of a section on the furnace plant, doing maintenance on pumps, motors, conveyors, etc.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

• Removal, refurbishment & refitting of sea valves, pipe fitting on board various fishing vessels.
• Machining of various new and replacement components as per sample/drawing.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

• Refurbishment of tail shafts, sea valves and motors onboard various vessels.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

• Fitting of pumps and motor, pipe fitting, Machining of various components to be fitted on vessels under construction.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

• Refurbishment of eccentric presses, machining of replacement components on above (tool holders, punches and dies) for above equipment.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

• Machining of various components used in the assembly of Cobra GT sport cars
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

• Fabrication & modification of various components used on subsea equipment
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

• Line boring on earth moving equipment, machining and modification of replacement components on above equipment.