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Brendon Griesel

Brendon Griesel

Senior Mechanical Engineer
Vanderbijlpark,Gauteng

Summary

Senior mechanical engineer with solid foundation in plant reliability principles and techniques. Possesses strong analytical skills and proficiency in Solidworks, coupled with natural leadership qualities. Committed to driving impactful solutions and advancing operational excellence.

Overview

1824
1824
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Senior Mechanical Engineer

ArcelorMittal South Africa
Vanderbijlpark
07.202 - Current
  • Detailed scoping for projects
  • Budgeting.
  • Tender evaluation.
  • Contractor management.
  • Shutdown planning and management.
  • Develop and manage predictive and preventive maintenance programs, ensuring timely and effective execution.
  • Developing and implementing Reliability Control Plans for various equipment types, aimed at enhancing safety, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency over the long term.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and use this data to drive continuous improvement in maintenance and reliability.
  • Identify, initiate, and manage of general maintenance work on the plant with contractors and company artisans.
  • Identify, initiate, and manage capital expenditure projects.
  • Identify safety hazards and develop and implement solutions to reduce safety risks.
  • Lead root cause analysis investigations of critical maintenance and reliability related occurrences and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Create 3D models and drawings of plant equipment to make modifications were necessary and creating new designs when required.
  • Zone leader for a specific plant zone (area).
  • Contribute to Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) initiatives at the site.
  • Reduced maintenance costs by developing predictive maintenance programs for critical equipment assessment.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines and exceed client expectations.

Mechanical Engineer

ArcelorMittal South Africa
Vanderbijlpark
04.2019 - 06.2024
  • Detailed scoping for projects
  • Budgeting.
  • Tender evaluation.
  • Contractor management.
  • Shutdown planning and management.
  • Develop and manage predictive and preventive maintenance programs, ensuring timely and effective execution.
  • Developing and implementing Reliability Control Plans for various equipment types, aimed at enhancing safety, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency over the long term.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and use this data to drive continuous improvement in maintenance and reliability.
  • Identify, initiate, and manage of general maintenance work on the plant with contractors and company artisans.
  • Identify, initiate, and manage capital expenditure projects.
  • Identify safety hazards and develop and implement solutions to reduce safety risks.
  • Lead root cause analysis investigations of critical maintenance and reliability related occurrences and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Create 3D models and drawings of plant equipment to make modifications were necessary and creating new designs when required.
  • Zone leader for a specific plant zone (area).
  • Contribute to Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) initiatives at the site.
  • Reduced maintenance costs by developing predictive maintenance programs for critical equipment assessment.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines and exceed client expectations.

Engineer In Training

ArcelorMittal South Africa
Vanderbijlpark
02.2017 - 03.2019
  • Detailed scoping for projects
  • Budgeting.
  • Tender evaluation.
  • Contractor management.
  • Shutdown planning and management.
  • Develop and manage predictive and preventive maintenance programs, ensuring timely and effective execution.
  • Developing and implementing Reliability Control Plans for various equipment types, aimed at enhancing safety, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency over the long term.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and use this data to drive continuous improvement in maintenance and reliability.
  • Identify, initiate, and manage of general maintenance work on the plant with contractors and company artisans.
  • Identify, initiate, and manage capital expenditure projects.
  • Identify safety hazards and develop and implement solutions to reduce safety risks.
  • Lead root cause analysis investigations of critical maintenance and reliability related occurrences and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Create 3D models and drawings of plant equipment to make modifications were necessary and creating new designs when required.
  • Contribute to Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) initiatives at the site.
  • Reduced maintenance costs by developing predictive maintenance programs for critical equipment assessment.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines and exceed client expectations.

Mechanical Engineering Student

ArcelorMittal South Africa
Vanderbijlpark
12.2014 - 01.2015

Summer internship

Mechanical Engineering Student

ArcelorMittal South Africa
Vanderbijlpark
12.2013 - 01.2014

Summer internship

Education

B. Eng - Mechanical

North West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa
01.2012 - 1 2016

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel

  • Microsoft Word

  • Power Point

  • Microsoft Project

  • SAP

  • SolidWorks

  • SolidWorks Simulation

  • Comprehensive engineering report writing

  • Root Cause Analysis

Facilities management

Infrastructure updates

Troubleshooting

Statistical analysis

Bill of Material (BOM)

FMEA

CAD

Project Management

SharePoint

Scheduling

FEA and failure analysis

Technical problem-solving

2D and 3D modeling

Budgeting

Risk Assessment

Staff Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Risk management

Mechanical engineering

Data analysis

On-site inspections

Employee management

Preventive Maintenance

SolidWorks 3D models

Computer-aided design

Maintenance planning

Project management

Technical writing

Quality assurance controls

Technical documentation

Continuous improvement

Manufacturing processes

Root-cause analysis

Engineering mathematics

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 9304285028087
  • Date of Birth: 04/28/93

Timeline

Mechanical Engineer

ArcelorMittal South Africa
04.2019 - 06.2024

Engineer In Training

ArcelorMittal South Africa
02.2017 - 03.2019

Mechanical Engineering Student

ArcelorMittal South Africa
12.2014 - 01.2015

Mechanical Engineering Student

ArcelorMittal South Africa
12.2013 - 01.2014

B. Eng - Mechanical

North West University
01.2012 - 1 2016

Senior Mechanical Engineer

ArcelorMittal South Africa
07.202 - Current
Brendon GrieselSenior Mechanical Engineer