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
202.07 - 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
2019.04 - 2024.06
- 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
2017.02 - 2019.03
- 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
2014.12 - 2015.01
Summer internship
Mechanical Engineering Student
ArcelorMittal South Africa
Vanderbijlpark
2013.12 - 2014.01
Summer internship
Education
B. Eng - Mechanical
North West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa 2012.01 - 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
2019.04 - 2024.06
Engineer In Training
ArcelorMittal South Africa
2017.02 - 2019.03
Mechanical Engineering Student
ArcelorMittal South Africa
2014.12 - 2015.01
Mechanical Engineering Student
ArcelorMittal South Africa
2013.12 - 2014.01
B. Eng - Mechanical
North West University
2012.01 - 1 2016
Senior Mechanical Engineer
ArcelorMittal South Africa
202.07 - Current