Carlos Ronald Simmers
Postmasburg
Summary
Versatile Engineering Professional with extensive experience in mechanical maintenance and repair of high-pressure industrial equipment and mobile machinery. Proven expertise in team supervision, safety compliance, and inventory management. Committed to professional development and effective communication in diverse environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Fitter
Nokeng Fluorspar Mine(RF)(PTY) LTD-Rust de Winter-Sepfluor Limited
Rust de Winter
01.2021 - 01.2026
- Executed fault diagnosis and provided immediate repairs on high-value mining equipment, minimising production losses and maintaining operational continuity.
- Trouble-shooting and repairing of equipment on Ball Mill, Crushers, Pumps
- Maintenance and repairs on hydraulic High Pressure Grinder Rollers (HPGR) equipment
- Executed maintenance and fault diagnosis on Outotec Larox Pressure Filters to maintain efficient filtration processes.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules, resulting in reduced equipment downtime and enhanced maintenance efficiency.
- Safe inspections of equipment and assess risk on equipment
- Maintained strict compliance with regulatory safety standards including the Machinery and Hazardous Substances Act within all maintenance activities.
Fitter/ Supervisor
H&C Explore Services Pty Ltd - Tshipi E Ntle Manganese Mining
Kathu
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Maintain control of engineering workshop and trackless mobile machinery;
- Attending breakdowns.
- Conducting on-the-job training and coaching:
- Do planned and unplanned maintenance on machines.
- Do repairs on Mobile and Stationary machines. Equipment maintenance
- Risk assessment
- Ability to work from technical drawings
- Commission machine after service provider repair work done.
- Performing checks regularly and detecting possible faults and flaws on the affected equipment.
- Report to the Engineering office and work hand in hand with on-site Fitters.
- Responsible for all department spares and consumable stock control.
- Enforce compliance with the MHS Act and regulations on departments.
Fitter (Underground)
Assmang Manganese Mine Pty Limited - Black Rock
Black Rock
08.2012 - 05.2018
- Perform scheduled maintenance on underground mining conveyors, including belt splicing and pulley lagging to ensure continuous operation.
- Diagnose and rectify faults on mechanical crushers such as Metso Primary Mechanical Jaw and Secondary Cone Crushers.
- Conduct repairs and upkeep of pneumatic and hydraulic systems utilised in underground mining machinery.
- Developed understanding of rock breakers to enhance productivity in mining operations.
- Studied screening techniques to optimize efficiency of double and triple deck systems.
- Attended to breakdowns of mobile and stationary machinery ensuring swift resumption of operations
- Collaborated with supervisor to enhance work practices that improved quality and efficiency.
- Continuous improvement and breakdown analysis:
- Assist the Supervisor with relation to work practices, which improve quality, increase productivity and reduce costs
- Carry out routine inspections on machines
- Conducted repairs and maintenance on pneumatic and hydraulic systems for underground mining machinery.
- Assisted in implementing preventative maintenance schedules to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime in underground operations.
Education
National Certificate Fitting (Including Machining) - Engineering
Mining Qualifications Authority
Northern Cape 01.2010 - 06.2012
National Certificates N1- N3 - Engineering Studies
Northern Cape Rural TVET Kathu Campus
KathuGrade 11 -
Wrenchville Secondary High
Northern Cape 01.2005 - 12.2005
Skills
- Precision Assembly
- Hydraulic system maintenance
- Fault identification
- Quality Assurance
- Technical drawing interpretation
- CAD Software
- Technical abilities
- Attention to details
- Safety compliance
- Team Leadership
- Workforce Planning
- Teamwork
- Initiative
- Flexible
- Fault identification
Languages
- Afrikaans
- English
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/30/87
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
Timeline
Fitter
Nokeng Fluorspar Mine(RF)(PTY) LTD-Rust de Winter-Sepfluor Limited
01.2021 - 01.2026
Fitter/ Supervisor
H&C Explore Services Pty Ltd - Tshipi E Ntle Manganese Mining
01.2019 - 01.2020
Fitter (Underground)
Assmang Manganese Mine Pty Limited - Black Rock
08.2012 - 05.2018
National Certificate Fitting (Including Machining) - Engineering
Mining Qualifications Authority
01.2010 - 06.2012
Grade 11 -
Wrenchville Secondary High
01.2005 - 12.2005
National Certificates N1- N3 - Engineering Studies
Northern Cape Rural TVET Kathu Campus