Rodcha Van Wyk
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
Kleinzee
Summary
I am an energetic, ambitious person who has developed a mature and responsible approach to any task that I undertake, or situation that I am presented with. I am hands-on and excellent in promoting teamwork and respect others’ opinions. I believe in proper planning to ensure on time delivery, safe and within budget. Competent Mechanical Supervisor proficient in overseeing contractors installing mechanical equipment and keeping all work in strict compliance with applicable codes and standards. Observant and detail-oriented in identifying and correcting work problems. Excellent time management and multitasking abilities useful in fast-paced environments with numerous safety hazards and dynamic project needs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Mechanical Supervisor
Tronox Mineral Sands EAST OFS Project
8 2024 - Current
- Manage all structural installations of Rom tip equipment
- Quality Control of work carried out
- Improve on process flow during installation and identifying possible bottlenecks during commissioning
- Stockpile area control and layout.
Workshop Manager
Excell Mining and Construction
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Liasing with all clients and reporting on progress to staff and stakeholders
- Updating and monitoring of project schedules
- Timeously addressing complications and or restraints around progress and completion
- Managing supervisors and all staff members
- Ensure compliance, discipline and adherence to site instructions, duties and responsibilities of subordinates and sub-contractors
- Effective delegation of tasks
- Work close with procurement and QA, QC to ensure all quality aspects are met and all capital spent stays within the set budget
- Ensure accurate record keeping of all material ordered and used and final product completion with all the necessary safety and quality checks
- Keep drawing registers updated
- Ensure that all Policies and procedures are adhere to
- Do regular internal audits on all SHREQ systems
- Drive continuous improvement ideas
- Regular one on one performance reviews and discussions within the team.
General Manager
DME- Design Manufacture and Engineer
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Oversee, Organize, Control and manage the day-to-day operations in the workshop and on various mining sites
- Control and manage design and fabrication activities to ensure targets are met and compliance to the quality of the workmanship and final product
- Reduce on poor quality work and ensure customer needs are met
- Engage with the customer to assist with technical issues and customer needs
- Ensure Safety Procedures are being implemented and adhere to
- Control and monitor inventory stock
- Developing of strategies and mechanisms to improve on lead time and quality on the final product
- Maintain a safe working environment and ensure the team follow all safety regulations
- Ensure the team are developed to improve their competency
- Conduct Performance of all the team members.
Plant Maintenance and TMM Manager
Wego Africa Emang Mmogo Manganese Mine
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Managing the duties of the Plant Maintenance and TMM staff daily
- Monitor and control all maintenance activities to ensure that all set targets are achieved
- Reduce plant and machine downtime and drive continuous improvements
- Create and maintain a safe working environment and adhere to all policies and procedures
- Prioritizing, planning of resources and execution of approved process changes
- Ensure optimum plant availability and TMM availability for mining
- Being An ISO 14001:2004 compliant part of my assigned duties is to conduct quality checks on all work done
- Oversaw the Budget Control and Forecasting short term, medium term and long-term objectives and target
- Ensure that there is continuous training and development in all teams
- Ensure healthy inter departmental communication
- Conduct regular one on one discussions with all superintendents and supervisors and address the gaps
- Ensure that all DMRE requirements are met and maintained
- Drive process and safety improvements in my department.
GES- Head of engineering
Wego Africa Emang Mmogo Manganese Mine
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Managing the duties of the Plant Maintenance and TMM staff daily
- Control and monitor Engineering activities, ensuring that the plant availability is above 92% to achieve all production targets
- Develop strategies to improve productivity
- Ensure that the engineering teams are developed and fully competent
- Conduct performance management on all supervisors
- Manage forecasting, scheduling of maintenance activities
- Manage engineering consumables cost effectively
- Set up scope of work for and management of contractors
- Oversee and daily Management of various equipment
- Prioritizing, planning of resources and execution of approved process changes
- Ensure optimum plant availability and TMM availability for mining
- Supervised and managed a small projects workshop and ensured that all safety standards were met
- Manage Boilermakers and Fitters during fabrication installation of equipment
- Being An ISO 14001:2004 compliant part of my assigned duties was to conduct quality checks on work complete
- When and where required Perform cold and hot commissioning
- Budget Control and Forecasting short term, medium term and long-term objectives and target.
Production Superintendent
Kenmare Resources Mozambique
01.2013 - 03.2019
- To develop and implement the 14 day and 48-hour operating plans and schedules for the plant to deliver the budgeted volumes at agreed utilization and throughput rates, within agreed costs and resources, in a safe and environmentally sensitive manner
- Implement and ensure compliance with production processes, standards and procedures to deliver agreed production targets safely, cost effectively and to agreed environmental standards across areas of accountability
- Implement processes to define operating standards and achieve compliance across the area of plant under their control
- Implement processes to monitor and report daily variances to the delivery of agreed budget, plans and schedules, undertaking root cause analysis to identify corrective actions to prevent recurrences
- Implement processes to continuously improve productivity, OHS and Environmental outcomes, and reduce unit costs
- Implement site policies and ensure compliance with legislative requirements related to HR, OH&S, Environment and Community Relations across the Plant team
- Process feedstock management
- Mineral Separation plant HME equipment management
- Tailings management.
Maintenance Supervisor
African Minerals Limited- Tonkolili Sierra Leone
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Maintenance, Installations of equipment and pipes, Commissioning, Repairs, Projects, Process improvements
- Create a safety culture amongst the workers
- Training and development of Sierra Leonean Nationals
- Set up training manuals for Nationals
- Implement safe working standards for the mechanical department
- Help the Supply chain and inventory department to get correct stock levels in place
- Do regular performance reviews on Expats and Nationals
- Help with design and construction of workshops and storage infrastructures
- Managing Boilermakers, Fitters and Contractors
- Work close with planners to compile proper shutdown charts to execute shutdowns on time and safe
- Daily maintenance planning
- Day to day maintenance of all mechanical equipment
- Repairs and Maintenance of infield screening plants
- Critical Analysis of mechanical failures
- Technical Assistance and support- To the Mechanical Superintendent
- Plant Optimization and Equipment efficiency improvement
- Effective Inter-departmental communication between Process Metallurgists, Production and engineering teams
- Project Management
- Project Commissioning
- QA, QC
- ISO Compliance
- Budget control
- Managing SHREQ systems
- Managing plant availability and artisan utilization on a daily floor plan.
Metallurgical Improvement Project Leader
Namaqua Sands
12.2011 - 12.2012
- Assist, plan and execute process improvements and modifications initiated through the Process Development department safely and on time
- Prioritizing, planning of resources and execution of approved process changes
- Ensure effective Inter-departmental communication between Process Metallurgists, Production and engineering team’s maintenance shuts and breakdowns
- Supervised and managed a small projects workshop and ensured that all safety standards were met
- Lead and managed Boilermakers and Fitters during fabrication installation of equipment
- Being An ISO 14001:2004 compliant part of my assigned duties was to conduct quality checks on work complete
- When and where required Perform cold and hot commissioning
- In charge of the budget Control and forecasting, short term, medium and long term.
Mechanical Foreman
Tronox Namakwa Sands- South Africa
06.2000 - 12.2011
- Inspection and repairs on all mechanical equipment
- Control preventive management systems
- Proper planning and coordinating shutdowns
- Control and manage inventory emergency stock
- Perform critical analysis on all mechanical failures
- Technical assistance to the artisans
- Manage all lubrication systems
- Manage Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality and Radioactive systems and ensure compliance
- Drive plant optimization and equipment efficiency improvement
- Perform regular one on ones with my staff to improve their performance and do regular performance reviews to address the gaps
- Fabrication and installation
- Control time management systems on my staff
- Control my working budget.
Education
Grade 12-Senior Certificate -
Emil Weder Secondary School
Business Management Development Program NQL-5 - undefined
Durban University of Technology
Supervisory Development - undefined
Maccauvlei Learning Academy
Red seal Fitter and Turner - undefined
Northern Cape Technical College - Kimberley
Skills
Excellent Communication
Time Management and Strong Numerical skills
Scheduled coordination and Maintenance
Root cause Analysis and problem solving
Continuous improvement
Process and performance improvement
Solving Technical problems
Out of the box thinker
Interpersonal and Leadership skills
Team Development and Management
Quality Assurance
Conflict Management
Negotiation skills
Proper Resource Allocation
Team Building and Training
Cost Reduction / Avoidance
Empathetic, Flexible, collective and an ability to work under pressure
Relationship Building
Scheduled Maintenance
Machinery inspection
Safety processes
Welding Techniques
Quality Control Programs
Parts Replacement
Quality assurance standards
Repair work
Efficiency Improvement
Safety Training
Fabrication
Hand and power tools
Mechanical Troubleshooting
Hydraulic systems
Plant Operations
Maintenance Coordination
Predictive Maintenance
Safety Planning
Inspection management
Piping Systems
Safety Management
Rotating Equipment
Machine Operation
Materials Requisition
Tools and Equipment Maintenance
Employee Safety Training
Materials and Labor Costing
Visual Inspection
Corrective Action Implementation
Skilled Maintenance and Repair
Team Collaboration
Accident and Injury Investigation
Hand and Power Tool Operation
Decision-Making
Worker Training
Job Prioritizing
Construction Methods
Safety Compliance
Hydraulic Press Operation
Repair Requirements Determination
Personnel Management
Schedule Preparation
Supply Requisition
Performance Evaluations
Work Estimation
Specifications Interpretation
Outside Contractor Oversight
Assignment Delegation
Standards Conformance
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Teamwork and Collaboration
Customer Service
Problem-Solving
Maintenance Scheduling
Time Management
Problem-solving abilities
Leadership skills
Multitasking
Operational Efficiency
Multitasking Abilities
Troubleshooting skills
Maintenance Planning
Customer Relations
Self Motivation
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Time management abilities
Adaptability and Flexibility
Effective Communication
Performance Management
Active Listening
Organizational Skills
Technical understanding
Team building
Attention to Detail
Problem-solving aptitude
Stress Tolerance
Professional Communication
Machinery Operations
Computersoftware
- MS Word
- MS Excel / Spreadsheets
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Outlook
- MS Access/Database
- Internet (Web Browsing and Communication)
Addedskillsonequipment
- ROM steel construction , installation and commissioning
- ROM feed stockpile management and control as well as throughput
- Continuous improvement and ensuring constant feed to main plant
- Training of staff and team building to achieve set targets
- Pumps- Warman, Envi Rotec, Brubin, Orbit, Salveier, Galigar, Metso
- Jaw Crusher repair and maintenance
- Cone crusher repairs and maintenance
- Pipe and equipment installations
- Maintenance and repairs of Infield Screening Plants
- Gearboxes- Fener, David Brown, Gear force, Sew
- Conveyors – Steel core and ply
- Conveyor. Brake Systems
- Conveyor Belt splicing
- Rubber lining
- Feeders- Belt feeders, Apron Feeders, Table Feeders
- Screens- Dewatering, Rotex screens, Sweco screens, Pipe conveyors with screening action. Double deck screens
- Kelsey Jig
- Filter Press
- Belt Filter- Delcor
- Linear Screen
- Acid leaching Reactors
- Pipe systems- Stainless Steel, Mild Steel, Steam Pipe, Caustic, Acid, HDPE, PVC
- Drives- Chain Drives, V-Belt drives
- Couplings- Fenn flex, Pin and Bush, Grid coupling, Arm flex, Fluid drives.
- Bearing replacement and maintenance
- Hydraulic Trouble shooting
- Pneumatics
- Crushers-Cone, Jaw, Terex, Double roller crusher.
- Irms- Induced Roll Magnetic Separators
- Htr’s- High Tension Roll Separators
- Bucket Elevators
- Corona stats
- Dust Extraction
- Compressors- Atlas Copco, Setscrew, Comp Air
- Machining- Lathe, Milling, Shaper, Radial Arm Drill
- Infield screening plants
- Dredges, Ball Mills, Scrubber, Thickener
- Dry Mining operation
- Decanting
- Haulage road repairs
- Reject stockpile control
- Product loadout
- Day Crew Maintenance
- Contractor Management
- Heavy Mobile Equipment Fleet management
- Plasma cutting
City
Kleinzee
Knownas
Rodcha
Driverlicense
Code 10 EC1
Personal Information
- ID Number: 7006015085087
- Nationality: South African
Stateofhealth
Excellent
Awards
- Best N1 De Beers Apprentice at Northern Cape Technicon Kimberley for De Beers Namaqualand Mines- 03/15/1996
- Continuous Improvement Quarterly first prize Winner (General Managers Awards)- EXXARO Namakwa Sands Northern Operation- 11/04/2011
- EXXARO Namakwa Sands Northern operations awards -Internal Safety Audit winner - Engineering Supervisor – 02/23/2011
- Third Splitter design and installation on the Ilmenite Eriez Drum Magnets (General Managers Award) EXXARO Namakwa Sands Northern Operations- 03/04/2011
- Monthly Safety award winner for ensuring a safe workplace in Kenmare (GM awards)- Kenmare Moma Sands- 04/01/2016
References
- John Bock, john@namaqua-eng.co.za, +27 82806 2004
- Denis Roberts, strebor37@gmail.com, +27 83264 4048
Timeline
Workshop Manager
Excell Mining and Construction
05.2023 - 07.2024
General Manager
DME- Design Manufacture and Engineer
04.2022 - 03.2023
Plant Maintenance and TMM Manager
Wego Africa Emang Mmogo Manganese Mine
01.2022 - 04.2022
GES- Head of engineering
Wego Africa Emang Mmogo Manganese Mine
06.2021 - 01.2022
Production Superintendent
Kenmare Resources Mozambique
01.2013 - 03.2019
Maintenance Supervisor
African Minerals Limited- Tonkolili Sierra Leone
01.2012 - 12.2013
Metallurgical Improvement Project Leader
Namaqua Sands
12.2011 - 12.2012
Mechanical Foreman
Tronox Namakwa Sands- South Africa
06.2000 - 12.2011
Construction Mechanical Supervisor
Tronox Mineral Sands EAST OFS Project
8 2024 - Current
Grade 12-Senior Certificate -
Emil Weder Secondary School
Business Management Development Program NQL-5 - undefined
Durban University of Technology
Supervisory Development - undefined
Maccauvlei Learning Academy
Red seal Fitter and Turner - undefined
Northern Cape Technical College - Kimberley