Daniel Moolman
Plumber, Water Treatment Technician, Search And Rescue Operative
Cape Town
Summary
I have worked as a plumber in a construction new installation and irrigation environment for a little over a year before moving into a more specialized profession, where I learned a lot about underground water and borehole systems as well as water treatment and purification and the science behind it.
I worked on mechanical systems, pumps, automation systems, hydraulics, chemical treatments, designing and building plantations as well as commissioning of these plantations and project management of installations.
I also work as a part time Search and Rescue field operative on a volunteering basis, this has taught me a lot of skills such team work, determination problem solving under pressure and to cope with stressful situations. Along with a lot of technical and more specific medical and rescue terms.
I haven't been officially employed in an agricultural work environment but I have however spent a lot of time on my cousin's farm working and helping him, with him teaching me everything I feel I need to know to get started in that type of work. I have limited time on tractors and combine harvesters I have operated a T6070 New Holland and a Case IH 7250 harvester.
I am honest my farming knowledge is limited but I am a very quick learning and have a lot of technical skills to offer and am good with machinery and I am very willing to learn as well. I personally feel I would be a good candidate for someone's work force and I know I will have a lot to offer especially after gaining some more knowledge and experience. I don't have any fancy degrees so everything I know was either self taught or I have learned from hard work and observing and learning and by being hands on. I take in information and instructions well and know how to put it to work.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Search and Rescue Operative
SARZA
06.2022 - Current
- Active member of a Search And Rescue Unit working on a volunteering basis
- Done many rescue as well as recovery and extraction operations alongside many different organizations
- Have experience in wilderness medical scenarios as well as Have done accredited radio communications courses and experience in tracking
- Have first aid qualifications
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities in the respective field
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations in rescue environment
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Assisted in coordination and execution of intelligence collection and search and rescue operations.
- Took active role in search and rescue missions under stressful and challenging situations and conditions.
- Performed Search and Rescue (SAR) operations and responded to multiple different callout's along with various different units such as Police, K9, Drone, Medical, Technical Rope insertion and Helicopter units.
- Performed search and rescue to find distressed, lost, sick or injured people and coordinated with local emergency response authorities.
Water Treatment Specialist
Hall Core Water
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Designed and built specialized water treatment plantations along with project management rolls and commissioning of plantations.
- Optimized chemical usage in treatment processes to minimize waste, conserve resources, and maintain high-quality output.
- Provided technical support to clients regarding water quality concerns, offering solutions to address specific issues.
- Improved water quality by implementing advanced treatment techniques such as RO systems and specialized chemical treatments
- Reduced operational costs for the facility by conducting regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
- Collaborated with engineers to design new water treatment systems, ensuring optimal performance and sustainability.
- Performed water quality analysis, testing and verification.
- Prepared reports and documentation related to plant operations.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on water-treatment plant equipment to reduce downtime.
Plumber
Ds Plumbing
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Did a lot of project management on new installations on existing plumbing systems and buildings as well as construction on new developments and housing buildings.
- Upgraded outdated plumbing systems to modern standards enhancing functionality while increasing property value for clients.
- Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently diagnosing and repairing plumbing issues in residential and commercial properties.
- Performed regular maintenance on plumbing systems to prevent costly future repairs for customers.
- Consistently met deadlines while maintaining high-quality craftsmanship throughout all stages of plumbing installations, repairs, or maintenance tasks.
- Conducted thorough inspections of existing plumbing systems, identifying potential problems before they escalated into expensive repairs for clients.
- Collaborated with other trade professionals such as electricians and HVAC technicians during multi-faceted construction projects to ensure seamless integration of services.
- Resolved emergency plumbing situations quickly and efficiently to minimize property damage for customers.
- Installed new piping systems in various types of buildings following local building codes and regulations.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
Education
GED -
GED
Cape Town 01.2020 - 06.2020
Skills
Decision-Making
Attention to Detail
Dependable and Responsible
Calm Under Pressure
Very quick to learn new skills
Hands on and technical
Hard worker not afraid to get down and dirty
Good on machinery and mechanical systems and motors
Problem solver and think outside the box
Not afraid to ask questions and apply new information in a physical manner
Very motivated and determined
Accomplishments
I used to be very into sports before I started working full time and have some good accomplishments.
3 bronze medals for SA level swimming
1 Gold medal for SA level swimming
A Bronze position for triathlon world cup series
various podium positions for mountain biking events
Western Provence Honors Certificate for biathlon
A bronze position for Biathlon SA level
and many other podium positions on regional level events in all mentioned sports.
I also have a level 3 first aid medical certificate
as well as a accredited radio operators certificate.
I am big on nature and being outside and going on hikes in the mountains and also love dirt biking
With my involvement in Search and Rescue I have become very invested in hiking and being in the mountains.
I also grew up spending a lot of time on farms between friends and family who own land hence where my love for dirt bikes came from
I have a big passion for motorsport and especially bike racing.
Timeline
Water Treatment Specialist
Hall Core Water
01.2023 - 02.2024
Search and Rescue Operative
SARZA
06.2022 - Current
Plumber
Ds Plumbing
10.2021 - 12.2022
GED -
GED
01.2020 - 06.2020