Desmond Kriel

Managing and maintaining compliance with supplier contracts:

• Compliance with regulations for managed mining sites (Corporate Governance — Mining Health and Safety Act)
• Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
• Supervised, coached and supervised team of 10 employees in 2023
• Interviewed, hired and trained new employees
• Issues between employees and customers were resolved using company policies.
• Adhering to safe operating practices and evaluating operating procedures based on best practices.
• Preparation of weekly and monthly reports and presentations for the management team
• Supervised employee attendance records, handled payrolls, and ordered new materials for locations.
• Assumption of responsibility for personnel deployed on the construction site.
• Controlled cleanliness of public areas, workshops and offices.
• Maintaining positive customer relationships by tackling issues directly and taking successful corrective action.

• Manage Business Departments and their compliments.

- Engineering Support

- Procurement

- Maintenance Stores

- Quality

• Responsible for Distribution Site Compliance

- Emalahleni Distribution Facilities – 2nd Largest AEL Distribution Facility in South Africa)

• Accountable for the maintenance, governance and adherence to OHSA, Mines Health and Safety Act and Explosives Regulations
• Fleet of 45 Explosives Manufacturing Units.
• Tracked and Improved MTTR, MTBF, Reliability, Availability and Utilization.
• Develop and track Engineering and Maintenance budgets.
• Responsible for the execution and implementation of strategic engineering projects and change management systems.
• Responsible for people management and personal development.
• Drive management of external contractors and professional services.
• Lead efforts to ensure continuous business improvement and technical support.
• Responsible for compliance with regards governance and procedures.
• Responsible for compliance with regards safety, health and environmental standards.
• Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
• Evaluated project requirements to identify and mitigate risks.
• Fostered climate of collaboration between general public and community representatives.
• Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
• Initiated and executed continuous improvement projects.
• Performed thermal, electromagnetic, dynamic and structural engineering analyses on company assets.
• Checked design compliance with product specifications and standards requirements.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to keep material costs within set budgets.
• Recruited, placed and oversaw project staff for optimal project results.

• Responsible for production fleet which included 60 Employees spread over 3 Mining Sites (Impunzi / Tweefontein / Goedgevonden)
• Responsible for the management of the GOSA / AEL Contract (Operations).
• Manage Compliance to Supplier Contract.
• Responsible for Legal Compliance with regards the Mines Health and Safety Act and the Explosives act.
• Analyze Customer needs (Blasting Solutions)
• Responsible for blasting designs and timing in order to achieve maximum production output.
• Responsible for Legal compliance on production machinery.
• Responsible for the delivery of production targets.
• Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components, and systems.
• Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
• Prepared action plans for problematic processes and assets.
• Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
• Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
• Interacted with subject matter experts to develop training material and tools for personnel.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance to keep equipment functional.
• Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.
• Developed planning criteria for integrating and enabling new technologies.
• Illustrated potential obstacles when conducting site assessments for planned projects.
• Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
• Developed work plans for various personnel roles based on strengths and talents.
• Developed cost estimates and project specifications for proposals.
• Supervised explosives loading operations, adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
• Determined suitability for blasting activities and safety of personnel and property after conducting blast site inspections.
• Educated personnel on safe handling and use of explosives, avoiding injuries.
• Identified and assessed potential risks related to blasting operations and implemented mitigation measures.
• Conducted safety audits to regularly assess and evaluate safety practices and procedures used in blasting operations.

• Inspected and tested equipment, machines, and components to diagnose problems, identify deficiencies, and identify appropriate repair measures.
• Implement preventive maintenance measures to reduce emerging problems.
• Commonly diagnosed mechanical problems and identified how problems could be fixed.
• Identified mechanical problems and identified the best solutions for correction.
• Performing troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing manufacturing equipment.
• Maintained an overview of Equipment maintenance plans using computerized maintenance management systems.
• Perform assembled and disassembled equipment for repairs and maintenance.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and circuit diagrams to understand equipment design and proper maintenance.
• Monitor equipment performance to confirm proper and efficient function.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to easily find.
• By researching to recommend new devices and technologies for future work on the Ongoing. Mechanical problems were solved with both technical and manual skill.
• Worked with colleagues, discussed assembly and required product adjustments.
• Development and coordination of effective predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance approaches.
• Coordination with other technical professionals to coordinate the operation of mechanical systems.
• Followed optimal preventive maintenance plans for complex mechanical systems.
• Trained and supervised mechanical engineering technicians in installation and maintenance of equipment.
• Performed in-depth troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve range of mechanical failures.
• Oversaw the used computer-aided design (CAD) software to create detailed drawings and schematics of mechanical systems.
• Researched new technologies related to mechanical engineering to improve designs and processes.
• Completed detailed inspections of electrical and mechanical components to identify issues.
• Conducted root cause analysis to identify source of mechanical system malfunctions.
• Running / testing / optimizing and commissioning of production equipment.
• Trained artisans on maintenance methods for production equipment.
• Responsible for the training of production staff on running fundamentals on production equipment.
• Responsible for commissioning of completed continuous improvement projects.
• Managed and oversaw continuous improvement projects on production equipment.
• Responsible for optimization of production equipment.
  Liaised with Electrical & Instrumentation personnel into program changes around pneumatic as well as mechanical designs.
• Extensive hands on experience with troubleshooting on equipment from electrical, E&I and mechanical perspective.
• Targeted bottlenecks, improving production focus areas.
• Generating new mechanical designs from conceptual phase right through to final commissioned equipment.
• Supervised testing and mandated program changes to manufacturing facilities.
• Team Member of 200ms quality improvement steering committee.
• Team member of the “Kick Start” group for the Asset Care implementation program in ISAP (Initiating Systems Automated Plant)

• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
• Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
• Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
• Managed team of artisans.
• Measured and improved engineering as well as production performances.
• Trained Artisans on maintenance tasks for production equipmen.
• Analyzed and studied downtime reports in order to delegate team members to concentrate on problem areas correcting them as they occur.
• Analyzed equipment downtime in accordance to find a balance between maintenance and production capability.
• Responsible for quality control over final products.
• Implemented quality control systems and tools.
• Oversaw and planned all production orientated maintenance activities.
• Responsible for reliability and efficiency of production machinery.
• Responsible for Maintenance schedule adherence on relevant plants.
• Responsible for Legal Compliance Files on relevant plants.
• Managed Machine Rebuilds / Overhauls and new design implementations.
• Managed workmanship quality of floor artisans as well as production staff.
• Developed equipment maintenance schedules, and pass-out documents.
• Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
• Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
• Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
• Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
• Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
• Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
• Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
• Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
• Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
• Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
• Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
• Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
• Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
• Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.

• Worked with software development and testing team members to design and develop robust solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
• Coordinated with other engineers to evaluate and improve software and hardware interfaces.
• Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that met or exceeded performance expectations.
• Provided direction and guidance to process improvements and established policies.
• Analyzed proposed technical solutions based on customer requirements.
• Collaborated with management, internal and development partners regarding software application design status and project progress.
• Analyzed problems, formed problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions.
• Documented and demonstrated solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.
• Prepared and installed solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming solutions.
• Improved operation performance with add-ons
• Translated user requirements into system updates
• Developed user manuals and trained new users.
• Updated job knowledge by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment.
• Participated in educational opportunities - reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, participating in professional organizations in order to keep up with latest technologies.
• Developed software solutions by studying information needs - conferring with users, studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes, investigating problem areas, following the software development lifecycle.
• Ensured compliance with regard governance & compliance policies and procedures with regards equipment usage.
• Ensured compliance with regard Safety, Health and Environment standards
• Created and implemented Processes and Procedures (Standard Operating Procedures / Planned Job Observations / Controlled Document System)
• Implemented best blasting practices
• Responsible for problem solving on new technical equipment
• Trained new employees on current and new equipment
• Responsible for development of maintenance schedules for technical equipment
• Developed Training material on technical equipment
• Lead Blast Audits
• Ensured implementation and roll out of the AEL Blast-i Project.
• Implemented and rolled out the Blast-i system with the rest of the team.
• Trained Blast-i end users.
• Responsible for Maintenance and development of the Blast-i System
• Assisted with software and supporting material development

• Implemented and rolled out of the AEL Blast-i Project.
• Responsible for Implementation of Blast-i system.
• Responsible for the training of Blast-i end users.
• Responsible for Maintenance and development of the Blast-i system
• Assisted with software and supporting material development AEL’s Blast-i system, developed by the Mining Optimization department.
• Reviewed and inspected explosives manufacturing process to establish quality control standards.
• Identified and assessed potential risks related to blasting operations and implemented mitigation measures.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Introduce the operational staff to a digital tablet system with the idea of making users comfortable with electronic media to replace the original paper based systems
• Responsible within a team format for the creation of a standalone tool for logging of data of ‘in-field’ preparations for a blast to support computer generated reporting of operations.
• Improved the logging and reporting processes from the bench to the office.