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Etienne Cloete

Etienne Cloete

Planner Engineering
Kathu, Northern Cape

Summary

Adept at data analysis and fostering team collaboration, I significantly enhanced project outcomes and efficiency at Assmang-Khumani Mine. My expertise in scheduling and executing maintenance plans reduced downtime by over 30%, showcasing my ability to lead high-priority projects to success while optimizing resource allocation and improving stakeholder satisfaction.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Planner Engineering

Assmang-Khumani Mine
12.2008 - Current
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align goals and ensure project success.
  • Successfully managed multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines.
  • Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution of issues.
  • Streamlined workflow processes for improved team productivity and project outcomes.
  • Evaluated key performance indicators regularly, making data-driven adjustments to plans when necessary.
  • Optimized inventory control, reducing waste and improving costefficiency.
  • Presented progress reports regularly to senior management during project updates meetings.
  • Prioritized schedules to meet project goals and overall customer satisfaction.
  • Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
  • Achieved on-time completion of projects with diligent scheduling and resource management.
  • Implemented best practices in planning methodologies, resulting in increased efficiency and effectiveness across all projects.
  • Identified potential risks, implementing mitigation plans to minimize impact on project timelines.
  • Recognized potential issues with inventory and quality control and engineered changes.
  • Prepared reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to decision-makers.
  • Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to align project objectives and foster collaboration among departments.
  • Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.

Maintenance Planner

Anglo American - Kumba Iron Ore
03.2007 - 12.2008
  • Reduced downtime for critical assets by developing and implementing comprehensive maintenance plans.
  • Developed maintenance reports to assess program success and inform operational decisions.
  • Performed root cause analyses on recurring equipment failures, identifying potential solutions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Conducted risk assessments on critical assets to prioritize required maintenance activities accordingly.
  • Improved equipment uptime by diligently scheduling and coordinating preventive maintenance tasks.
  • Enhanced asset life cycle with thorough analysis of equipment history, failure modes, and cost factors.
  • Established strong communication channels between departments, streamlining coordination efforts during scheduled shutdowns or emergencies.
  • Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of spare parts, minimizing delays in repairs.
  • Developed annual budgets for maintenance expenditures based on historical data and projected needs, optimizing resource allocation.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, ensuring optimal stock availability for essential maintenance items.
  • Created detailed work orders specifying required tasks, materials, tools, and resources for efficient execution by technicians.
  • Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership.
  • Optimized labor utilization through strategic assignment of duties based on skillsets and workload balance among team members.
  • Increased uptime of essential equipment, meticulously planning and executing preventative maintenance routines.
  • Conducted detailed root cause analysis for recurring equipment issues, preventing future occurrences.
  • Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
  • Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.

Boilermaker (Plater / Welder)

Anglo American - Kumba Iron Ore
10.2002 - 03.2007
  • Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
  • Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
  • Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
  • Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations through diligent adherence to codes and guidelines in all tasks performed.
  • Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
  • Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
  • Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
  • Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
  • Upheld company reputation for excellence by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship that met or exceeded client expectations.
  • Streamlined repair processes, identifying and addressing issues swiftly to minimize operational disruptions.
  • Improved longevity and reliability of equipment, executing precision installations and upgrades.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement, regularly reviewing and updating work practices.
  • Utilized specialized tools and machinery to complete repairs and installation.
  • Decreased production downtime by conducting regular maintenance on plating equipment and machinery.
  • Provided training and mentorship to junior team members, fostering skill development and enhancing job performance.

Boilermaker (Plater / Welder) Apprentice

Anglo American - Kumba Iron Ore
09.2000 - 09.2002

Education

Programme In Project Management -

University of Pretoria
Pretoria
2019

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling -

Pragma
Pretoria
07.2012

JD Edwards Enterpriceone 9.0 End User Training -

Assmang
Dingleton Road, Kathu
10.2011

Programme In Maintenance Management -

University of Pretoria
Pretoria
2011

Management Principles For First-Line Managers -

University of South Africa
01.2011

Crusher Training-60110 Superior Gyratory & MP1000 -

Metso
06.2010

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling And RCA -

Pragma
Pretoria
08.2009

Maintenance Plan Development -

Pragma
Pretoria
06.2009

Fundamental Principles Of Asset Management -

Pragma
Pretoria
03.2009

Microsoft Word 2003 Introduction -

Kumba Iron Ore
Kathu,Northern Cape
07.2008

Microsoft Outlook 2003 Introduction -

Kumba Iron Ore
Kathu,Northern Cape
03.2008

SAP R/3 Basic Plant Maintenance Course -

Kumba Iron Ore
Kathu, Northern Cape
10.2007

Introduction To Windows XP -

Kumba Iron Ore
Kathu,Northern Cape
08.2007

Introduction To Personal Computers -

Kumba Iron Ore
Kathu, Northern Cape
08.2007

MS Project Level 1-3 -

CompEd IT Training
07.2007

N4 Mathematics - Boilermaker / Engineering

Kathu Technical College
Kathu, Northern Cape
01.2006

MS-Powerpoint 2000 -

Kumba Resources
Kathu,Northern Cape
01.2005

MS-Excel 2000 -

Kumba Resources
Kathu,Northern Cape
07.2004

MS-Windows 2000 -

Kumba Resources
Kathu,Northern Cape
09.2003

Plater/Welder MQA Trade Test - Engineering

Kumba Resources - Sishen Training Centre (SIVOS)
Kathu, Northern Cape
09.2002

National N3 Certicate - Boilermaker (Plater/Welder)

Namaqualand Technical Training Institute
Okiep, Northern Cape
05.2000

National N2 Certicate - Boilermaker (Plater/Welder)

Namaqualand Technical Training Institute
Okiep, Northern Cape
12.1999

Senior Certificate ( Matric) -

SA Van Wyk High School
Bergsig, Northern Cape
12.1997

Skills

Data analysis

Timeline

Planner Engineering

Assmang-Khumani Mine
12.2008 - Current

Maintenance Planner

Anglo American - Kumba Iron Ore
03.2007 - 12.2008

Boilermaker (Plater / Welder)

Anglo American - Kumba Iron Ore
10.2002 - 03.2007

Boilermaker (Plater / Welder) Apprentice

Anglo American - Kumba Iron Ore
09.2000 - 09.2002

Programme In Project Management -

University of Pretoria

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling -

Pragma

JD Edwards Enterpriceone 9.0 End User Training -

Assmang

Programme In Maintenance Management -

University of Pretoria

Management Principles For First-Line Managers -

University of South Africa

Crusher Training-60110 Superior Gyratory & MP1000 -

Metso

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling And RCA -

Pragma

Maintenance Plan Development -

Pragma

Fundamental Principles Of Asset Management -

Pragma

Microsoft Word 2003 Introduction -

Kumba Iron Ore

Microsoft Outlook 2003 Introduction -

Kumba Iron Ore

SAP R/3 Basic Plant Maintenance Course -

Kumba Iron Ore

Introduction To Windows XP -

Kumba Iron Ore

Introduction To Personal Computers -

Kumba Iron Ore

MS Project Level 1-3 -

CompEd IT Training

N4 Mathematics - Boilermaker / Engineering

Kathu Technical College

MS-Powerpoint 2000 -

Kumba Resources

MS-Excel 2000 -

Kumba Resources

MS-Windows 2000 -

Kumba Resources

Plater/Welder MQA Trade Test - Engineering

Kumba Resources - Sishen Training Centre (SIVOS)

National N3 Certicate - Boilermaker (Plater/Welder)

Namaqualand Technical Training Institute

National N2 Certicate - Boilermaker (Plater/Welder)

Namaqualand Technical Training Institute

Senior Certificate ( Matric) -

SA Van Wyk High School

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