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
Dingleton Road,Northern Cape
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
Kathu, Northern Cape
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
Kathu, Northern Cape
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
Kathu, Northern Cape
09.2000 - 09.2002
Education
Programme In Project Management -
University of Pretoria
Pretoria2019
Maintenance Planning & Scheduling -
Pragma
Pretoria07.2012
JD Edwards Enterpriceone 9.0 End User Training -
Assmang
Dingleton Road, Kathu10.2011
Programme In Maintenance Management -
University of Pretoria
Pretoria2011
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
Pretoria08.2009
Maintenance Plan Development -
Pragma
Pretoria06.2009
Fundamental Principles Of Asset Management -
Pragma
Pretoria03.2009
Microsoft Word 2003 Introduction -
Kumba Iron Ore
Kathu,Northern Cape07.2008
Microsoft Outlook 2003 Introduction -
Kumba Iron Ore
Kathu,Northern Cape03.2008
SAP R/3 Basic Plant Maintenance Course -
Kumba Iron Ore
Kathu, Northern Cape10.2007
Introduction To Windows XP -
Kumba Iron Ore
Kathu,Northern Cape08.2007
Introduction To Personal Computers -
Kumba Iron Ore
Kathu, Northern Cape08.2007
MS Project Level 1-3 -
CompEd IT Training
07.2007
N4 Mathematics - Boilermaker / Engineering
Kathu Technical College
Kathu, Northern Cape01.2006
MS-Powerpoint 2000 -
Kumba Resources
Kathu,Northern Cape01.2005
MS-Excel 2000 -
Kumba Resources
Kathu,Northern Cape07.2004
MS-Windows 2000 -
Kumba Resources
Kathu,Northern Cape09.2003
Plater/Welder MQA Trade Test - Engineering
Kumba Resources - Sishen Training Centre (SIVOS)
Kathu, Northern Cape09.2002
National N3 Certicate - Boilermaker (Plater/Welder)
Namaqualand Technical Training Institute
Okiep, Northern Cape05.2000
National N2 Certicate - Boilermaker (Plater/Welder)
Namaqualand Technical Training Institute
Okiep, Northern Cape12.1999
Senior Certificate ( Matric) -
SA Van Wyk High School
Bergsig, Northern Cape12.1997
Skills
Data analysis
Scheduling
Project Feasibility Studies
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