Francesco Hattingh
Mooinooi Rustenburg
Summary
Experienced fitter with a proven ability in equipment maintenance and conflict management. Skilled in risk assessment and team leadership, ensuring compliance with safety standards and project timelines.
Dynamic supervisor with extensive experience in managing maintenance operations.
Detail-oriented professional with a strong background in equipment maintenance and safety compliance. Known for fostering teamwork and effectively managing conflict, ensuring a safe and productive work environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintains Fitter
Rietspruit Crushers
Ermelo
01.2024 - 02.2025
- I work as a maintains fitter on all equipment on the crusher plant, conveyer belt, bearings, gearbox, pulley's, screens, pumps, crushers, work on brick plant equipment, assisting on the brick plant, chain drives, screw feeders, mixers, hydraulics.
- Assembled and installed machinery components for efficient operation.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment to ensure functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues effectively.
- Operated various hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
- Adhered to safety protocols while working in a fast-paced environment.
- Learning the brick mixing process and technique's, working in a team, handing all critical part list working in hand with manager and G.S.
Supervisor
Manniken / Bilnor Engineering
Lydenburg
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Conveyor belt extension and construction of new conveyor belts.
- Overseeing of extension of conveyor belts and building of new conveyor belts.
- Installation of hopper and vibrator.
- Installation of rock breaker and hydraulic power pack.
- Installation of rock breaker stand and components.
- Building and Constructing of wing wall with 45 supports.
- Installing of 6" fire line and tying in at existing pipe line.
- Working with a team of Artisans, planning the daily progress of the conveyor belt.
- Reporting to the site manager about progress and any issues that arise in the work place and attending daily meetings at the client.
- Dealing with time and attendance of employees and commitment to insure project stays on schedule.
- Making sure housekeeping is up to standard while constructions continue.
- Constructing belts on time for the client, making the production of the chrome mine to stay on schedule and produce their product without delay and with no incident.
- Doing all construction with the code of practice of the company and Mine health and safety act.
- Understanding how to work and manage a team in a set time.
- Working with management and understanding the company's needs.
- Supervised daily operations and workflow of engineering projects.
- Coordinated team schedules and delegated tasks to ensure project efficiency.
- Monitored equipment performance and maintained compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted regular team meetings to discuss project progress and address concerns.
- Resolved conflicts among team members to maintain a positive work environment.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
Fitter and Turner
Sibanye
Carletonville
01.2007 - 01.2021
- Responsible for maintaining of plant equipment, pumps, valves, conveyor belts, bearings, pulleys, hydraulic systems, couplings, v-belts, thickener, mills, acid columns, cyanide section, cyclones, screw feeders, vibrators, heat exchangers understanding Gold carbon-in-pulp system [CIP].
- Insuring all maintenance is done according to the pragma plan, dealing with daily inspections of equipment to increase running time of equipment.
- Ensuring that end of life of equipment is replaced within set time and done safe. According to the S.O.P.
- Ensuring that standby equipment is maintained and in good working order to minimize down time.
- Reporting to the foreman and ensuring all necessary spares are ordered and all critical spares are on hand.
- Attending all engineering safety meetings and conducting Risk assessments.
Assessor
Sibanye
Carletonville
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Responsibility for assessment of apprentice, signing of all relevant papers.
- Assessment on their technical ability and progress of becoming qualified Fitters.
- Evaluated compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Monitored equipment performance and reported maintenance needs promptly.
- Used strong research skills to improve understanding of local areas and properties.
Relieving Foreman
Sibanye
Carletonville
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Managing a team of artisans, Fitters, Boilermakers, Riggers and their handyman.
- Ordering of spares, sending out worn parts for replacement including all gold plant components.
- Planning of shutdowns, maintenance planning done and jobs executed in a safe manner.
- Drawing up a list of critical spares that is needed to run the plant with spares available.
- Working with a budget on engineering parts, tools and equipment.
- Dealing with the standby schedule and rotating of all artisans on a monthly and weekly basis.
- Doing all jobs within the SHEQ requirements and MHSA.
- Overseeing all planned work and breakdown that is attended.
- Giving feedback to the plant engineer on a daily basis.
- Developing all employees with training.
- Reporting to top management on a daily basis.
- The plant to run without stoppage and breakdown to insure the production of gold in the metallurgical plant.
- Safeguarding company assets.
- Track progress, provide specific training and keep crew well equipped with the right materials and tools and spares at all times.
- Working with reps when ordering plant spares.
- Supervised daily operations of mining activities to ensure safety compliance.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to maintain operational readiness and safety standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to address operational challenges and improve processes.
- Ensured all workers adhered to company policies and procedures.
- Assessed work area conditions for potential hazards or risks.
Skills
- Fitting and Turning
- Welding
- Using lifting equipment
- Good safety knowledge
- Plant and underground knowledge
- Assessment
- Working according to standard
- Maintenance on equipment
- Budgeting
- Teamwork
- Conflict management
- Risk Assessment
- Good communication skills in English
- Good communication skills in Afrikaans
- Equipment maintenance
- Hydraulic systems
- Conveyor installation
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Time management
- Risk assessment
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Employee training
- Installation and maintenance
- Pneumatic systems
- Hydraulics
- System maintenance
- Blueprint reading
- Safety procedures
Education
N2 - Fitting and Turning, Engineering Science, Mathematics, Technical Drawings
Westcol Collage TVET/Engineering
Grade 10 - Technical Grade 10
Jan Viljoen High School
Assessor -
Fitting Red Seal -
Turning Red Seal -
Supervisory -
Accidents Investigation -
Legal Liability -
First Aid -
Hira -
Environmental Management Training -
General Safety Management -
Certification
- Assessor, NQF Level 5, 12/31/11
- Fitting Red Seal, 12/31/07
- Turning Red Seal, 12/31/05
- Supervisory, 12/31/23
- Accidents Investigation, 12/31/23
- Legal Liability, 12/31/23
- First Aid, 12/31/23
- Hira, 12/31/24
- Environmental Management Training, 12/31/24
- General Safety Management, 12/31/24
- Monitor the application of safety, health and environmental protection procedures, 12/31/24
References
- Jerry Miler, 082-495-3242, Sibanye Stillwater
- Manniken Engineering, 014-596-5024
- Bilnor Projects, 013-235-1684
Hobbies and Interests
- Learning new skills
- Being safe
- Perfectionist
Languages
- English, FAL
- Afrikaans, HL
Summary - About Me
I'm a Red Seal Fitter and Turner with 20 years' experience on maintenance. I have gained a wide range of experience on a gold plant and underground, supervisory and more than willing to learn new skills. I'm in good health and passed medical examinations many times. Also I'm fully vaccinated for Covid-19. I have a valid code 8 drivers and pdp license and own reliable transport. Also I have sober habits and good time keeping.
Timeline
Maintains Fitter
Rietspruit Crushers
01.2024 - 02.2025
Supervisor
Manniken / Bilnor Engineering
01.2022 - 01.2024
Assessor
Sibanye
01.2014 - 12.2014
Relieving Foreman
Sibanye
01.2013 - 01.2014
Fitter and Turner
Sibanye
01.2007 - 01.2021
N2 - Fitting and Turning, Engineering Science, Mathematics, Technical Drawings
Westcol Collage TVET/Engineering
Grade 10 - Technical Grade 10
Jan Viljoen High School