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Fredrick Hughes

Fredrick Hughes

Boilermaker
Potchefstroom

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as a Boilermaker at Brow Crew Krugersdorp and a Production Manager in real estate development. Proven expertise in structural steelwork and performance management, achieving significant productivity improvements while ensuring compliance with safety procedures. Adept at mentoring teams and optimizing resource allocation for maximum efficiency.


Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages

Work History

Boilermaker and Contractor

Self Employed
01.2016 - Current

Commercial & Industry B2B

Negotiation

Performance Management

Mentorship

Team Motivation

Skilled in construction equipment - Fabrications, Repairs and installations on all construction steel works

I have experience in mining hoppers, drill carts, conveyor lines, shoots and radial doors.

Experience with underground 5, 8 and 10 tons font loader buckets

Vast knowledge in construction

Production Manager

Real Estate Developer ( OK )
04.2013 - 11.2016
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
  • Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
  • Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.

Boilermaker and Contractor

Self Employed
01.2010 - 03.2013

Boilermaker

Brow Crew Krugersdorp
02.2008 - 12.2009
  • 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.
  • Removed boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole, and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
  • Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).

Education

Plater Boilermaker

Department of Education
Olifantsfontein
05-2004

Skills

Structural steelwork

Parts and components fabrication

Repair work

Safety procedures

Shielded metal arc welding

Hand and power tools

Boiler installation

Certification

Boilermaker

Timeline

Boilermaker and Contractor

Self Employed
01.2016 - Current

Production Manager

Real Estate Developer ( OK )
04.2013 - 11.2016

Boilermaker and Contractor

Self Employed
01.2010 - 03.2013

Boilermaker

Brow Crew Krugersdorp
02.2008 - 12.2009

Boilermaker

05-2004

Plater Boilermaker

Department of Education
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