FREEK J DE KLERK
Boilermaker /Welder
Lephalale
Summary
Motivated and highly driven individual with a primary goal of making a difference in both professional and personal life. Dedicated to creating a stable environment for family while finding fulfillment in work. Passionate about what I do, striving to excel and contribute to the success of any organization. Leveraging skills and dedication to achieve personal growth and make a positive impact in the workplace.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Workshop Manager
Autoboys
Lephalale
08.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Achieved timely project completion by effectively managing resources, schedules, and deadlines while working on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Improved fabrication efficiency, integrating new technologies and techniques into daily operations.
- Enhanced project coordination, liaising effectively with engineers and project managers to clarify requirements.
- Optimized material usage and reduced waste, carefully planning and executing cutting patterns.
- Ensured operational continuity, quickly responding to and resolving emergency repair situations.
- Streamlined repair processes, identifying and addressing issues swiftly to minimize operational disruptions.
- Consistently met project deadlines through effective time management and efficient use of heavy machinery.
- Drove dozer in successive passes over construction surfaces to raise or lower terrain.
- Cleaned concrete pumps at end of each project to keep in good working condition and to avoid breakdowns.
- Prepared records for all equipment present on rig in coordination with client representatives.
- Supported other operators as needed, demonstrating adaptability and teamwork in high-stress environments.
- Upheld strict quality control standards while operating heavy machinery, contributing to consistently high levels of customer satisfaction on completed projects.
- Fitted windows and did recoveries of vehicles
- Removed debris such as brush and stumps to clear work areas.
- Reduced downtime by performing regular maintenance checks on heavy equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
- Maximized operational efficiency by effectively troubleshooting problems with machinery when necessary and coordinating repair efforts promptly.
- Improved fuel efficiency by closely monitoring usage patterns during operation of heavy machinery.
- Operated forklift, haul trucks, loader and other equipment on daily basis.
- Loaded and unloaded equipment from vehicles and trailers.
- Played a key role in achieving project goals through seamless collaboration with engineers, architects, surveyors.
Game Farm Manager, Plant Manager
Tropical Paradise
Lephalale
07.2008 - Current
- Building of lodge, Hunting, Butchery manager for game farm, Erecting of huge store rooms, Breeding project with game animals, Solar panel systems that power the farms water system, Infrastructure on farm, Game capturing, Aluminium welding, Fitting and turning, Boiler making
- Led team of 10 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
- Fed and watered over 200 various game including buffalo animals according to strict feeding schedules and dietary needs.
Lecturer
Lepalale FET College
Lephalale
11.2006 - 01.2008
- Autocad, Technical Drawing, Mechanical Drawing, NQF Levels 1 to 4 Boilermaking Workshop, CNC Machines, Sheet Metal Rolling Machines, Industrial Mechanical Punch Machines
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing detailed feedback for improvement and growth.
- Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
- Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Managed large class sizes effectively, maintaining an orderly learning environment conducive to student success.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Developed and implemented innovative course materials, significantly increasing student interest in subject matter.
Boilermaker, Specialized and Coded Welding, Fitting and Turning, Rebuilds
Truck Unit Repair
Pretoria
07.2005 - 10.2006
Fitting and Turning, Heavy Machine Operator
Mopani Mine
11.2002 - 10.2004
- Excavator, Front End Loaders, TLB’s, Graders
Workshop Foreman, Boilermaking Fitting and Turning
FB Engineering
10.1999 - 10.2002
Welder, Fitter & Turner, Boilermaking
Delta Metals
06.1998 - 05.1999
General Foreman, Welding Inspector
Steeltech Engineering
06.1997 - 06.1998
- Manager of boilermaking workshop with 200 staff members
Boilermaker
Enviro Serv
05.1994 - 05.1997
- Design and fabricate waste skips
- Rebuild of trucks and heavy equipment
Site Agent, Specialized and Coded Welding
Stocks and Stocks
06.1993 - 04.1994
Foreman, Boilermaker
ID Lawns
12.1992 - 06.1993
Boilermaker– Welder
ISCOR
07.1991 - 12.1992
Education
N1, N2, N3, ARMY TRAINING, ISCOR– SHEET METAL WORKER, SPECIALIZED TIG WELDING, ASSESSORS COURSE, FIRST AID, HEALTH AND SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE COURSE, N4 ENGINEERING DRAWING, N4 PLATERS DRAWING, N5 PICTORIAL DRAWING, N5 MECHANICAL DRAUGHTING - Plater
Mining Industry Engineering Trades Training Board
Pretoria08-1991
LECTURER - AUTOCAD, TECHNICAL DRAWING, MECHANICAL DRAWING, NQF LEVELS 1 TO 4 BOILERMAKING WORKSHOP, CNC MACHINES, SHEET METAL ROLLING MACHINES, INDUSTRIAL MECHANICAL PUNCH MACHINES
LEPHALALE FET COLLEGE
11.2006 - 01.2008
Skills
Workshop organization
Scheduling and planning
Maintenance management
Equipment troubleshooting
Job scheduling
Health and safety
Repairs proficiency
Hand and power tools
Inventory coordination
Fabrications expertise
Repairs
Workshop supervision
Time management
Attention to detail
Service planning
Certification
Specialized TIC Welding
Position Held
- Boilermaker – Welder, ISCOR Ellisras, 01/07/91, 19/12/92
- Foreman, Boilermaker, ID Lawns Gaborone Botswana, 12/1992, 06/1993
- Site Agent, Specialized and Coded Welding, Stocks and Stocks Botswana, 06/1993, 04/1994
- Boilermaker, Design and Fabricate Waste Skips, Rebuild of Trucks and Heavy Equipment, Enviro Serv, 05/1994, 05/1997
- General Foreman, Welding Inspector, Manager of Boilermaking Workshop with 200 Staff Members, Steeltech Engineering, 06/1997, 06/1998
- Boilermaker, Welder, Fitter and Turner, Millwright, Sua Pan Salt Mine, 03/1999, 05/1999
- Welder, Fitter & Turner, Boilermaking, Delta Metals, 06/1998, 05/1999
- Own Company Run by Board of Directors Specializing in Transport of Railway Ballast for Government Contracts in Botswana, De Klerk Enterprises, 06/1999, 12/2004
- Workshop Foreman, Boilermaking Fitting and Turning, FB Engineering, 10/1999, 10/2002
- Fitting and Turning, Heavy Machine Operator (Excavator, Front End Loaders, TLB’s, Graders), Mopani Mine, 11/2002, 10/2004
- Own Company Specializing in Heavy Equipment and Transport for Government Contracts in Botswana, De Klerk and De Klerk, 10/2003, 02/2005
- Boilermaker, Specialized and Coded Welding, Fitting and Turning, Rebuilds, Truck Unit Repair, 07/2005, 10/2006
- Lecturer (AutoCAD, Technical Drawing, Mechanical Drawing, NQF Levels 1 to 4 Boilermaking Workshop, CNC Machines, Sheet Metal Rolling Machines, Industrial Mechanical Punch Machines), Lephalale FET College, 11/2006, 2008
- Game Farm Manager, Plant Manager for Separate Branch of Company, Building of Lodge, Hunting, Butchery Manager for Game Farm, Erecting of Huge Store Rooms, Breeding Project with Game Animals, Solar Panel Systems that Power the Farms Water System, Infrastructure on Farm, Game Capturing, Aluminium Welding, Fitting and Turning, Boilermaking, Tropical Paradise, 07/2008, Current
Certificates Available On Request
True
Awards
- Groote Geluk Mine, 1991
- SADF, 1989
Personal Information
ID Number: 690415 5025 080
Timeline
Workshop Manager
Autoboys
08.2022 - Current
Game Farm Manager, Plant Manager
Tropical Paradise
07.2008 - Current
Lecturer
Lepalale FET College
11.2006 - 01.2008
LECTURER - AUTOCAD, TECHNICAL DRAWING, MECHANICAL DRAWING, NQF LEVELS 1 TO 4 BOILERMAKING WORKSHOP, CNC MACHINES, SHEET METAL ROLLING MACHINES, INDUSTRIAL MECHANICAL PUNCH MACHINES
LEPHALALE FET COLLEGE
11.2006 - 01.2008
Boilermaker, Specialized and Coded Welding, Fitting and Turning, Rebuilds
Truck Unit Repair
07.2005 - 10.2006
Fitting and Turning, Heavy Machine Operator
Mopani Mine
11.2002 - 10.2004
Workshop Foreman, Boilermaking Fitting and Turning
FB Engineering
10.1999 - 10.2002
Welder, Fitter & Turner, Boilermaking
Delta Metals
06.1998 - 05.1999
General Foreman, Welding Inspector
Steeltech Engineering
06.1997 - 06.1998
Boilermaker
Enviro Serv
05.1994 - 05.1997
Site Agent, Specialized and Coded Welding
Stocks and Stocks
06.1993 - 04.1994
Foreman, Boilermaker
ID Lawns
12.1992 - 06.1993
Boilermaker– Welder
ISCOR
07.1991 - 12.1992
N1, N2, N3, ARMY TRAINING, ISCOR– SHEET METAL WORKER, SPECIALIZED TIG WELDING, ASSESSORS COURSE, FIRST AID, HEALTH AND SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE COURSE, N4 ENGINEERING DRAWING, N4 PLATERS DRAWING, N5 PICTORIAL DRAWING, N5 MECHANICAL DRAUGHTING - Plater
Mining Industry Engineering Trades Training Board
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