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Harold Brydon Vermaak

Harold Brydon Vermaak

Boilermaker
Vereeniging

Summary

Versatile Maintenance Supervisor with a proven track record at AVERDA Medical Waste Management, excelling in team leadership and facilities maintenance. Demonstrated expertise in job planning and staff management, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in both technical and interpersonal aspects, ensuring top-notch maintenance recordkeeping and fostering professional development.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Supervisor

AVERDA Medical Waste Management
10.2018 - 10.2023
  • Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of facility expansions, ensuring proper installation of new equipment and seamless integration with existing systems.
  • Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
  • Observed guidelines, specifications, and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.

Thermo Plastic Welder/Lead Boilermaker

Alpha Plastics
02.2014 - 09.2018
  • Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
  • Measurement as per clients requests and or site drawings.
  • Maintained plastic welding(PTFE) equipment.
  • Ensured correct procedure were followed for sound welding.


Self Employed

Harmar Steelworks
10.2011 - 01.2014
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and timely order fulfillment.
  • Boosted sales with enticing product displays and effective cross-merchandising strategies.
  • Maintained proper equipment functionality through regular cleaning, maintenance checks, and prompt repairs when needed.
  • Contributed to store success by participating in promotional events such as tastings or cooking demonstrations showcasing deli products.

Boilermaker

Lonmin Platinum Mine
02.1990 - 03.2011
  • 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.
  • Removed boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole, and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
  • Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
  • Built and repaired process tanks, storage tanks and water treatment tanks.
  • Served as a reliable mentor to new hires, providing guidance and support during their onboarding process.
  • Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.

Education

High School Diploma -

HTS Hans Strydom
Naboomspruit
04.2001 -

Skills

Team supervision

Job planning

Supply coordination

Materials requisition

Facilities maintenance

Maintenance recordkeeping

Staff management

Roofing repairs

Timeline

Maintenance Supervisor

AVERDA Medical Waste Management
10.2018 - 10.2023

Thermo Plastic Welder/Lead Boilermaker

Alpha Plastics
02.2014 - 09.2018

Self Employed

Harmar Steelworks
10.2011 - 01.2014

High School Diploma -

HTS Hans Strydom
04.2001 -

Boilermaker

Lonmin Platinum Mine
02.1990 - 03.2011
Harold Brydon VermaakBoilermaker