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Johannes Kuseri

Johannes Kuseri

Fitter & Turner Class 1
Witbank,SA

Summary

I am an experienced General Engineering Supervisor ( projects & operations) with more than 28 years’ experience in dewatering of conventional underground and large scale open pit mines. I have vast knowledge on fusion welding of HDPE pipes, operation and maintenance of mobile diesel and fixed electrical dewatering pumps' ROM jaw and gyratory cone crushers, conveyors, ball mills, filters, hydraulic rockbreakers, apron feeders, compressors and overhead cranes. My application of superior dewatering skills learnt through study, practice and observation in mechanical, electrical maintenance, mine planning of large dynamic open pit pumping requirements, implementing of safety and cost saving projects will enable me to make a huge contribution to your organisation. I have purpose and the ability to find solutions to complex dewatering mechanical issues and capable of empowering employees in a multi discipline environment. I have strong technical leadership experience of managing, supervising and mentoring different disciplines including Fitters, Boilermakers, Hydraulic Fitters, Diesel Mechanics, Plumbers and Crusher Fitters from project start up up to final commissioning and testing of plant.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Expat Engineering Foreman

African Mining & Exploration
08.2016 - 12.2017
  • Shaft dewatering planning, operations and management.

Expat Dewatering Supervisor

Bisha Mining Share Company
Garsh barka, Eritrea
12.2017 - 08.2022
  • Pit dewatering mine planning, operations and management.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Expat OPM Dewatering Coordinator

Katanga Mining Company, Country
01.2015 - 02.2016
  • Dewatering operations, piping, maintenance and supervision of crews.

Expat Dewatering supervisor

Rare Congo Contracting Services, Katanga Copper Company, Country
09.2014 - 12.2015
  • Pit dewatering planning, operations and management of crews.

Area Dewatering Foreman

MCC Group of Companies, East
05.2008 - 09.2014
  • Supervising and overseeing installation of pumps and pipes in the Open pit Mine
  • Supervising and overseeing, crew leaders, pump mechanics and allocating jobs
  • Compiling dewatering labour and spares budget and forecast
  • Mine planning and overseeing planned, breakdown and preventative maintenance
  • Trouble shooting Sykes C9, C13, C16 & C27 multi-flow trailer mounted diesel pumps
  • Condition monitoring, analysing daily reports and preventative maintenance
  • Wear check on Engines, wet ends, and lube systems and interpreting circuit drawings
  • Installation and commissioning of heavy duty, PN10, PN16, PN20 HDPE dewatering pipes
  • Safety management using Task based and Field level Risk Assessments
  • Developing and reviewing standard operating procedures
  • Plant Maintenance and continuous improvement on mobile and fixed plant
  • Over inspection and auditing of open cast drainage systems, mechanical / Electrical Plant equipment
  • Reporting to site Manager.

Mine Engineering Foreman

Zimbabwe Platinum Mines
02.2000 - 01.2008
  • Dewatering & Crushing and Screening
  • Day to day management and supervision of Production
  • Budgeting and Controlling costs for Engineering department
  • Plant maintenance, breakdown and planned inspections
  • Carrying out Environmental and safety Audits
  • Supervising installation and commissioning – Jaw crushers, ball mills, screening, apron feeders, water pumps, piping, conveyors and Stein muller hydraulic rock breakers
  • Supervising shutdown maintenance
  • Monitoring and measurement of plant performance and recording deviations
  • Upgrading and modifications of plant to meet targets
  • Identifying barriers and addressing them.

Mechanical Underground Assistant Foreman

BHP Minerals Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe
07.1996 - 01.2000
  • Plant Maintenance, breakdown and condition monitoring inspections
  • Dewatering equipment inspection of sludge and clear water pumps
  • Training Apprentices, artisans and aides
  • Equipment – Hydraulic Rock breakers, clarifiers, water treatment plants, Ball and Sag Mills, Larox Filters and all underground electric pumps and Open pit mobile diesel pumps
  • Achievements: Plant Maintenance and supervision of Artisans.

Apprentice Fitter/Turner Machinist

Bells Engineering
Harare, Zimbabwe
02.1992 - 10.1995
  • Machining, Jig and Die making using lathe, milling and surface
  • Grinders
  • Repairs on machine tools
  • General Foundry Work.

Apprentice Fitter/Turner Machinist

Shamva Gold Mine
01.1991 - 01.1992
  • Responsibilities - Maintenance and repairs of Processing and Underground plant
  • Skill Summary

Education

National Craft Certificate (Machine shop Engineering - undefined

Harare Institute of Technology

Certificate Programe in Business Leadership - Business Leadership

Wits Business School
Johannesburg
01.2013 - 01.2014

Skills

Computer Skillsundefined

Accomplishments

  • Hydraulic Course (Ministry of Higher Education) Credit
  • Pneumatics Course (Ministry of Higher Education) Credit
  • Applied Economics (Ministry of Higher Education) Distinction
  • Effective Management (W.J Reddin and Associates
  • Bearing and Seal Course (S.K.F)
  • Accident Investigation (Engineering) N.O.S.A
  • Job Safety Analysis N.O.S.A
  • Advanced Hydraulics (Delta Co-Operation Training Centre)
  • Principles of Management – Organizational Training & Development
  • MBT (December 2004)
  • Subjects
  • Financial & Management Accounting
  • Business Management & Marketing
  • Operations
  • Organizational Behaviour
  • ISO 14001 EMS Auditing
  • SAP (Well versed with Maintenance & Materials Modules)
  • Management Development Part 1
  • Management Development Part
  • Task Based Risk Assessment.(BMSC Training Centre)
  • Field Level Risk Assessment
  • (BMSC Training Centre)
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved plant bottlenecks which led to 90% utilisation.
  • Achieved 90% availability by the useSAP maintenance for planned shutdown and preventative tasks.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Achieved 100% by completing shutdowns with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with team of 135 in the development of [Ngezi Platinum mine ROM Crushing Plant].
  • Supervised team of 50 staff members.
  • Achieved 90% through effectively helping with technical logistivs.

Additional Information

  • Passport No: , FN543415 Drivers Licence No: 07605LK Legal Status: Permanent Resident SA Career Objectives
  • 2

Work Availability

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Timeline

Expat Dewatering Supervisor

Bisha Mining Share Company
12.2017 - 08.2022

Expat Engineering Foreman

African Mining & Exploration
08.2016 - 12.2017

Expat OPM Dewatering Coordinator

Katanga Mining Company, Country
01.2015 - 02.2016

Expat Dewatering supervisor

Rare Congo Contracting Services, Katanga Copper Company, Country
09.2014 - 12.2015

Certificate Programe in Business Leadership - Business Leadership

Wits Business School
01.2013 - 01.2014

Area Dewatering Foreman

MCC Group of Companies, East
05.2008 - 09.2014

Mine Engineering Foreman

Zimbabwe Platinum Mines
02.2000 - 01.2008

Mechanical Underground Assistant Foreman

BHP Minerals Zimbabwe
07.1996 - 01.2000

Apprentice Fitter/Turner Machinist

Bells Engineering
02.1992 - 10.1995

Apprentice Fitter/Turner Machinist

Shamva Gold Mine
01.1991 - 01.1992

National Craft Certificate (Machine shop Engineering - undefined

Harare Institute of Technology
Johannes KuseriFitter & Turner Class 1