John Frederick Fensham
Civil Blaster
Durban
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Civil Blaster
Surface Blasting Services
Durban
01.2007 - 02.2023
Learner Civil Blaster/ Civil Blaster
Trench & Bulk Blasting
Durban
08.2003 - 10.2006
Underground Miner
Amplats
Rustenberg
02.2000 - 05.2003
- Loaded, set and detonated explosives to produce desired blasting patterns.
- Observed hand signals, grade stakes and other markings when operating machines.
- Closely monitored and recorded locations, mining progress and safety conditions.
- Serviced earth moving systems to promote safe and proper functioning.
- Used Type tool to test areas for safety before setting up drills and drilling machines.
- Inspected work areas for hazards and successfully performed over Number methane gas checks.
- Onboarded new employees by instructing in use of equipment, as well as company policies and procedures, to enhance performance.
- Operated hydraulic or electric shovels to pick up loose rock.
- Checked equipment regularly for upkeep needs or signs of malfunction.
- Ran machines safely in fast-paced environments deep underground.
- Stayed alert to hand signals, markings and grade stakes while operating machinery to prevent incidents.
- Guided and stopped cars by switching, applying brakes, or placing scotches between wheels and rails.
- Moved materials using equipment to transfer to different workstations.
- Maintained equipment in good working order by replacing and repairing components.
- Checked machinery for safety, protecting personnel and equipment from harm.
- Cleaned off build-up or excess materials blocking pathways and machinery operation.
- Opened and closed bottom doors of cars to dump contents.
- Drove supply vehicles for forward operations involving blasting.
- Followed safety guides and signals to prevent injuries or accidents.
- Replaced worn or broken cutting tools on machinery.
- Used crowbars and pickaxes to remove materials from rock faces.
- Moved mine cars into position for loading and unloading, using pinch bars inserted under car wheels to position cars under loading spouts.
- Read and interpreted technical documents and effectively adhered to written instructions to maintain quality standards.
- Performed repairs, replacements and general maintenance on mining equipment.
Mechanical Fitter
Chicago Bridge And Iron
Saldanha
06.1996 - 08.1998
- Reviewed finished equipment for accurate fit and assembly.
- Dismantled and reassembled delicate mechanisms.
- Connected pipes through caulking, gluing and welding.
- Carefully reviewed project blueprints before starting work and addressed any concerns with supervisors.
- Thoroughly read and comprehended blueprints in order to understand how installation was to be performed.
- Performed onsite maintenance and repair work.
- Checked proper fitting and assembly of parts and piping for Type project.
- Ran performance tests and operated various control equipment.
- Checked instruments for accuracy and calibrated to specifications.
- Identified potential issues and spoke with supervisors to immediately determine best methods for remediation.
- Safely operated machinery to avoid injuries and accidents and encouraged others to do same.
- Collaborated with coworkers, discussing assembly, and needed product adjustments.
- Wrote work orders and parts fabrication requests.
- Operated variety of tools and equipment to complete mechanical repairs.
- Developed and coordinated effective predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance approaches.
- Coordinated with other engineering professionals to coordinate operation of mechanical systems.
- Followed optimum preventative maintenance plans for complex mechanical systems.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify source of mechanical system malfunctions.
- Frequently diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct issues.
- Coordinated installation of systems, machinery, and components.
- Inspected and tested equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects, and determine appropriate repairs.
- Identified mechanical problems and determined best solutions for correction.
Underground Miner
Anglo American Gold
Welkom (OFS)
02.1991 - 09.1995
- Loaded, set and detonated explosives to produce desired blasting patterns.
- Observed hand signals, grade stakes and other markings when operating machines.
- Closely monitored and recorded locations, mining progress and safety conditions.
- Serviced earth moving systems to promote safe and proper functioning.
- Used Type tool to test areas for safety before setting up drills and drilling machines.
- Inspected work areas for hazards and successfully performed over Number methane gas checks.
- Onboarded new employees by instructing in use of equipment, as well as company policies and procedures, to enhance performance.
- Operated hydraulic or electric shovels to pick up loose rock.
- Checked equipment regularly for upkeep needs or signs of malfunction.
- Ran machines safely in fast-paced environments deep underground.
- Stayed alert to hand signals, markings and grade stakes while operating machinery to prevent incidents.
- Guided and stopped cars by switching, applying brakes, or placing scotches between wheels and rails.
- Moved materials using equipment to transfer to different workstations.
- Inspected, weighed and sorted loads for further processing.
- Pushed or rode cars down slopes or hooked cars to cables and controlled cable drum brakes to ease cars down inclines.
- Maintained equipment in good working order by replacing and repairing components.
- Checked machinery for safety, protecting personnel and equipment from harm.
- Cleaned off build-up or excess materials blocking pathways and machinery operation.
- Opened and closed bottom doors of cars to dump contents.
- Distributed loads evenly to reduce safety risks.
- Drove supply vehicles for forward operations involving blasting.
- Followed safety guides and signals to prevent injuries or accidents.
- Replaced worn or broken cutting tools on machinery.
- Used loading machine to transfer rocks and coal onto vehicles for removal.
- Moved mine cars into position for loading and unloading, using pinch bars inserted under car wheels to position cars under loading spouts.
- Used crowbars and pickaxes to remove materials from rock faces.
- Read and interpreted technical documents and effectively adhered to written instructions to maintain quality standards.
- Performed repairs, replacements and general maintenance on mining equipment.
Education
Matric -
Unitas High School
Welkom OFS 01.1984 - 11.1988
Skills
Self-Motivated
undefinedTimeline
Senior Civil Blaster
Surface Blasting Services
01.2007 - 02.2023
Learner Civil Blaster/ Civil Blaster
Trench & Bulk Blasting
08.2003 - 10.2006
Underground Miner
Amplats
02.2000 - 05.2003
Mechanical Fitter
Chicago Bridge And Iron
06.1996 - 08.1998
Underground Miner
Anglo American Gold
02.1991 - 09.1995
Matric -
Unitas High School
01.1984 - 11.1988
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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