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Lindinkosi Adam

Mechanical Egineering / Site Management / Quality Control
30 Kismet Avenue Kriel

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Well-qualified Quality Control Inspector proficient in documentation, reporting and compliance standards. Meticulous and methodical professional with a deep understanding of manufacturing and production operations. Bringing 20 years of related experience.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Quality Control Inspector (QC)

Sasol Synfuels (Ipsco/RTP)
8 2023 - 9 2023
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
  • Assisted in developing inspection and testing protocols.
  • Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
  • Provided feedback to production team regarding product quality.
  • Operated and maintained testing equipment.
  • Sampled products to verify compliance with standards
  • Examined products for imperfections and defects.
  • Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
  • Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.

Mechanical Quality Control Inspector (QC)

Sasol Synfuels (PDPS)
08.2022 - 09.2022
  • Optimized product testing procedures, leading to more accurate detection of defects and inconsistencies.
  • Facilitated smoother product launches by closely monitoring pre-release testing and making necessary quality adjustments.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive quality documentation, facilitating easier compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Enhanced product quality by conducting detailed inspections of incoming materials, ensuring alignment with company standards.
  • Contributed to product design improvements by offering feedback on quality issues observed during inspection phases.
  • Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by implementing standardized inspection processes and procedures.
  • Reduced product rejection rates by collaborating with production teams to address quality issues proactively.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of inspection results.
  • Completed precise measurements using special tools.
  • Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.

Site Manager

Bakwali Elec Civil and Mech Projects (Pty)(LTD) (Matla Power Station)
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Streamlined procurement processes, ensuring timely availability of materials and equipment while maintaining budget control.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement by implementing feedback mechanisms from staff and stakeholders.
  • Facilitated stakeholder meetings to align project objectives with business goals, ensuring expectations were met or exceeded.
  • Enhanced site safety protocols, significantly reducing incident rates through rigorous enforcement and training.
  • Streamlined project reporting mechanisms, providing stakeholders with timely and accurate updates.
  • Developed and executed robust quality control procedures, elevating standard of workmanship.
  • Led cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration between departments, enhancing overall project efficiency.
  • Conducted comprehensive training programs for new hires, ensuring high level of competency and adherence to safety standards.
  • Maintained compliance with all regulatory requirements, conducting regular site inspections and audits.
  • Improved team productivity with targeted coaching and performance monitoring.
  • Achieved project milestones ahead of schedule, through meticulous planning and proactive issue resolution.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering projects that consistently met specifications and quality standards.
  • Cultivated team-oriented environment, encouraging open communication and collaboration among staff.
  • Coordinated construction activities for timely project completion, managing schedules and resources effectively.
  • Promoted sustainability practices on-site, reducing waste and minimizing environmental impact.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and cost savings, contributing to budget adherence.
  • Oversaw resolution of construction challenges, applying technical expertise and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Implemented innovative construction techniques, optimizing workflows and reducing project timelines.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments for each project phase, implementing mitigation strategies to avoid potential delays.
  • Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
  • Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams.
  • Ensured compliance with local regulations, obtaining necessary permits and coordinating inspections throughout the construction process.
  • Coordinated training programs for new hires, ensuring all team members were knowledgeable about company policies, safety practices, and job-specific skills.
  • Managed subcontractors, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to project timelines and specifications.
  • Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
  • Resolved issues between employees and customers using company policies.
  • Conducted regular site meetings with team members, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving and progress updates.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication of project updates and prompt resolution of concerns or issues.
  • Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures, identifying areas for improvement in material procurement and labor utilization.
  • Maintained detailed records of all site activities, providing valuable data for future planning efforts and analysis of best practices in site management techniques.
  • Evaluated performance metrics to identify areas for improvement in both individual employee performance and overall project management strategies.
  • Inspected cleanliness of common areas and offices.
  • Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular site inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
  • Established clear lines of communication among various departments involved in the construction process to ensure seamless collaboration toward shared objectives.
  • Assumed responsibility for personnel deployed to work site.
  • Oversaw budget management, consistently delivering projects within allocated financial resources.
  • Improved client satisfaction with timely project completion through effective communication and coordination among team members.

Project Leader / Site Manager

(Impulse International) Matla Power Station and Camden Power Station
04.2017 - 04.2019
  • (Contract Management) : Drafting and sending early warnings, NEC contract documents
  • Chairing feedback meetings
  • Facilitating project progress through liasing with different stakeholders
  • Supervising contractors ensuring that QCP’s(quality), safety and deadlines are met
  • Reporting to the site project Manager
  • Ensuring that project documentation and drawings are sent to relevant stakeholders.

Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician (Water Treatment Plant)- Permanently employed

Eskom Holdings SOC Limited (Kriel Power Station)
10.2007 - 01.2017
  • Contract Management : Drafting and presenting contract strategies, Drafting of NEC contract documents and presenting to tender meetings
  • Doing technical evaluations, scheduling on maintenance projects, working with contractors ( safety files, QCP’s)
  • Supervision : Doing routine maintenance planning (PM’s, CM’s and statutory) and closing them
  • Conducting safety toolbox talks with artisans, contractors and utilitymen
  • Training and Coaching: Checking, booking and sending artisans to courses (crane operation, laser alignments, PSR ,First Aid and medicals
  • Booking times on Zenzele for the department, overtimes and rosters
  • Spares procurement: Ordering of spares for one on one replacements, modifications and turnkey projects
  • Technical evaluations and verifications
  • Planning and Scheduling: Doing a schedule on MS Projects for maintenance projects in my plant and also manage those contracts
  • Attending Meetings : Sending feedback to plant focus meetings, production, departmental, safety, lockdown (works management) etc
  • Maintenance: Doing maintenance on pumps, valves, actuators, gearboxes, heat exchangers, clarifiers, air heaters, pressure vessels, pipes and sand filters
  • Doing checks on vibrations, lubrication, temperatures and operating procedures
  • Budgetting : Always doing forecasting on sub departmental maintenance budget in relation to the main maintenance budget
  • PSR and OHRVS Regulations: Authorised as a Responsible Person for Outside Plant
  • Safety : Teaching employees about safety and enforcing of Life Saving Rules
  • To do briefing on safety before all tasks
  • To ensure that department attends all safety meetings with other departments for information sharing
  • INOS (ABNORMAL OCCURENCES): To do a full investigation, write a report, follow up on action and correction and then close out.
  • Organized data archive of engineering specifications, drawings and specifications and maintained traceability of documents by proper filing and indexing.
  • Calibrated precision instruments for accurate measurements, ensuring adherence to strict quality standards.
  • Verified component functionality through rigorous testing protocols, reducing instances of defects or malfunctions in final products.
  • Improved equipment efficiency by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and identifying areas for optimization.
  • Contributed significantly to multiple successful projects by offering valuable insights during design review meetings.
  • Optimized workflow processes through continuous improvement initiatives, leading to increased project efficiency.
  • Aided in developing innovative solutions for complex mechanical challenges, resulting in unique product offerings within the market space.
  • Provided technical support to customers, addressing concerns promptly and maintaining strong relationships with clientele.
  • Investigated equipment function to diagnose faults and make recommendations to provide solutions.
  • Supported quality assurance measures through meticulous inspection of components prior to assembly.
  • Analyzed complex blueprints and schematics to identify potential issues during the fabrication process.
  • Troubleshot malfunctioning systems swiftly, effectively mitigating delays in project timelines.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to industry best practices and company safety guidelines.
  • Enhanced team productivity by providing training sessions on new software tools and techniques relevant to mechanical engineering tasks.
  • Collaborated with engineers on prototyping efforts, refining designs based on test results and feedback.
  • Developed comprehensive documentation for equipment maintenance procedures, minimizing errors and improving overall efficiency.
  • Forecasted estimates for project-related costs and provided general project task tracking for project milestones.
  • Streamlined assembly processes, resulting in increased production rates and reduced labor costs.
  • Assisted in designing custom mechanical components for clients, enhancing overall product performance.
  • Reduced maintenance downtime by implementing preventive measures and routine inspections.
  • Conducted extensive research on materials to optimize product design and increase durability.
  • Implemented cost-saving initiatives by identifying opportunities for material reuse or recycling during manufacturing processes.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of projects, meeting client specifications and deadlines.
  • Identified mechanical problems and determined best solutions for correction.
  • Inspected and tested equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects, and determine appropriate repairs.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance measures to decrease emergent issues.
  • Followed optimum preventative maintenance plans for complex mechanical systems.
  • Operated variety of tools and equipment to complete mechanical repairs.
  • Frequently diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct issues.
  • Collaborated with coworkers, discussing assembly, and needed product adjustments.
  • Trained and supervised mechanical engineering technicians in installation and maintenance of equipment.
  • Prepared reports and documentation for mechanical systems and processes.
  • Conducted root cause analysis to identify source of mechanical system malfunctions.
  • Completed detailed inspections of electrical and mechanical components to identify issues.
  • Coordinated installation of systems, machinery, and components.
  • Developed and coordinated effective predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance approaches.
  • Performed in-depth troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve range of mechanical failures.
  • Collected and analyzed data to identify trends and develop solutions to existing mechanical problems.
  • Used computer-aided design (CAD) software to create detailed drawings and schematics of mechanical systems.

Project Leader / Co-ordinator

Impulse International / Kendal Power Station
09.2016 - 11.2016
  • (Contract Supervision) - Chairing feedback meetings
  • Facilitating project progress through liasing with different stakeholders
  • Supervising contractors ensuring that QCP’s(quality), safety and deadlines are met
  • Reporting to the site project Manager
  • Ensuring that project documentation and drawings are sent to relevant stakeholders.

Quality control Technician ( Mechanical)

Denel Land Systems Western Cape (Somerset West Site)
08.2006 - 08.2007
  • Quality inspections (QCP’S ), report writing (conformance and non conformance)

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Permoseal (Montague Gardens Cape Town)
02.2003 - 03.2004
  • Maintenance planning and execution

Mechanical Technician

City of Cape Town Municipality
01.2001 - 12.2002
  • Planning, installation, maintenance and programming

Trainee Technician (Inservice)

Saldanha Steel
01.2000 - 07.2000
  • Inservice training

Trainee Technician ( Inservice)

The Toolroom Manufacturing
05.1999 - 10.1999
  • Inservice training (Doing manufacturing and maintenance on injection and blow moulds for the plastic industry)

Education

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Engineering

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town
03.2024 -

Post Graduate Certificate in Project Management - undefined

University of Pretoria

Skills

Inspection documentation

Product Inspection

Quality Control

Materials Testing

Recordkeeping

Quality Management

Equipment Calibration

Process Improvement

Visual inspections

Employee Supervision

Skillsdevelopedandcompetencies

  • Technical Support: Provision of technical support to maintenance managers and engineers by applying theoretical skills and making suggestions and independently implementing solutions to optimize systems.
  • Customer Centricity: The approach to doing business that focuses on providing a positive experience both from retailer and end customer’s perspective.
  • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail: Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently
  • Self Mastery: Takes accountability for driving own growth through developing self-awareness, reflecting, seeking feedback and self-correcting
  • People Leadership: Authentically and inclusively engages people to follow; leads culture transformation. Builds capability and leverages diversity for competitive advantage.
  • Partnership leadership: Persuades and influences stakeholders; builds relationships and partnerships for win-win outcomes. Builds teams and creates synergies through working across boundaries.
  • Business Acumen: An intuitive and applicable understanding of how a company or unit makes money. Displays a thorough understanding of what drives profitability. Maintains a market-focused approach to business. Keeps an overall big picture understanding of the business and its interrelationships enabling a person to make better business decisions. The ability to make good business judgments and quick decisions in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome.
  • Critical Reasoning: The action of critically thinking about something in a logical, sensible way and taking all factors into consideration.
  • Influencing: Influencing is an ability to garner support for initiatives by gaining the respect of others and inspiring trust and confidence. Strong integrator. Managing cross-functional teams.

Additional Qualifications

  • Eskom Supervisory Development Program
  • Contract Management (NEC, FIDIC)
  • MS Projects, Autocad, Solid Works, Power point, MS Word, SAP

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 04/12/75

References

  • Jaco (Site Manager / Ipsco/ RTP), 017 634 8169
  • Tony Esmeraldo (Sasol Synfuels: PDPS / Engineering Manager), 0725612963
  • Frikkie De Vries (Senior Project Manager), 0828559527
  • Phillip Sithole (Maintenance Manager), 017 615 2640
  • Yonela Makhoba (Project Controls Manager), 017 827 8341

Timeline

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Engineering

Cape Peninsula University of Technology
03.2024 -

Mechanical Quality Control Inspector (QC)

Sasol Synfuels (PDPS)
08.2022 - 09.2022

Site Manager

Bakwali Elec Civil and Mech Projects (Pty)(LTD) (Matla Power Station)
01.2020 - 12.2021

Project Leader / Site Manager

(Impulse International) Matla Power Station and Camden Power Station
04.2017 - 04.2019

Project Leader / Co-ordinator

Impulse International / Kendal Power Station
09.2016 - 11.2016

Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician (Water Treatment Plant)- Permanently employed

Eskom Holdings SOC Limited (Kriel Power Station)
10.2007 - 01.2017

Quality control Technician ( Mechanical)

Denel Land Systems Western Cape (Somerset West Site)
08.2006 - 08.2007

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Permoseal (Montague Gardens Cape Town)
02.2003 - 03.2004

Mechanical Technician

City of Cape Town Municipality
01.2001 - 12.2002

Trainee Technician (Inservice)

Saldanha Steel
01.2000 - 07.2000

Trainee Technician ( Inservice)

The Toolroom Manufacturing
05.1999 - 10.1999

Mechanical Quality Control Inspector (QC)

Sasol Synfuels (Ipsco/RTP)
8 2023 - 9 2023

Post Graduate Certificate in Project Management - undefined

University of Pretoria

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