Lungelo Lindela Kunene
Operations Team Leader
Newcastle
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Rigger Supervisor with a proven track record of effectively managing rigging operations in various industrial settings. Aiming to utilize my extensive expertise in rigging and lifting operations to ensure safe and efficient completion of projects. Committed to leading and mentoring a team of riggers to uphold strict safety standards and achieve operational goals. Seeking a challenging role where I can contribute my skills and knowledge towards the success of the organization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Site Manager (2.6.1)
Johnson Crane Hire
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: Middelburg mine Services, www.jch.co.za
- Monitored and ensured effectiveness of the discipline safety and health systems.
- Effectively lead and managed lifting operations to deliver the budget including all relevant production, safety, environmental, cost and quality target.
- Optimised the dispatch fleet management system and mine operational system to ensure efficient mining operations in line with planned schedules.
- Reviewed mining fleet (cranes) and performance considering maintenance, operational performance outcome and installed systems capabilities.
- Ensured availability of available nor planned fleet to deliver challenging mine plans and schedules.
- Attended service levy agreement meetings and contractor management meetings.
- Middelburg mine Services, www.jch.co.za
Project Manager
Johson Crane Hire
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Company Overview: Heavy Lift department, www.jch.co.za
- Led a team of cross-functional professionals to successfully complete a high-impact project within specified budget and timeline
- Developed project plans, schedules, and budgets to effectively manage resources and ensure project objectives were met
- Communicated regularly with stakeholders to provide updates on project status and address any concerns or issues
- Identified and mitigated risks throughout the project lifecycle to minimize potential impact on project deliverables
- Facilitated team meetings and managed expectations to ensure clear communication and alignment on project goals and objectives.
- Monitored and ensured that revisions, changes and additions are clearly communicated, agreed to and invoiced.
- Heavy Lift department, www.jch.co.za
Rigging/Site Supervisor
Johnson Crane Hire
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Company Overview: Heavylift and Projects, www.jch.co.za
- Participated in various production meetings, alignment to project expectations and conducted safety talks with the crew.
- Supervised and coordinate the riggers ensuring that delays are eliminated/minimized through planning and task schedule.
- Supervised the assembly of crawler, mobile and tower cranes.
- Provided lead times on the lifting activities and crane build/assemble to customers.
- Managed all rigging and crane activities onsite with specialized advice to customers with preparing rigging studies, risk assessments and critical/complicated lifts.
- Ensured that all equipment related to the task is in safe working condition and certified to standard.
- Ensured the correct tools were utilized for the correct task.
- Coordinated crane maintenance and crane replacements to ensure no interruptions to production and deadlines are met.
- Coordinated logistics, site establishment and de-establishment within budget.
- Provided a calculated estimate of all cost and a breakdown thereof to customers.
- Planned task steps, milestone, labor requirements and equipment requirements.
- Kept and maintained accurate records of daily activities and hours worked to monitor fatigue and a monitoring project margin.
- Heavylift and Projects, www.jch.co.za
Rigging Supervisor
Stefanutti Stocks
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: Sasol Synfuels, https://stefanuttistocks.com
- Sasol Synfuels, https://stefanuttistocks.com
Junior Construction and Rigging Supervisor
iBhubezi Projects
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Company Overview: Kusile Power station, https://www.bhubezi.co.za
- Kusile Power station, https://www.bhubezi.co.za
Rigger Foreman
Cosira Group
01.2014 - 07.2015
- Company Overview: Kusile Power Station
- Kusile Power Station
Rigger
Fluor (PTY) LTD
05.2013 - 12.2013
- Company Overview: Sasol Synfuels, https://www.fluor.com
- Sasol Synfuels, https://www.fluor.com
Rigger apprentice
Grinaker LTA
01.2010 - 06.2012
- Company Overview: Medupi Power Station, https://grinaker-lta.co.za
- Medupi Power Station, https://grinaker-lta.co.za
Operations Team Leader
Babcock Plant Services
Durban, South Africa
08.2024 - Current
Education
National Certificate - Engineering Studies
Fluor training centre
01.2010 - 06.2012
Senior Certificate - undefined
Majuba FET College
National Certificate - Information and communication Technology
Newcastle High School
Unit Standard - Risk Assessment for Supervisor's
01.2010 - 07.2014
Skills
- Coordination
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Time Management
- Reading Comprehension
- Monitoring
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Social Perspectiveness
- Complex Problem Solving
- Learning Strategies
- Active Learning
- Writting
Certification
Unit Standard: 242668, 4, 4, 07/01/14
Personal Information
Age: 39