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Work History
Education
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Mark Howell

Mark Howell

Manager/ Foreman
Kleinmond,Overstrand

Summary

Hard-working Site Manager with 10 years of experience. Educated in OSHA safety requirements and experienced leading team of over 90 workers. Proficient in Steel work, steel installation, concrete work,lite steel framing, cabinetry, site operation. I have a passion for my work and pride myself in my work

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Site Manager

Mont Eco
Cape town
06.2020 - 03.2023
  • Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
  • Inspected cleanliness of common areas and offices.
  • Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
  • Resolved issues between employees and customers using company policies.
  • Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
  • Monitored, coached, and supervised team of 120 employees in 2018.
  • Assumed responsibility for personnel deployed to work site.
  • Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
  • Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
  • Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
  • Managed site development with assistance from civil engineers and complied with city and county ordinances.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.

Wind Turbine Technician

Azari wind
Kraktorpet
02.2019 - 02.2020
  • Conducted systematic processes for identifying root cause of wind turbine component failures.
  • Assisted with establishing processes and procedures for newly created facilities.
  • Climbed wind turbine towers to inspect, troubleshoot and repair turbine equipment.
  • Utilized hoists, cranes and lifts to access turbine components.
  • Used hand tools, power tools and other specialized equipment to repair and maintain turbines.
  • Corrected issues with mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, enhancing performance and reducing recurrence of maintenance issues.
  • Minimized risks and incidents by strictly adhering to regulations, safety rules and codes.

Site Manager Steel

Global Construction
Cape town
02.2013 - 12.2018
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Over see all hot works
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Structural rigging, welding

Foreman,rigger,boilermaker

Heavy Metal
Cape town
01.2011 - 12.2012
  • Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
  • Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
  • Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
  • Interpreted blueprints, sketches and specifications for each job.
  • Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
  • Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
  • Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
  • Marked reference points for columns or plates on foundations using master straightedge.
  • Prepared steel components for assembled bent sections and connectors.
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Monitored usage of supplies and materials to establish cost effective operations.
  • Prepared and erected steel, torque and bolt-up connections.
  • Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
  • Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.

Structural Rigger

Danru plant and construction
Pretoria
01.2007 - 12.2010
  • Checked cut length frequently for deviations in cut length specs.
  • Performed preventative maintenance and minor repairs on welding and fabrication equipment to keep in optimum working condition.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area to prevent workplace accidents.
  • Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes.
  • Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
  • Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
  • Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
  • Used MIG and TIG welding on structural supports.
  • Coordinated with crane or signaled equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members and hoist beams, girders, and columns to correct positions.
  • Unloaded and positioned prefabricated steel and heavy equipment using hoisting equipment, such as cables, pulleys, or hooks.
  • Fabricated steel frames, columns, beams, and girders according to blueprints or instructions from site managers.
  • Hoisted metal components into place, safely operating cranes during process.
  • Followed blueprints and instructions from supervisors to erect columns, beams and girders.
  • Aligned structural steel members to rivet, bolt and weld permanently into place.

Education

High School Diploma -

HTS Pretoria Tuine
South Africa
05.2001 -

Firefighter 1 -

MAFRS
Pretoria
05.2001 -

GWO -

SARETEC
Cape Town
05.2001 -

Rigger Slinger -

JUAN Tec
PE
05.2001 -

ISC 100 -

Western Cape Government
Cape Town
05.2001 -

Skills

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Additional Information

Date of Birth; 21 Feb 1989

Place of Birth; Pretoria

Drivers license; code 8

Married

2 dependant girl age 7 and boy age 13


Developed skills in Mechanical, Electrical and hydraulics

Volunteer firefighter at Overstrand fire and rescue currently

Volunteer firefighter at JHB fire service 2004 to 2006

Interests

History

References

Duntru Plant and Construction- Andre Vd Walt 0635154245

Heavy Metal - Marnitz 0714249998

Global Construction - Des Palm 0723366352

Mont Eco - Dan Carstens 0727826139

Timeline

Site Manager

Mont Eco
06.2020 - 03.2023

Wind Turbine Technician

Azari wind
02.2019 - 02.2020

Site Manager Steel

Global Construction
02.2013 - 12.2018

Foreman,rigger,boilermaker

Heavy Metal
01.2011 - 12.2012

Structural Rigger

Danru plant and construction
01.2007 - 12.2010

High School Diploma -

HTS Pretoria Tuine
05.2001 -

Firefighter 1 -

MAFRS
05.2001 -

GWO -

SARETEC
05.2001 -

Rigger Slinger -

JUAN Tec
05.2001 -

ISC 100 -

Western Cape Government
05.2001 -

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