Safety-conscious steel erector, offers strong background in structural metalworking roles with more than 10years experience.Maintains clean and organised workspaces and proactively reports safety hazards. Diligent problem solver with strong physical endurance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Founder Member of Eco Mercenary Designs
Self Employed
Johannesburg , South Africa
08.2018 - Current
Launched new, innovative projects based on customer demand.
Followed safety guidelines to dismantle steelwork while carrying out demolition work.
Raised and united structural-steel members to form completed structures and frameworks.
Worked and assisted building and engineering trades to complete planned projects.
Set up equipment for raising and placing structural-steel members at new construction sites.
Erected newly identified structures for construction projects.
Maintained and repaired existing steel structures and equipment.
Used diverse techniques to weld metal workpieces.
Assembled and erected metal frames to support buildings and structures.
Complied with construction health and safety procedures to prevent accidents, pollution and equipment risks.
Followed established measures to assess and prevent risks when working at heights.
Laid out components in order of assembly and aligned according to blueprints and technical plans.
Erected steel framework for bridges and other constructions.
Interpreted 2D and 3D plans and drawings to verify manufacturing processes.
Structural Steel Erector
Vital Steel Projects
Vaal, South Africa
05.2016 - 06.2018
Fastened steel members to cable hoist using chains and strops.
Set up equipment for raising and placing structural-steel members at new construction sites.
Erected newly identified structures for construction projects.
Assembled and erected metal frames to support buildings and structures.
Cut and shaped metal stock for use in buildings, ships and other structures.
Laid out components in order of assembly and aligned according to blueprints and technical plans.
Erected steel framework for bridges and other constructions.
Interpreted 2D and 3D plans and drawings to verify manufacturing processes.
Steel Erector
Thyssenkrupp
Rosh Pinah, Namibia
01.2014 - 02.2016
Erected newly identified structures for construction projects.
Lifted and guided components into position using tower cranes.
Followed safety guidelines to dismantle steelwork while carrying out demolition work.
Cooperated with staff to maintain and follow high operational and safety standards.
Reported, recorded and documented work carried out for various projects.
Operated and worked with mechanical lifting aids, forklift trucks and mobile elevated platforms.
Erected steel framework for bridges and other constructions.
Laid out components in order of assembly and aligned according to blueprints and technical plans.
Steel Erector /Rigger Assistant
Ruchan Projects
Tenke Fungurume, Democratic Republic Of Congo
04.2011 - 12.2014
Raised and united structural-steel members to form completed structures and frameworks.
Complied with construction health and safety procedures to prevent accidents, pollution and equipment risks.
Assembled and erected metal frames to support buildings and structures.
Laid out components in order of assembly and aligned according to blueprints and technical plans.
Erected newly identified structures for construction projects.
Operated and worked with mechanical lifting aids, forklift trucks and mobile elevated platforms.
Lifted and guided components into position using tower cranes.
Chose correct equipment and rigging to match load parameters and location constraints.
Optimised rigging to move and position loads weighing in excess of Number kg.
Advised crews on rigging planning, implementation and safety for different projects.
Joined and correctly fit attachments to rigging.
Assembled complete rigging systems following best practices and safety standards.
Education
A'level - Advanced Level
Afro Kombs College
Bulawayo
01.2007
'O'Levels - High School
Hamilton Boys High
Bulawayo
12.2003
Skills
Dismantling steel
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Timeline
Founder Member of Eco Mercenary Designs
Self Employed
08.2018 - Current
Structural Steel Erector
Vital Steel Projects
05.2016 - 06.2018
Steel Erector
Thyssenkrupp
01.2014 - 02.2016
Steel Erector /Rigger Assistant
Ruchan Projects
04.2011 - 12.2014
A'level - Advanced Level
Afro Kombs College
'O'Levels - High School
Hamilton Boys High
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