Mpho Victor Tshivhase
Artisan Boilermaker
Middleburg
Summary
Skilled (Qualified) Boilermaker artisan with solid safety record and over 8 years of experience in accurately performing boilermaker repair and maintenance duties. Flexible and diligent with positive attitude and willingness to go above and beyond. Certified Fabrication and welding inspector level 1. Highly trained Boilermaker offering excellent skills in flame cutting and repairs. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of assembling and installing boiler systems is highly sought. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certificate
7
7
Languages
Work History
Boilermaker
Exxaro Coal Belfast
Middleburg
2022.12 - Current
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Adhered to safety protocols, company procedures and OSHA regulations in areas of work to optimize performance, minimize downtime and protect team members.
- Mentored and trained newly hired employees and apprentice workers on safe equipment operation to boost team production.
- Performed routine maintenance to keep vibrating screens functioning properly and contact supervisor when repairs were required.
- Kept abreast of production schedules, altering job tasks to meet deadlines and maintain quality levels.
- Scraped off build-up and cleaned machinery regularly.
- Checked on objects during fabrication to verify conformance to specifications.
- Supervised 4 apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality
Boilermaker
Exxaro Grootegeluk Coal Mine
Lephalale
2015.08 - 2022.12
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Used hand signals to notify crane operator to lift components to specific positions.
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacements parts.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Maintain
- Supervised boilermaker apprentices and offer specific recommendations to improve work quality.
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Kept abreast of production schedules, altering job tasks to meet deadlines and maintain quality levels.
- Performed routine maintenance to keep crushers, conveyors, shattlecars, cyclones, vibrating screens and feeders functioning properly and contacted supervisor when repairs were required.
- Adhered to safety protocols, company procedures and OSHA regulations in areas of work to optimize performance, minimize downtime and protect team members.
- Mentored and trained newly hired employees and apprentice workers on safe equipment operation to boost team production.
- Tested, inspected and maintained machinery for optimal performance.
- Supervised 15 apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality
Apprentice Boilermaker
Grovos Trade Training Center
Lephalale
2013.01 - 2015.07
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Marked reference points for columns or plates on foundations using master straightedge.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Fabrication And Welding Inspector Level 1
SAIW
Gauteng, South Africa 2019.11 - 2019.12
Some College (No Degree) - ERD
Vhembe FET Collage
Limpopo, South Africa 2007.01 - 2011.11
Skills
Parts and components fabrication
undefinedCertification
Welding And Fabrication Inspector Level 1
Timeline
Boilermaker
Exxaro Coal Belfast
2022.12 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Fabrication And Welding Inspector Level 1
SAIW
2019.11 - 2019.12
Boilermaker
Exxaro Grootegeluk Coal Mine
2015.08 - 2022.12
Apprentice Boilermaker
Grovos Trade Training Center
2013.01 - 2015.07
Some College (No Degree) - ERD
Vhembe FET Collage
2007.01 - 2011.11
Welding And Fabrication Inspector Level 1
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