Peter-John Kotze
Farrarmere
Summary
Supervisory professional with extensive experience in safety management and high-level communication. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with a strong ability to analyze information and implement effective solutions. Skilled in risk management, capable of identifying when to escalate issues to senior management. Experienced in maintenance activities, including overhaul and installation of engines and equipment, with a focus on teamwork and collaboration to achieve project goals. Dedicated to maintaining smooth and efficient workshop operations and skilled in keeping employees focused on producing exceptional work. Proficient in supply, team and project oversight. Top-notch skills in building relationships, solving problems, and communicating with people at all levels. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Workshop Manager
Carenage Bay Holding Ltd.
Canouan Island
01.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily operations in workshop, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.
- Managed scheduling and allocation of resources for various workshop projects.
- Trained and mentored staff on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards in production processes.
- Developed training programs to enhance team skills and knowledge retention.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline project execution and communication.
- Provided technical support to workshop personnel.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance programs for tools, machines, and equipment in the workshop.
- Maintained records of all activities related to the operation of the workshop.
- Monitored inventory levels of parts and supplies needed for operations.
- Supervised use, maintenance and replacement of workshop tools, equipment and materials.
- Organized and managed daily workflow of staff members in the workshop.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing on materials and parts.
- Kept workshop operations in line with budget limitations and schedule demands.
- Hired, trained, supervised, coached and evaluated employees as necessary.
- Identified new opportunities for cost savings while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Created detailed reports on production processes within the workshop environment.
Generator Technician/Supervisor
Multinational Force and Observers
Sharm El Shaik
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Responsible for supervising the operation and maintenance of the allocated generators in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, ensuring that all work is performed in accordance with MFO’s safety rules and operating procedures.
- Organizes preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs, modifications and minor improvements.
- Perform thorough diagnostics and oversee the repair and service of FEO equipment including small generators, vibrating plates, road cutters, fuel systems, air compressors, and the fogger.
- Supervises up to 15 Egyptian National work force to carry out the maintenance work required.
- Develops plans for generator improvement, including modifications and creating bills of material.
- Responsible for supervising the workshops provided. This includes maintaining a register of specialist tools, restricting use to authorized personnel only, arranging for requisitions to be raised for new specialist tools when required and ensuring an adequate level of spare tools is held for maintaining the generators.
- Provides mentoring and technical training to appointed subordinates as needed.
- Maintains a record of training provided and informs the Power Plant Supervisor of all training completed on a monthly basis, specifying training content and personnel trained.
- Training may be recorded using SAP work order with a ‘training’ operation.
- Maintains accurate maintenance and repair records of all work accomplished and ensures that such records are entered into SAP.
- Ensures that work orders passed to the team are completed within the priority set and any requirements for spares that are not in stock is processed through the work order system promptly.
- Maintains an ‘accident book’ for the power generation staff (including assigned Egyptian Nationals) and records all injuries requiring any medical attention.
Maintenance Fleet Supervisor
Banro
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
- Make recommendations to management and operations department to reduce costs and optimize equipment performance.
- Establish performance standards and goals and recommend equipment and operational enhancements.
- Oversee all company small vehicle repairs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Maintenance Supervisor
Congo Equipment
Kolwezi
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
- Implement new service schedules.
- Monitor breakdowns and problem solving.
- Ordering tracking and monitor of parts and distribution off all SUV and small commercial vehicles.
- Train and lead the service and breakdown crews.
- Problem solving of general maintenance and reduce downtime and cost.
- Work together with HSE to implement new and safe ways to do the jobs and implement new SOP’s and SWP’s.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
Power Plant Maintenance Foreman
RMS
Camp Taji
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Company Overview: (Iraq)
- General maintenance and repair work on Cat Generator 3516B Engines as well as smaller power plant armored SUV.
- Implement new service schedules.
- Monitor breakdowns and problem solving.
- Ordering, tracking and monitor of parts distribution.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- (Iraq)
Workshop Foreman
Volvo Trucks
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: (South Africa)
- Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
- Supervised and coordinate all maintenance and repairs necessary to maintain efficient and safe operations off all small vehicles and trucks.
- Maintains a safe and healthy work environment.
- Processes and efficiently controls work orders (materials, man hours, timeliness, follow-up, etc.).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- (South Africa)
Education
Highschool - grade 11
Trade test - Diesel Mechanic NQF5
McCarthy Trade Center
South-AfricaHealth and Safety Training, Working on Heights Training, Forklift Training, Preventative Maintenance Training, S.O.P. Training for Mines
Skills
- Workshop operations management
- Resource allocation strategies
- Technical training delivery
- Quality assurance processes
- Preventive maintenance techniques
- Equipment diagnostics expertise
- Inventory management
- Effective leadership
- Team building
- Problem solving
- Supply management
- Maintenance management
- Workshop organization
- Workshop supervision
- Health and safety
- Time management
- Professionalism
- Multitasking Abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Financial reporting
- Generate reports
- Attention to detail
- Self motivation
Job Title
HEAVY DUTY DIESEL EARTHMOVING MECHANIC/WORKSHOP MANAGER/GENERATOR TECHNICIAN
Related Skills And Achievements
- Worked hands on for several years in the mechanical field from maintaining power generator plants to maintaining earth-moving equipment and road trucks and small vehicles.
- Planning organizing, problem-solving, decision-making, delegating, motivating, influencing, communicating, and managing conflict.
- Reducing downtime of mobile equipment and implementing new checklist and service intervals. Finding the major cause of a breakdown and to rectify the problem in a timely manner.
- Direct and enforce preventative maintenance programs.
Languages
Afrikaans
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
PERSONAL DETAILS
- ID Number: 7202185166084
- Passport Number: Yes
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 14
- Marital Status: Married
References
References available upon request.
References
- Robert J Duchaine, duchaine@mfo.org
- Jason Henley, +243817096586 OR phenley@congo-equipment.com
- Mark Johnston, +201062754668
- Johan Schreuder, fvms2@mfo.org
- Cobus Fourie, 0636964059
Timeline
Workshop Manager
Carenage Bay Holding Ltd.
01.2024 - Current
Generator Technician/Supervisor
Multinational Force and Observers
01.2019 - 01.2024
Maintenance Fleet Supervisor
Banro
01.2015 - 01.2018
Maintenance Supervisor
Congo Equipment
01.2013 - 01.2015
Power Plant Maintenance Foreman
RMS
01.2008 - 01.2012
Workshop Foreman
Volvo Trucks
01.2006 - 01.2008
Highschool - grade 11
Trade test - Diesel Mechanic NQF5
McCarthy Trade Center
Health and Safety Training, Working on Heights Training, Forklift Training, Preventative Maintenance Training, S.O.P. Training for Mines
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