Petrus Johannes Laubscher
Secunda,Mpumalanga
Summary
I am a mechanical supervisor with 10+ years of experience in the Petro-Chemical environment. I have proficient experience that includes maintaining, fault finding, troubleshooting and re-instating of various equipment. If a resourceful, result-oriented professional with consistent record of successfully leading through change is what you are looking for, my experience through the years in this field will greatly benefit your institute. Highly principled and known for the ability to see situations objectively, consistently with a supportive and direct approach which enhances operational effectiveness. I am an excellent team player, is always punctual and take pride in my work.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Co-Ordinator
Prommac
Qarshi, Uzbekistan GTL (UZGTL), Air Products Plants
11.2024 - 02.2025
- This role involved the Supervision and delegation of numerous Foreman responsibilities, assisting with decommissioning and safe making of Plant Units and overall Turnaround(TAR) activities
- Primary, secondary and tertiary fault finding of issues, providing accurate reports and making appropriate recommendations
- Reporting and recommending on fault finding and troubleshooting
- Inspections and completing of Task Sheets, Reporting defects found to Line Manager, Attending morning meetings and Safety discussions
- Removal and Installation of Block Valves, Instrument Valves, Globe Valves, Pressure Safety Valves, Temperature Safety Valve according to client specification
- Heat Exchangers / Condensers: Assisted Mechanically to make equipment safe for vessel entry, Installation of safe making blinds, Opening of Manholes
- Providing mechanical assistance to client engineering teams and other disciplines where required
- Striving to complete all assigned work within the agreed budget and to the agreed schedule and safety regulations
- Conducting and contributing to risk assessments and method statements
- Holding discussions with Clients and visiting job sites
- Ensuring compliance with site safety procedures and safe systems of work
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Mechanical Superintendent
Sasol Nitro Fertilizer Shutdown – PROMMAC
03.2024 - 09.2024
- I worked with pipe work systems including commissioning, flow control and general valves, pressure vessels and pressurization units and various other equipment
- My duties included: Pressure testing various equipment
- Primary, secondary, tertiary fault finding of issues, providing accurate reports and making appropriate recommendations
- Reporting and recommending on fault finding and troubleshooting
- Inspections and completing of Task Sheets, Reporting defects found to Line Manager, Attending meetings and PDA’s
- Removal and Installation of Block Valves, Instrument Valves, Globe Valves, Pressure Safety Valves, Temperature Safety Valve
- Heat Exchangers / Condensers: Removal and Installation, Overall, Strip for STAT and GO Inspection on different types of exchangers, Capable to do Hydro Pressure testing on equipment on shell and tube side, reinstatement of equipment
- Columns / Vessels: Removal of valve trays, Removal and marking out of man-ways/trays, change of demister pads, packing, overall, replacing of catalysts inside column, Hydro Pressure testing, reinstatement of equipment
- Drums/Kiln: Opening for STAT and GO Inspection, Capable to do Hydro Pressure testing, and removal of Instrumentation equipment, reinstatement of equipment, alignment on equipment, changing of trunnion wheels, removal and installation of thrust rollers and various components inside
- Filters: Opening of Filters and Removal of Filter Elements, Capable to do Hydro Pressure testing
- V-belts: Inspection on v-belts, changing of v-belts, alignment on pulleys and chain drives
- Providing mechanical assistance to client engineering teams and other disciplines where required
- Striving to complete all assigned work within the agreed budget and to the agreed schedule and safety regulations
- Conducting and contributing to risk assessments and method statements
- Holding discussions with Clients and visiting job sites where necessary
- Ensuring all activities complied with site safety procedures and with safe systems of work
Mechanical Supervisor/Consultant
Sasol Nitro Fertilizer – IPSCO(Maintenance)
04.2018 - 12.2023
- I worked with hydraulic systems, pipe work systems including commissioning, flow control and general valves, pressure vessels and pressurization units and various other equipment
- My duties include: Hydro-static Pressure testing
- Primary, secondary and tertiary fault finding of issues, providing accurate reports and making appropriate recommendations
- Reporting and recommending on fault finding and troubleshooting
- Inspections and completing of Task Sheets, Reporting defects found to Line Manager, Attending meetings and PDA’s
- Removal and Installation of Block Valves, Instrument Valves, Globe Valves, Pressure Safety Valves, Temperature Safety Valve
- Heat Exchangers / Condensers: Removal and Installation, Overall, Strip for STAT and GO Inspection on different types of exchangers, Capable to do Hydro Pressure testing on equipment on shell and tube side, reinstatement of equipment
- Drums/Kiln: Opening for STAT and GO Inspection, Capable to do Hydro Pressure testing, and removal of Instrumentation equipment, reinstatement of equipment, alignment on equipment, changing of trunnion wheels, removal and installation of thrust rollers and various components inside
- Filters: Opening of Filters and Removal of Filter Elements, Capable to do Hydro Pressure testing
- Conveyors: Replacing of conveyor belts, idlers and impact rollers, inspection on conveyor system, General maintenance on conveyors, training conveyor belts, Replacing of motors and gearboxes
- Weyrum Screens / Sieve: Replacing of screen mesh, vibrator motors, beater bars and speed breakers, Torqueing of screens, General inspection on equipment, assist with compiling of TRA’s
- Gearboxes: Inspection on gearboxes, Removal and Installation of Gearboxes and couplings, Taking of oil sample and topping up oil
- Pumps: Removal of Pumps, Motors and couplings, Re-Alignment of Motors and Pumps, Replacing of bearings and impellers, Laser alignment
- V-belts: Inspection on v-belts, changing of v-belts, alignment on pulleys and chain drives
Mechanical Supervisor
QSGTL Plant – Shell - QNFS(Qatar National Facility Services)
Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar
01.2018 - 04.2018
- This role involved Supervising and delegating of numerous artisans’ roles and responsibilities, assisting with decommissioning and safe making of Plant Units and overall maintenance activities
- Filters: Opening of Filters and Removal of Filter Elements, Capable to do Hydro Pressure testing
- Removal and Installation of Block Valves, Instrument Valves, Globe Valves, Pressure Safety Valves, Temperature Safety Valve
- Heat Exchangers / Condensers: Removal and Installation, Overall, Strip for STAT and GO Inspection on different types of exchangers, Capable to do Hydro Pressure testing on equipment on shell and tube side, reinstatement of equipment
- Columns / Vessels: Removal of valve trays, Removal and marking out of man-ways, change of demister pads, packing, overall, replacing of catalysts inside column, Hydro Pressure testing, reinstatement of equipment
- Pressure testing
- Primary, secondary and tertiary fault finding of issues, providing accurate reports and making appropriate recommendations
- Reporting and recommending on fault finding and troubleshooting
- Ensuring all activities complied with site safety procedures and with safe systems of work
- Ensuring that the work output complied with the relevant procedures
- Providing mechanical assistance to client engineering teams and other disciplines where required
- Striving to complete all assigned work within the agreed budget and to the agreed schedule
- Conducting and contributing to risk assessments and method statements
- Holding discussions with Clients and visiting job sites where necessary
Mechanical Fitter
Sasol Nitro Fertilizer – PROMMAC(Maintenance)
05.2016 - 01.2018
- I worked with hydraulic systems, pipe work systems including commissioning, flow control and general valves, pressure vessels and pressurization units and various other equipment
- My duties include: Pressure testing
- Primary, secondary and tertiary fault finding of issues, providing accurate reports and making appropriate recommendations
- Reporting and recommending on fault finding and troubleshooting
- Inspections and completing of Task Sheets, Reporting defects found to Line Manager, Attending meetings and PDA’s
- Removal and Installation of Block Valves, Instrument Valves, Globe Valves, Pressure Safety Valves, Temperature Safety Valve
- Heat Exchangers / Condensers: Removal and Installation, Overall, Strip for STAT and GO Inspection on different types of exchangers, Capable to do Hydro Pressure testing on equipment on shell and tube side, reinstatement of equipment
- Drums/Kiln: Opening for STAT and GO Inspection, Capable to do Hydro Pressure testing, and Removal of Instrumentation equipment, reinstatement of equipment, alignment on equipment, changing of trunnion wheels, removal and installation of thrust rollers and various components inside
- Filters: Opening of Filters and Removal of Filter Elements, Capable to do Hydro Pressure testing
- Conveyors: Replacing of conveyor belts, idlers and impact rollers, inspection on conveyor system, General maintenance on conveyors, training conveyor belts, Replacing of motors and gearboxes
- Weyrum Screens / Sieve: Replacing of screen mesh, vibrator motors, beater bars and speed breakers, Torqueing of screens, General inspection on equipment, assist with compiling of TRA’s
- Gearboxes: Inspection on gearboxes, Removal and Installation of Gearboxes and couplings, Taking of oil sample and topping up oil
- Pumps: Removal of Pumps, Motors and couplings, Re-Alignment of Motors and Pumps, Replacing of bearings and impellers, Laser alignment
- V-belts: Inspection on v-belts, changing of v-belts, alignment on pulleys and chain drives
Mechanical Fitter
Sasol Shutdown P.P.1 Polymers - PROMMAC
01.2014 - 04.2016
- I worked with hydraulic systems, pipe work systems including commissioning, flow control and general valves, pressure vessels and pressurization units and various other equipment
- My duties include: Hydrostatic Pressure testing/Nitrogen Pressure Testing
- Reporting and recommending on fault finding and troubleshooting
- Valves / PSV / TSV: Removal and Installation of Block Valves, Instrument Valves, Globe Valves, Pressure Safety Valves, Temperature Safety Valve
- Exchangers / Condensers: Removal and Installation, Overall, Strip for STAT and GO Inspection on different types of exchangers, Capable to do Hydro Pressure testing on equipment on shell and tube side, reinstatement of equipment
- Columns / Vessels: Removal of valve trays, Removal and marking out of man-ways, change of demister pads, packing, overall, replacing of catalysts inside column, Hydro Pressure testing, reinstatement of equipment
- Filters: Opening of Filters and Removal of Filter Elements, Capable to do Hydro Pressure testing
- Furnaces: Overall and rebuild of furnaces, assisted with the piping internally, unbolt and replacing of roof and roof liners
- Gearboxes: Inspection on gearboxes, Removal and Installation of Gearboxes and couplings, Taking of oil sample and topping up oil
Mechanical Fitter
Sasol CTF-Tar Plant U096 – KENTZ(Maintenance)
01.2010 - 12.2013
- I worked with hydraulic systems, pipe work systems including commissioning, flow control and general valves, pressure vessels and pressurization units and various other equipment
- My duties include: General: Inspections and completing of Task Sheets, Troubleshooting of equipment, Reporting defects found to Line Manager, Attending meetings and PDA’s
- Valves / PSV / TSV: Removal and Installation of Block Valves, Instrument Valves, Globe Valves, Pressure Safety Valves, Temperature Safety Valve
- Filters: Opening of Filters and Removal of Filter Elements, Capable to do Hydro Pressure testing
- Decanters: Opening and Stripping of Decanters, Replacing bearings internally, unblocking of Decanter Screw, replacing of trip switch, reinstatement of equipment
- Conveyors/ Scraper Conveyor/ Dump Bin: Replacing of conveyor belts/chains, idlers and impact rollers, inspection on conveyor system, General maintenance on conveyors, training conveyor belts, Replacing of motors and gearboxes, replacing of scrapers, chains and links
- Gearboxes: Inspection on gearboxes, Removal and Installation of Gearboxes and couplings, Taking of oil sample and topping up oil, installing of couplings, gears and chains
- Pumps: Removal of Pumps, Motors and couplings, Re-Alignment of Motors and Pumps, Replacing of bearings and impellers
- V-belts: Inspection on v-belts, changing of v-belts, alignment on pulleys and chain drives
Education
National N3 Matric Certificate - Business Afrikaans, Business English, Computer Practice, Information Processing, Entrepreneurship, Office Practice
South Cape College
Mossel Bay, Western Cape 01.2005 - 12.2007
Skills
- Mechanical insight
- Advanced organisation
- Safety protocols compliance
- Leadership excellence
- Team-management
- Task prioritisation
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Attention to Detail
- Strategic planning
Certification
- Permit To Work R.S.A, 2026
- Lock-Ring Training, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
- Working at heights training
- Confined space training
- Static Seal Replacement training, Prommac
- Supervisor Training
- Mechanical Artisan CAT5 Trade Assessment, Fluor Training Centre
Personal Information
Nationality: South African
Custom
- Andre Steenkamp, GLOBAL - Sasol/Qatar - Shell, 082 490 1527
- Doreen Smith, GLOBAL - Sasol/Qatar - Shell, 079 248 3154
- Lucas Theunissen, SASOL CTF-Tar Plant, 082 656 6887
- Eben Van Rooyen, SASOL Nitro Fertilizer, 082 808 8521
- Raiken English, PROMMAC, 076 823 3855
- Andre Van Wyk, PROMMAC, 082 539 9390
- John Smith, ENCORE, 079 149 3377, 073 829 9838
- Anton Webster, IPSCO, 084 514 6282
Languages
English
Advanced
Afrikaans
Fluent
Affiliations
- Vehicles
- Exploring
Accomplishments
Safety Recognition
Timeline
Mechanical Co-Ordinator
Prommac
11.2024 - 02.2025
Mechanical Superintendent
Sasol Nitro Fertilizer Shutdown – PROMMAC
03.2024 - 09.2024
Mechanical Supervisor/Consultant
Sasol Nitro Fertilizer – IPSCO(Maintenance)
04.2018 - 12.2023
Mechanical Supervisor
QSGTL Plant – Shell - QNFS(Qatar National Facility Services)
01.2018 - 04.2018
Mechanical Fitter
Sasol Nitro Fertilizer – PROMMAC(Maintenance)
05.2016 - 01.2018
Mechanical Fitter
Sasol Shutdown P.P.1 Polymers - PROMMAC
01.2014 - 04.2016
Mechanical Fitter
Sasol CTF-Tar Plant U096 – KENTZ(Maintenance)
01.2010 - 12.2013
National N3 Matric Certificate - Business Afrikaans, Business English, Computer Practice, Information Processing, Entrepreneurship, Office Practice
South Cape College
01.2005 - 12.2007
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