Rhulani Simeon Nyalenda
Artisan Fitter And Turner
Letaba, Berlin, Letsitele
Summary
Energetic and dedicated to completing each job to meet customer satisfaction standards.
Talented fitter and turner with more than 20 years of experience working in various sectors of engineering
Motivated employee who leans quickly in fast paced, high -volume environment. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work various shifts.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Languages
Work History
Master Fitter and Machinist
RS Engineering
Letsitele
01.2016 - Current
- Repair water and petrochemical Pumps,
- Industrial gearboxes,
- Rebuild Petrol and Diesel engines,
- Repair agricultural implements,
- Mentoring on-job trainees for fitting and turning
- Ran heavy duty lathes, boring machines, mills, planers and grinders to craft products
Acting Maintenance Controller
De Beers, Voorspoed
Kroonstad
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Creating PR and follow up on Purchase orders, creating reservations, creating stock application, coordinating between end user and buyers, organizing outside labour and Maintenance logistics, updating team’s morale, arranging quotes from suppliers, Record and Update plant delays (Daily), Run Backlog Reports from SAP
- Open and close work order notifications.
- Reviewed maintenance program for efficiency accuracy and timeliness, and provided feedback for improvement to company leadership
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
Artisan Fitter
De Beers – Voorspoed Mine
Kroonstad
08.2014 - 08.2014
- Maintain plant equipment
- Jaw crusher;
- Cone Crusher,
- High-pressure roll crusher;
- Scrubber;
- DMS plant;
- Air Compressors;
- Conveyor belts; Clamp shell
- Machining
- Acting Forman.
Facilities Technician
De Beers Group Exploration – JHB
Johannesburg
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Performs preventative maintenance on Laboratory equipment and Sample Treatment plant, plan and co-ordinates equipment Installation/modification/commissioning as required
- Manage all contractors on site and ensure compliance to company’s contract management guidelines
- Manage own and staff competence and performance by: formulating individual performance objectives and development plans
- Manage employee relations by communicating, conducting and promoting environment of mutual respect
- Promote awareness of all company policies and procedures relating to safety health and environment quality, diamond protocol, risk management, code of conduct and company ethics
- Control workshop stock in terms of materials and spares, and procures as required.
Fitter and Turner
De Beers – Voorspoed Mine
Koonstad
01.2010 - 07.2012
- Maintain Diesel Engines (Cummins; John Deer; Lombardini; Kubota; Yanmar)
- Dewatering pumps;
- Borehole pumps;
- Pit lighting plant;
- Diesel Bay; Lube Bay; HDV Wash Bay; Road sign maintenance; Turning; Sewer Plant
- Acting Projects and services lead from
Underground Fitter
Rio Tinto – PMC
Phalaborwa
06.2007 - 12.2009
- Maintain Drizit oil separation plant;
- Underground Dewatering pumps;
- Lube dispensing pumps;
- Diesel dispensing pumps;
- Fire suppression systems;
- Backup Generators;
- Overhead cranes.
Fitter and Turner
De Beers, mine
Musina
05.2004 - 06.2007
- PIT SERVICES
- Maintain Diesel engines (Cat, Deutz, Hatz, Pakins, Kubota),
- Maintain water pumps (Godwins, Andrag, KSB, Warman, Gomanrupp); borehole pumps;
- Maintain Drill rigs (Gator, DK25, BE);
- maintain pit lighting generators;
- Acting Forman pit services
- DMS
- Maintain Vibrating screens; Magnetic separators; feeder belts; Conveyor belts (pipe and open); Envirotec pumps; Warman pumps, Scrubbers; Machining.
Apprentice
De Beers, mine
Musina
02.2001 - 01.2004
- Trained as Apprentice (Fitting & Turning) MQA specified modules.
Artisan Aider Fitter and turner
Letaba citrus processors
Letaba / Tzaneen
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Maintain conveyor belts,
- Integrators,
- Evaporators,
- Boilers,
- Cooling towers,
- Sizing machines,
- Canning machines,
- Forklifts,
- Pumps,
- Backup generators.
Education
Certificate - Supervisory Management
Voorspoed Mine
Kroonstad 01.2014 - 12.2015
Trade Certificate - Fitter And Turner
De Beers Engineering Training Centre
Kimberley, NC 01.2001 - 04.2004
National Technical Certificate - Engineering Studies
Shikoane Matlala Technical College
Polokwane 01.1997 - 12.1998
Trade - Petrol And Diesel Mechanic
Gazankulu Training Trust
Nkowankowa 06.1996 - 12.1996
Matric/Grade 12 -
Bankuna High
Nkowankowa 01.1994 - 12.1994
Skills
Hydraulics
Accomplishments
1. Best 2nd Year Apprentice (Fitter & Turner).2002
2. Best 3rd Year Apprentice (Fitter & Turner).2003
3. Best Apprentice of the year (Venetia Mine).2003
4. Best Apprentice of the year Fitter & Turner (De Beers Group).2003
Timeline
Master Fitter and Machinist
RS Engineering
01.2016 - Current
Acting Maintenance Controller
De Beers, Voorspoed
08.2014 - 06.2016
Artisan Fitter
De Beers – Voorspoed Mine
08.2014 - 08.2014
Certificate - Supervisory Management
Voorspoed Mine
01.2014 - 12.2015
Facilities Technician
De Beers Group Exploration – JHB
08.2012 - 07.2013
Fitter and Turner
De Beers – Voorspoed Mine
01.2010 - 07.2012
Underground Fitter
Rio Tinto – PMC
06.2007 - 12.2009
Fitter and Turner
De Beers, mine
05.2004 - 06.2007
Apprentice
De Beers, mine
02.2001 - 01.2004
Trade Certificate - Fitter And Turner
De Beers Engineering Training Centre
01.2001 - 04.2004
Artisan Aider Fitter and turner
Letaba citrus processors
01.1999 - 01.2000
National Technical Certificate - Engineering Studies
Shikoane Matlala Technical College
01.1997 - 12.1998
Trade - Petrol And Diesel Mechanic
Gazankulu Training Trust
06.1996 - 12.1996
Matric/Grade 12 -
Bankuna High
01.1994 - 12.1994
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