Ruan Smit
Electrician/Crane Technician
Springs
Summary
Passionate and loyal electrician seeking to grow and learn more about the electrical engineering industry. Experience in working in the MHSA guidelines and insuring safety in the services provided.
Work is always intended to be completed within allocated time frames ensuring quality is up to standard. The best intentions for the company will always be kept in mind and make quality the top priority.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Crane Technician
Cranes Complete And Components
Springs
01.2020 - Current
- Crane Technician/Electrician working on various types of Cranes including: Demag, Guralp, Condra, SWF, Morris, Powalift etc.
- Experience in servicing, inspection and repairs on Overhead Cranes and Chainhoists.
- Maintenance that includes basic mechanical repairs with regards to replacing brakes, removing and installing hoist units, replacing steel wire ropes including ropeguides.
- Experience in all electrical repairs and maintenance that varies from replacing electrical cables, replacing electrical components, upgrading electrical circuits from contactor control to drive control, commissioning of new cranes.
- Experience in rigging and installing new cranes as well as manufacturing of cranes and gantries for overhead cranes.
- Increased client satisfaction through timely and efficient repairs to their crane equipment
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations of damaged cranes to recommend appropriate corrective actions or replacement options
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards
- Used troubleshooting and resolution skills to address crane-related malfunctions while minimizing downtime
Education
High School Diploma -
Hugenote
Springs, South Africa 01.2015 - 12.2019
Skills
Emergency Repairs
Load testing
Overhead Crane Knowledge
Crane Assembly and Disassembly
Crane Modification
Rigging Techniques
Wire Rope Handling
Heavy lift management
Crane Operations
Maintenance and repairs
Quality Assurance
Staff Supervision
Staff Leadership
Load Calculation
Time management abilities
Jib cranes
Multitasking
Reliability
Problem-solving aptitude
Professionalism
Adaptability and Flexibility
Effective Communication
Install and setup drives
Commissioning of new electrical panels
NDT and MPI Testing
Metal Arc welding
CO2 Gas welding
Wiring installation
Safety Management
Electrical Equipment Maintenance
Sub-panel installation
Electrical Repairs
Wiring diagrams
Emergency Repairs
Accomplishments
Red seal in Electrical Engineering
Certificate of compliance in CO2 welding
Certificate of compliance in Supervision
Certificate of compliance in First Aid
Certificate of compliance in Working at height
Certificate of compliance for HIRA
Certificate of compliance for Crane operations
Certificate of compliance for Advanced Rigging and slinging
Certificate of compliance in Scaffold erection and inspection
Certificate of compliance for Controlling hazardous substances
Certificate of compliance for Firefighting
Certificate of compliance for Legal Liability
Certificate of compliance for Safe Work permit and risk assessments
Timeline
Crane Technician
Cranes Complete And Components
01.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hugenote
01.2015 - 12.2019