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Ryan Gorridon

Ryan Gorridon

Senior Service Technician
Florida Roodepoort

Summary

Organized Field Service Technician, with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record.

Detail-oriented Service Technician with proven history of testing and evaluating service options to offer quality resolutions. Frequently commended for completing service orders quickly and maintaining accuracy in documentation. Committed to providing superior service and clear client communication.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Senior Service Technician

Soliflo (Pty)Ltd
Johannesburg
01.2018 - Current
  • Adhered to safety protocols and policies to reduce workplace hazards.
  • Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
  • Evaluated systems according to predetermined checklist and noted issues.
  • Explained diagnostic findings to customers and outlined repair or service options.
  • Inspected equipment to diagnose operational issues.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring equipment to peak performance.
  • Site supervision for installations of fuel and chemical loading equipment.
  • Certified repair technician for Brodie metering and valve systems.
  • Fitment and installation of fuel loading, offloading and measurement equipment.
  • Responsible for general maintenance of metering systems (mechanical and electronic).
  • Responsible for reporting on mechanical non-conformance of equipment at various sites i.e. Tanzania Port Authority, Sasol Plants, BP Plants
  • QC for mechanical repairs of accessories for Loading and measurement equipment.
  • Responsible for upkeep of building Generation unit.
  • Facilitate and/or perform general maintenance.
  • Travel locally and internationally to supervise/commission installation of equipment supplied to the petrochemical industry.
  • Procure consumables and tooling for jobs locally and internationally.
  • Assist with basic IT needs i.e. server maintenance, cabling and hardware installation.
  • Managing the upkeep of the UPS units.
  • Installation, repairs and troubleshooting of sealed cargo systems.
  • Assembly of Folding stairs.
  • Assembly of yellow safety gates.
  • Refurbishment of bottom loading valves.
  • Refurbishment of API Bottom loading couplers.
  • Assist sales team to identify any sale opportunity or improvement work for all client

Handyman/Technician/Driver

Capfin Financial Services Kuils River
Cape Town
07.2015 - 11.2017
  • Prepared for new painting by removing previous materials with seam-cleaning, sandblasting, scraping, and sanding.
  • Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
  • Quality Control over Outsourced Contractors – report writing ito work performed and defaults if any.
  • Plan Pro-active maintenance work.
  • Evaluate/interrogate challenges.
  • Execute Re-active maintenance work and report.
  • Organize the availability of resources to execute above.
  • Execute within the OHS and Going Green Environment.
  • Ensure all services are available for staff to work uninterrupted and in a safe and secure work place.
  • Ensure the service intervals of plant and equipment are maintained.
  • Safe keeping of hazardous and dangerous equipment.
  • Ensure recordkeeping of all chemicals, tools, equipment and other.
  • Report any deviations from Company Mandate and Compliance
  • Recordkeeping and ensuring the Outsourced staff on premises are booked –in and booked-off site.
  • Certified First aid level 3 + AED controller

Loan Consultant

Capfin Financial Services Kuils River
Cape Town
07.2014 - 06.2015
  • Asses all clients (incoming calls) for loan application(s).
  • Scrutinize all applications.
  • Make recommendations to higher authority.
  • Ensure client confidentiality.
  • Administer the approved loan.
  • Continuous liaison with approved client until acceptance.
  • Ensure quality and audit trails.
  • Reviewed customer applications closely to identify any opportunities for further development and revenue.

Auto Electrician General Technician, Electrician

GRW Commercial
Cape Town
03.2013 - 06.2014
  • Pre-work inspections prior to commencing of work
  • Auto electrical work on all trailers e.g., fuel tanks, refrigerated trailers, flat decks, wine tanks, milk tanks, tar tanks.
  • Assist with all suspension work, pneumatics, air brakes and pipe fitting.
  • FMC installations and diagnostics of optic sensors and switches.
  • Boiler making.
  • ABS and EBS fault finding.
  • Hydraulic installations
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements.

Technician

Deno Doors Cc
Cape Town
04.2012 - 02.2013
  • Installations of Electrical & Automated Garage
  • Doors, Electrical Gates, Electrical Fencing, Magnetic
  • Security Locks with Buzzers at stand- alone houses/businesses, semi- detached houses/buildings as well as security complexes
  • Do maintenance work required to adhere to
  • Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
  • Completed job reports and logs immediately following service calls.
  • Completion of job cards and timesheets
  • Understand the complexity of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance work
  • Sales to new and existing clients o Cleaning of workshop power tools, equipment as well as workshop machinery
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Do all housekeeping for workshop inclusive of vehicle check lists (first and last parade) cleanliness and service.
  • Working in all weather conditions.

Technician

Maxiflex Door Systems CC
Cape Town
01.2007 - 09.2011
  • Completed job reports and logs immediately following service calls.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Performed complex mechanical alignments and equipment calibration to meet quality standards.
  • Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
  • Installations of Electrical High Speed Roller Doors.
  • Repairs.
  • Maintenance and Servicing of High speed roller doors.
  • Installation and repairs of PVC curtaining.
  • Installation and repairs of impact doors.
  • Steel work and fabrication of frame work for equipment and tooling.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hottentots Holland High School
Somerset West, Cape Town
01.2000 - 12.2005

Certification for Brodie systems USA - undefined

Skills

Brodie Systems Specialist

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Accomplishments

  • Previous 5
  • Organization : Maxiflex Door Systems Cc
  • Position : High Speed Roller Door Technician & Driver
  • Duties & Responsibilities : o Installations of Electrical High Speed Roller Doors
  • Repairs o Maintenance and Servicing of High speed roller doors o Installation and repairs of PVC curtaining o Installation and repairs of impact doors o Steel work and fabrication of frame work for equipment and tooling o Deliveries o Health and safety compliance
  • Period of Employment : January 2007 – 30 September 2011
  • Reason for Leaving : Resigned

Timeline

Senior Service Technician

Soliflo (Pty)Ltd
01.2018 - Current

Handyman/Technician/Driver

Capfin Financial Services Kuils River
07.2015 - 11.2017

Loan Consultant

Capfin Financial Services Kuils River
07.2014 - 06.2015

Auto Electrician General Technician, Electrician

GRW Commercial
03.2013 - 06.2014

Technician

Deno Doors Cc
04.2012 - 02.2013

Technician

Maxiflex Door Systems CC
01.2007 - 09.2011

High School Diploma -

Hottentots Holland High School
01.2000 - 12.2005

Certification for Brodie systems USA - undefined

Ryan GorridonSenior Service Technician