Samson Sipho Nyakeni
Semi Skiled Boilermaker
Richards Bay,KZN
Summary
Results-driven supervisor with a strong background in engineering assistance and team management. Proficient in blueprint interpretation and strategic resource management, consistently enhancing project efficiency and quality while fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
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7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Semi-Skilled Laborer
S & N Projects
09.2025 - Current
- Maintained compliance with all safety procedures from both client and employer.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Built and repaired process tanks, storage tanks and water treatment tanks.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the team, consistently seeking ways to enhance processes and performance standards.
- Upheld company reputation for excellence by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship that met or exceeded client expectations.
- Operated forklifts, bobcats and track hoes.
- Inspected and lubricated valves; removed, replaced, or installed components to correct operating deficiencies.
- Used power hammers or weld pressure vessel tubes to achieve leakproof joints.
- Assembled and analyzed boilers for defects.
- Removed boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole, and hole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels for repair.
Supervisor
All Steel Productions
01.2022 - 07.2025
- Actively participated in recruitment efforts, interviewing candidates and making hiring recommendations based on technical skills and cultural fit within the department.
- Increased overall department efficiency through strategic planning, effective resource management, and close monitoring of project progress.
- Facilitated strong teamwork among department members by fostering an inclusive culture that promoted open dialogue, feedback sharing, and mutual respect among colleagues.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve complex engineering challenges.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for team members, identifying strengths and areas for improvement to guide their ongoing professional development.
- Streamlined workflow processes for improved productivity and reduced project completion times.
- Balanced project priority and business demand and aligned resources to accomplish assignments, projects and continuous improvements.
- Strengthened relationships with key stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration on shared objectives.
- Completed several high-priority projects on time or ahead of schedule by leveraging agile methodologies and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.
Engineering Assistant
S & N Projects
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Enhanced productivity by assisting in the assembly and disassembly of boilers and related components.
- Supported quality control efforts by inspecting assembled boilers for defects or leaks.
- Increased efficiency, assisting boilermakers with rigging, lifting, and positioning boiler parts.
- Minimized errors through diligent adherence to weld procedures and specifications provided by boilermakers.
- Reduced waste, efficiently cutting metal plates or tubes according to specified measurements using oxy-fuel torches or plasma arc cutters.
- Facilitated timely repairs, quickly identifying faulty components during maintenance checks.
- Improved workflow, effectively organizing tools and materials needed for various tasks.
- Promoted a safe working environment by maintaining clean and organized workspaces at all times.
- Executed tightening and replacement of bolts and gaskets to address leaks in boiler systems.
- Measured old structural parts or assemblies to determine dimensional requirements of replacement parts.
Education
National Senior Certificate - Science Education
Isiphosethu Senior Secondary School
Jozini, KwaZulu-Natal 04.2001 -
Supervisor - Supervision
Technilaw
Richards Bay, South Africa 04.2001 -
N4 - Mechanical Engineering
Umfolozi Tvet College
Empangeni, South Africa 04.2001 -
N3 - Mechanical Engineering
Umfolozi Tvet College
Empangeni, South Africa 04.2001 -
N2 Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Umfolozi Tvet College
Empangeni, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Construction
Safety compliance
Equipment inspection
Process tank construction
Leakproof welding
Lockout and tagout procedures
Confined space entry
Blueprint interpretation
Quality workmanship
Tool organization
First aid training
Team collaboration
Additional Information
Drivers License - Code 10
Timeline
Semi-Skilled Laborer
S & N Projects
09.2025 - Current
Supervisor
All Steel Productions
01.2022 - 07.2025
Engineering Assistant
S & N Projects
01.2019 - 12.2021
Supervisor - Supervision
Technilaw
04.2001 -
National Senior Certificate - Science Education
Isiphosethu Senior Secondary School
04.2001 -
N4 - Mechanical Engineering
Umfolozi Tvet College
04.2001 -
N3 - Mechanical Engineering
Umfolozi Tvet College
04.2001 -
N2 Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Umfolozi Tvet College
04.2001 -
working
As a semi-skilled boilermaker, I typically possesses vocational training or on-the-job experience without a formal trade test or Red Seal certification. I operate under the supervision of qualified artisans, handling essential fabrication, assembly, and maintenance tasks required for constructing and repairing metal structures like boilers, tanks, and pressure vessels.
Core Capabilities -
As a Semi-skilled boilermakers I expected to execute a variety of foundational trade duties:
- Material Preparation: Selecting materials, verifying dimensions, and marking off cut lines using engineering measuring tools.
- Cutting and Shaping: Safely operating hotwork equipment like oxy-acetylene or plasma torches, as well as cold-cutting machinery (guillotines, grinders).
- Basic Fabrication & Assembly: Positioning, aligning, and fitting components together using clamps and wedges prior to final welding.
- Tack Welding & Welding: Performing basic structural or plate welding using Arc (MMA) or MIG/MAG processes, usually subject to supervision or standard welding procedures.
- Rigging Assistance: Utilizing winches, come-alongs, and cranes to safely hoist and maneuver heavy steel plates and pipes.
Working Methods -
My daily working methods require physical stamina and strict adherence to safety protocols:
- Drawing Interpretation: Reviewing blueprints, templates, and technical drawings to understand the scope and sequencing of work.
- Risk Assessments & Site Safety: Conducting routine daily safety checklists and hazard reporting before commencing work.
- Tool Handling & Maintenance: Selecting and maintaining hand and power tools (drills, grinders, hammers), while ensuring a clean, hazard-free work environment.
- Quality Control: Assisting in inspections and hydrostatic testing to ensure vessels and pipework are sealed, correctly aligned, and structurally sound.
The primary distinction between a semi-skilled worker and an artisan is typically the lack of formal certification, meaning they rely on direct supervision for complex, high-risk pressure vessel work.
Could you tell me if you are looking to hire a semi-skilled worker, prepare for a practical trade test, or source training courses in the Richards Bay area? I can provide specific resources or advice tailored to your goals.