Sheldon Vivian Nicholson

I am a hardworking, highly skilled mechanical fitter and supervisor with 15-year history of quality work in machining and mechanical repair operations. Proactive with ability in performing maintenance work on earthmoving equipment, power driven turbines, turbine seal oil plant operations, and laser alignment of impeller shafts on power plant systems. Strong aptitude for diagnosing complex problems and proposing viable, affordable solutions.

Professional mechanical operator with extensive hands-on experience and readiness for role. Demonstrates strong technical skills in operating and maintaining mechanical systems, ensuring optimal performance. Known for fostering team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and consistently delivering reliable results. Strong focus on safety protocols, efficient troubleshooting, and continuous improvement in operational processes.

• Mechanical Fitter red seal trade certificate
• Thermal Lancing Introduction
• GSI Gas Safety Institution
• Hydraulic Systems Barloworld Equipment Technical Academy
• Shovel 6060
• Hose Training
• Intermediate Hydraulic
• Operational Risk Management Process
• Anglo-American
• Operate & Monitor Computerised Numerically Controlled Machining equipment for Turning
• CNC Training Centre

• Field Technician, Flanders Electric, 09/2019, 09/2024, Performing tasks such as electric motor repairs on AC and DC motors., From stripping to mechanical assessment to cleaning of motor spares and washing of armature, rotor and starter, including all other spares and after parts or components., Step by step motor assembly after cleaning and drying of parts., Assisting teams on Automation projects on Sandvik drills as well as Atlas Copco drill rigs., Experience in dragline maintenance and AC upgrades on said draglines.
• Mechanical Fitter, Barloworld Equipment Caterpillar, 01/2014, 12/2018, Performed routine service on marion dragline excavators and other construction / mining vehicles, including Komatsu face shovels., Responded to vehicle and equipment breakdowns; completed repairs., Adhered to health, safety & quality regulations and relevant codes / industry standards., Entrusted with supervisory positions in absence of management on consistent basis.
• Mechanical Fitter, Steinmüller, 01/2007, 12/2014, Supervised milling plant gear laser alignment and subsequent line boring duties., Oversaw project functions, including machining, line boring, pinion shaft operations, lead reading, gearbox and motor coupling, impeller shafts, installation of body fit bolts, and milling plant gear laser alignment., Serviced marion draglines and excavation face shovels; remained ready to handle equipment shutdowns and breakdowns., Performed maintenance operations on power-driven turbines and shutdowns on turbine seal oil plant for Rotek Engineering.
• Mechanical Fitter, Eduardo Construction, 01/2004, 12/2007, Headed repairs of broken-down components on-site., Conducted repair work on gearboxes, keelin support rollers, faulty water pumps, and replaced defective bearings., Transferred to plant structural mill to undertake maintenance operations and address any breakdown issues., Selected to execute duties for various clients in multiple locations; tasks included servicing water plants and water lines, pipeline maintenance, and replacement of flawed gaskets on pipe flanges., Coordinated maintenance operations at client’s gas plant., Spearheaded operations for high-profile companies such as Eskom; South Africa’s leading power supply company.