WILLEM LOURENS
DIESEL MECHANIC
KRIEL
Summary
Experienced and hardworking diesel mechanic with expertise in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing various heavy duty vehicle issues. Proficient in routine repairs, preventive maintenance, and specialized rebuilds. Strong attention to detail and excellent customer evaluation skills. Consistently accurate and efficient in performing scheduled maintenance as a fleet mechanic for a large logistics company. Dedication to safety ensures the well-being of team members and optimal vehicle performance.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Diesel Mechanic
Self Employed/ Free Lanced
04.2023 - 03.2025
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
- Maintained detailed records of all repairs, parts replacements, and services performed for reference during future work.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
- Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure, and more as part of service orders.
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines to restore functionality in heavy-duty vehicles and light weight vehicles
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
- Examined engines, transmissions and vehicle systems to diagnose issues.
Diesel Mechanic
HCC CONTRACTORS
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Tractors, Bakkies and Dynas
- Supported overall workshop efficiency by maintaining a clean, organized workspace and adhering to safety guidelines.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines to restore functionality in heavy-duty vehicles.
Diesel Mechanic
M M EASTERN CONTRACTORS
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Rebuilds on Mining tractors and underground Machines
- Spraypainting and rebuilding of trailers, Eimco's, LDV bakkies
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
- Supported overall workshop efficiency by maintaining a clean, organized workspace and adhering to safety guidelines.
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines to restore functionality in heavy-duty vehicles.
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills, teamwork abilities, and effective communication among colleagues and supervisors alike.
Diesel mechanic
DORSTFONTEIN WEST MINE KRIEL
02.2011 - 03.2019
- Maintenance and service of underground and surface vehicles
- Break testing on tractors, Eimco's and bakkies
- Ordering spares
- All legal compliance checks
- Handling lifting equipment and rigging
- Acting as foreman
- Chairing safety meetings in mornings
- Monthly and weekly flameproofing reports
- Reports on services of machines and breakdowns
- Flameproofing of tractors, Eimco's, bakkies
- Safety system on tractors and Eimco's
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
- Supported overall workshop efficiency by maintaining a clean, organized workspace and adhering to safety guidelines.
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines to restore functionality in heavy-duty vehicles.
- Inspected vehicle systems to assess function and uncover defects.
Diesel Mechanic
GRASPAN MIDDELBURG SHANDUKA OPENCAST MINE
01.2009 - 02.2011
- Maintenance and service of underground and surface vehicles
- Brake testing on underground and surface vehicles
- All legal compliance checks
- Inspection of all vehicles
- Responsible for First Aid kits
- Chairing of daily safety meetings
- Repair and maintain Haul and dump machines - opencast (Terexs and Volvo ADT)
- Inspection on Haul and dump machines
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
- Supported overall workshop efficiency by maintaining a clean, organized workspace and adhering to safety guidelines.
- Maintained detailed records of all repairs, parts replacements, and services performed for reference during future work.
DIESEL MECHANIC
LEEUFONTEN LAKESIDE
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Maintenance and service of and underground machinery
- All legal compliance checks
- Inspection of vehicles
- REASON FOR LEAVING: Transferred to Graspan Colliery
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
- Supported overall workshop efficiency by maintaining a clean, organized workspace and adhering to safety guidelines.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed problems with brakes, steering, and transmissions.
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
DIESEL MECHANIC APPRENTICE AND QUALIFIED DIESEL MECHANIC
MATLA COAL - MINE 1 AND MINE 2
01.1989 - 01.2005
- UNDERGROUND AND SURFACE MECHANICAL DUTIES EG
- Carry out all written instructions
- Ordering of spares
- Overseeing of safety regulations
- Maintenance and repair of underground machines
- Overseeing morning safety meetings
- Complete service reports and warranty forms
- Complete daily risk assessments
- Prepared and administered preventative maintenance
- Brake testing
- All Legal compliance tests
- Light weight rigging
- Ordering of spares
- Control of stock levels in stores
- Issuing of stock
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
- Supported overall workshop efficiency by maintaining a clean, organized workspace and adhering to safety guidelines.
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines to restore functionality in heavy-duty vehicles.
- Completed checklist of fluid levels, air filter, tire pressure, and more as part of service orders.
Education
Trade Test - Diesel Mechanic
CTC
Witbank, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Engine repair
Problem-solving
Heavy equipment repair
Diesel engine repair
Safety management
Attention to detail
Job site safety
Solid independent worker
Teamwork and collaboration
Professionalism
Routine maintenance
Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Diesel Mechanic
Self Employed/ Free Lanced
04.2023 - 03.2025
Diesel Mechanic
HCC CONTRACTORS
11.2022 - 02.2023
Diesel Mechanic
M M EASTERN CONTRACTORS
01.2020 - 09.2022
Diesel mechanic
DORSTFONTEIN WEST MINE KRIEL
02.2011 - 03.2019
Diesel Mechanic
GRASPAN MIDDELBURG SHANDUKA OPENCAST MINE
01.2009 - 02.2011
DIESEL MECHANIC
LEEUFONTEN LAKESIDE
01.2007 - 01.2009
Trade Test - Diesel Mechanic
CTC
04.2001 -
DIESEL MECHANIC APPRENTICE AND QUALIFIED DIESEL MECHANIC
MATLA COAL - MINE 1 AND MINE 2
01.1989 - 01.2005