William Hurst
Mechanical Supervisor
Rustenburg,NW
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic Mechanical Supervisor with extensive experience at Maseve Platinum Mine, excelling in machinery inspection and safety management. Achieved significant reductions in downtime through proactive troubleshooting and effective team leadership. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and quality control, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement among team members.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Mechanical Supervisor
Maseve Platinum Mine
01.1999 - 09.2025
- Provided emergency response to handle urgent breakdowns.
- Supervised installation of different types of mechanical equipment, keeping work in line with drawings and specifications.
- Improved equipment efficiency by conducting thorough inspections and implementing regular maintenance procedures.
- Optimized resource allocation by closely monitoring job progress and making necessary adjustments as needed.
- Boosted safety standards by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and industry regulations.
- Closely monitored tooling inventory levels, proactively addressing shortages or damaged tools before they impacted project timelines or budgets.
- Increased performance metrics by providing ongoing training and support to junior team members.
- Maintained adequate inventory of spare parts to prevent critical downtime.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments prior to commencing new work assignments, implementing appropriate mitigation strategies where required.
- Delegated team assignments, reviewed work and set schedules to maintain optimal coverage of all mechanical needs.
- Monitored and motivated employees, tracking and documenting activities, correcting problems and implementing improvement plans to boost quality of mechanical work.
- Reduced downtime by quickly identifying and resolving mechanical issues in a timely manner.
- Ensured quality control with meticulous inspection of completed work, addressing any discrepancies promptly.
- Scheduled, assigned and monitored maintenance programs for mechanical and related systems.
- Delivered successful projects on time and within budget through diligent planning and effective resource management.
- Developed standard operating procedures to encourage consistency of work from team members and contractors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Iscor Steel Works
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Scheduled maintenance
Machinery inspection
Safety processes
Welding techniques
Quality control programs
Repair work
Safety training
Mechanical troubleshooting
Fabrication
Diagnostic procedures
Vehicle disposition
Plant operations
Maintenance coordination
Predictive maintenance
Energy management
Safety planning
Pneumatic systems
Materials requisition
Rotating equipment
Piping systems
Safety management
Production schedule maintenance
Environmental regulations
Plant shut down procedures
Proper parts storage
Equipment commissioning
Safety meeting leadership
Machinery testing
Tools and equipment maintenance
Materials and labor costing
Skilled maintenance and repair
Corrective action implementation
Visual inspection
Accident and injury investigation
Decision-making
Certification
Supervisory sertificate Rasimone training sentre 2000
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Supervisory sertificate Rasimone training sentre 2000
01-2026
High School Diploma -
Iscor Steel Works
04.2001 -
Mechanical Supervisor
Maseve Platinum Mine
01.1999 - 09.2025