G J Redelinghuys
Malelane,South Africa
Summary
Fitter and Turner with extensive experience at Glencore Coal, specializing in equipment maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting. Demonstrated ability to enhance operational efficiency and ensure safety compliance. Skilled in rigging and problem-solving, consistently delivering high-quality results while leading teams to achieve maintenance excellence.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Fitter and Turner
Onderberg OVK
09.2019 - Current
- Maintained and repaired pumps, including centrifugal, Mono, and lobe pumps, ensuring reliable operation.
- Maintenance and repair of conveyors, slat conveyors, screw conveyors and cleated conveyors.
- Maintenance and repairs JBT and Brown Finishers, centrifuges separators oil juice products, heat exchangers, water cooling towers, Evaporators, Pasteurizers and Piston pumps.
- Cook USA Evaporators, sizers and brush washer citrus machinery maintenance and repairing.
- Serviced overall gearboxes, including SEW models, to ensure optimal performance.
- Conducted repairs and maintenance on John Thompson boilers to sustain optimal performance.
- Performed repairs and maintenance on pneumatic and hydraulic equipment to support operational efficiency.
- Reason For leaving: For a better pay rate and benefits
Mechanical Engineering Foreman
Glencore Coal
01.2012 - 08.2018
- Mechanical and Fitter Foreman supervisor
- Managed team of 12 employees and contractors to ensure seamless operations.
- Oversee maintenance inspections
- Performed repair and maintenance on coal process plant equipment to ensure operational reliability.
- Service and repair of heavy/light mobile machinery Cat, Komatsu, Trucks, LDV’s
- Maintenance and repair of the Water Filtration RO Plants
- Field out buy area bore hole pumps, centrifugal pumps, valves and pipes maintenance repairs.
- Maintenance and repair of structures and buildings
- Utilized SAP maintenance process system to streamline maintenance workflows.
- Health and safety file management system
- Reason for leaving: Found better work opportunity
Fitter and Turner (Relieving Foreman Engineering)
Xstrata Coal
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Workshop and coal Process Plant Fitter and Turner
- Executed maintenance and repair of process coal plant equipment, conveyor systems, crushers, valves, industrial pumps, sizers, Warman pumps, vibrating screens, Wemco drum separators, compressors, cyclones, thickeners, centrifuges, mobile screening plants, and feeders to ensure operational efficiency.
- Upheld high safety standards during repair tasks across various systems, contributing to a safe work environment.
- Fabricated spare parts in workshop to support continuous operation of plant machinery.
- Transitioned to Glencore Coal for enhanced career progression to Foreman.
- Reason for wanting to leave: Promotion Foreman Glencore Coal
- Bought over by Glencore Coal
Underground Fitter Artisan
Duiker Mining
08.1998 - 01.2005
- Executed fault-finding and maintenance on hydraulic machinery, enhancing operational reliability.
- Maintained and repaired underground Joy Machinery, conveyor systems, and crushers to ensure reliable operation.
- Maintained ventilation fans, industrial pumps, and feeders to support optimal underground conditions.
- Transferred workforce to sister mine after Xstrata Mining's acquisition.
Fitter and Turner learner apprentice
Duiker Mining
12.1995 - 08.1998
- Completed trade test and secured permanent position as Fitter and Turner.
- Operated workshop to fabricate spars and maintain Joy underground machinery, supporting underground operations.
- Conducted repairs on various underground machinery, enhancing reliability and minimizing downtime.
- Performed maintenance and repair on Process Coal Plant equipment and underground machinery, ensuring optimal functionality.
Education
N2 (rough equivalent): MBO Level 2 - Mathematics, Engineering Drawing, Fitting and Machining Theory
Witbank Technical College
Witbank01.1997
Grade 11 (HAVO 4) -
Witbank Technical High School
WitbankN3 (rough equivalent): MBO Level 3 - Mathematics, Engineering Drawing, Mechanotechnology
Witbank Technical College
Witbank Skills
- Rigging
- Equipment maintenance
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Conveyor repair
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Operating Telehandler forklift
- Operating Overhead cranes
- Operating Mobilift
References
- Quinton Chuter, 0828265400
- Danie Botha, 0828119497
Cover Letter
Fitter and Turner Artisan, I am a Qualified 47-year-old Filter and Turner (act 56 of 1981 Section 12(13) with 26 years, experience at coal mining that includes underground maintenance and repairs equipment, Joy machinery, conveyors drives, belt joins, feeder breakers Flsmith and centrifugal pumps. Coal process plant equipment maintenance repairs screens, crushers, sizers, vibration feeders, chain feeders, centrifuge’s, cyclones, Wemco drums, magnet Separators, Warman pumps, conveyors drive gearboxes, belt alignment. Workshop turning manufacture spares. Water filtration treatment plants maintenance and repairs. Bore hole pump installation. Basic electrical equipment repairs. 5 years experience in repair and maintenance of fruit juice citrus processing plant. I am looking for full-time Fitter or Fitter and Turner position.
Coursework
- SAP user
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word Manpower
- Supervisory Course
- Certificate of “CAT” Maintenance Machinery
- Flame Proofing Underground
- Gas Testing Underground
- Certified Trade Test Fitter and Turner (act 56 of 1981 Section 12(13))
Timeline
Fitter and Turner
Onderberg OVK
09.2019 - Current
Mechanical Engineering Foreman
Glencore Coal
01.2012 - 08.2018
Fitter and Turner (Relieving Foreman Engineering)
Xstrata Coal
01.2005 - 01.2012
Underground Fitter Artisan
Duiker Mining
08.1998 - 01.2005
Fitter and Turner learner apprentice
Duiker Mining
12.1995 - 08.1998
N2 (rough equivalent): MBO Level 2 - Mathematics, Engineering Drawing, Fitting and Machining Theory
Witbank Technical College
Grade 11 (HAVO 4) -
Witbank Technical High School
N3 (rough equivalent): MBO Level 3 - Mathematics, Engineering Drawing, Mechanotechnology
Witbank Technical College