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Jan Carel Breedt

Jan Carel Breedt

Hamilton

Summary

Qualified Mechanical Fitter with hands-on experience in mechanical assembly and maintenance. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair complex machinery, ensuring optimal performance. Proven track record in utilizing precision tools and adhering to safety protocols.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Mechanical Fitter

Progen Limited
12.2022 - Current
  • Maintained a clean work environment by following established housekeeping procedures, reducing hazards and ensuring worker safety.
  • Performed outage repair work in line with scope of work.
  • Dismantled and reassembled delicate mechanisms.
  • Record precise dimensions and completing ITR's
  • Contributed to project completion by assembling, fitting, and aligning complex mechanical components accurately.
  • Rigging and lifting of heavy components.
  • Completed projects on schedule through diligent time management skills and prioritizing tasks effectively under pressure.
  • Demonstrated expertise using various hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and precision instruments for accurate job execution.
  • Upheld the highest standards of quality workmanship, consistently meeting or exceeding expectations for precision, accuracy, and attention to detail in all tasks performed.
  • Safely operated machinery to avoid injuries and accidents and encouraged others to do same.
  • Reviewed finished equipment for accurate fit and assembly.
  • Streamlined workflows through consistent communication with team members regarding work orders, progress updates, and potential challenges.
  • Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues impacting overall project delivery timelines.

Floor Supervisor

Socrates Supa Quick Middelburg
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Supervision of Fitters in Workshop section
  • Receiving of Sales and Work Orders, ensuring work is carried out in accordance, within Quality framework
  • “Hands on” approach, fault finding and recommending way forward for repairs
  • Resolving complex issues raised by the Team
  • Resolved conflicts among staff members diplomatically, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by effectively managing floor operations and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Served as a positive role model for staff, exemplifying strong leadership qualities and a commitment to company values.

Carpentry

Self Employed
05.2020 - 04.2022
  • Expedited project completion through the operation of various power tools and equipment for efficient carpentry tasks execution.
  • Ensured accurate measurements and cuts while working closely with skilled tradespeople to complete carpentry tasks.
  • Maximized client satisfaction through consistent delivery of high-quality workmanship in all carpentry tasks.
  • Increased property values through expert renovations, including painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
  • Restoration and repair of Antique Furniture

Site Manager Lubrication (Neopak Rosslyn)

Engen Petroleum LTD
11.2019 - 05.2020
  • Maintenance, management of Lubrication team on site.
  • Conducted regular site meetings with team members, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving and progress updates.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication of project updates and prompt resolution of concerns or issues.
  • Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
  • Ensuring schedule compliance for planned work orders.
  • Fault finding, Root Cause Analysis, implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
  • “Hands on” approach, including standby duties and responding to emergencies.
  • Engineering interaction, Machine Shutdown planning, execution, and start-up support.
  • Employee performance management.

Hydroponics, Aquaponics, Horticulture

Self Employed
03.2019 - 10.2019
  • Developing, building, and maintaining of Hydroponic system.
  • Developing programs for Nutrient needs and maintaining of Macro and Micro levels in systems
  • Optimizing growth and fruition
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Turbine Plant Manager – Medupi Power Station

Rotek Industries (Previously Rotek Engineering)
07.2014 - 02.2019
  • Appointed as Contractors Site Manager Manager and Contractors Task Order Manager, in terms of New Engineering Contract
  • Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
  • Negotiating Maintenance Contract.
  • Negotiate and Manage Yearly Key Performance Indicators. Preparation and presentation of annual budget, and Client tender.
  • New build Program Contract Establishment, 10 year staffing strategy and budgeting.
  • Implement and maintain Company Systems.
  • Achieve Financial Budgets, and Invoicing of Work done.
  • Maintain sound IR, HR, and Customer relations.
  • Execute Planning and Resource Management.
  • Breakdown Management and Outage assistance
  • Actively reviewing Maintenance and Outage Philosophies with Client and OEM Engineers, ensuring Scope of Work for Interim Repairs and Shutdowns are executed
  • Actively ensure Quality Control Plans are executed in line with SOW
  • Capitol Expenditure – planning, budgeting, reviewing, PR release and PO approvals
  • Grow market, Promote Business Objectives.
  • Ensure effective management of Maintenance Team and Technical Staff on Site.
  • Continuous control and maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OSHAS 18001, and the OHS Act.
  • Being Audited for Legal Compliance and responsible for Close Out of System Deficiency Reports, immediate action, preventative action, review and close out.
  • Ensure compliance to Statutory Inspections, asset management
  • Provide Technical advice and assistance to Staff and Clients.
  • Continuous Client liaison ensuring sound Customer relationships.
  • Responsible for Subordinates’ Performance Management.
  • Responsible for Machinery and Equipment allocated to Site, including Special Tools.
  • Work closely with the Engineering Department relating to Compilation of Procedures, Fault Finding, Root Cause Analysis, Technical Investigations, and Production Risk Assessments.
  • Managing Team of 17 Employees, Rm14 budget excluding Breakdowns
  • Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
  • Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.

Turbine Site Manager - Camden Power Station

Rotek Engineering
02.2010 - 06.2014
  • Appointed as Contractors Site Manager and Contractors Task Order Manager, in terms of New Engineering Contract
  • Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular site inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
  • Resolved issues between employees and customers using company policies.
  • Assumed responsibility for personnel deployed to work site.
  • Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
  • Negotiating Maintenance Contract.
  • Negotiate and manage yearly Key Performance Indicators.
  • Implement and maintain Company Systems including BaaN, BMS, and Safety.
  • Achieve Financial Budgets.
  • Maintain sound IR, HR, and Customer relations.
  • Resource Management.
  • Grow market.
  • Preparation and presentation of annual budget, and Client tender.
  • Ensure effective management of Maintenance Team and Technical Staff on Site.
  • Continuous control and maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OSHAS 18001, and the OHS Act.
  • Provide Technical advice and assistance to Staff and Clients.
  • Root Cause Analysis, Technical Investigations, Corrective Action Recommendations to the Client
  • Continuous Client liaison ensuring sound Customer relationships.
  • Responsible for subordinates’ performance management.
  • Responsible for Machinery and Equipment allocated to Site.
  • 42 Employees, Rm24 Budget. Breakdown and interim repairs budget exceeding Rm100 some years

Projects Capacity Planner – Rotek Engineering Rosherville Head Office

Rotek Engineering
03.2008 - 01.2010
  • Scheduling of personnel for Outages and Interim Repairs related to all Eskom Power Stations and “Return to Service” Stations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align goals and ensure project success.
  • Evaluating resource skillset to match Turbine make up (ie. MAN, Alstom, GE, ABB, Siemens experience)
  • Forecasting and Presenting on future workload and personnel requirements
  • Advising on Expat resources needed for future Outage plans
  • Compiling suggestions for RFQ’s (request for quotation) to be sent out to Labour brokers and OEM’s (original
  • 240 Permanent Project employees, est 400 short term Contractors. No budget mandate – Junior Management Level Position
  • Coordinating between departments for effective mobilization of personnel for Outages, Interim’s and Breakdowns (Therefore being on standby for 24hrs, 7 days a week)
  • Providing an effective service of constant communication with clients (Rotek Project Managers) with regards to staffing requirements, resource scheduling and logistical matters.
  • Reviewing Performance Appraisals, identifying personnel training needs and identifying potentials for promotional interviews.
  • Keeping records of personnel experience.
  • Compiling of monthly reports on usage of contractor skills on Outages
  • Addressing HR issues as and when required.

Maintenance Commissioning Fitter – Matimba Power Station

Rotek Engineering
07.2006 - 02.2008
  • Condition monitoring, corrective and preventative maintenance on Turbine, Generator and Auxiliaries systems on Matimba Power Station.
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Increased workplace safety by adhering to strict guidelines and protocols during daily operations.
  • Overhauling and renewing of Turbine, Generator and Auxiliary components during Outages and Breakdowns.
  • Assisting with Commissioning of plant after and during unit outages.
  • Fault finding, standby duties.
  • Being authorized as Responsible Person on Matimba Power Station Plant Safety Regulations in order to take Permits for Systems to be Isolated and made Safe to Work on

Maintenance Turbine Fitter – Matimba Power Station

StaffUNeed Labor brokers
02.2005 - 06.2006
  • Working in the Rotek Steam Maintenance workshop at Matimba Power Station as a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter on Turbine, Generator and Auxiliaries.
  • Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during the fitting process.
  • Ensured accuracy of final product dimensions by diligently verifying measurements against project specifications.
  • Supported a positive work environment by fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and assisting peers as needed.
  • Maximized tool lifespan through proper care and maintenance procedures resulting in reduced replacement costs.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks on schedule, maintaining high standards of workmanship.
  • Reduced downtime by performing preventative maintenance on equipment, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Maintained accurate records of job progress, materials used, and time spent on each task to support accurate billing and inventory management.
  • Performed detailed inspections of completed assemblies, ensuring adherence to quality standards and client requirements.

Aircraft Mechanic

SANDF (South African National Defense Force)
04.1997 - 05.2000
  • Qualified as Aircraft Mechanic/Fitter in 2000
  • Maintenance of Cessna C208, King Air 200&300, Pilatus PC12 Aircraft
  • Planning, Executing and overseeing of maintenance on Aircraft.
  • Training of junior personnel and reporting on work ability and trainability
  • Maintenance, breakdowns and repairs needed to be done away from home.
  • Fault finding and problem solving based on pilot error reports.
  • Authorized as “Second Inspector”
  • Authorised to “Ground Run” Aircraft

Education

Ethics, Fall Protection Plan Development, ISO 9001: 2012 Awareness

01.2017

Working at Heights, Employment Performance Management

01.2016

Certified Eskom Plant Safety Regulations Responsible Person

01.2015

Nebosh Management of International Health & Safety, Nebosh Management and Controlling Hazards in International Construction Activities, Nebosh International Health and Safety Principal Application, SAP

01.2012

ISO 9001, Incident Investigation

01.2011

PFMA (Public Finance Management Act), Service Level Agreement ENK272, Occupational Risk Profiles, GMR 2(1) Duties, Safety Management, Sexual Harassment, Safety for Managers, Construction Regulations

01.2010

Basic Firefighting, Performance and Development Reviews, Mercedes Benz Advanced Driving, SMAT (Safety Audit Management Technique), Procurement Awareness, Unsafe Acts and Conditions

01.2009

Driver Awareness, Microsoft Excel Module 1&2, Microsoft Advanced Excel, Turbine Fundamentals, BMW Advanced Driving

On Job Training
01-2008

Certificate of Technical Studies - Mathematics N4, Supervisory Management N4, Science N4, Mechanotechnics N4

Ellisras FET College
Lephalale, South Africa
01.2007

First Aid Level 1 & 2, SHE Representative, Control Of Hazardous Chemical Substances

01.2006

Compressed Gas and Asbestos Safety, Safe Lifting Practices

01.2005

ADAS + Installation

Altair Avionics
01.2003

3 Year Apprenticeship - Aircraft Mechanic

SANDF
01.2000

Grade 12 - Mechanical, Mathematics, Physical Science, Technical Drawing, English, Afrikaans

Klerksdorp Technical High School
01.1996

Skills

  • Self-Driven
  • Hands On person
  • Technically Orientated
  • Critical Thinker (Analytical)
  • Quick Learner
  • Safety procedures
  • Parts assembly
  • Precision assembly
  • Precise measurements
  • Heavy lifting
  • Teamwork
  • Reliability

Languages

Afrikaans, First
English, Second

Timeline

Senior Mechanical Fitter

Progen Limited
12.2022 - Current

Floor Supervisor

Socrates Supa Quick Middelburg
04.2022 - 11.2022

Carpentry

Self Employed
05.2020 - 04.2022

Site Manager Lubrication (Neopak Rosslyn)

Engen Petroleum LTD
11.2019 - 05.2020

Hydroponics, Aquaponics, Horticulture

Self Employed
03.2019 - 10.2019

Turbine Plant Manager – Medupi Power Station

Rotek Industries (Previously Rotek Engineering)
07.2014 - 02.2019

Turbine Site Manager - Camden Power Station

Rotek Engineering
02.2010 - 06.2014

Projects Capacity Planner – Rotek Engineering Rosherville Head Office

Rotek Engineering
03.2008 - 01.2010

Maintenance Commissioning Fitter – Matimba Power Station

Rotek Engineering
07.2006 - 02.2008

Maintenance Turbine Fitter – Matimba Power Station

StaffUNeed Labor brokers
02.2005 - 06.2006

Aircraft Mechanic

SANDF (South African National Defense Force)
04.1997 - 05.2000

Working at Heights, Employment Performance Management

Certified Eskom Plant Safety Regulations Responsible Person

Nebosh Management of International Health & Safety, Nebosh Management and Controlling Hazards in International Construction Activities, Nebosh International Health and Safety Principal Application, SAP

ISO 9001, Incident Investigation

PFMA (Public Finance Management Act), Service Level Agreement ENK272, Occupational Risk Profiles, GMR 2(1) Duties, Safety Management, Sexual Harassment, Safety for Managers, Construction Regulations

Basic Firefighting, Performance and Development Reviews, Mercedes Benz Advanced Driving, SMAT (Safety Audit Management Technique), Procurement Awareness, Unsafe Acts and Conditions

First Aid Level 1 & 2, SHE Representative, Control Of Hazardous Chemical Substances

Compressed Gas and Asbestos Safety, Safe Lifting Practices

ADAS + Installation

Altair Avionics

3 Year Apprenticeship - Aircraft Mechanic

SANDF

Ethics, Fall Protection Plan Development, ISO 9001: 2012 Awareness

Driver Awareness, Microsoft Excel Module 1&2, Microsoft Advanced Excel, Turbine Fundamentals, BMW Advanced Driving

On Job Training

Certificate of Technical Studies - Mathematics N4, Supervisory Management N4, Science N4, Mechanotechnics N4

Ellisras FET College

Grade 12 - Mechanical, Mathematics, Physical Science, Technical Drawing, English, Afrikaans

Klerksdorp Technical High School

Hobbies and Interests

Woodworking, Fishing, Camping, Nature and Outdoor Activities

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