rudolph van heerden

maintenance manager

About

I am a committed, self-driven individual with strong moral and ethical standards and sober habits. My logical and analytical way of thinking allows me to be very open minded and be able to think outside the norm when needed. I am able to work on my own or in a group and perform well under stress. I can make quick decisions as required. I am also able to work well with people from different backgrounds and cultures. I am very punctual and committed in my work and family environment. I have a quiet and calm personality.

Country

south africa

City

nelspruit

Industry

mechanical or industrial engineering

Skill

engineering, lean manufacturing, mechanical engineering, continuous improvement, manufacturing, management, procurement, maintenance management, business strategy, strategic planning, customer service

Experience

senior fitter and foreman

sappi kraft

2010-3 - 2015-3 · 5 yrs 1 mo

* Heading a team of artisans comprising of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation responding and attending to any mechanical, electrical or instrumentation breakdown mill wide to ensure continuous plant availability with limited production loss. * Logistics regarding call-outs to additional personnel (tradesmen) needed in the event of serious breakdowns * Record keeping and reporting to senior personnel. Equipment involved * Centrifugal, stage and hydraulic pumps and systems, various gearbox types, belt and chain conveying systems, Refiner and screening equipment, Fans and blowers, piping and support structures and any specialised equipment needed for the manufacturing of paper products.

workshop foreman and senior technician, jacksons holdings - 2003 to 2009

jacksons holdings jr welding

1999-1 - 2009-3 · 10 yrs 3 mos

* Maintenance and repairs to vehicles, Heavy duty (51) and LDV's (10). * Planning and executing of service schedules. * Managed stock controlling for spare parts * Managed all procurement functions regarding stock and maintenance items * Managed service history records. Workshop foreman, JR Welding * Maintenance and repairs to light and heavy duty vehicles within the forestry division * Welding repairs to harvesting machinery. * Construction of machinery, trailers and equipment within the forestry and farming divisions. Equipment involved * Volvo FM/FH trucks. * Super link and interlink trailers. * Refrigerated trailers. * Various small vehicles

aircraft maintenance technician

south african air force

1990-4 - 2005-3 · 15 yrs

* Pre-Flight, between and after flight inspections. * Weekly and monthly services. * Combat readiness of combat standby aircraft. * 50 Hour and up to minor T services. * Repairs and special installations to aircraft.

senior fitter chemical recovery boilers

sappi kraft

1995-4 - 1999-1 · 3 yrs 10 mos

* Maintenance and repair to various specialised equipment in the chemical recovery systems and steam generation. * Planning and executing of annual maintenance shuts. * Managing assigned contractors. * Assisted in the data capturing on the implementation of SAP R3 maintenance program * Develop BMP (Best Maintenance Practices).

maintenance manager

uhuru international consulting limited

2015-3 - Present · 11 yrs 7 mos

* My responsibilities included; * Keeping a clear record of maintenance issues and schedules * Performing QC inspections and assessments * Planning of differed maintenance shuts * Logistics regarding personnel recruiting and transport