Engineer Manager

Mothusi Edwin Pule

P.O. Box AE*** AEH, Gaborone

Botswana

+267-********/ +267-********/ +267-*******

******@*****.***

HIGHLIGHTS

• 16 years specific exposure to Mining/Heavy Earth Moving and Construction Equipment and related assets.

• Successfully set up a Head Office for the Bucyrus International subsidiary, Bucyrus Botswana, now a wholly-

owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Incorporated. Ensured the Bucyrus name brand is known within the relevant

sector in Botswana through various initiatives throughout 2011, including but not limited to Marketing and

Sales. Ensured a conducive environment for a 3-man Team of Expatriate Engineers and the successful set up

of a Maintenance And Repair Contract team, initial recruitment for shovel assembly, and ultimately the

maintenance crew at Jwaneng Mine – 2011.

• Industry Representative in the Training Working Group of the Botswana National Human Resources

Development Advisory Council (HRDAC) for the Mining Sector led by the Botswana Chamber of Mines

(BCM) - 2011.

• Maintained stretch target Safety, Health, Environment, and Security initiatives in areas of responsibility

assisted by the introduction and practice ofthe ”during-task” continuous risk assessment approach.

• Consistently displayed excellent output and competency performance through the employee Performance

Management System.

• Successfully managed various employee development projects for capacity building, including setting up the

FIRST Debswana Shovels Maintenance crew for the maintenance of the FIRST Komatsu PC5500 Shovel at

Orapa Mine with Komatsu Botswana Support and Foreman - 2007.

• Involved in complete mobile fleet procurement and asset disposal processes for optimal inventories, including

various strategies for maintenance geared towards optimal reliability to meet and exceed set production targets.

• Through regular interface with customers, carried out various service engineering projects on Earth Moving

Vehicles and Stationary Plants yielding significant financial and value-added results, including

recommendations for strategic sourcing.

• Created customer confidence through the initiation of various policies, procedures, and systems geared

towards sectional and departmental service delivery efficiency.

• Attracted and retained new customers through sustainable commercial and service offerings.

• On the job training and use of SAP PM module for optimized Maintenance Management.

• Successfullyengaged in the comprehensive re-organization of a Section at Debswana’s Orapa mine– 2008.

Involved in the initial workshops of Debswana’s Operations Review/Re-organization Job Description

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Writing Exercise – 2009.

• Involved in Debswana Orapa & Letlhakane Mines’ Re-Deployment Communications and Wellness Work

Stream - 2009.

• Successfully managed and negotiated Repair and Maintenance Contracts with various OEMs.

• Provided Technical Support to customers and fellow employees.

• Showed consistent initiative in suggesting and implementing new cost savings for customers.

• Consistent display of strong managerial and leadership skills and a great motivator and TEAM player.

• Added value to OEM training programs for internal use.

• Knowledgeable in various hosts of Computer Software Products.

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WORK EXPERIENCE

G4 Consulting Engineers – Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Consultancy

Senior Mechanical Engineer 03/2013 – Present

• Team member in the provision of Consultancy services to Debswana Diamond Company for their multi

Million Pula Earth Moving Vehicles Workshop Relocation Project - One Stop Shop Portion.

Gem Diamonds Botswana – Diamond Mining, Underground Development

Consultant Project Engineer – Mechanical (14.1 Appointee) – Ghaghoo Mine 10/2012 – 03/2013

• Provide consultancy services by coordinating all Mechanical Engineering activities in the Mine, ensuring all

mechanical apparatus are systematically and safely in place, legally compliant, and maintained.

SHEQuality (PTY)Ltd – Safety, Health, Environment, Quality & Occupational Hygiene Consultancy

Director 06/2012 – 10/2012

• Provide strategic leadership and management as well as advice on issues as applicable to the Mining Industry,

as well as Project Management guidance and support to the company.

Caterpillar Inc. (D.B.A Bucyrus Botswana (PTY)Ltd) – Earth Moving Vehicles/Heavy Plant OEM

Commercial Manager – Botswana 07/2011 – 05/2012

• Caterpillar Incorporated acquired Bucyrus International globally.

Continue to set up this new presence of CAT as an OEM in Botswana and ensure continued support of the

MARC team at Jwaneng Mine.Manage Commercial Interests of the company and provide any support where

necessary throughout Botswana.

Bucyrus Botswana (PTY)Ltd - Earth Moving Vehicles/Heavy Plant OEM

Country Manager – Botswana 02/2011 – 07/2011

• Set up this Subsidiary of Bucyrus Internationalin Botswana and ensure expansion and prominent presence

throughout Botswana by providing strategic leadership and direction for the subsidiary. General Management

of all aspects of this subsidiary, with support from head Office in South Africa.

Debswana, Orapa & Letlhakane Mines, Orapa, Botswana – Diamond Mining

Acting Divisional Engineer (14.2 Appointee) – Mining 02/2010 –10/2010

• Coordinate all Engineering activities in the Mining division, providing an integrated and cost

effective Engineering Service through overall technical and leadership direction, support, and

assurance to the business. This includes haul trucks, front end loaders, shovels, drills,dozers, graders,

water and diesel bowsers fleet of Earth Moving Vehicles, Light/Heavy vehicles fleet, Pit Dewatering,

Primary Crushing Process Plants, and Electrical Service provision to the Mining Department.

Debswana, Orapa & Letlhakane Mines, Orapa, Botswana – Diamond Mining

Section Engineer (14.2) – Ore Delivery, Shovels, Drills& Water Services 11/2005 – 02/2010

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the efficient managing of Orapa Mine’s 2 Primary

Crushers, as well as the efficient comprehensive management of the Shovels and Drills fleets at

Orapa Mine. Also responsible for the AK1 Pit Dewatering and provision of Electrical Services to the

Mining Department. Ad Hoc acting as Divisional Engineer – Orapa Mining.

Debswana Diamond Company, Orapa& Letlhakane Mines, Orapa, Botswana – Diamond Mining

Assistant Section Engineer (14.2) - Earth Moving Vehicles 09/2004 –10/2005

• Assist the Divisional Engineer with the completion of the Repair &Maintenance Contract Review

Project. Ad Hoc acting as Section Engineer – EarthMoving Vehicles.

AIS Construction Equipment Corporation, Lansing, MI, USA – Equipment Distributorship

Assistant Director – Training Center 01/2004 – 08/2004

• Assist the Director of the Training Center with the day to day running of the training center.

Provide Technical Support to Customers and Technicians through Directorship of our

TechnicalSupport Hotline, particularly for Komatsu, JCB, Moxy Trucks, Hitachi, and John Deere

Construction and Mining Machines. Instruct Technical Classes to High School and College

Students through AIS’s High School and College Programs. Recruit for AIS’s training programs as

well as Service Departments.

HP Merch Enterprises, East Lansing, MI, USA – Equipment Buying Agency

Technical Consultant 04/2002 –

08/2004

• Provide Technical information, evaluate equipment, and make buying recommendations.

AIS Construction Equipment Corporation, Lansing, MI, USA – Equipment Distributorship

Heavy/Plant Equipment Technician, Reconditioning Shop 04/2002 – 12/2003

• Working alone and with seasoned Technicians to provide quality service to our valued customers varying

from mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components within Heavy Construction and Mining Machines.

Responsible for the maintenance of the Company’s rental fleet. Maintain a personal tool inventory in

excess of US$35,000. This was a technical refresher in preparation for my next assignment of

Assistant Director – Training Center.

AIS Construction Equipment Corporation, New Hudson, MI, USA. – Equipment Distributorship

Parts Manager Trainee, All aspects of the business 12/2001 – 04/2002

• Provided technical parts information, strategically sourced and placed orders for internal and external

customers.

• Resolved technical parts issues with Original Equipment Manufacturers and relayed this information to

field and shop technicians for corrective action.

• Maintained good communication links between the company and customers ensuring continued quality

service and customer retention.

• Assisted the Parts Manager in the day-to-day operations including the preparation of the New Hudson

Branch Parts Department’s $3,500,000 annual operating budget.

AIS Construction Equipment Corporation, New Hudson, MI, USA - Equipment Distributorship

Warranty Manager and Assistant Service Manager 07/1998 – 11/2001

• Significantly increased the warranty recovery percentage from 30% to a record 90% within a year and a

half and reduced the company’s branch losses from $200,000 a year to break-even point within the same

period of time.

• Effectively assumed liaison responsibilities between AIS valued customers and OEMs in the areas of

hands on Failure Analysis and reported service related issues to OEM’s Quality Assurance Departments.

• Performed cost analyses and quotations for customers on a wide variety of repairs both in the shop and in

the field.

• Assisted in the Coordination of both shop and field jobs, particularly for 16 technicians.

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• Negotiated with Union Shops for allowing our non-union field technicians to work in their facilities to

eliminate work conflicts.

• Initiated the ultimate upkeep of AIS’s two 11-bay shop facilities and ensured the proper operation of

HVAC of these facilities and other building maintenance issues.

• Developed and customized written programs for particular AIS customers in Microsoft Excel for detailed

estimates to completely rebuild (80% new) heavy equipment, construction, and mining machinery.

• Worked with the Service Manager in planning, developing, and monitoring the New Hudson Branch

Service Department’s $2,500,000 annual operating budget to ensure and maintain the service department’s

profit.

• Worked with the Rental Team in the day-to-day rental of machines to our valued customers.

AIS Construction Equipment Corporation, Lansing MI, USA

Renowned Distributor for Various OEMs (Komatsu, JCB, Hitachi, John Deer, and Moxy ADTs)

Management Internship Student 05/1997 – 08/1997

• Developed and managed a time efficiency study on AIS’s 6 Service Departments that culminated with a

32-page detailed report from which recommendations were made part of the AIS’ Service Department’s

Policies and Procedures.

Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI, USA

College of Business Computer Lab Assistant 02/1996 – 06/1998

• Assisted fellow students in maintaining various computers and printers in the university.

• As part of a team, maintained the state-of-the-art computer laboratory and ensured the proper upkeep of all

hardware and software used.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science - Heavy Equipment Service Engineering Technology Highest Distinction 1998

FerrisStateUniversity, Big Rapids, MI, USA

Minor – Computer Information Systems GPA 4.0/4.0 1998

FerrisStateUniversity, Big Rapids, MI, USA

Associates in Applied Science - Heavy Equipment Technology Distinction 1996

FerrisStateUniversity, Big Rapids, MI, USA

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

Root Cause Analysis Technique (IRCA) 2012

Various Caterpillar Web-Based Training Courses 2011

Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) - Member 2011

International Association for Commercial and Contract Management (IACCM) – Member 2011

Diamond Value Management Course – DTCB 2008

SAP – PM courses 2008

Successsful Contracts Management (AMC Int’l) 2007

Principles of Project Management (Terrapin) 2007

Stargate Management Seminar 2006

Fundamentals of Asset Management (Pragma) 2005

Leadership for Middle Managers (Maccauvlei) 2005

Root Cause Analysis Course (Optechtra) 2005

7 Habits of Highly Successful People(Covey) 2005

NOSA SAMTRAC – Cum Laude (NOSA) 2004

NOSA Work Place Risk Assessment Course (NOSA) 2004

Debswana Orapa & Letlhakane Mines, Orapa, Botswana

Komatsu America International Company Certified Re-Marketing Inspector 2003

AIS Training Center, Lansing, MI, USA

Bucyrus Blades and Heflin Steel Crushing Products 2002

Bucyrus Blades and Heflin Steel Co, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Warranty Administration Seminar 2000

JCB, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Cummins Engine Insight Program 1998

FerrisStateUniversity, Big Rapids, MI, USA

Hazardous Communication (HazComm) (MI. OSHA) 1998

FerrisStateUniversity, Big Rapids, MI, USA

HONORS

- National Honor Student, American National Deans List 2000

- 3-Time Honor Student, FerrisStateUniversity 1996 - 1998

- Master of Ceremonies – International Festival of Cultures at Ferris State University 1997

- Senior High School Student President and Student of the Year 1988

EXTRA CARRICULAR

• Chairman - Carats Softball Club - Orapa 2007 to 2008

• Chairman - Orapa Golf Club 2008 to 2011

• Member – Holly Family Parish Fund Raising Committee 2006 to 2010

• Chairman – Livingstone HousePrimary School 2009 to 2010

Parent Teacher Association

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