Manager Maintenance

Curriculum Vitae

CRAIG HOLDEN VAN DER WALT

*** **** ******, **********, ********. 1963 • Tel: +27-061******* • E-mail: *****************@*****.***

PERSONAL PROFILE

A highly professional Senior Engineer with extensive experience working within the Offshore Oil & Gas industry in various capacities including Mechanical and Maintenance Technician. Well-versed in inspecting and servicing oil field equipment and undertaking comprehensive mechanical repairs of equipment. A confident, motivated individual with a passion for engineering and a drive for improving processes to achieve maximum efficiencies.

EXPERTISE, KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Designing and implementing strategies related to maintenance procedures.

Undertaking management of large teams to ensure operation and co-ordination of the in-service life maintenance and repair of all machinery, associated systems and structures both onshore and offshore.

Expert in supervising off-shore and on-site installations and commissioning activities.

Performing routine maintenance inspections of equipment to identify and respond to problems in a timely manner, minimising the potential of breakdowns.

Working with vendors and managing subcontractors on maintenance projects to ensure successful completion of work.

Excellent management and leadership skills.

Adaptable with the ability and intelligence to learn new techniques and procedures.

Experience in training and developing workforces to strive for service and quality excellence.

Highly-organised and focused on meeting task deadlines within identified time frames.

Ability to communicate clearly with team members, customers, clients and senior management.

Aptitude to maintain composure and professionalism whilst making informed judgements in pressurised / crisis situations.

CAREER & ACHIEVEMENTS TO DATE

Senior Mechanic / Site Maintenance Manager – Aveng Grinaker-LTA 2014 – 2016

Undertaking maintenance management on Casagrande percussion rigs and plant equipment.

Drilling 3meter holes for solar farms.

Production Supervisor / Maintenance Manager – Geoserve Drilling 2013

Management of methane gas core sample recovery and site maintenance on Longyear 44 rigs and site equipment.

Production Supervisor / Maintenance Manager – Geomechanics Drilling 2012

Management of test pitting and geotechnical drilling.

Production / Mechanical Supervisor – Bibiani, Goldmine 2011

Maintenance management and production supervisor on Maxidrill 24 RC, diamond rigs and Terax rigs.

Drilling for gold RC shavings and diamond rig core samples.

Maintenance Manager – Major Drilling 2006 – 2010

Undertaking general maintenance and Hydraulics on Longyear 44, CS 14, UDR200, Major 50 and RC, Superrock, general contract duties and construction of camps.

Drilling for platinum, gold, zinc, diamond rig core and RC shaving samples.

Maintenance Manager / Assistant Production Supervisor – Murray and Roberts 2005 – 2006

Undertaking general maintenance of 620 rigs, LF90 and performing general site duties.

Maintenance Manager – Drillcorp Africa 2003 – 2005

Undertaking general maintenance, hydraulics and repair on long year 44 gigs, 913 dautz engines and merc 352t engines. Construction of camps.

Engineer – Val Africa Engineering 2002 – 2003

Rebuilding and providing field services on 1013, 913, 912, (6-cylinder) V6, V8, V10 AND V12 Deautz Engines.

Engineer – DC Car Vehicles 1997 – 2002

Performing repairs on all makes of vehicles, rebuilding engine and gearboxes

PROFESSIONAL COURSES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Toyota Technician

Body Electrical Modules 1, 2 & 3

Charging and Starting Modules 1 & 2

TFI and TCCS 1: Step 2

Diploma in Petrol and Diesel Mechanics

Grade 12 Qualification – Pretoria Technical High School

Fire Fighting Responders

Skillport Management Courses

Light Rigid Vehicle Defensive Driving

Supervisory Course

Using of Full Body Safety Harness

Incident Investigation Training Course

Gas Testing Training

Truck Mounted Crane

First Aid – Level 1

Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation

Wound Treatment

Back and Neck Injuries

References available upon request.

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