James Nkosikhona Ndlovu

Gender : Male

Age : ** Years

Nationality : South African

Language(s) : English, Zulu, Xhosa & SiSwati

Driver’s License : Code 10

Physical Address : 121 Voortrekker Road

Parow, Cape Town

Contact Number : 079-***-**** / 081-***-****

Email Address : ac54oj@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL SUMMARY

A very experienced mechanical engineer with over 2 years invaluable experience of successfully overseeing and completing projects from conception to completion. Having a proven ability to improve efficiency by finding solutions to complex customer problems all to tight work schedules. Currently looking for a suitable mechanical engineering position with a progressive manufacturing company, willing to relocate if necessary.

CAREER HISTORY

MECHANICAL ENGINEER – Robertson and Caine

May 2017 – April 2018

Involved in the examination, development as well as testing of mechanical equipment and tools. Responsible for providing engineering support for workshop activities to ensure that components and equipment is maintained and refurbished correctly.

Making sure all safety precautions are taken.

Carried out safety tests and recorded results on mechanical equipment and systems and recommending improvements.

Regularly making dimensional orientation and materials checks and comparisons.

Responsible for the plant and equipment maintenance and replacement of worn-out parts.

Having to scrutinize technical mechanical problems and follow corrective procedures to fix the problem and avoid recurrence.

Explaining technical problems to non-technical colleagues.

Carrying out staff appraisals.

Prepared monthly reports for senior managers.

Involved in the design of new machines and equipment, whilst at the same time taking account of cost, availability of materials, strength and maintenance requirements.

Supervising the smooth operation of the company manufacturing plants. MAINTENANCE ENGINEER – Ramkat (Trailer Manufacturing Company) March 2016 – April 2017

Giving technical maintenance support to on site activities and ensuring that the correct components and procedures are followed to ensure quality control. Provide Mechanical Engineering expertise and technical advice to other members of staff.

Preparation of estimates for Mechanical Engineering works.

Responsible for coordinating and planning daily maintenance and repair activities.

Responsible for recording and maintaining engineering records.

Prepare risk schedules to identify and quantify risks and mitigation measures.

Maintain good client relationships at all times.

Built a data base for mechanical equipment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Engineering

Able to adapt computer program solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness, organizing records, and compiling reports.

Experience of using Computer Aided Design Systems and related software.

Have previously worked with multi-national and multi-skilled crews.

Experience of designing cost-effective and practical mechanical equipment modifications to help improve safety and reliability.

Able to adhere to engineering principles and techniques.

Knowledge of considering time constraints like safety, cost and environmental issues.

Ability to evaluate and test theoretical designs.

Experience of working with minimal supervision or as part of a small team in analyzing mechanical failures.

Knowledge of designing and maintaining new databases. KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Fault location Client liaison Quality assurance AutoCad & Solidworks Staff training Project management Strategic planning Feasibility studies Testing Root cause analysis Product improvement Process validation ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Cape Peninsula University of Technology ND Mechanical Engineering 2014 - 2017 Mpophomeni Secondary School National Senior Certificate 2010 - 2010 HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

My free time is occupied largely with reading classic literature and biographies. When my nose isn’t in a book or in the computer, I can usually be found curled on the couch watching some of my favorite television programs with my fiancée. I also enjoy gardening and permaculture, golf, and board games. REFERENCES

Person : M. Maritz

Company : Robertson and Caine

Position : Manager

Contact Number : 021-***-****

Work Email : ac54oj@r.postjobfree.com Person : A. Nqolowa

Company : Robertson and Caine

Position : Supervisor

Contact Number : 021-***-****

Work Email : ac54oj@r.postjobfree.com

Person : P. Tebele

Company : Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Position : Co-ordinator

Contact Number : 021-***-****

Work Email : ac54oj@r.postjobfree.com

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