To whom it may concern
Application for employment
Hi
I'm Warren Petersen; I'm married with 2 children. I'm a qualified Red Sealed Diesel Mechanic with 10 years’ experience working on heavy duty vehicles and equipment I have covered all facets of diesel mechanic from engine rebuilds to servicing gearbox and differential rebuilds and installations.
Throughout my academic and career experience, I have been able to accumulate the relevant skills that are essential to be successful for the position that I am applying for.
I have developed the analytical, communication, interpersonal and presentation skills required.
As an individual, I am open to innovative ideas and enjoy taking on new challenges. I communicate effectively on all levels and able to interact with people from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds. I am self-motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated, able to work reliably as an individual as well as in a team, take responsibility and can use initiative.
In the enclosed CV I have supplied all details of my qualifications and experience.
I hope that my application meets your approval.
Yours truly
Warren Petersen
PERSONAL DETAILS
Surname : Petersen
First Names : Warren
Place of Birth : Cape Town
Date of Birth : 25 November 1982
Gender : Male
Nationality : South African
Address : 22 Frederick Sellidon Str. Highbury,
Kuilsriver
7580
Cell Number : 083******* or 083*******
E mail address : acxmer@r.postjobfree.com / acxmer@r.postjobfree.com /
Marital Status : Married
Health : Excellent
Driver’s License : Code 14
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Period : 2000
Institution : Spine Road Secondary School
Qualification : Grade 12
Subjects passed:
English
Afrikaans
Business Economics
History
Geography
Biology
Period : April 2009 – 12 July 2012
Institution : MERSETA
Qualification : Red Seal Diesel Mechanic
Period : 28 January – 02 February 2013
Institution : Department of Maritime Studies
Qualification : 7Day Offshore Survival, H.U.E.T,
Fire Fighting/First Aid Course
Period : March 2013
Institution : Presentation Software Training
Qualification : MS Excel 2010 for Windows (Intermediate)
Period : October 2012
Institution : Medical Education Centre
Qualification : Health + Safety Representation
Period : November 2012
Institution : Medical Education Centre
Qualification : Basic Fire Fighting
Period : July 2010
Institution : WABCO Training
Qualification : Basic & Advanced Air Brake Course with Fault Finding
Period : May 2009
Institution : Core
Qualification : First Line Managing Skills Programme
Period : March 2008
Institution : Medical Education Centre
Qualification : First Aid
Period : October 2007
Institution : BPW Axles Pty Ltd
Qualification : Identification and Knowledge
: Maintenance/Repair, Detailed Knowledge of Troubleshooting
CERTIFICATES
Red Seal Diesel Mechanic – MERSETA
Offshore Survival Certificate
Offshore Medical Certificate
Police Clearance Certificate / Passport
Certified BPW Mechanic – BPW Axles Pty Ltd
Core First Line Managing Skills programming
Basic Air Brake Course / Advanced Air Brake Course Fault Finding – WABCO Training
First Aid Basic Fire Fighting Health and Safety Representative
Presentation Software Training
International Vaccination Certificate
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Company : Imperial logistics Refrigerated Services
Period : June 2007- to date
Position : Shift Supervisor (Team Leader)/ Diesel Mechanic
Responsibilities
Fleet-maintenance and utilisation via TMS (Mercedes Benz & CUMMINS) (Transport Managing System)
Liaising with internal clients, confirming fleet requirements, costing, roadworthiness & licences and preventative maintenance schedules
Inspection on newly acquired assets as well as reports on disposal of redundant assets
Managing workshop staff, monitoring of power-track vehicle tracking system, ensuring timeous availability
Managing outsourced maintenance with cost, time and quality in mind.
Administrative functions including the completion of job cards, work-orders, requests, checklists, stock-control measures, reports etc.
Managing in-house preventative maintenance
Liaising with external service providers and suppliers regarding services rendered according to service level agreements.
Arranging of en-route breakdowns countrywide, timeously and cost efficiently
Name of Company : G F Trucking
Employment Period : January 2006 - May 2007
Position : Assistant Mechanic
Responsibilities : Preventative Maintenance
Reason for leaving : Better prospects
Fleet-maintenance, re doing of MAN, Mercedes Benz, Cummins and Volvo engines.
Service intervals done on all vehicles, (Clutch, Gearbox and Differential overhauls)
Trailer re-building and repairs done on all trailers (Tandem, Tri-Axle)
Managing in-house preventative maintenance
Doing Standby after hours.
Name of Company : NEULUX Logistics
Employment Period : March 2002 - December 2005
Position : Assistant Mechanic
Responsibilities : Preventative Maintenance
Reason for leaving : Better prospects
Fleet-maintenance, re doing of MAN, Mercedes Benz and ADE engines.
Service intervals done on all vehicles, (Clutch, Gearbox and Differential overhauls)
Trailer re-building and repairs done on all trailers (Tandem, Tri-Axle)
Managing in-house preventative maintenance
Service intervals done on Toyota Forklifts
Doing Standby after hours
References:
Imperial Logistics
Workshop Technical Manager
Jerome Philander
GF Trucking
Director
Godfrey Fisher
Neulux
Workshop Foreman
Nezaam Sulaiman