Curriculum Vitae
Name : Richard De Bruin
Date of Birth : 1979 -11-29
S.A. Passport Number : Valid
Gender : Male
Marital Status : Married
Dependants : Wife And 3 Boy`s
Residential Address : Blinklip St 3
Postmasburg
Northern Cape
Contact Numbers : +27-82-417-****
E- Mail : ***@********.**.**
Drivers’ License : Code EB
Nationality : South African
Home Language : Afrikaans
Other Languages : English
Health : Good
Criminal Record : None
Availability : Immediately
Required Employment : Contractual / Permanent
General
I consider myself a highly driven, self disciplined individual who possesses good communication and interpersonal skills. I am able to work in diverse and dynamic environments comprising preferably of teams or as an individual.
I am particularly ambitious, self-motivated and determined, and enjoy taking on new challenges. I am able to handle pressure without any hesitation. I believe I am essentially a logical and analytical thinker I enjoy being practical and inventive through creative thinking. I always conduct myself in a professional manner. My current qualifications and experience as well as the ability to learn at a fast pace ensures that I complete tasks efficiently and effectively at all times
Certificate Courses and Training
Computer Literacy:
Windows Operating System
MS Office
Quick Books
Networks
Experience / Certificated / Courses Attended Safety Courses
Diesel / Petrol Technician Mechanic
Automotive Air-conditioning
Senior Certificate N3 HTS Kimberley 1998
English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Science, Motor Mechanics,
Technical Drawing, IT
Basic Electrical Pertaining to Air Conditioning & Refrigeration 2011
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology 2 2011
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology 1 2011
Motor mechanics N3, A+, MSCT (Micro Soft Certify Technician) 1998
Fall Protection Planer 2015
HIRA 2015
Working at Heights 2015
Employment History
Currently Employed
Employer Mach Cast
Type of Company Engineering
Address: Postmansburg
Northern Cape
Current Position Diesel Technician Mechanic / Foreman
Period of Employment
Diesel Technician Mechanic Job Duties:
Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion.
Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
Complies with South Africa Road Worthy Law for vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Skills:
Supervisor, Tooling, Supply Management, Mechanical Inspection Tools, Technical Understanding, Attention to Detail, Dependability, Thoroughness, Verbal Communication, Documentation Skills, Ordering, Inventory Control, Decision Making, Job Knowledge
Last Employer BVI Engineers
Upington
Northern Cape
Position Clark of Works / Foreman 2.6.1
Job Description for Clerks of Works Title:
Reports To: The Architect Main Purpose of the Post:
To ensure that high standards of quality control are maintained on contracts.
Monitor the new construction, renovations and repairs to the existing structures, and site development.
Observe the construction, contract progress, procedures, workmanship, schedule, overall job safety, and amiable coordination between the contractor, the consultants and the company. Key Accountabilities:
To ensure that a consistently high standard of quality control and supervision is maintained for each contract, via site visits, assessing contract implementation with due regard to construction and health and safety legislation and, if appropriate, to instruct contractors to cease operations
To act on behalf of the Company by undertaking audits of the construction works. This will involve visiting sites, checking service work against the schedule and contractors’ invoices, liaising with the Architect and feedback of information / problems
To ensure that current knowledge of building and construction services legislation, standards, methods of installation and health and safety knowledge is up-to-date using all appropriate means including reading, research from the building industry lead bodies, and networking with all appropriate organizations, engineers, both in-house and consultant
To provide a service at all times to the Architect by ensuring that the standards of work and the materials supplied by contractors are as specified in accordance with the contract information
To act on behalf of the Architect in respect of site problems and defects in works under construction • To advise the Engineering Design Teams on standards of quality, finish and compliance with the specification, having due regard to the requirements of the Contract and the money being expended
To participate in the arrangement for the feed-back of information from building and construction projects
To maintain liaison with the client staff to ensure that hand-over arrangements are effective
To advise designers on the practical aspects of engineering installations, to ensure the soundness and practicality of design proposals
To monitor the performance of contractors and consultants on site and to ensure that engineering installations are constructed in accordance with drawings and specifications
To provide feedback on the performance of contractors and consultants to contribute to Approved List databases
To attend design team meetings with in-house and external consulting design staff
To attend and report to pre-contract and site meetings
To identify technical problems on site, to recommend corrective action and to issue Clerk of Works’ directions as authorized by the Architect
To witness testing, commissioning and balancing of engineering installations
To prepare schedules of defects and to certify rectification of snagging items
Maintain records at the construction site in an orderly manner as directed by the Architect. Include copies of all correspondence concerning the project, contract documents, construction schedule, change orders, test results, permits, inspection reports, insurance policies, minutes or summaries of meetings, shop drawings, invoices, and any other applicable documentation.
Using the form provided, maintain a log of all daily activities including daily progress, weather conditions, visitors, inspectors, sub-contractors on site, nature and location of work performed.
Meet, verify identification, and accompany any inspectors from local or central government agencies having jurisdiction over the project. Immediately report the results of such inspections to the, Project manager or general contractor, and the consultant. Monitor any corrective actions.
Observe material delivered to the site and used by the subcontractors to ensure that materials used are those specified, or approved substitutes, and that materials are in good condition and free of defects. Reporting problems to the Consultants and Project Manager immediately.
Monitor the proper storage of materials, including any off-site storage if so directed. Report problems to the general contractor. Notify the Project Manager if, in the clerk’s opinion, any materials should be replaced due to improper storage. Document with photographs as necessary. Other Duties:
To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training
To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this post.
To undertake Health and Safety duties commensurate with the post and/or as detailed in the Company’s Health and Safety policy. Physical Requirements this position combines field and office activities, with more than 50% of the job performed in the form of field inspections. The incumbent must be able to:
Regularly work within job site including walking over uneven terrains for short distances around the job site.
Climb and crawl to remote sites through constricted spaces to while accompanying various inspectors from local, state & federal agencies.
Stand and walk to maintain and access records and files as necessary
Tolerate occasional exposure to variable or inclement weather conditions for periods in excess of one hour.
Intermittently sit and work using a computer and telephone, or sit and listen to information for periods in excess of one hour
Lift loads in the range of 25 Kg.
Employer PMG Engineering
Type of Company Engineering / Construction
Address: Postmansburg
Northern Cape
Current Position Diesel Technician Mechanic / Foreman
Period of Employment
Diesel Technician Mechanic Job Duties:
Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion.
Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
Complies with South Africa Road Worthy Law for vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing, and painting.
Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options.
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.
Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Skills:
Supervisor, Tooling, Supply Management, Mechanical Inspection Tools, Technical Understanding, Attention to Detail, Dependability, Thoroughness, Verbal Communication, Documentation Skills, Ordering, Inventory Control, Decision Making, Job Knowledge
Employer Easy Cooling
Type of Company Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician
Address: Postmansburg
Northern Cape
Position Owner and Technician
Period of Employment 2011 –
Duties and Responsibilities
Daily operations consisting out of installations, designs, ordering and managing of activities.
Experience
Managing and Supervising
Electrical Wiring
Automotive Cooling
Refrigeration
Piping
Gas, Arc and CO2 welding
Gas Levels
Building
Metal Work
Constructing of steel structures
Foundations
Roof Work
SME
Employment History
2004- 2006
McCain’s
Supervisor / Operator
Employment History
2003 – 2004
Natures Choice Farm
Supervisor / Operator
References
Frikie Crouwcamp 082-***-**** Match Cast Engineering Manager
Marius Pretorius 082-***-**** BVI Engineers Engineer
Schalk Victor 082-***-**** PMG Engineering Owner / Manager
Jerry de Bruin 082-***-**** Toopvar Investment Group Safety Manager
Andre` Lotter 084-***-**** Owner / Site Manager Construct
Richard F de Bruin