Peattie Group
P O Box **
CRAMOND
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
I confirm that Dan Thompson is employed as Estate Manager in charge of all maintenance, staff, equipment and security with this organisation from March 2016 to the present day, and is paid a salary, plus bonus and benefits as applicable.
His position carries the following responsibilities: Gas Installations; COC Certificates; Maintenance of pumps, mowers etc, Staff Management, Ensuring Adherence to Safety and Health Regulations, Upkeep of the Grounds, Electrical Issues, Construction etc. Dan is highly skilled in all matters Electrical and Mechanical and is also reliable, dependable, a good communicator and is good at time keeping and implementing and completing tasks and projects.
I would happily re-employ Dan as I consider him to be a valuable member of the team, who consistently achieved good results and delivers all expectations.
Yours faithfully,
ANDRE J BARNARD
GENERAL MANAGER
PEATTIE GROUP.
RESUME
OF
DANIEL ALBERT THOMPSON
Qualification
Electrical Engineer /Project Manager
Gender
Male
Nationality
South African
Ethnic Group
White
Language
English, Afrikaans, Zulu,
Drivers License
EB
Desired job location
Willing to re-locate
Current Employer
Self Employed
Availability
1 week notice
Contact Details
Cell phone
Contact number
+27-82-499**** or +27-82-745****
*************@*****.***
Residential Location
10 Lingold 30 Roberts Road,
Pietermaritzburg,
Kwa-Zulu Natal,
South Africa
Professional Profile
Experienced Electrician (Diploma in Electrical Engineering) with 40 years’ experience in the industry from 132kV down to 24V.
Versatile and very successful, with skills acquired across a wide range of demanding roles and work environments. Overcomes challenges through a hands on demonstrating approach - drawing on wide-ranging technical expertise.
Also an articulate and diplomatic communicator plus and an effective team player with strong coaching, developing and leading skills.
Consistently works to the highest professional standards and thrives when working as part of a cohesive team to deliver decisive sustained outcomes that yield multiple business benefits.
Currently enthusiastic to commence a career in coaching disadvantaged males / females with Supervisory and Managers skills for any industry.
Key Strengths
Education
1973
Pretoria Technical College
Diploma
Electrical
1968 -1973
APPRENTICESHIP ELECTRICIAN
Qualifications
1974
Loui Allen Management
1981
Rank Xerox Assertive Management
2007
OSHACT
2007
SAMTRAC
2009
Operational Improvement Management
Professional Registrations / Memberships
Associated member to the Electrical Engineers 1982
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook
Equipment / Machine Experience / Knowledge in a manufacturing environment
Motor Control Centres
Switchgear
Overhead Lines.
Protection
PLC
Chillers Plants
HVAC
Motors HV + LV
UPS
Domestic Wiring
Crusher Plants
Boiler house
Ammonia Refrigeration Plants.
Conveyors
Emergency Generator sets.
Energy Saving
Conveyors
Hospital Theatre Lamina Flow AC units
Bakery Equipment
Coffee and ambient dry food processing equipment.
Overhead Cranes
Blast Furnace
Sewerage Plants
Water Treatment Plants
Lighting in general
AC and DC Drives
Power reticulation
Areas of Expertise
MCC – Motor Control Circuitry
Switchgear – Circuit Breakers both HV and LV
Hands on Management
Introducing and enforcing Safety Procedures
Coaching and mentoring junior artisans
Coaching and mentoring disadvantaged Supervisors and managers for projects (Manufacturing, supply Chain, General labour)
Quality Control
Preventative Planned Maintenance
Work History
2016 – PRESENT
PEATTIES GROUP
Cramond, Kwa-Zulu Natal,
Estate Manager
Responsibilities
Staff management
Maintenance; Electrical, mechanical and construction
Ensuring safety and Health Regulations are adhered to
Liaising with guests
Upkeep of grounds
Implementation & Management of Tasks and Projects
2013 – 2015
Self Employed and currently contracted to Talbot & Talbot. 2015
Pietermaritzburg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
Project Management
Responsibilities
Installation of Centrifuge plant for the purpose of removing sludge from the water
Replacing Water Towers at a complex..
Identifying and proactive management of risks. This included the implementation of risk avoidance measures designed to effectively manage loss creating situations aligned to the standards:
Implementing of Health & Safety program.
QC of the standard of work executed.
Installation of melting furnace at Hulletts PMB – contracted to ETA /HERTWICH SMS group - 2015
Achievements
Reduce operating budgets.
Reduced damages.
Minimize the interruption of water supply to tenants.
Achieved the cost effectiveness of the total installation.
2012– 2012
Responsible to:-CEO J. James
Labour team compliment:- 26
TFS - Construction
Hillcrest, Kwa –Zulu Natal, South Africa
PROJECT MANAGER
Responsibilities
Reporting to the General manager and unit Engineer, directly managing staffs complements of 36 junior officers across the group.
Introducing, maintaining and sustaining the sites Nestle Certification.
Arranging and coordinating the sites daily Project Management Review Meetings.
Liaising / corresponding with the Nestle management.
Plan and effect the site duty for the project at hand..
Facilitating and presenting site specific duties.
Establishing a project partnership with the sites other contractors.
Providing visible and continuous focus on the sites environmental efforts by:
Managing the sites efforts to eliminate pollution, sort out the site waste facility and encourage waste recycling and refuse.
Introducing objectives and targets to save and minimize the use of electricity and water.
Contributing employee awareness and training to the site resource consumption program.
Integrating the sites significant SHE aspects and impacts into a formal register.
Completing scheduled SHE audits of suppliers. .
Achievements
Completed the project assigned to us without injury and on time.
2004– 2011
Aster International
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
PROJECT/SITE MANAGER
Netcare Hospital
Reported to the CEO
Consistently maintained and achieved the completion date of projects.
Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse labour compliment of males & females from all ethnic groups.
Established best practice procedures and skills in the integration of Trade labour membership into the business.
Overcame the challenge of having equipment on site at the right time
Effectively demonstrates a vast working knowledge of equipment and machinery in the construction environment.
Accomplished the formal introduction of Safe working Practices and mandatory Legal Compliance within the business framework.
Achievements
Demonstrated leadership and competency skills as the appointed EM Site/Project Manager
Effectively delivered and met all targets on my projects.
Contributed to the coaching of junior technician assigned to me.
Accomplished the reduction of cost for the projects under my control.
Success fully contributed to the safety and wellbeing of the employees without a fatality or lost time injury in seven (7) years of Project Management.
Lead and manage with the concept that “each task is a challenge with a number of opportunities” to satisfy the desired outcome.
Proven track record to “walk the talk” and, to deliver outcomes in the shortest possible time frames with the minimum resources.
References
Alex Hesketh
Talbot & Talbot
Pietermaritzburg
Nathi Nkosi
Umgeni Water
Howick
Johan de Beer
Alfa Laval
*****.******@*********.***
Andre J Barnard
Peattie Group
Cramond
I have been involved in the engineering industry and related fields since 1968 so I have the necessary experience that will be required for the position advertised.
I feel that have the necessary skills that you are looking for and feel confident that I can be an asset to any company. I am available immediately. Although I currently live in South Africa I will relocate immediately if I am selected for this position.
I look forward to hearing from you in the near future and hope that my application will be looked upon favorably.
Yours truly,
D Thompson