Curriculum Vitae
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Title: Mr
Full Name: Vegashin Govender
Physical Address: 46 High Terrace, Moorton, Chatsworth, 4092 Mobile: +27-71-898-*****
Email address: ********.**********@*****.***
ID/passport: 940-***-**** 084/A06637225
Drivers Licence: Code 8
Availability: 2 weeks’ notice period
Role: Mechanical Technician
Sector Type: Engineering
Education / Qualifications
Name of School: Crossmoor secondary
Highest passed grade: 12
Year Obtained: 2012
Name of Institution: Durban University of Technology Course: National diploma: Mechanical Engineering NFQ level 6 Year Obtained: 2017
Key modules:
Mathematics 1, Mathematic 2, Mathematics 3, Machine manufacturing engineering 1, Engineering material sciences 1, Mechanics 1, Mechanics of Machines 2, Machines of Machine 3, Theory of Machines 3, Mechanical Engineering Design 2, Mechanical Engineering Design 3, Machine Design 3, Mechanical Engineering Drawing 1, Computer and Programming Skills 1, Computer Aided Draughting 1, Electro-Technology 1, Communication Studies 1, Fluids Mechanics 2, Thermodynamics 2, Thermodynamics 3, Steam Plant 3, Strengths of Materials 2, Strengths of Materials 3, Applied Strengths of Materials 3.
Technical Skills
Programs: Autocad, SolidEdge, SolidWorks, LabVIEW, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AX-EAM.
Machine and hand tools: Disassembly and assembly of machine components, skilled in the use of special measuring tools.
Proficient: Engineering drawing, writing reports, Maintenance planning. Curriculum Vitae
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Employment History
Company Name: Swede tech Auto
Date from: 07/2020
Position: Auto technician
Details:
1. Maintaining an organized, neat and safe work area. 2. Working out the estimated time and cost for a vehicles repair or service. 3. Diagnosing and repairing automotive problems.
4. Explaining technical problems clearly to customers. 5. Sourcing out spares and replacing damaged vehicles parts. Company Name: Nouum Engineering/Majestic Turbocharger Engineering Date from: 06/2019 to 02/2020
Position: Turbocharger technician
Details:
6. On 24 hour call out assisting with urgent jobs and deadlines. 7. Maintenance done on different types of turbochargers in the marine and power plant industry from main engines to auxiliary engines. As a turbocharger technician I have fulfilled duties such as maintaining good communication with the chief engineer of each vessel, disassembly and assembly of TC units, cleaning of components, balancing of rotor shafts and compressor wheels, replacing bearings and consumable parts, capturing pictures, measurements and completing work reports. 8. Emergency breakdown work done offshore on oil tanker vessel to minimize downtime and ensure vessel arrives at destination on time. 9. Part of a team of two as the lead technician in the overhauling of an auxiliary engine turbocharger unit.
10.Part of a team as the junior turbocharger technician that overhauled three main engine turbochargers in record time of 54 hours, which saved the ship from paying extra port terminal fees and guaranteed the company another contract for its sister ship.
11.Part of a team that replaced a damaged cam on the main engine fuel pump within deadline period of which has gained the company recognition for future jobs. My role was providing technical assistance with using special tools in the disassembly and assembly of the fuel pump unit. Curriculum Vitae
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Company Name: Westward technical services cc
Date from: 09/2018 and 02/2020
Position: Mechanical technician
Details:
1. Worked abroad on Siemens steam turbine machinery and equipment. 2. My role was measuring the magnetic field of every component that make up the turbine unit, and Demagnetizing to its standard level within specification, drawing and recording data for the work report. 3. Developed good communication skills working with different people in the company ensuring planned work is done during the time frame given to minimize downtime.
4. Maintained a safe and efficient workplace environment. Company Name: EMS-Refinery Solutions
Date from: 06/2018 to 08/2018
Position: Warehouse clerk
Details:
1. Gained experience in the shipping industry with international commercial terms, warehouse and distribution of stock.
2. Designed drawings for a decanting system to be installed in the warehouse.
Company Name: Protea Chemicals Mobeni
Date from: 12/2016 to 11/2017
Position: P1 and P2 In-service trainee
Details:
1. Appointed as the maintenance planner and have obtained training on the company’s MRP system
2. Preparation of daily tasks.
3. Worked closely with plant managers, operators and technicians to priorities work orders and minimize downtime.
4. Liaising with contractors and suppliers to ensure the smooth operation of work orders.
5. Provided learning support to co-workers with the MRP system to ensure all employees learn the new system going forward.
Company Name: Protea Chemicals Mobeni
Date from: 12/2015 to 01/2016
Position: Vacation student
Details:
1. Gained experience in the chemicals and polymer industry 2. Worked in the maintenance department attending to breakdowns as well as preventative maintenance.
3. Hands on experience with many different types of equipment in the workshop.
4. Gained experienced in the boiler house with operations and maintenance. Curriculum Vitae
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Company Name: Sappi Saiccor
Date from: 12/2014 to 01/2015
Position: Vacation student
Details:
1. Experience in the pulp and paper industry
2. Worked with many different types of pumps, motors, and equipment in the digester plant.
Company Name: Gifts and bags Chatsworth centre
Date from: 12/2011 to 01/2012
Position: Sales assistant
Details:
1. Gained customer services experience and inventory controlling. Company Name: JDL International
Date from: 12/2010 to 01/2011
Position: Administrative clerk
Details:
1. Call centre agent with experience in data capturing, posting and validation of sales.
Volunteer experience
Company Name: Cheshire homes
Date: 07/2017
Details: Renovation/painting
References:
Mr. Tom Martin, CEO (Nouum Engineering), Contact: +27-60-645-****, Email: ***.******@*****.***
Mr. Sherwin Jerrier, CEO/Managing director (Westward technical services cc), Contact: +27-73-141-****, Email: ********@****.**.** Mr. Viresh Sewjee, Maintenance manager (Protea Chemicals Mobeni), Contact:
+27-83-640-****, Email: ******.******@***************.**.** Mr. Ridwan Essop, Site manager (Protea Chemicals Mobeni), Contact: +27-83-657-****, Email: ******.*****@***************.**.** Mr. Mthokozisi Ngubane, Maintenance manager (Sappi Saiccor), Contact: +27
(83) 666 6594, Email: **********.*******@*****.***