Diesel Mechanic Engineering Specialist
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Summary
Diesel Mechanic specializing in earth moving equipment, mobile plant and trackless machines. I also have experience with heavy commercial vehicles. Experienced with all stages of the repair and maintenance process starting with fault analysis, remedial action and implementation of preventative measures.
Skill Highlights
Strong decision maker
Complex problem solver
Innovative
Ability to work in harmony with Co
workers
Able to take initiative
Experience
Diesel Mechanic – August 2016 to current
Mechano Tech, Randfontein South Africa
Able to do full diagnostic on electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and mechanical systems by means of computer assisted diagnostic and system failure analysis.
Able to tear down and rebuild numerous, petrol and diesel engines as per OEM specifications on both light weight and heavy duty engines.
Do fault finding on air systems pertaining to brake activation, brake adjustment and component failure – pneumatic fail safe.
Fault finding on braking systems, together with the safety systems that integrate with them. Able to remove strip and assess and repair brakes.
Fault finding on brake calipers, brake slave cylinders and brake master. Able to remove strip, inspect and repair the above component.
Understanding of clutch system operations, fault finding and repairs in relation to double plate systems, single plate systems and wet clutch types.
Remove inspect, check drive lines for wear, abnormal play on sliding joints, center bearing removed and fit, remove and replace spider joint without disturbing drive line balance, as well as constant velocity joint, do fault finding, repair and maintenance on CVs.
Fault finding and repairs on differentials, teardown and rebuild of units for example limited slip as well as differentials equipped with hub reductions. RESUME OF DIRK VILJOEN
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Non Smoker
Code 14 License
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On hydraulics able to do diagnostic and fault finding on the following pump types – piston gear and vain by means of specialized equipment. Do fault finding on system components such as relief valves and control valves. Able to repair and test hydraulic cylinders.
Fault finding on 12 – 24 volt circuits, test and fault finding on alternator charging systems. Test and repair starter motors.
Monitoring vehicle service records and due dates, screening of abnormal fuel, oil and tire usage. Doing preventative maintenance, repairing all minor faults to prevent major faults.
Implementing service schedules according to abnormal wear and operating conditions to lengthen life of machine, engine or vehicle.
Strip, fault find and check transmissions for abnormal wear, replace parts on most commercial and automotive manual gearboxes.
On automatic transmission: fault finding, gear failure identification, strip and repair/replace damaged clutch packs and components in transmission.
Torq Converters – earth moving machines, dump trucks and scoops able to do fault finding, strip, inspect, repair and replace units according to manufacturer’s specs. Engineering Specialist – July 2013 to February 2016 Sibanye Gold Mine, Randfontein South Africa
Reference: Mr. Michael Olivier, Engineering Unit Manager, Contact: 084-***-**** Written reference letter available on request.
Better efficiency of workers – learning the worker’s abilities and utilizing each person’s strengths and weaknesses to ensure minimal down time.
Overall responsibility for the supervision and quality control of all work in regards to repair and maintencance of assets.
Fault analysis and breakdown analysis on trackless machines.
Planned strategies and solutions so as to minimize down time and maximize machine availability.
Do component failure analysis: why did the part component fail, how to prevent it from future breakages and to prolong component life by better understanding component failure.
Complete tear down and rebuild to manufactures specs of Petrol and Diesel Engines.
Tear down and rebuild: Deutz air cooled engines ranging from 2 cylinder to 6 cylinder diesel.
Tear down and rebuild: Cummins engines ranging from 855 to N14 and ISX range.
Tear down and rebuild: C109 CAT motors and Detroit series 50 and 60 Engines.
Tear down and rebuild: Automatic shift, transmissions, heavy duty differentials, drive lines, drop boxes as found on Atlas Cop Co Machines.
Complete hydraulic fault finding on hydraulic circuits, able to read hydraulic schematics.
Test overhaul pneumatic circuits .
Rebuild piston type air compressors
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Foreman Fitter – January 2011 to November 2012
First Uranium Ezulwini Mine, Randfontein South Africa Reference: Mr. Flip Swart, Engineering Unit Manager, Contact: 083-***-**** Written reference letter available on request.
Responsible for three production shifts, morning, afternoon and night shift.
Over inspections done on scheduled maintenance.
Allocation of personnel on shifts.
Involved in all aspects of major breakdowns with regards to machinery.
Maintaining stock levels with regards to critical parts, managing stock loss control.
Rebuilds of LHD (Load haul dumper) back to OEM standard in surface rebuild shop.
Implementing service schedules according to abnormal wear and operating conditions to lengthen life of machinery, engine or vehicle.
Strip, fault find and check transmissions for abnormal wear, replace parts on most commercial and automotive manual gearboxes.
An automatic transmission: fault finding, gear failure identification, strip and repair/replace damaged clutch packs and components in the transmission.
Torq Converters – earth moving machines, dump trucks and scoops able to do fault finding, strip, inspect, repair and replace units according to manufacturer’s specs. Senior Field Technician – February 2007 to December 2010 Aard Mining (Boart Long year Pty Ltd.), Randfontein South Africa Reference: Mr. Bruce Bennett, Unit Manager, Contact: +614******** Written reference letter available on request.
Assist in scheduled maintenance as per customer requirements.
Handle logistical issues pertaining to maintenance contracts given to customers.
Do machine rebuilds in remote locations for AARD mining.
Machines rebuilt – Utility Vehicles, LHD, Scissor lifts and drill rigs.
Remove, inspect, check drive lines for wear, abnormal play on sliding joints, center bearing, removed and fit, remove and replace spider joint without disturbing drive line balance, as well as constant velocity joint, do fault finding, repair and maintenance.
Fault finding and repairs on differentials, teardown and rebuild of units for example limited slip as well as differentials equipped with hub reductions.
Monitoring vehicle service records and due dates, screening of abnormal fuel, oil and tire usage. Doing preventative maintenance, repairing all minor faults to prevent major faults. 4 P a g e
Diesel Mechanic – March 2006 to February 2007
Anglo Plantinum Mine, Rustenburg South Africa
Reference: Mr. John Winter, Foreman, Contact: 082-***-**** Written reference letter available on request.
Diesel Mechanic – January 2002 to February 2006
CDS Atlas Copco, Rustenburg South Africa
Reference: Mr. AB de Villiers, Foreman, Contact: 083-***-**** Written reference letter available on request.
Education
N3 Certificate: Engineering Studies
Umalusi College, ZA
Diesel Mechanic Trade Qualification: Diesel Mechanic (Red Seal Qualified) Anglo American Platinum Engineering, ZA
Languages
English – C1
Afrikaans
Certificates
Operating Procedures on the RH20D- R Rock Hauler (certificate): RHAM Operating and driving liberator utility vehicle (certificate): FERMEL Atlas Copco Rocket Boomer 282 (certificate): Atlas Copco Atlas Copco Wagner ST1510 (certificate): Atlas Copco Best Advanced Diesel Mechanic (Award Certificate): Anglo Platinum Engineering Training Centre
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