Junior Mining Mechanical Engineer

Phethedi Johannes Matji

MPhil Candidate Mech-Eng BTech: Mechanical Eng. NDip: Mining Eng. Cert: Project Management DMR Blasting Cert ECSA Candidate Eng-Techno DMR Candidate - GCC Mines & Works PROTO Captain Contact Information

@: ********.*****@*****.*** : +27-67-229-**** : 703 Kliplysters Str, Ext 16 Rosslyn Skills

Microsoft office (Word, Projects, Excel, Power point)

Project Management

Effective communicator

People & Resource Management

Root Cause Analysis & report writing

Personal Attributes

Ability to analyse and interpret technical data.

Ability to communicate both technically and nontechnically on all levels.

Ability to provide leadership in all aspect of work environment.

Ability to establish and manage relationships.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to effectively resolve conflict.

Ability to produce quality work under tight deadlines.

Fast learner with ability to grasp new technical concepts. Work Experience

Junior Engineer at Barplats Mines - Crocodile River Mine Equipment class: Conveyor belting, Winder, chairlift, Pumps, Fans, TMM, Electrical, Screens, Mills Crushers, From January 2024 to Current

As Junior Engineer at Eastplats Crocodile River Mine, I am responsible for implementation of medium and small improvement projects which involves.

• Identification of plant (process plant), equipment (TMM) and infrastructure (facilities) improvement opportunities.

• Ensure that all modification projects complies to the MOC process and project data is accurately captured on data management system

• Development of scope of works and design specifications.

• Development of project budget for capital application.

• Facilitation of side clarification meeting with potential service providers.

• Perform technical evaluation of bids to identify a qualifying bid in relation to technical specifications.

• Project budget control to ensure project is delivered within the confines of the allocated budget

• Development of project task schedule and management of project tasks. Business Development Engineer at Oscillating Systems Technology Africa Equipment Class: Conveyor Belting Auxiliarries, Vibrating Equipment, Vibrator Motors. From September 2022 to December 2023

As Business Development Engineer at OST Africa, I was responsible to develop solutions for the company’s clients and ensure the company meet its contractual obligations and sales targets. My responsibilities included but not limited to.

• Product development and design.

• Carry out client equipment/plant survey to Identify areas of improvement in relation performance and ownership cost reduction.

• Conduct competitive product analysis and market research to develop roadmap and sales strategy to secure new business.

• Prepare effective proposals, presentations, demonstrations and sales tool on business development opportunities for management.

• Support workshop by implementing lean manufacturing to continually improve the production process.

• Assist company to build strong and positive relationship with clients and business partners.

• Assist marketing team in preparing market plans and strategies to promote company’s product.

• Analyse existing and potential markets to identify and secure business opportunities.

• Conduct marketing campaigns, trade shows, job fairs etc. To increase company’s recognition. Mechanical Engineer at SA Metal Group

Scope & Equipment class: Engineering Projects, Conveyor belting, Material Handlers, Earthmoving Equipment/Excavators, Hydraulics, Trucking & LDV, Hydraulic Systems. Legal Metrology, Tribological studies April 2019 to January 2021

As an Engineer at SA Metal, I was responsible to give technical support to the business by directing and controlling engineering projects and maintenance activities. My responsibilities included but not limited to the following.

• Identify areas of improvement and initiation of improvement projects.

• Employ data collected from various platforms to determine or identify a continuous improvement process to be adopted.

• Organizing, scheduling and controlling all in-house maintenance team and contractor work activities. Compile, implement and coordinate scope of work for business improvement projects.

• Direct and coordinate technical aspects of project through project life cycle to ensure optimized project delivery.

• Manage and supervise contractor work activities to ensure work within boundaries of company engineering practices.

• Research and generate engineering solutions to improve equipment and systems performance.

• Leading the Management of change (MOC) process from the initiation to closure stages to ensure that projects are properly documented and recorded in the company register.

• Carry out performance evaluation for maintenance team. Technical Engineer at Air Products SA

Scope & Equipment class: Pressure Equipment, Gas, Trucking, Legal Metrology, Customer servicing March 2018 to April 2019

• As an Engineer at Air Products, I was responsible to coordinate and manage projects throughout entire project life cycle to ensure that our division is aligned to company objectives.

• Manage new equipment procurement and customer installation project in compliance with project management procedure.

• Carryout equipment selection and Prepare equipment datasheets for procurement of new equipment.

• Ensure that international equipment suppliers offering comply with all aspects of local standards by coordinating third party certification activities.

• Liaise with local and international manufacturers throughout project implementation phase to ensure that project requirements are met.

• Produce budget preparation and cost control for Projects.

• Ensure that designs are accurate, and projects are adequately planned for implementation.

• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on equipment performance and failures.

• Assist manager with preparation of estimates for potential prospects/projects.

• Prepare CAD drawings for new installations (e.g. P&IDs, Site Plans)

• Prepare and coordinate scope of work (SOW) for maintenance and plant modification projects.

• Ensure that MOC process is adequately implemented through process initiation and review.

• Conduct technical review on new supplier product or equipment offers.

• Give support to purchasing department to ensure that specification on purchase of new equipment is correct by reviewing data sheet before issuing to suppliers.

• Give technical support to sales, maintenance and external customer.

• Conduct quality control on equipment and plant spares being booked into stores.

• Compile operating procedures for new equipment.

• Conduct HAZOP on new and existing equipment to ensure safety of personnel and equipment.

• Ensure that contractors perform in accordance with all applicable SHE policies and procedures. In-Service Trainee (P1&P2) at Sibanye Stillwater

From January 2017 to March 2018

Stopping, Development, Hardrock Mining, Planning, Survey, Geology, Mineral Beneficiation Mechanical Maintenance Technician at Eskom SOC

Equipment Class: Boilers, Milling Plant, Steam Piping, Turbines & Conveyor Belting From August 2011 to March 2014

As Maintenance technician at Eskom Hendrina Power Station, I was responsible to support production by ensuring plant availability. My responsibilities included but not limited to the following.

• Assess maintenance needs for plant parts requirements and make appropriate recommendations.

• Ensure correctness of equipment specifications to be issued for the procurement of new and service equipment.

• Ensure permit to work system is implemented effectively for all maintenance project within area of responsibility.

• Coordinate day to day and major plant maintenance activities.

• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs on all the boiler generators, fans, coal mills and general Mechanical works.

• Initiate purchase requisitions for request for critical plant spares.

• Carry out routine inspection and performance review on mechanical plant and equipment.

• Ensure safe execution of maintenance work and compliance to Plant Safety Regulation (PSR).

• Carry out verification of works done by maintenance service providers on the plant and equipment.

• Coordinate and ensure preventive maintenance and repair on plant equipment

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