I did my training with Caterpillar. (Thos Barlow & Sons, Sou…

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Posted: 30 Dec 2009
Brief description: I did my training with Caterpillar. (Thos Barlow & Sons, South Africa) I specialized in industrial transmission, hydraulic and injector pumps whilst doing my apprenticeship & training. As a Journeyman I was sent out as a field serviceman doing repairs, maintenance, analytical inspection and power ge

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Desired Location: Middle East, Western or Southern Africa

Professional Overview:

A qualified and experienced Senior Mechanic / Fitter who is looking to make a return to Africa or Middle East having spent recent years living in Spain and working offshore as a Captain and Engineer of private sailing yachts.

Possesses experience of working in the heavy industrial, quarrying and mining sectors and capable of adapting to most environments either as a project lead or in a standalone role.

Takes a responsible attitude toward Health & Safety, identifying any potential risks or hazards and ensuring equipment is in full working order and fit for purpose and also ensures the safety and welfare of people, being fully accountable at all times. Expert at carrying out analytical inspections and testing, ensuring a high level of compliance in line with legislation.

Experienced in project management, controlling budgets, costs, materials and labour and has successfully completed a number of project works for wealthy yacht owners and shipyards in the past.

Career Highlights:

Project managed a major refit to a class multi million pound private yacht; project completed on time in 21 months supervising mechanic, carpentry and electrical teams
Field Service Engineer with Caterpillar with responsibility for the repair, maintenance and inspection of earth moving equipment / machinery

Career Skills:

Technical Expertise:

Served a full technical Apprenticeship and developed good experience in diesel engineers, transmissions, hydraulics and pneumatics in the mining and industrial field
Following apprenticeship, immediately elevated to a field service role travelling around Southern Africa and fixing and maintaining mechanical equipment
Experienced at Chief Engineer level for ship refit company, controlling M&E staff in carrying out maintenance and major overhaul of all onboard systems inc., engine room
Responsible for engineering inspections ensuring that equipment is in full working order and fit for purpose

Project Management:

Project lead on a 21 month major refit to a 28m classic £6m private motor yacht whilst in the dockyard, controlling all aspects of the refit and ensuring a strict control on deadlines
Responsible for managing different trades on each phase of the project and ensuring that work completed to the very highest standard, quality and finish
Procuring and managing the timely delivery of materials, negotiating best prices with suppliers and dealing with payments and project work sign offs
Ensuring a high level of Health & Safety and compliance during project works, regularly monitoring trades and subcontractor works and addressing any hazardous issues

Team Leadership:

Confidently leads both mechanical, electronic and electrical engineering teams on maintenance and repair works whilst at sea and onshore
Accountable for the welfare, health & safety of crew and passengers and also ensuring systems, equipment and facilities are compliant and in full working order at all times
Developed excellent relationships with engineers, crew, staff, yacht owner and guests

Responsible for managing budgets and expenditure, negotiating prices with suppliers and contractors on the procurement and supply of materials and labour
Planning and scheduling projects and works, plus the forecasting of material and supply requirements whilst offshore
Developed budgets, forecasts, targets, strategy and business systems and processes and ensured compliance with company's policies and statutory regulations obligations

Career History:

Feb 2009 to Present: Captain / Engineer: M/Y Romara Private Yacht
May 2001 to Jan 2009: Captain / Eng / Proj Manager: M/Y Ilona of Kylesku Private Yacht
March 2000 to May 2001: Chief Engineer: Dahm International
Mar 1999 to Feb 2000: Diesel Engineer & First Mate: M/Y Mirabelle Charter Motor Yacht
Feb 1998 to Feb 1999: Chief Mechanic: A W Wilson Agricultural Contractors
Feb 1997 to Jan 1998: Captain / Engineer: S/Y Carpe Diem Private Yacht
Mar 1993 to Jan 1997: Chief Engineer: Dahm International
Oct 1991 to Apr 1993: Engineer & First Mate: S/Y GeeDee Private Yacht
Nov 1984 to Sep 1991: Owner / Farmer: Mooi River Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa
Oct 1982 to Oct 1984: Diesel Fitter / Mechanic: Badenhost Earthworks
Feb 1977 to Oct 1982: Apprenticeship / Diesel Fitter / Mechanic: Thos Barlows & Sons

Key Skills:

Mechanical Engineering
Heavy Industrial & Mining
Transmissions, Hydraulics & Pneumatics
Repairs and Maintenance
Analytical Inspection
Planning & Scheduling
Project Management
Field Work
Quality & Safety Control
Supplier / Contractor Management
Materials Procurement
Budgets & Forecasting
Team Leadership & Mentoring
Customer Safety

Education & Professional Training:

Trade Diploma: Diesel Mechanic
National Technical Certificates (2 & 3)
Certificate of Competence: Track Type Tractors
Yachtmaster Offshore Theory
Certificate of Competence, Yachtmaster Offshore (& Offshore Commercial)
RYA/MCA small craft Basic Sea Survival Course and RYA certified First Aid Course
GMDSS General Operators Certificate (Radio)
Maritime Operator Certificate of Competence
Certificate of Competence: OMC Outboard Engines
Certificate: Getting Results from Financial Control
1 Year with Rhodesian Army (Grey Scouts: Special Forces Group)
7 O Levels

Personal:

Full Clean Driving Licence
Languages: English & Spanish (Fluent) Shona/Ndebele/Zulu (Fair) and Afrikaans (Good)
Interests: veteran car restoration, gardening, diving and travel
References available on request

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