1. :E-mail nielbig5@mweb.co.za :Phone +27724776241
:Address Koeranaberg 5, Kathu, South Africa
Kumba Iron Ore ( Anglo American ) August 2013 — Pressent
Vaalharts Bemestings Dienste February 2008 — July 2013
HOLCIM cement ( AFRISAM ) November 2006 — February 2008
Christiaan Daniel
Schalkwyk
SUMMARY
I have finish my training as a Millwright in 2001 at SIVOS Kathu South Africa. I had started my career in the
Underground Mines at Tsekondeni coal mine. There i had done maintenance on Joy Continious miners , Ramkarre and
Wagner LHD. In that same year i was approach by BoartLongyear Capital Equipment ( Aard Mining) to work for them as
a Field Service Technician .In 2006 I joint AfriSam ( HOLCIM ) cement in the Northen Cape where i had work as a
Controller Millwright. In 2008 i join a small Fertilizer company where I was the production and maintenance supervisior .
Change the mixing plant from 6 Ton/hr to 32Ton/Hr was one of my biggest accomplishments.
In 2013 after the factory close down i join Kumba Iron Ore where i am working as a Shift Millwright.
My strong points is Hydraulics but I have a passion for fault finding on electrical systems.
Work experience
Shift Millwright
Working a 4 shift as Millwright . Doing brake downs on all drills on mine ( BE Drills , P&H and Atlas
Copco Pitvipers)
I am also responsible for the live switching of 11kV power lines and Mini Substations.
I am in charge of the sections Alpha projects.
Production and Maintenance Supperviser
Developed production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control,
maintenance and other operational reports, to detect production problems.
Oversaw design , procurement and construction from a mechanical equipment and reliability perspective
and provide input for star-up and operation of the mechanical systems.
Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements.
Responsible for setting minimum standards and providing technical guidance and support for design,
installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems used in the process.
Controller Millwright
Reviewed the daily computer log and reported any inaccuracies in the process board.
Responded to and initiated proper corrections to process alarms.
Maintained correct temperature, levels and pressures on process systems and equipment.
Doing repairs on equipment.
Responsible for the production flow of the Raw Mill, Kiln, Coal Mill and the 2 Cement Mills.
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2. Board Longyear June 2001 — October 2006
Tsekondeni Coal Mine March 2001 — June 2001
N4 Electrical January 1997 — November 1997
Field Service Technician
Provided sales and services support to existing clients.
Reported important problems to management.
Developed and maintained positive customer relationships.
Provided real-time support to everyday users of all Capital Equipment (Drill Rigs, LHD's and Utility Vehicles)
Resolved customer complaints and concerns with strong verbal and negotiation skills.
Tacked maintenance actions and completed records.
Assessed operations and made recommendations to improve safety, increase productivity, enhance performance
and reduce costs.
Installed equipment and systems on time and on schedule.
Dismantled and inspected components and adjusted and repaired them as necessary.
Trained, directed and instructed apprentices and helpers.
Service of Hydraulic Drifters
Shift Millwright
Investigated component and system failures to diagnose cause and determine corrective action.
Doing all break downs on Joy Continuous Miners, Wagner LHD's and Ramkarre.
Working on 12hr shift daily of on Sundays.
Qualifications
Trade Test: Millwright 1998 - 2001
Kathu, SIVOS Kathu, Northen Cape, South Africa
3Phase and single phase electrical motors and transformers
Load balancing of electrical installations
Basic PLC programming
Basic Electronics
Wiring of different starters
House wiring
Hydraulics
Nematic systems
Gearbox assembly and alignment
Grid , Fluid drive , Feneflex couplings maintenance and allignment
Belt drives and alignment
Pump assembly and maintenance
Key and Flans making
Pipe systems
Basic welding
Education
Kathu Technical College
1997 Kathu, Northen Cape, South Africa
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3. Fitting and Machining 1999 — 1999
Technical School 1992 — 1996
1. 1. Industrial Electronics N4
2. 2. Mechanical Draughting N4
3. 3. Electro technics N4
Kathu Technical College
1999
Kathu, Northen Cape, South Africa
While I was busy with my training at SIVOS I have done my N2 part time
Wolmaranstad High School
I have done my N3 at technical school with the following subjects.
Afrikaans
English
Technical Drawings
Electrical Theory
Mathematics
Science
I have also have done some sport
Karate
Rugby
Chess
Interests
Playing golf
Travel
Wildlife photography
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Place of Birth : Utrecht South Africa
Date of Birth : 21/11/1977
Resident in : Kathu South Africa
Sex : Male
Status : Married 2 Children
References
Pierre Roche - Boartlongyear - Sel no +27826564565
Jannie Khune - Boartlongyear - Sel no +27798876603
Johan Schalkwyk- Vaalharts Bemestings Dienste- Sel no +27822157674
Edie Meyer- Kumba Iron Ore Sel no +27832821312
Olla Coetzee- Kumba Iron Ore Sel no +27734343790
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