Lionel Andries is a senior maintenance manager with over 13 years of experience in locomotive and marine maintenance. He has worked for Transnet Rail Engineering in South Africa managing maintenance depots and businesses. Andries also has experience as an electrical fitter and submarine electrician in the South African Navy. He holds qualifications in electrical studies and business administration/management and has received national awards for maintenance depot quality and safety.

1. Lionel AndriesLionel Andries
80 Petrus Street  Kimberley, South Africa  Phone: +27 832860510  lionel.andries.la@gmail.com
Senior Maintenance Manager
 Nationally award-winning professional with 13 years of experience in the locomotive & marine
maintenance environment. ISO, NOSA, Internal Safety Leagues and Rail Regulatory knowledge.
 Respected leader of maintenance teams, sales professionals and corporate departments. Integral part
of a dynamic leadership team spearheading the revitalization of the aging fleet of locomotives.
 Extensive knowledge in the technical, maintenance and business management fields of locomotive
maintenance. Proven ability to drive business goals and targets delivering an excellent service to
customers.
Key Outputs:
 Business Principles
 Corporate Communications
 Creative Team Leadership
 Financial Management Principles
 Sound Maintenance Knowledge
 ISO 9001 Quality System
 Knowledge in SAP systems
 LRA & OHSA Knowledge
 Project Management Knowledge
 LEAN Knowledge
Recent Awards:
• 2014 QUALITY AWARD FOR MAINTENANCE DEPOTS
• 2014 The Internal Safety League Category A - GOLD AWARD -
SWK
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2. Lionel AndriesLionel Andries
80 Petrus Street  Kimberley, South Africa  Phone: +27 832860510  lionel.andries.la@gmail.com
Professional Experience
#1…..TRANSNET RAIL ENGINEERING, South Africa– Multimillion-dollar Company providing
maintenance solutions to Transnet Freight Rail on their Fleet of 2500+ Locomotives
Electrical Fitter, 2002 to 2005
Technical Supervisor, 2005 to 2007
Production Manager, 2007 to 2011
Business Manager, 2011 to 2013
Senior Operations Manager, 2013 to Date
Key Outputs:
— Served as Electrical Fitter on various classes of locomotives under 50KVA, 25KVA & 3KVA conditions.
— Performed general electromechanical repairs on systems and equipment, ensuring adherence to
code requirements
— Earned a reputation for expertise in complex troubleshooting and problem resolution.
— Gained extensive experience in analyzing and following manuals, schematic diagrams and other
specifications.
— Mastered the use of measuring/testing instruments such as ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters and
testing lamps, mega meters and various other software related testing equipment
— Experienced in Managing all expects of a Maintenance Business
— Consistently progressing during my career and fast tract to Senior Manager within the Locomotive
maintenance environment.
Current Outputs:
Manage a regional maintenance Business of a +- $1,2M per annum, responsible for Profitability,
Liability management, Cost management, Performance Management, Customer relations
Management, Safety Improvement, LEAN Management and Continues Improvement
#2…..SOUTH AFRICAN NAVY, South Africa– Serving my nation proudly with due diligence and
discipline.
Electrical Fitter, Apprentice – 1997 – 2000, qualified 2000
Submarine Electrician, 2001 to 2002
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3. Lionel AndriesLionel Andries
80 Petrus Street  Kimberley, South Africa  Phone: +27 832860510  lionel.andries.la@gmail.com
Key Outputs:
— Completed an extensive training course as an Electrical Fitter and South African Naval Sailor
— Served as Electrical Fitter on submarines
— Performed general electromechanical repairs on systems and equipment, ensuring adherence to
code requirements
— Earned a reputation for expertise in complex troubleshooting and problem resolution.
— Gained extensive experience in analyzing and following manuals, schematic diagrams and other
specifications.
— Mastered the use of measuring/testing instruments such as ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters and
testing lamps, mega meters and various other software related testing equipment
Technology
Software: MS Project, MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
Web/Multimedia: Web Server
Education
 N6 – Electrical Studies (WINGFIELD TECHNICAL COLLEGE, Cape Town, South Africa)
 Red Seal Electrical Fitter Qualification (South African Navy, Wingfield Military Base)
 Qualified as a Submarine Electrical Fitter (South African Navy, Simons Town Military Base)
 Business Administration & Management Diploma (Damelin College, South Africa)
SKILLS:
• Advanced interpersonal skills
• Advanced communication SKILLS
• Advanced negotiation
• Conflict management
• Analysis and problem solving/decision making
• Human resources management
• Strategic management
• Management
• Networking
• Change management
• Good Leadership skills
• Good communications skills
• Excellent negotiation Skills
• Excellent analytical, planning, logical thinking and decision making abilities
• Am able to formulate action plans to support the Business Objectives
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4. Lionel AndriesLionel Andries
80 Petrus Street  Kimberley, South Africa  Phone: +27 832860510  lionel.andries.la@gmail.com
• Mentoring and coaching abilities
ATTITUDES:
• Can work under pressure
• Reliable
• Goal orientated
• Business focused
• Supportive & a team player
• Responsible & Disciplined
• Committed
• Diligent
PERSONAL INTERESTS
I’m an avid Liverpool football supporter; love the Stormers Rugby club and a Springbok fan!!
Weekends I referee local soccer matches at my son’s soccer club. I’m a family man, husband
and father of two sons. My hobby is woodwork and I read the odd book here and there.
Reference:
# 1. Russell Baatjies
Executive Manager
Transnet
+27 833249722
# 2. Zeeyhaad Dramat
Senior Manager
Transnet
+27 832559346
Certified Courses Attended:
• Interpersonal Communication skills
• Effective Problem Solving & Cultural Diversity
• SAPICS (Basics of Production and Inventory Management)
• SAP
• Maintenance Supervision
• Skills Development for Supervisors
• Project management for Engineers & Technical Professionals
• Root Cause Analysis
• Emergency Preparedness and Response
• First Aid Level 2 & First Aid at Sea
• Marine Fire Fighting
• Flame cutting
• Certificate of Qualification as Efficient Deck Rating
• Certificate of Proficiency in Survival Craft
• O.H.S.A.S 18001:2007
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5. Lionel AndriesLionel Andries
80 Petrus Street  Kimberley, South Africa  Phone: +27 832860510  lionel.andries.la@gmail.com
• Various Electronics courses, Refrigeration & Optic Fibres
Portfolio on Request  Available for Relocation
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6. Lionel AndriesLionel Andries
80 Petrus Street  Kimberley, South Africa  Phone: +27 832860510  lionel.andries.la@gmail.com
• Various Electronics courses, Refrigeration & Optic Fibres
Portfolio on Request  Available for Relocation
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