Diesel and Mechanical Fitter

Maintenance, repairs, Fault finding, Damage control rating, overhauling of the following equipment; Pumps, Heat exchangers, Reverse osmosis plant, Refrigeration systems, propulsion Diesel Engines and Generators, compressors, various types of Valves

>> Technical Experience:All technical experience was gained in the South African Navy, onboard Ships/workshops. This include maintenance of: Diesel Engines(MTU V12 Engine),Refrigeration and Air conditioning(Bitzer/Noske-Kaeser screw type compressor), HP Air Compressor(4 stage with step pistons max P 250Bars),
Hydraulic system (With 10 Accumulators with max P 88 Bars)

My delegations alongside/at sea are: Watchkeeping in the Control Room at sea; Duty Technical Rating harbour watchkeeping.
Employment History: (All Work experience was obtained in the South African Navy)
2008 to 2012: SAS Galeshewe
Diesel and Mechanical Artisan onboard Mechinery ships/workshops
Duties: Maintenance and repair of:
Pneumatic and Hydraulic valve
Refrigeration and air conditioning machinery (NOSKE-KAESER), HP Air Compressor, Diesel Engine (MTU)
HP Air Compressor Watchkeeping in the Control Room at sea
Ordering and upkeep of mechanical spares.
Duty Technical Rating harbour watchkeeping

Reason for seeking alternative employment: Development and growth

2010 – 2012: SAS Wingfield
Apprentice: Diesel and Mechanical Fitting
Duties: Completing theoretical and practical studies in order to become a qualified Mechanical and Diesel (artisan)

>> Technical Qualifications: National Technical Certificate Level3 (2011) with the
following subjects:
Mathematics N3
Mechanotechnics N3
Mechanical Drawing N3
Engineering Science N3
(Northlink College Goodwood, Cape Town)


>> Academic Qualifications: National Senior Certificate (2005) with the following subjects:
Setswana First Language HG
Afrikaans Second Language HG
English Second Language HG
Mathematics HG
Physical Science HG
Biology SG
( Kgadime Matsepe High School)

>> Other Technical Courses: Basic Fitting (Filling, Hacksaw Cutting, Tapping, Measuring Tools and Drilling); Applied Electro technology (Electrical laws, Measuring Instruments, Electronic- and Semiconductor Components); Light Current Communications Practice Part 1 (Soldering Techniques, Printed Circuit board Design and Processing); Fitting Module (i.e. Coupling alignment, Belt and chain alignment)Diesel Fitting, Basic Welding, Refrigeration Course.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

ARTISAN

Trade 1: Mechanical Fitter (SA Navy- Red Seal)

Trade 2: Diesel Fitter (SA NAVY- Red Seal)

Trade 3: Diesel Fitter (MERSETA - Section 26D-Red Seal)

Practical courses:
Diesel Fitting
Basic Welding
Fitting Modules
Applied Electricity,
Practical Refrigeration
Practical Electronics


Other courses: Workshop Safety, MS Office and Competency Based Modular Training (which includes the following Modules: Pumps, Valves, Fuel Purifiers, Compressors, Fault Finding, Hydraulics and Pneumatics).

DEVELOPMENT ABILITIES


My working experience has enabled me to:

• Adapt to a working environment of a large organization (SA NAVY)

• Be able to perform my duties diligently and professionally while under stress.

• Improve my theoretical and practical knowledge in the engineering field at large as I have been exposed to the maintenance and operation of various types of equipment and applications such as Reverse Osmosis Plants, Propulsion Plants, Gas, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Air Compressors and various pumps onboard ships.

• Be able to work efficiently in a team or unsupervised.