Adam Botha CV
- 1. Page1 ADAM JACOBUS BOTHA 51 Midas Street, Brackenfell, South Africa +27 (0) 74 748 0964 adambotha19@gmail.com TRADE TESTED FITTER AND TURNER Physically fit with the ability to work in remote locations, flexible in working hours and shifts undertaken. Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise, lead, direct and motivate team members. Maintain a strong emphasis on compliance with health and safety legislation. Excellent communications skills with the ability to consult with people at all levels. Perform effectively both independently and collaboratively in demanding and fast-paced environments to complete all tasks and projects on-time and within budget. Committed to professional development, willing and able to complete site inductions or training as required. Hands on experience in providing direct preventive and predictive maintenance on pumps, turbines and other specified machinery. “Briefly, I have been a Fitter & Turner for the past twenty years and during that time I have built an outstanding reputation for what I do, as well as an impeccable record of safe, efficient, and no nonsense work habits. I have a track record of attaining goals, regardless of obstacles or circumstances and will be a key contributor and technical leader within any project team. On a personal level I am someone who uses logic and reasoning to come to the right decision; readily accepts responsibility, pays careful attention to detail, and has a track record of exercising good judgement.” AREAS OF EXPERTISE Pumps (Gould, Toyo, Hazleton, Hydra-cell, Seepex, Sump pumps, Slurry pumps) Lightning gearboxes and agitators Ekato, Flowserve, AESseal mechanical seals Valves, piping, hydraulics and pneumatics Precision engineering (turning and milling) Heavy machining Boiler making and specialized welding Toolmaking Earthmoving machines, (line-boring, shafts and bushes) Conveyors Overhead cranes, motors and pulleys Construction and commissioning Mining CCD`s and Rakes Food and Beverage plant equipment Rigging Oil and Gas refinery maintenance and fabrication
- 2. Page2 PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS STC-Southern Africa Safety Familiarization Training (2015) Samsa Seafarer Medical Certificate (2015) Merseta Trade Test – Fitter and Turner (2011) Northlink College Fitter (Fluid power) (2010) Fitter (Fitting Modules) (2010) Technical High School, P. W. Botha, George Grade 10 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Wise Design Africa, Ambatovy Madagascar Mechanical Fitter Artisan (Junie 2014 – August 2015) Inspected, repaired and maintained assets and mechanical equipment to minimize adverse impact on production for the company. Oversaw, assisted and supported all maintenance jobs of all the relevant service providers. Performed condition monitoring, fault finding and even problem solving on mechanical equipment on a regular basis. Performed fair and reasonable tasks related to the job and the working environment at the discretion of the maintenance Controller / Supervisor. Hands on maintenance support during breakdowns and shutdowns. Technical evaluation of equipment and projects. Recorded job statistics including non-hours, duration, failure mode, failure root cause, parts used important observations etc. on specified documentation, with utmost tidiness, care and accuracy. Accepted “technical ownership” of breakdown situations and managed all aspects corrective work up to the point of resolution or escalation. Repair of all breakdowns on production machines. Routine maintenance work in accordance with the schedule and good engineering practice. Maintained housekeeping and safety standards at all time. Prepared and refurbished plant spares. Petro SA Petroleum Qualified Fitter and Turner Machinist (2013 – May 2014) Dissemble valves / rotating equipment and all plant equipment that needs to be repaired or that need to be remanufactured. Technical drawings and taking measurements. Repair or remanufacture new parts and assembling of same. Participated in Shutdown 2013 as Senior Fitter & Turner
- 3. Page3 Andre Engelbrecht Engineering Fitter and Turner Machinist (2003 – 2013) Workshop Foreman and key holder to premises. Machinist on Turning, Milling and Line boarding machines, Welding, General and precision engineering. Quotations and sales; Standby duties and breakdown. General administration including control of job cards. Liaising with clients both personally and telephonically. Delegation of duties to juniors and quality checks of the work produced. Super Quick Mechanical Fitter (2002 – 2003) Mechanical Fitter and Foreman in Fitment Centre providing quotations, sales and fault diagnosis Wheel ‘n Steel Mechanical Fitter (1998 – 2002) Mechanical Fitter and Foreman in Fitment Centre providing quotations, sales and fault diagnosis. Assisted during maintenance work on Synthol Train 1 Turnaround (Aug 2001) at Mossgas. NOAN – Petro SA Mosselbay Mechanical Valve Fitter (1996 – 1998) Mossgas Shutdown 1997 Prima Tyres Mechanical Fitter (1995 – 1996) Mechanical fitter of exhausts, shocks, tow bars, bull bars and wheel alignment PERSONAL DETAILS ID NUMBER: 7705195065088 DATE OF BIRTH: 19 May 1977 GENDER: Male MARITAL STATUS: Married LANGUAGE: Afrikaans/English CRIMINAL OFFENCE: None DRIVERS LICENCE: Code 08
- 4. Page4 REFERENCES Wheel ‘n Steel Leon Van Greunen Tel: 082 308 5459 Supa Quick Juan Malherbe Tel: 021 903 0184 Andre Engelbrecht Engineering Andre Engelbrecht Tel: 021 949 8368 Petro SA Gert le Grange Tel: 076 341 4561 Wise Design, Madagascar Marius le Roux Tel: 082 786 3543