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Alastair Burger

Alastair Burger

Qualified mechanical fitter, Red Seal

Talent
Cape Winelands, Western CapeMember since October 1, 2026
Steam, water, and petrochemical valves: Control, Gate, Globe, Knife Gate, ButterActuators, positioners, switch packs, induction proximity switches, heat probes,Hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, gearboxes, fluid drives, crushers (primary, seconMachine, hydraulic and pneumatic blueprint reading and troubleshootingHand fabrication proficiencyMachine and powertool expertiseOperating specialised equipmentBlueprint reading
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Steam, water, and petrochemical valves: Control, Gate, Globe, Knife Gate, ButterActuators, positioners, switch packs, induction proximity switches, heat probes,Hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, gearboxes, fluid drives, crushers (primary, seconMachine, hydraulic and pneumatic blueprint reading and troubleshootingHand fabrication proficiency

About

I am a qualified mechanical fitter, Red Seal of 20 years. I have extensive experience in valves, actuators, pumps, gearboxes, drives and heat exchangers. I am skilled in repair and commissioning of complex mechanical systems. I have extensive experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, gearboxes, crushers, fluid drives, filters and cooling systems. My career spans the heavy industrial engineering, mining, petrochemical, water, sugar, paper, and shipping sectors.

Experience

Maintenance Fitter / Manager - Shenton Valve Services (Pty) Ltd

(2022 - 2025)

  • Reference: Walter Pieterse 067 876 5126
  • walter@shenton.co.za

Maintenance Fitter; Site Manager - Valvemech (Pty) Ltd

(2017 - 2022)

  • Reference: Lionel Olivier
  • lionel@valvemech.co.za 082 883 3142

Mechanical Fitter; Workshop Manager - LGP Steel Works (Pty)

(2008 - 2016)

Mechanical Fitter; Site manager - BBT

(2003 - 2007)

Mechanical Fitter; Workshop Coordinator - Dickinson Mktn

(2000 - 2003)

Apprentice Fitter & Turner - Econo Flex (Pty) Ltd

(1998 - 2000)

Semi-Skilled Fitter - Natal Portland Cement – Oribi Gorge Plant

(1997 - 1998)

Education

N2 - Motor & Diesel Trade Theory

  • Motor & Diesel Trade Workshops
  • Engineering Science
  • Engineering Drawing - Port Shepstone Technical College

N2 - Fitting & Machining Theory

  • Fitting & Machining Workshops - Umfolozi College R/Bay

Personal Computers - Umfolozi College R/Bay

IR 1 - Industrial Relations - Macsteel Fluid Control

Senior Certificate - South African Certification Council (1996)

Skills

Qualified mechanical fitterRed Seal

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