Deon Jacobs

Qualified Red Seal Diesel Mechanic with over 7 years of experience in diesel engine rebuilding, heavy earthmoving equipment, hydraulic systems, preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, and field service within the mining industry. Experienced in diagnosing mechanical faults, performing major component repairs, and maintaining CAT, Bell, Hitachi and similar heavy equipment. A dependable and safety-conscious professional with excellent troubleshooting skills and a strong commitment to quality workmanship and minimizing equipment downtime.

Field Service Mechanic - DMI Group Holdings

(2024-05)

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults on heavy earthmoving equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing.
• Conduct breakdown repairs on mining equipment to minimise downtime.
• Inspect machines and complete service reports.
• Replace and repair engines, hydraulic components and drivetrain systems.
• Ensure compliance with mine safety regulations and company standards.
• Work independently in demanding field service environments.

CNC Operator - Sanmar Engineering

(2022-09 - 2024-04)

• Programmed and operated CNC milling machines.
• Read and interpreted engineering drawings.
• Manufactured precision components to specification.
• Performed quality inspections using measuring instruments.
• Completed routine maintenance on CNC machinery.

Plant Operator - Clarke-Energy

(2019-11 - 2022-01)

• Monitor and maintain gas-powered generators
• Ensure consistent power supply to clients
• Perform routine mechanical maintenance
• Operated and monitored gas-powered generator plants.
• Performed daily inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnosed operational faults.
• Ensured continuous power generation.
• Maintained safety and operational documentation.

Automotive Machinist - Kosters Engineering

(2018-10 - 2019-10)

• Build, fit, recondition, and renew internal combustion engines
• General fitting and turning using lathes, mills, drills, grinders, and welding equipment

Apprentice Automotive Machinist - Lindeques Engineering

(2015-06 - 2018-09)

• Gained foundational experience with engine recondition, line boring, lathes, honing, and reboring machines
• Built knowledge of machining processes and internal combustion systems

High School - Technical - High Technical School Witbank (2010 - 2014)

Trade Certificate - Automotive Machinist / Metal Worker - Marceta (2015 - 2018)

Certificate - Safety Officer Training Program - OHS Academy (2023-07)

Trade Test - Diesel Mechanic (Red Seal) - VTA (Vocational Training Authority) DDT (2026-08)