Jan Wallace

Dedicated and experienced Boilermaker with over 12 years of expertise in metal fabrication, plant maintenance, and machinery operations. Currently employed at Badenhorst Diamonds, overseeing the daily operations, maintenance, and engineering workshop as a Boilermaker and Plant Supervisor. Highly skilled in welding, cutting, fabrication, and equipment repair. A fast learner with strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to high-quality work.

Boilermaker - Badenhorst Diamonds

(2017-01 - 2021-12)

Boilermaker / Plant Supervisor - Badenhorst Diamonds

(2021-01)

Contact: Schalk Bezuidenhout (Manager) | 076 888 5437

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the plant and engineering workshop.
• Planning and implementing preventive maintenance strategies.
• Developing, fabricating, and repairing various metal parts and structures.
• Performing bucket repairs on heavy machinery (Komatsu, Volvo, Hitachi).
• Conducting general Boilermaker duties, including welding (MIG, TIG, Stick, CO2), cutting (friction, Oxy-acetylene, and profile cutting), and grinding.
• Assembling components and conducting quality checks to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Installing fabricated components and associated pipework.
• Fabricating special pipelines and structural steel components.

Various Roles in Farming Equipment Maintenance & Operations - CASE Agriculture

• Ordering of replacement parts for farming equipment.
• Conducting minor servicing and maintenance of agricultural machinery.
• Operating various equipment and machinery

Senior Certificate - General - Potchefstroom Technical High School (2004-01 - 2006-10)

Certificate - Read & Interpret Engineering Drawings - Vuselela FET College (2007-01 - 2007-12)

Certificate - Boilermaker (Section 13) - MERSETA (2009-01 - 2009-12)

Certificate - Pipe Developing - Vuselela FET College (2010-01 - 2010-12)