Jaucques Theron

Highly accomplished, trade-tested Red Seal Electrician with over 30 years of extensive experience in heavy mechanized mining, automation, and industrial field service engineering. Recognized OEM specialist across heavy-duty Trackless Mobile Machinery (TMM), holding multiple advanced certifications from the Sandvik Academy in electrohydraulics, specialized drill rigs (Axera/Robolt), and advanced braking systems. Deep expertise in complex fault-finding, root cause analysis (RCA), predictive maintenance planning, and managing medium-voltage networks.

Experienced Workplace

Assessor and safety leader adept at optimizing asset availability (MTTR/MTTF), streamlining spares logistics, and leading field artisan teams within high-hazard operations.

Mechanical Specialist at Capital Accounting PFS (2022-03 – Present)

• Lead technical diagnostic and repair strategies for heavy industrial infrastructure and processing machinery.
• Direct preventative maintenance routines, resource allocations, and specialized spare parts procurement plan to secure optimal operational uptime.
• Execute advanced root cause analysis (RCA) on persistent electrical, mechanical, and fluid-power system failures.
• Enforce rigorous safety practices across the engineering floor in strict alignment with regional compliance frameworks.

TMM Technician at Sandvik (2017-07 – 2019-10)

• Provided expert-level field service and workshop-based maintenance for intelligent trackless mobile mining fleets.
• Calibrated and overhauled specialized systems including Axera drill rigs, Robolt equipment, and integrated electro-hydraulic circuits.
• Utilized diagnostic laptops and software to resolve vehicle control management issues and CAN-bus system failures.
• Managed operational performance metrics targeting lower Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and enhanced Mean Time to Failure (MTTF).

Qualified Electrician (Red Seal Trade Test) in Electrotechnology – Anglo American (1991 – 1995)

National N3 Certificate in Electrotechnology, Engineering Science, Engineering Drawing, Mathematics – Klerksdorp Technical College (1992)