Mechanical Engineer - SANAE IV, Antarctica - Antarctica
(2024-12 - 2026-02)
Fixed term contract. Available from 28/02/2026. Oversee and carry-out maintenance plans and services.
- Cold water distribution system (Smelter)
- Hot water distribution system (Boiler)
- Water purification system (Waste Water Treatment Plant)
- Diesel storage and pumping (Diesel bunkers)
- Air conditioning and Refrigeration unit repairs and refrigerant refill
- Vacuum Plant operation and maintenance
- Mobile Trackless Machinery hourly services
- Waste management and material handling
- Pump replacements
- Plumbing network repairs
- Waste water tank cleaning
- pH and foam dosing
- Ensure serviceability and operate mechanical and civil equipment
- Operate and monitor the Building Management System (BMS)
- Provide administrative support
- Ensure compliance with OHSA requirements
Junior Engineer, Engineering Services - Palabora Mining Company - Palabora, Limpopo
(2022-08 - 2023-10)
15 Months. Exposure to various mining operations and maintenance strategies.
- Winding Plant
- Shaft Sinking
- Crushing & Conveying
- Pumping & Fluid Handling (Mine Dewatering)
- Lifting Operations
- Batching Plant
- Underground TMMs – Maintenance Strategies
- Conducting Fit for Purpose Risk Assessments
- Hazard Identification Risk Assessment (HIRA)
- Machine Reliability
- Machine Commissioning & Decommissioning
- Assist Engineer preparing for DMRE Audit – Legal Compliance
- Monthly section audit – Legal Compliance
Graduate Engineer, Product Support - Bearings International - Park haven, Boksburg
(2021-09 - 2022-08)
11 Months. Left due to career growth.
- Bearings assembly
- Transmission chain assembly
- Bearing root cause failure analysis
- Customer field support
- Workshop management
Young Graduate, Engineering Services - Petra Diamonds - Cullinan Mine
(2017-03 - 2018-02)
12 Months. End of fixed term contract.
- Business improvements projects (Plant optimization)
- Engineer-in-Training
- Engineering design changes
- Drawing reviews and update
- Engineering services and plant maintenance
Graduate, After Sales Projects - Toyota Motors SA - Sandton
(2014-01 - 2016-01)
24 Months. End of fixed term contract.
- After-sales vehicle parts development projects
- Supplier selection & ensuring design specification compliance
- Prototype testing; Stress analysis
- Durability tests
- Drive tests
- Supplier visits
- Final product tool approval for mass production
In-Service Training, Student Engineer - African Rainbow Minerals - Nkomati Mine
(2011-01 - 2011-11)
12 Months. End of fixed term contract.
- Basic & Advanced Mechanical Training (Colliery Training College)
- Engineering services for mine projects and executing plant maintenance strategies
- Vibrating screen maintenance
- Crusher maintenance
- Pump replacements
- Conveyor belt repairs
- TMM hourly services and maintenance
