Commisioning Technician - Southern Air Conditioning
(2025-05)
- Performed detailed commissioning of HVAC systems, ensuring mechanical plant and associated pumps operated to design performance and client specifications.
- Prepared for commissioning activities including method statements, pre-commission checks, and coordination with site teams
Mechanical Fitter - Aquest Colsen PTY - Cape Town
(2023-06 - 2024-12)
- Installed and assembled mechanical components and systems in line with engineering specifications.
- Conducted functional testing, start-up and verification of mechanical equipment (including water pumps, chilled water systems, cooling towers and air handling units).
- Inspected, calibrated and balanced pump systems, valves, flow sensors and related components to deliver optimal system performance.
- Diagnosed and rectified mechanical and control faults during commissioning, working with subcontractors and internal teams to resolve issues quickly.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Inspected completed work to maintain high-quality standards and implemented adjustments when necessary.
- Followed strict safety protocols to maintain a safe and efficient working environment.
- Collaborated with engineers and technicians to meet project objectives effectively.
- Installed, assembled, aligned and commissioned centrifugal, submersible and positive displacement pumps for water and wastewater treatment plants.
Foundry Operator - Gear Pump Manufacturing (GPM) - Cape Town
(2023-02 - 2023-05)
- Operated furnaces to melt metals and poured molten material into molds for castings.
- Prepared molds and cores using furane resin-based sand systems for accurate casting shapes.
- Managed die casting machines, core shooters, and other equipment to manufacture and clean castings.
- Conducted quality checks, inspected for defects, and performed grinding to remove surplus metal.
- Ensured safety by maintaining equipment and adhering to operational protocols.
Senior Operator (Ladle Man) - SA Metal (Steelworks) - Cape Town
(2019-04 - 2022-05)
- Operated ladle refining furnaces to sample molten steel and control alloy additions.
- Inspected and serviced ladles, including wall area checks, nozzle changes, and purge cone maintenance.
- Ensured the smooth operation of ladle-related processes to meet production targets.
Line Manager Production - Tricom Structures
(2020-07 - 2021-04)
Successfully led teams to achieve production goals in high-pressure environments.
Cropper Operator (Production Department) - Tricom Structures
(2016-09 - 2017-09)
- Operated cutting torches and machines to crop materials efficiently.
Mechanical Engineering Fitter / Intern - Two-a-Day Group (Pty) Ltd
(2012-01 - 2014-12)
- Conducted maintenance, machining, and machine fault-finding for pumps and motors.
- Designed machine parts using AutoCAD and managed pump servicing and assembly (Centrifugals & Submersibles).
- Supervised trainee teams and wrote detailed technical reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in welding (Arc, TIG, MIG) and hazard identification (HIRA).
General Extrusion Worker (Production Department) - AKS Lining Systems (Pty) Ltd - Cape Town
(2018-11 - 2019-03)
- Managed material control and pinching within the production department.
