etzard grimbeek cv 2015

Curriculum VitaeEtzard Grimbeek

Etzard Grimbeek1B De Mist street, Secunda, 2302

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MOTIVATIONAL LETTER

Please accept this letter and the accompanying resume as an expression of my interest in your company, where I can put my knowledge and skills obtained to the benefit of the company.

As my resume indicates, I completed my degree in mechanical engineering in April 2011 at North West University and would like to begin employment with your organization in which my effective performance will be met with recognition and growth.

I also completed my diploma in business management in 2013 at Potchefstroom Business School and was announced as the best achiever in my class with seven distinctions.

I have acquired a sound overall knowledge of leading edge engineering principles, tools and practices with emphasis on designing, building and testing of mechanical systems. I am proficient in the use of various automated solutions.

I grew up in Newcastle in Natal where I matriculated in Newcastle High School. Over school and university holidays I worked on a farm in Mpumalanga where I was taught many values of life including management of farming activities as well as personnel.

I am certain that I could make a significant contribution to your organization, and I am looking forward to meeting with you.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely

Etzard Grimbeek

Curriculum Vitae 2015


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PERSONAL DETAILS

Surname: GrimbeekFirst Names: Adolf EtzardKnown as: EtzardIdentity Number: 8712175032087Sex: MaleMarital Status: Unmarried

Address: 1B De Mist StreetSecunda2302

Cell Number: 083 3214 900E-Mail: [email protected]

Place of Birth: NewcastleNationality: South AfricanLanguages: Home: Afrikaans

Other: English (Fluent; Oral and written)

Driver’s License: Code 10Religion: ChristianCriminal Offences:NoneHealth: Excellent

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Punctual and accurate Excellent verbal and written communicator Can work within set deadlines Proactive and able to take initiative Work well in a team and alone Work well under pressure Computer literate (MS Office, Solid works, AutoCAD, EES) Outgoing and friendly Think creatively Fast Learner Highest level of responsibility & accountability Adaptability Hard worker Problem solver



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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

2006: Matriculated with University Exemption from Newcastle High School, Newcastle, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa

Leadership Roles: School Prefect 2006

Extra Mural Activities: 1st team rugby (2005 -2006)

HIGHER EDUCATION

2011: Completed bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa

2013: Middle Management Program diploma at Potchefstroom Business School (Mini MBA)

2014: Received award for best student in Middle Management Program

2010: Member of Golden Key

Extra Mural Activities: Resident of Veritas Men’s Hostel (2007-2009)Veritas rugby (2007-2009)Member of numerous Residence Committees



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COURSES AND SHORT TERM STUDIES

2008: Practical Workshop Training for engineering studies

2008: Safety in the Workplace for Industry presented by the North West University

2011: Punching training course presented by SASOL

2012: Boiler: Design, maintenance and efficiency optimisation course

2012: Introduction to boiler thermo Hydraulic design course

2012: Introduction to boiler design codes course

2012: Introduction to boilers and boiler terminology course

2012: Pressure parts inspection plans course

2012: Root cause analysis investigation course

2012: Course in Non Destructive Testing (NDT)

2012: Registered with ECSA as a graduate candidate (Reference: 201250615)

2012: Report writing course

2013: Radio protective officer course presented by ESKOM

2013: Emotional intelligence training presented by Neuro-link. It Included Social awareness, Interpersonal communication and Stress management.

2013: Supervisor training

2013: First aid training, Level 1

2013: Firefighting training

2014: Turnaround and Shutdown Management course

2014: Caesar II Pipe stress statics course



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FINAL YEAR PROJECT DISCRIPTION

My final year project was to design and built a feeder to connect with a band saw to make a non-automatic band saw automatic. The feeder was controlled by a PLC. The feeder was responsible for clamping and feeding of the material that was being cut. The user entered the number of pieces he wanted to cut as well as the length of the pieces. The clamping of the material as well as the lifting of the band saw blade was controlled by hydraulics. The project was an existing project and improvements had to be made on the prototype. Improvements that were made included the following:

Design and built a new frame Manufacturing of all components Change the programming of the PLC Heat treatment of material Other changes to make the system work better

RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Company: SACC (South Africa Calcium Carbide)City: NewcastleDuration: 6 weeksPosition Held: Vacation Practical trainingDuties / Responsibilities: Maintenance

RepairsObservation

REFERENCES

Mr. Gerhard van Niekerk (Mechanical engineer, SACC)Tel: 083 6254 065



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Company: VGI Consulting Inc. City: Alberton (Head office in Centurion)Duration: July 2011- March 2012Position Held: Site supervisorReason for leaving: End of contract

Overview of work: Worked in the construction sector on an R500m project for Sasol Oil in Alrode, Alberton. The project was to build a new tank farm for Sasol where the petrol and diesel could be stored in. I worked with the following contractors on site: Wetback, Group 5, WBHO and B&W. My main responsibility was to oversee all installation of the pipework and pumps done on site and to solve any problems raised by Wetback.

Experience gained:

Petrochemical experience Project management Problem solving Reading and understanding of engineering drawings Modifications on drawings Engineering standards People management Inspection of materials and completed items Report writing Working in teams as well as working alone Exposure to civil engineering work Material handling NDT tests

REFERENCES

Gawie Pretorius (Residential Engineer)082 338 3783

Elsa van Dyk (HR Manager)012 682 9140



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Company: Carab Tekniva Group City: Secunda (Matla Power Station)Duration: April 2012- June 2014Position Held: Plant Care Engineer, Thick Wall Components Custodian

Overview of work: Worked at Matla Power Station as a contractor on boiler pressure parts, high pressure piping and thick wall components. It is our responsibility to determine and maintain the health of the boilers.

I was also appointed as Thick wall custodian together with my Plant Care Engineer responsibilities. The role of the Thick wall custodian is to take ownership of the module and to make sure that the setup and implementation done on all Eskom sites is correct and according to standard. This requires good communication between integration and the engineering departments. Thick wall components include the steam drum, headers, interconnecting piping and blow down vessels.

Plant Care Engineer Experience gained:

Project Management Pressure parts equipment (Boilers, HP piping and pressure vessels) Asset management Maintenance on pressure parts Calculations to determine life expectancy of plant Design and implementing engineering solutions Managing of change Damage mechanisms Pressure parts inspections Compliance with statutory regulations Safety management Quality management Failure mechanisms Scope management Integration management Time management Risk management Root cause analyse Implementation of actions Updating and writing of procedures Management of site people Identification of site problem areas Problem solving



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General power station experience

Thick Wall Custodian Experience gained:

Providing technical assistance to others Assessing development needs Development of proposals and solutions Working as a team Integration of processes over all sites Updating of methodologies

REFERENCES

Trix Smit (HR Manager)0139325449

Sjoeb du Plessis (Director)0827731675



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Company: CCI Engineering and ProjectsCity: TrichardtDuration: July 2014 - PresentPosition Held: Mechanical Design Engineer

Overview of work: Currently work as a mechanical design engineer. We do a variety of engineering projects for different industries. This includes the engineering design as well as the construction of the projects.

Experience gained:

Piping design Caesar II Shutdown / Outages Problem solving Design and implementing engineering solutions Sasol Specifications Design codes (ASME, API) Management of site people Engineering scope management Engineering drawings Material control Valves Problem solving Implementation of actions

References:

Chris de Villiers (Engineering Manager)017 638 1700



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