Leon Mlamli Mfiki
Mechanical Engineering
EMpumalanga Emalahleni
Summary
Dedicated professional successful at developing project plans, overseeing upgrades and analyzing mechanical problems. Advanced skills in MS Project,Primavera P6, as well as job-specific tools and equipment. Knowledgeable about successful energy conservation strategies. Focused Mechanical Technician with 1 years of experience in mechanical. Adept at working in power station situations and with heavy machinery and equipment. Dedicated to increasing effectiveness by streamlining workflows and maintenance procedures with knowledge of developing and enhancing best practices. Qualified Mechanical fitter accomplished in mechanical engineering design and production. Works great with team members to optimize designs and achieve project specifications. Analytical in approaching and solving technical problems. Well-rounded Mechanical Fitter with a comprehensive understanding of routine maintenance. A driven individual committed to safety and offering a dedicated work ethic. Looking for a new position with a company that promises professional growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Fitter
Eskom Rotek Industries
12.2017 - 01.2018
- Overhaul spherical valve
- Turbines maintenance and repair
- Pressure testing valves
- Overhaul guard vanes
- Replacing rollers and pins putting new ones
- Removing and replacing small rollers, small pins and big pins.
- Prepared reports and documentation for mechanical systems and processes.
- Documented all completed jobs meticulously in accordance with company policies to ensure accurate record-keeping for future reference or audits purposes.
- Trained and supervised mechanical engineering technicians in installation and maintenance of equipment.
- Contributed to project completion by assembling, fitting, and aligning complex mechanical components accurately.
- Demonstrated expertise using various hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and precision instruments for accurate job execution.
Hydraulic Fitter
IMDSA
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Overhaul marine crane
- Marine over hard crane
- Pressure testing control panel
- Welding and Gas cutting
- Fork left operator
- Crane lifting testing
- Overhaul hydraulic control panel
- Overhaul hydraulic power perk
- Overhaul hydraulic winch and lifting testing.
- Developed positive relationships with clients through clear communication regarding project status updates and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Maximized tool lifespan through proper care and maintenance procedures resulting in reduced replacement costs.
- Ensured accuracy of final product dimensions by diligently verifying measurements against project specifications.
- Participated in cross-functional teams for large-scale projects, collaborating effectively with diverse groups to achieve objectives.
Mechanical Fitter
Eskom Rotek Industries/Camdan Power Station
1 2019 - 03.2021
- Blue checking from standle sit to body sit doing maintains on them boxing
- Lapping manual and using the lapping machine
- Pressure testing checking if they are no leaks
- Rigging and measurement.
- Documented all completed jobs meticulously in accordance with company policies to ensure accurate record-keeping for future reference or audits purposes.
- Trained and supervised mechanical engineering technicians in installation and maintenance of equipment.
- Contributed to project completion by assembling, fitting, and aligning complex mechanical components accurately.
- Prepared reports and documentation for mechanical systems and processes.
- Demonstrated expertise using various hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and precision instruments for accurate job execution.
Mechanical Fitter
Eskom Rotek Industries
09.2018 - 09.2018
- Stripping and service spherical valve
- Removing of heated Johansson couplings & studs
- Removing intermittent piece stripping hydrant oil lines
- Toque to loosening and tightening
- Installing seal
- Remove and dismantled pieces
- Removing and bypass line pipes and hydraulic valve
- Removing and services hydraulic indicator
- Stripping of lack nuts and washer size 145mm
- Valve height is 110 tons
- Removing and install brain valve.
- Documented all completed jobs meticulously in accordance with company policies to ensure accurate record-keeping for future reference or audits purposes.
- Contributed to project completion by assembling, fitting, and aligning complex mechanical components accurately.
- Prepared reports and documentation for mechanical systems and processes.
- Demonstrated expertise using various hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and precision instruments for accurate job execution.
- Trained and supervised mechanical engineering technicians in installation and maintenance of equipment.
Mechanical Fitter
HERSPER ENGINEERINGS
08.2018 - 09.2018
- Stripping and maintain Radar shaft
- Stripping and service gate, ball, sit valve and heat exchanger
- Pressure testing all kinds of valve.
- Documented all completed jobs meticulously in accordance with company policies to ensure accurate record-keeping for future reference or audits purposes.
- Trained and supervised mechanical engineering technicians in installation and maintenance of equipment.
- Contributed to project completion by assembling, fitting, and aligning complex mechanical components accurately.
- Prepared reports and documentation for mechanical systems and processes.
Mechanical Fitter
ESKOM (PALMLET)
02.2017 - 04.2017
- Preparing gate valves
- Maintenance ball valves flap valves and motors
- Turbines maintenance and repair
- Pressure testing valves
- Removing rollers and pins
- Replacing rollers and pins putting new ones
- Removing and replacing small rollers small pins and big pins.
Mechanical Fitter
Eskom Rotek Industries/Kendal Power Station
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Valves overhauling
- Blue checking from standle sit to body sit doing maintains on them boxing
- Lapping manual and using the lapping machine
- Pressure testing checking if they are no leaks
- Rigging and measurement.
- Documented all completed jobs meticulously in accordance with company policies to ensure accurate record-keeping for future reference or audits purposes.
- Trained and supervised mechanical engineering technicians in installation and maintenance of equipment.
- Contributed to project completion by assembling, fitting, and aligning complex mechanical components accurately.
- Prepared reports and documentation for mechanical systems and processes.
- Demonstrated expertise using various hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and precision instruments for accurate job execution.
Mechanical Fitter
ROBERTSON AND CAIN YACHTS INTERNATIONAL
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Drill & tap Engine beds
- Fit float switch to engine beds
- Prep & bond non-slip on engine room hatches
- Prep engine mufflers, engine boards and engine lights
- Prep genset & cover
- Prep flat sleeve & GRP cover
- Documented all completed jobs meticulously in accordance with company policies to ensure accurate record-keeping for future reference or audits purposes.
- Contributed to project completion by assembling, fitting, and aligning complex mechanical components accurately.
- Prepared reports and documentation for mechanical systems and processes.
- Demonstrated expertise using various hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and precision instruments for accurate job execution.
- Prep sound seal & Sail drives
- Prep fuel tanks
- Assemble engine
- Pressure testing fuel tanks
- Bleed and run engines
- Fit engines and propellers and sail drives.
Mechanical Fitter
PBA ENGINEERING
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Over hulling a servicing conveyer system
- Centrifugal pumps overhauling servicing
- Gearbox Maintenance.
- Trained and supervised mechanical engineering technicians in installation and maintenance of equipment.
- Contributed to project completion by assembling, fitting, and aligning complex mechanical components accurately.
- Prepared reports and documentation for mechanical systems and processes.
- Demonstrated expertise using various hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and precision instruments for accurate job execution.
- Documented all completed jobs meticulously in accordance with company policies to ensure accurate record-keeping for future reference or audits purposes.
Mechanical Fitter
CHEVRON REFINERY (PROMMAC)
02.2015 - 03.2015
- Over Rolling heat
- Removing demister pads
- Buffing plates
- Portrays and Trays
- First line breaking
- Blanking
- Removing half noon top & button
- Removing Dom cover, fish tail and Chain Lead
- Removing fitters inside the vessel, valves and overhauling
- Pulling out Bundles
- Odd bolting and Boxing up
- Pressure testing/shell & Quotes.
- Contributed to project completion by assembling, fitting, and aligning complex mechanical components accurately.
- Trained and supervised mechanical engineering technicians in installation and maintenance of equipment.
- Documented all completed jobs meticulously in accordance with company policies to ensure accurate record-keeping for future reference or audits purposes.
- Prepared reports and documentation for mechanical systems and processes.
Mechanical Fitter
ESKOM (PALMLET)
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Overhaul Valves and pumps
- Alignment of couple
- Remove and replace under water seals
- Pressure test valves (to required test pressure)
- Make up hoses and fittings (Crimping Machine)
- Overhaul rams
- Working on lathe machine doing basic marching and on milling machine
- Overhauling compressor and coolers
- Pressure testing valves under water valves to give pressure
- Winches & pneumatics bottles pressure testing
- Heat exchange coolers over rolling and pressure testing.
Apprenticeship
SA NAVY ARMSCOR DOCKWARD
07.2009 - 08.2014
- Overhaul DCM and Sea Crane
- Pressure tests hoses (1.5 times the working pressure)
- Overhaul and set pressure on relief valves
- Making up holes and & fittings (Crimping Machine)
- Working on hydraulic system of gun on the naval ships
- Toppidors/hydraulic systems pressure testing pipes
- Actuators overhauling and installing
- Repair and maintenance of hydraulics components pumps.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to enhance skill set, contributing to overall intern growth and potential future employment prospects.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Supported with creating project marketing materials to promote services.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Mechanical Fitter
Eskom Rotek Industries/Camden Power Station
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Trained and supervised mechanical engineering technicians in installation and maintenance of equipment.
- Contributed to project completion by assembling, fitting, and aligning complex mechanical components accurately.
- Prepared reports and documentation for mechanical systems and processes.
- Demonstrated expertise using various hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and precision instruments for accurate job execution.
- Documented all completed jobs meticulously in accordance with company policies to ensure accurate record-keeping for future reference or audits purposes.
Mechanical Fitter
Eskom Rotek Industries/krial Power Station
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Documented all completed jobs meticulously in accordance with company policies to ensure accurate record-keeping for future reference or audits purposes.
- Trained and supervised mechanical engineering technicians in installation and maintenance of equipment.
- Prepared reports and documentation for mechanical systems and processes.
- Demonstrated expertise using various hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and precision instruments for accurate job execution.
- refurbishment for valves and pressure testing them
- refurbishment for actuator pneumatics ,fisher control
- Contributed to project completion by assembling, fitting, and aligning complex mechanical components accurately.
Mechanical Fitter
Eskom Rotek Industries/ Duvah Power Station
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Trained and supervised mechanical engineering technicians in installation and maintenance of equipment.
- Documented all completed jobs meticulously in accordance with company policies to ensure accurate record-keeping for future reference or audits purposes.
- Prepared reports and documentation for mechanical systems and processes.
- Contributed to project completion by assembling, fitting, and aligning complex mechanical components accurately.
- Demonstrated expertise using various hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and precision instruments for accurate job execution.
- refurbishment for valves and pressure testing
- assembling for valves
Mechanical Fitter
Eskom Rotek Industries/Camden Power Station
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Contributed to project completion by assembling, fitting, and aligning complex mechanical components accurately.
- Prepared reports and documentation for mechanical systems and processes.
- Demonstrated expertise using various hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and precision instruments for accurate job execution.
- Documented all completed jobs meticulously in accordance with company policies to ensure accurate record-keeping for future reference or audits purposes.
- Trained and supervised mechanical engineering technicians in installation and maintenance of equipment.
Mechanical Fitter
Eskom Rotek Industries/Grootvail Power Station
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared reports and documentation for mechanical systems and processes.
- Contributed to project completion by assembling, fitting, and aligning complex mechanical components accurately.
- Demonstrated expertise using various hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and precision instruments for accurate job execution.
- Trained and supervised mechanical engineering technicians in installation and maintenance of equipment.
- Documented all completed jobs meticulously in accordance with company policies to ensure accurate record-keeping for future reference or audits purposes.
Expeditor
Eskom Rotek Industries
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Planned production schedules, taking employee production rates, company needs and seasonal changes into account.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, suggesting new strategies for improving overall operations.
- Reviewed building plans and zoning permit applications to verify compliance with requirements such as bulk, placement and parking ratios.
Education
INITIAL FLUID POWER HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS
SA NAVY ARMSCOR
Cape Town, South AfricaINTRODUTION TO QUALITY CONTROL
ALISON
04.2024
INTRODUCTION TO SUPERVISION
ALISON
04.2024
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AND CAPACITY PLANNING
ALISON
04.2024
MS PROJECT
ALISON
04.2024
PRIMAVERA P6 FUNDAMENTALS
ALISON
04.2024
Mechanical Engineering N3
AFRI-IT BUSINESS GOLLEGE
Witbank, South Africa01.2024
MECHANICAL FITTER RED SEAL ARTISAN
NORTHLINK COLLEGE
Cape Town, South Africa08.2014
Occupational Health And Safety
SA NAVY ARMSCOR
Cape Town, South Africa06.2011
Timeline
Expeditor
Eskom Rotek Industries
03.2023 - 09.2023
Mechanical Fitter
Eskom Rotek Industries/Grootvail Power Station
11.2022 - 02.2023
Mechanical Fitter
Eskom Rotek Industries/Camden Power Station
05.2022 - 09.2022
Mechanical Fitter
Eskom Rotek Industries/ Duvah Power Station
01.2022 - 03.2022
Mechanical Fitter
Eskom Rotek Industries/krial Power Station
11.2021 - 12.2021
Mechanical Fitter
Eskom Rotek Industries/Camden Power Station
06.2021 - 09.2021
Mechanical Fitter
Eskom Rotek Industries
09.2018 - 09.2018
Mechanical Fitter
HERSPER ENGINEERINGS
08.2018 - 09.2018
Mechanical Fitter
Eskom Rotek Industries
12.2017 - 01.2018
Hydraulic Fitter
IMDSA
05.2017 - 08.2017
Mechanical Fitter
ESKOM (PALMLET)
02.2017 - 04.2017
Mechanical Fitter
Eskom Rotek Industries/Kendal Power Station
10.2016 - 02.2017
Mechanical Fitter
ROBERTSON AND CAIN YACHTS INTERNATIONAL
10.2015 - 09.2016
Mechanical Fitter
PBA ENGINEERING
06.2015 - 09.2015
Mechanical Fitter
CHEVRON REFINERY (PROMMAC)
02.2015 - 03.2015
Mechanical Fitter
ESKOM (PALMLET)
09.2014 - 12.2014
Apprenticeship
SA NAVY ARMSCOR DOCKWARD
07.2009 - 08.2014
Mechanical Fitter
Eskom Rotek Industries/Camdan Power Station
1 2019 - 03.2021
INITIAL FLUID POWER HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS
SA NAVY ARMSCOR
INTRODUTION TO QUALITY CONTROL
ALISON
INTRODUCTION TO SUPERVISION
ALISON
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AND CAPACITY PLANNING
ALISON
MS PROJECT
ALISON
PRIMAVERA P6 FUNDAMENTALS
ALISON
Mechanical Engineering N3
AFRI-IT BUSINESS GOLLEGE
MECHANICAL FITTER RED SEAL ARTISAN
NORTHLINK COLLEGE
Occupational Health And Safety
SA NAVY ARMSCOR
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