1. Marius Vermeulen
Technical Workshop Manager
Contact details
57 La Provence Road
Welgelegen
Cape Town
Cell +27 82 228 1230
+27 82 305 4407
Email: mariusvermeulen@live.com
sharonvermeulen@live.co.za
Surname: Vermeulen
Names: Mans Christiaan Hendrik
Nickname: Marius
Identity number: 6808215141086
Passport number: M00063249
Expiry date on passport: 11 June 2022
Place of Birth: Cape Town, South Africa
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
Nationality: South African
Valid work permit: In possession of a Schengen Visa and Nigerian STR
Home address: 57 La Provence Road, Welgelegen, Cape Town
Cell number: 0822281230
Profile
Heavy Duty Mechanic with 20 years experience in the Mining and Offshore Industry.
Education and Qualifications
JW Luckhoff Technical High School ,Heidelberg
Grade 12 (1988)
Iscor Vanderbijlpark Apprenticeship Training Centre
Vaal Triangle Technical College
(an environment specializing in the manufacturing of producing Steel and the training of apprentices to be
outstanding artisans.)
Apprentice Diesel Mechanic (1990 - 1994)
National Technical Certificate 3
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2. Vaal Triangle Technical College
National Technical Certificate N 3 (1992)
Qualified as Diesel Mechanic with Hydraulics, Olifansfontein Trade Certificate (Red Seal)
Compulsory Military Training - South African Defence Force
Bloemfontein 1 SAI
Other Courses
Basic Hydraulics (1994)
Electrical Schematics and faultfinding (1994)
Welding and Boiler Making (1994)
Pneumatics (1994)
Rigging (1994)
Lock Out Procedures (1994)
Diesel Trade Theory (1994)
Hydraulics (1994)
Auto Electrical (1995)
Transmissions (2006)
First Aid (2012)
Offshore Survival Certificate (2012)
Fire Fighting (2012)
Supervisors Training (2014)
Offshore Survival Certificate - OPITA Approved (2013)
AMOS training (2013)
Working on Heights and confined space Entry Level 3 (Supervisors)
In possession of:
Valid Passport
Full Medical Passed
Police Clearance
HIV Tested
Full Vaccinations
Offshore Survival Certificate
Valid USA work Visa, expires 2018
Valid Schengen Visa
Valid Nigerian STR Visa
Core Competencies
Maintenance Supervision
Staff Administration
Drawing Manuals
Writing Technical and Safety Reports
International SOP and BEST Practices
Quality Assurance
Knowledge of Piping, Valves and Static Machines
Client Interaction
Work Plan and Allocation
Machine Repair and Maintenance
Process Improvement Initiatives
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3. Safety Supervision
Analytical and Problem solving Skills
Team Management
Computer Literate
Working on heights and confine space Entry level 3
Machine Specific Experience
O&K Excavators
Fiat Hitachi used for vertical draining
Underground Mining Equipment: Drill Rigs,
Roof bolters, Continues Miners
Offshore Drill Rigs: Caterpillar 3306,3308,3512,
EMD and Detroit Marine engines.
O&K Track Excavator
Liebherr
Hitachi
Daewoo
Caterpillar
Steel Pot Carriers
Graders
Caterpillar
Loaders
Komatsu
Zettelmeyer
Caterpillar 926, 980, 988
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4. JCB
Case
Caterpillar
Tamping Roller
Caterpillar Compactors
Dump Trucks and Articulated Dump Trucks
Bell
Euclid’s
Komatsu
Caterpillar
Bulldozer
Caterpillar D6, D8, D9
Various Trucks
Volvo 320, 340, 360, 420
Volvo Passenger buses
Mercedes Benz
DAF 2300
Unimog’s
LDV’s
Toyota Hilux (2005 – 2011)
Toyota Prado (2005 – 2011)
Mazda
Toyota Coaster
Toyota Hiace and Quantum buses
Tractors
Massey Ferguson
Landini
Compressors
Ingersoll Rand
John Deere
Atlas Copco
Cranes, Forklifts and tele handlers
Cranes: Liebherr, Hitachi
Forklifts: 7 Years extensive experience as Field
Service Mechanic, Diesel and Petrol/Gas
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5. Generators: (14 KVA – 600 KVA)
Caterpillar 3406, 3408, 3512
Mikano (Scania DSC 11, Perkins 1300 series and Cummins)
Marapco
FG Wilson
Welding Machines:
Miller 425 D
Experience
Work Experience
Date: 2June 2016 – till present
Employer: SIAT / ‘Presco
Website: www.siatgroup.com
Position: Technical Workshop Manager
Country: Nigeria
Duties: Analyze current procedures and activities to identify and present opportunities for
improvement of the workshop.
Facilitate the orientation of new team members in collaboration with the Workshop Supervisor by
familiarizing them with work surroundings, explaining work hours, procedures, use of equipment
and job expectations and ensure that new team members understand their respective duties.
Maintain good relationships with customers.
Ensure adequate maintenance of tools, equipment and other materials in the Service Area.
Facilitate the training and development of team members in the department, by providing feedback
and coaching to support improvements in their job performance.
Conduct annual Performance Appraisal for Workshop Personnel.
Provide advice and technical assistance to team members.
Evaluate the impact of work delays, interruptions or changes in plans to develop appropriate
course of actions.
Monitor workflow to anticipate impact of delays due to team members being absent for leaves,
holidays or sickness.
Review customers service orders and inspect the quality of a technician repairs before the release
of vehicles.
Review work orders to ensure that all actions have been documented according to Service
Workshop policies and procedures. Plan and adjust the workloads of department personnel to
match their skills and abilities.
Plan and prepare annual budget for the department and facilities, scheduling expenditures,
analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions. Follow up closely during implementation
Date: 1 November 2014 – May 2016
Employer: Allseas
Website: www.allseas.com
Position: Deck Engineer/Mechanic
Country: Netherlands and North Seas
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6. Duties: I was part of the first crew that collected the New Build vessel Pieter Schelte (Pioneering
Spirit) in Daewoo shipyard in Korea on route to Rotterdam. I was responsible for the maintenance,
installation of new equipment and various modifications. Allseas lost all future contracts as
maintenance were delayed and the company need to retrench staff.
Date: February 2013 – November 2014 (Permanent)
Employer: Saipem
Website: www.saipem.com
Position: Vessel equipment Engineer / PLE Supervisor
Country: Worldwide
Duties: Manage and Supervising of PLE department. Monthly, weekly and yearly PM’s. Perform
daily inspections and maintenance of Mechanical equipment. Organize the Amos (automatic
maintenance operated system) Carry out periodic maintenance according to the Amos guidelines.
Troubleshoot maintenance and repairs on all Mechanical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic equipment and
tools. Ensure that the permit to work and isolate procedures is followed. Maintain and ensure
adequate supply of spares and parts in order to fulfill maintenance requirements and facilitate a
safe and sufficient operation. Supply information to assist in development of maintenance and
repair budget. Carry out classification society surveys as part of continuous survey of machinery.
Ensure that all subordinates has the necessary skills and experience to fulfill their assigned tasks
in a safe and efficient manner. Mentor, develop and train crew members to ensure they are
competent to work at their next level.
Projects: PNG, Papua New Guinea
Bien Dong, Vietnam
Ichtys, Darwin Australia
Date: 21 August 2012 – February 2013
Employer: Jan de Nul Marine
Website: www.jandenul.com
Reference: lukas.vaes@jandenul.com , pieterjan.vanhecke@jandenul.com
Title: Technical Superintendents
Position: Workshop Supervisor / Marine Engineer
Country: DRC and Indonesia
Duties: I was in charge of all the Marine and Yard equipment which included the maintenance, repairs
and servicing of all Mechanical, Hydraulic and Pneumatically equipment. Ordering of parts and liaise with
HO to ship parts to location. Responsible for the daily update and completion of work and work orders as
per Amos (Automatic maintenance operating system) Our Engines and equipment include Caterpillar
3306, 3308, 3412, Detroit and Cummins engines. Responsible for all repairs and troubleshooting on the
equipment.
Date: 2 November 2010 – 21 August 2012
Employer: Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors
Website: www.vanoord.com
References: 1 Wout de Ruiter - +234 80 3312 1780
+234 80 7345 8437
Email: wwr@vanoord.com
Title: Plant Manager
2 Derek Benner - +234 81 0303 9180
Email: dbr@vanoord.com
Title: Technical Inspector
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7. Position: Workshop Supervisor/Foreman
Country: Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Duties: Create job cards, ordering of parts and spares, meeting with prospective clients and suppliers,
schedule services and periodic maintenance. In charge of 25 Mechanics and responsible for the Repairs,
maintenance, service and faultfinding on tugboats with Cummins engines, generators, trucks, cranes,
compressors, excavators and a fleet of 45 LDV company vehicles.
Date: 1 December 2009 – 4 May 2010 (Contract)
Employer: Pride International – Pride South Pacific Drill Rig
Country: Dubai, UAE
Position: Subsea Engineer – 5 months
Duties: Responsible for all the maintenance, repairs and assembling of the Hydraulic equipment of an Oil
Rig and the assembling of Subsea equipment such as BOP’s (Blow out Preventer) and LMRP’s (Lower
Marine Riser Package) and Calibration of APV Accumulators and Marine Riser Tensioners.
Date: 10 August 2009 – 20 November 2009 (Contract)
Employer: Pride International – Pride Venezuela Drill Rig
Country: Equatorial Guinea
Position: Chief Mechanic – 3 months
Duties: Overhaul of EMD engine, removal of two old V24 EMD engines and installation of new engines.
Date: 5 July 2009 – 3 August 2009 (Contract)
Employer: CXIC China
Country: Tianjin, China
Position: Hydraulic Technician – 1 month
Duties: Assembling of a Production line and responsible for the maintenance and faultfinding of all
Hydraulic Equipment.
Date: 28 February 2009 – 3 July 2009 (Contract)
Employer: Transocean – Sedneth 701 Drill Rig
Country: Namibia
Position: Chief Mechanic/Asst Subsea Engineer – 4 months
Duties: Responsible for all the Mechanical repairs and maintenance of an Oil Rig including the overhaul
of a Cummins V12 engine. Overhaul of National Oilwell Varco mud pumps.
Date: 24 November 2008 – 28 February 2009 (Contract)
Employer: Pride International – Pride Angola Drill Ship
Country: Angola
Position: Mechanic – 3 months
Duties: Maintenance and overhaul of a Canrig 750 t Top Drive and the general maintenance all
mechanical equipment.
Date: 6 August 2008 – 24 November 2008 (Contract)
Employer: Swire Pacific Offshore
Country: USA, Singapore
Position: Marine Mechanic - 4 months
Duties: Responsible for the maintenance and repairs of Watzilla and Detroit engines and to prepare for
the commissioning of sea trials.
Permanent jobs before starting offshore
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8. Date: May 2006 – July 2008
Employer: Mitsubishi Africa
Country: South Africa
Position: Diesel Mechanic (Field Service) -2 Years
Duties: Responsible for the maintenance, repairs and servicing of Forklifts, Industrial equipment and
Earthmoving equipment such as Case and Caterpillar. Overhaul of transmissions and engines.
Date: 2003 – 2006
Employer: Barloworld Caterpillar
Country: South Africa
Position: Diesel Mechanic (Field Service) - 4 Years
Duties: I started off my career at Caterpillar in the Workshop overhauling transmissions and maintenance
on different Caterpillar equipment; I was then promoted after 1 year to Field Services responsible for the
maintenance, repairs and faultfinding on Caterpillar equipment and Hysters as well as Container
Handlers.
Date: 1999 – 2003
Employer: Volvo Trucks and buses
Country: South Africa
Position: Diesel Mechanic (Field Service) – 4 Years
Duties: Faultfinding, repairs, maintenance and service of Volvo Trucks and buses.
Date: 1994 – 1999
Employer: Iscor Steel, Vanderbijlpark
Country: South Africa
Position: Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic – 6 Years
Duties: Faultfinding, repairs, maintenance, and service on various Earthmoving equipment such as
Komatsu, O&K, Zettelmeyer, Hitachi, Bell, Liebherr, Caterpillar, Steel Pot Carriers, Volvo, Euclid’s, and
Dump Trucks.
Date: 1990 – 1994
Employer: Iscor Steel, Vanderbijlpark
Country: South Africa
Position: Apprentice Diesel Mechanic (Served my apprenticeship and qualified) – 4 Years
Duties: Practical training includes overhaul, repairs and maintenance on Earthmoving and lifting
equipment.
Strengths:
I have an open personality and perform well individually and in a team. I am of sober habits and a hard
worker. I enjoy a challenge, am neat and a quick learner. I am not easily intimidated and perform well
under pressurized circumstances.
Statement:
I solemnly declare that all of the above information is true in every respect. I sincerely hope to be
considered for a position within your company.
Yours Faithfully
Mr. MCH Vermeulen
Cobus (Jacobus) Kriek
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