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Bradley Charles  Parker

Bradley Charles Parker

Hitchin,Hertfordshire

Summary

Dedicated Fitter with background in coordinating jobs and setting up work sites. Knowledgeable in safety processes, regulations and pipe selection. Offering successful career history comprising more than 25 years.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work history

Mechanical maintenance supervisor

Ipscor Promac
Sasol Oil Refinery , South Africa
08.2024 - 09.2024
  • Supervised maintenance operations ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Coordinated preventive maintenance schedules to minimise equipment downtime and optimise performance.
  • Implemented training programmes for staff to enhance skills in equipment handling and maintenance procedures.
  • Prioritised urgent repair needs minimising operational disruptions.
  • Conducted safety training for staff, promoting a safe working environment.

Mechanical Fitter

PEKAN PHAKAMANI- Engen Refinery
Durban , South Africa
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Coordinating and managing work force
  • Decommissioning and reinstating production equipment vessel, drums pots and valves.
  • Operated hand and machine tools safely and responsibly for reduced risk.
  • Managed fabricating, assembling and installing to comply with piping system responsibilities.
  • Assembled mechanical components according to technical specifications ensuring precision and reliability.
  • Assured operational continuity by quickly troubleshooting and resolving mechanical faults.

Mechanical Fitter

CSG /PDPS - Sasol
Mpumalanga, South Africa
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Permit receiving Management Team, Pressure Testing
  • Decommissioning and commissioning of production unit
  • Valves, drums, heat exchange, boilers, furnaces etc.
  • Removal of old piping ,reinstating new piping and supports
  • Flange management
  • Installed mechanical components for optimised equipment performance.
  • Appointed safety lead in team meetings due to vast knowledge of health and safety procedures.
  • Utilised precision tools for accurate fitting and assembly tasks.

Mechanical Fitter

CSG/PDPS -Sasol
Mpumalanga, South Africa
08.2021 - 09.2021

Pressure Testing

  • Decommissioning and commissioning of production unit
  • Stripping servicing reinstating equipment eg
  • Valves, drums, heat exchange, boilers, furnaces etc.
  • Flange management

Mechanical Foreman

GRINAKER LTA -SAPREF DURBAN
Durban, South Africa
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Permit receiving Management Team, Pressure Testing
  • Decommissioning and commissioning of production unit
  • Stripping servicing reinstating equipment eg
  • Valves, drums, heat exchange, boilers, furnaces etc.
  • Coordinated activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities and directing work of subordinate employees.

Mechanical Supervisor

PROMMAC- SASOL
Mpumalanga, South Africa
07.2018 - 09.2018
  • Coordinating and managing workforce
  • Decommissioning and reinstating production equipment vessels, exchangers, drums pots and valves.
  • Coordinated activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities and directing work of subordinate employees.

Mechanical Foreman

SNC LAVALIN- ENGEN REFINERY
Durban, South Africa
01.2018 - 03.2018
  • Decommissioning and reinstating production equipment vessel, exchangers, drums pots and valves.
  • Permit receiving and pressure testing
  • Flange management

Mechanical Supervisor

Prommac Shutdown Solutions-SASOL
Mpumalanga, South Africa
08.2017 - 09.2017
  • Permit receiving Management Team, Pressure Testing
  • Decommissioning and commissioning of production unit
  • Stripping servicing reinstating equipment eg
  • Valves, drums, heat exchange, boilers, furnaces.

Mechanical Supervisor

PROMMAC IPSCO- SASOL
Mpumalanga, South Africa
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Coordinating execution of shutdown
  • Maintenance program for plant equipment and workforce management
  • Heat exchanges valves, towers, drums
  • Pressure testing
  • Flange management
  • Permit receiving

Mechanical Fitter

Capital- Engen Refinery
Durban, South Africa
08.2015 - 09.2015
  • Pressure Testing
  • Decommissioning and commissioning of production unit
  • Stripping servicing reinstating equipment eg
  • Valves, drums, heat exchange, boilers, furnaces.
  • Assembled mechanical components according to technical specifications ensuring precision and reliability.
  • Conducted regular maintenance and repairs on machinery to minimise downtime and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Appointed safety lead in team meetings due to vast knowledge of health and safety procedures.
  • Assured operational continuity by quickly troubleshooting and resolving mechanical faults.

Mechanical Fitter

Group 5 -Engen Refinery
Durban, South Africa
10.2013 - 12.2013
  • Decomisioning process units
  • Servicing process equipment , heat exchanges , valves,drums
  • Pressure testing equipment and piping
  • Reinstating equipment
  • Flange management

Mechanical Supervisor

PROMMAC IPSCO/THUSANYO-SASOL
Durban, South Africa
07.2012 - 09.2013
  • Permit receiving
  • Managing workforce
  • Decommissioning process unit and servicing process equipment e.g. heat exchangers , valves and drums
  • Pressure testing
  • Flange management

Mechanical Supervisor

PROMMAC AMT- SASOL
Mpumalanga, South Africa
07.2011 - 09.2011
  • Permit receiving
  • Decommissioning process unit and servicing process equipment e.g. heat exchangers, valves and drums
  • Pressure testing
  • Flange management

Mechanical Foreman

DNM-KENTZ -SASOL
Mpumalanga, South Africa
05.2010 - 09.2010
  • Permit receiver
  • Decommissioning process unit and servicing process equipment e.g. heat exchanges drums and valves
  • Installing new modules and equipment with dressings
  • Pressure testing equipment and piping spools
  • Reinstating equipment and flange management
  • Supervised daily operations to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
  • Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures within the workplace.

Education

NQF Level 4 Mechanical Maintenance - Mechanical Maintenace

Engen Community Training Centre

Grade 12 - National Senior Certificate

Fairvale Secondary School

Skills

  • Troubleshooting
  • Job order prioritisation
  • Equipment testing
  • Safety policies and proceed
  • Hand and power tools
  • Workforce coordination
  • Mechanical knowledge
  • Safety compliance

Languages

English
Native language
English
Advanced

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 10/05/1972
  • Nationality: South African
  • Marital status: Married

Languages

5,C1

References

  • Thusanyo Human Resources +27 176313081
  • CSG Human Resources +27 176380140/1/2
  • Kenneth Davids KJ BUSINESS SOLUTIONS - +27746180688/ +27747272000

Timeline

Mechanical maintenance supervisor

Ipscor Promac
08.2024 - 09.2024

Mechanical Fitter

PEKAN PHAKAMANI- Engen Refinery
11.2023 - 12.2023

Mechanical Fitter

CSG /PDPS - Sasol
07.2022 - 09.2022

Mechanical Fitter

CSG/PDPS -Sasol
08.2021 - 09.2021

Mechanical Foreman

GRINAKER LTA -SAPREF DURBAN
05.2019 - 07.2019

Mechanical Supervisor

PROMMAC- SASOL
07.2018 - 09.2018

Mechanical Foreman

SNC LAVALIN- ENGEN REFINERY
01.2018 - 03.2018

Mechanical Supervisor

Prommac Shutdown Solutions-SASOL
08.2017 - 09.2017

Mechanical Supervisor

PROMMAC IPSCO- SASOL
05.2016 - 08.2016

Mechanical Fitter

Capital- Engen Refinery
08.2015 - 09.2015

Mechanical Fitter

Group 5 -Engen Refinery
10.2013 - 12.2013

Mechanical Supervisor

PROMMAC IPSCO/THUSANYO-SASOL
07.2012 - 09.2013

Mechanical Supervisor

PROMMAC AMT- SASOL
07.2011 - 09.2011

Mechanical Foreman

DNM-KENTZ -SASOL
05.2010 - 09.2010

NQF Level 4 Mechanical Maintenance - Mechanical Maintenace

Engen Community Training Centre

Grade 12 - National Senior Certificate

Fairvale Secondary School
Bradley Charles Parker