Gerald Dunaiski
Walvis Bay,Botswana
Summary
Efficient maintenance professional skilled in task delegation, maintenance scheduling and team oversight. Commended for quality performance and reliability demonstrated several years of industry experience. Advanced knowledge of equipment maintenance and repairs.
Diligent professional with many years of experience maintaining seamless business operations. Smoothly administers budgets, trains staff and monitors procedures to maximize efficiency and balance objectives with operational requirements. Exceptional skills in inventory management, loss prevention, and vendor negotiation.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Manager
XCCS Trucking
Gaborone
08.2019 - 08.2024
- Develop strategic work plans
- Ensure maintenance & repairs are planned and executed reducing down-time and cost cutting
- Manage contractual obligations for out fuel tanker fleet
- Manage financial performance, profits, and budgets
- Manage cost control associated with the maintenance department
- Manage and maintain Fleet Productivity and Standards
- Monitor and Improve Customer Service internal & external
- Manage and improve internal and external Audits as per fuel industry and SADC regulations
- Manage and monitor the appointment and booking process
- Manage, Monitor and Authorize stock levels & Procurement processes
- Manage and drive personal and professional development
- Ensure SHEQ is upheld at all times
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Organized work orders, assigned tasks to staff members and tracked progress of repairs and maintenance projects.
- Conducted regular training sessions for maintenance personnel on safety protocols and best practices.
- Reviewed completed work orders to ensure quality control measures are followed.
- Implemented preventive maintenance program by planning and coordinating major scheduled maintenance outages
- Provided technical support in case of system malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Drafted budgets for maintenance operations and monitored expenditures.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
Dealer Manager
Scania
Walvis Bay
09.2014 - 01.2019
- Develop Strategic work plans
- Conduct marketing and research activities
- Manage and develop human resources
- Manage financial performance, profits, and budgets
- Manage service and parts operations
- Manage and maintain Workshop Productivity Standards
- Monitor and Improve Customer Service levels
- Manage and improve internal and external Communication Processes
- Manage and monitor the appointment and booking process
- Implement and Maintain DOS and SHEQ Standards
- Analyzed financial reports to identify areas for improvement in efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
- Collaborated with vendors to secure competitive pricing on products and services.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales volume and customer satisfaction.
- Assisted customers with selecting vehicles that best fit their needs and budget.
- Conducted regular performance reviews of staff members focusing on individual development plans.
- Recruited, hired, trained, evaluated and disciplined personnel as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory, sales and other dealership activities.
- Resolved conflicts among employees in a constructive manner while upholding company policies.
- Organized monthly meetings between staff members to discuss goals, objectives, successes, challenges and solutions.
- Handled customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
Foreman
Scania
Walvis Bay
03.2012 - 09.2014
- Manage and develop Staff
- Manage and maintain Workshop Productivity, efficiency and standards
- Training of new Recruits, maintenance and diagnostics
- Diagnostics and fault finding
- Training Staff on new products and procedures
- Costing, invoicing and stock keeping
- Provide efficient and effective internal communication
- Created detailed reports on job progress and submitted them to management on time.
- Maintained daily logs of labor and equipment used on-site.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with crew members.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies necessary for job completion.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
Diesel Technician
Scania
Walvis Bay
05.2010 - 03.2012
- All minor and major repairs on heavy duty trucks
- Diagnostics on mechanical and electrical
- Rebuild drive train components, Engines, Gearboxes and Differentials
- Field Service and breakdowns24-hour service
- Trained apprentices
- Documenting findings on job cards as per OEM
- Achieving workshop labor hours target
- Servicing and repair work on mechanical, electrical and hydraulics
- Major components rebuild and commissioning of mine and Marine Engines
- Breakdowns on shifts
- Performed warranty service and filed all paperwork.
- Performed routine maintenance and repair services on diesel engines, including engine overhauls, fuel systems, cooling systems, exhaust systems, transmissions and clutches.
Maintenance Technician
Basil Read
Arandis
12.2009 - 04.2010
- Repair & Maintenance on light vehicle fleet
- Major Component Repair & rebuilds
- Breakdowns on shifts
- Diagnostics of machinery
- SHEQ Coordinator
- Scheduled preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment in good working condition.
- Implemented diagnostics to identify failures, determine parts and material requirements and facilitate repairs.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Conducted regular safety checks to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Worked closely with engineering team to develop innovative solutions for existing problems.
Education
New Managers Development Program - Business Studies
University of Stellenbosch Business School
09-2018
National Technical Certificate - Diesel Mechanics
Namibian Institute of Mining And Technology
Arandis 12-2009
Skills
- Extensive experience in office administration and technical roles
- Ability to achieve challenging deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to consistently deliver a high standard of administrative support
- Ability to work efficiently without compromising quality or accuracy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Outstanding time management skills, with the capability to prioritize multiple tasks
- Flexible and adaptable when dealing with change
- Exceptional conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
- Ability to build strong rapport with customers from a diverse range of backgrounds
- Report writing, data entry and record keeping skills
- Ability to maintain composure during periods of high stress
- Ability to work as part of a team or independently
- Friendly, professional and enthusiastic disposition
- Strong attention to detail
- Good understanding and implementation of regarding Occupational Health and Safety
- Mechanical aptitude
- Employee performance assessment
- Contractor management
- Maintenance planning
- Predictive maintenance
- Inventory monitoring
- Budgeting and cost control
- Work order management
- Continuous improvement
Certification
- Qualified Diesel Mechanic2010
- NMDP – Stellenbosch2018
- Scania Professional and Stellar Customer Service2018
- Scania Leadership2018
- Nosa Safety2006-2007
- Radiation Training – Rio Tinto2010
- Supervisory and Leadership skills2014
- Stores and warehouse control2014
- Finance for non-financial managers2015
Hobbies and Interests
Fishing., Music., Playing Music Instruments., Exploring Nature and Hiking., Car Enthusiast.
Languages
Afrikaans
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
XCCS Trucking
08.2019 - 08.2024
Dealer Manager
Scania
09.2014 - 01.2019
Foreman
Scania
03.2012 - 09.2014
Diesel Technician
Scania
05.2010 - 03.2012
Maintenance Technician
Basil Read
12.2009 - 04.2010
New Managers Development Program - Business Studies
University of Stellenbosch Business School
National Technical Certificate - Diesel Mechanics
Namibian Institute of Mining And Technology