Simon Eliaser
Oshakati
Summary
Results-oriented mechanical engineering graduate with a hands-on approach to tackling projects and accomplishing goals. With a diverse career spanning over 7 years across the Fishery, Mining and Beverage industry (Manufacturing) respectively revolving around plant maintenance operations. Proven track record in enhancing equipment reliability and asset care management. Strong background in analysing and interpreting technical data, writing technical and project reports and documentation, Solid background in delivering complex improvement projects and introducing cost saving and process enhancement methodologies within a business to drive efficiencies and production outputs along with plant availability and reliability.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Fleet Operations Coordinator
HODAGO FISHING (PTY) Ltd
04.2024 - Current
- Ensure compliance to vessel manning requirements.
- Coordinate technical team in conducting planned and random inspections.
- Conduct pre-vetting inspections on board the ship and ensure all corrective actions are closed.
- Oversee incident investigation on board the vessel.
- Lead and manage operations and technical staff.
- Analyse risk management data and implement gap closure plans.
- Manage vessel planned maintenance, scheduled repairs and all maintenance activities.
- Manage compliance within risk management frameworks, policies and processes.
- Propose improvement to workflows to enhance efficiency.
- Monitor operating costs and submit monthly budget follow-up reports.
- Conduct vessel improvements initiatives.
- Developing and implementing both preventative and corrective maintenance programs
Machine Specialist
COCA COLA BOTTLING AFRICA (CCBA)
12.2021 - 03.2024
- Evaluate equipment condition, provide level support on equipment maintenance and breakdowns. Enhance maintenance resources. Manage equipment upgrade and technological changes.
- Coach and train technicians and operators in handling of process control Equipment and company procedures.
- Conduct yearly machine auditing and manage machines overhaul shutdowns. Maintain safety, health and environmental and quality standards.
- Perform maintenance repair services on plant machinery and ensure equipment’s are align with OEM set standard.
- Responsible for the maintenance care, availability, reliability and upgrades on the Blending, Filling Machineries of the whole plant.
Maintenance Engineer
B & E INTERNATIONAL NORTH NAMIBIA
03.2019 - 08.2020
- Lead, managed and supervised a team of 30 maintenance personnel across multiple shifts and rosters. Overseeing for all maintenance related operations and personnel.
- Communicate and coordinate work quality, progress and safety concerns to the site manager as necessary to ensure proper and safe compliance.
- Responsible for plant asset improvement, reliabilities, availability and optimisation. Providing strategic improvements of asset overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Developed and maintained a close working relationship with a high number of work colleagues and peers in order to effectively drive projects and improvements within the business.
Maintenance Technician
B & E INTERNATIONAL NORTH NAMIBIA
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Driving the plant condition monitoring through vibration analysis, infrared, oil analysis, thermography & temperature analysis on designated equipment’s to ensure assets operates within desired capacity.
- Quickly performed trouble-shooting/fault finding activities on equipment which effected production within the crushing plant.
Mechanical Engineering Trainee
B & E INTERNATIONAL NORTH NAMIBIA
06.2015 - 02.2017
- Plant KPI and dashboard updating.
- Update Plant mobile and fixed equipment maintenance service scheduling. Formulation of Plant KPI’s.
- Assisting with condition monitoring and plant oil Sampling.
Education
Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) Degree - Mechanical Engineering
CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Cape Town, South Africa11.2017
National Certificates - N3 to N6
COLLEGE OF CAPE TOWN
Cape Town, South Africa11.2012
Certificate - Engineering Office Class VI
NAMIBIAN MARITIME AND FISHERIES INSTITUTE
Walvis Bay, Namibia05.2008
Grade 12 - undefined
NEGUMBO SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
Oshakati, Namibia01.2006
Skills
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks
- Abaqus
- MS Excel
- MS Project
- SAP
- Orb Fusion
Timeline
Fleet Operations Coordinator
HODAGO FISHING (PTY) Ltd
04.2024 - Current
Machine Specialist
COCA COLA BOTTLING AFRICA (CCBA)
12.2021 - 03.2024
Maintenance Engineer
B & E INTERNATIONAL NORTH NAMIBIA
03.2019 - 08.2020
Maintenance Technician
B & E INTERNATIONAL NORTH NAMIBIA
01.2018 - 02.2019
Mechanical Engineering Trainee
B & E INTERNATIONAL NORTH NAMIBIA
06.2015 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) Degree - Mechanical Engineering
CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
National Certificates - N3 to N6
COLLEGE OF CAPE TOWN
Certificate - Engineering Office Class VI
NAMIBIAN MARITIME AND FISHERIES INSTITUTE
Grade 12 - undefined
NEGUMBO SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL