Brent Galant
Summary
Hardworking fitter bringing years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures. dedicated worker and professionalist. currently hold MEM30219 Certificate III in Engineering ‐ Mechanical Trade (Fitting).
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service Technician
Eilbeck Cranes
07.2023 - Current
perform service ,safety inspection and maintenance of varies cranes examples overhead,jib and monorail cranes
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with mechanical systems .(motors ,gearboxes,couplings, travel wheels)
- commissioning and installations of cranes
Maintenance fitter
Oceana group (desert diamond fishing vessel)
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Installing, maintaining and repairing, mechanical equipment such as pumps gearboxes, motors, couplings, belt and chain drives and conveyors.
- Carrying out maintenance and repair to pneumatic and hydraulic systems repair install directional control valves, cylinders, actuators, gauges, piping and Pump.
- Drilling tapping bolting and welding various types of mechanical parts
- Working from mechanical drawings to carry out his duties
- Test-assembling articles to ensure accuracy of fit
Mechanical fitter
Dormac/de beers
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Measuring and installing pins, bushes O-rings and seals
- Install and torque gearbox
- Perform risk assessment
- Working from mechanical drawings to carry out his duties
Maintenance Fitter
Agriprotein Technologies
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Maintaining and refurbishing, repairing of machinery
- Daily duties monitoring performance of machinery, attend to breakdowns.
- Perform Maintenance checklists and risk assessments
- Equipment worked on pumps, valves, gearboxes, motors, couplings, belt and chain drives, fan drives, pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, dcvs, gauges and pumps
- Perform arc and tig welding
Fitter and turner
Cook engineering.
03.2017 - 08.2018
- Machining and maintenance
Artisan
Dennes Engineering
06.2012 - 07.2016
- completed my apprenticeship as fitter and turner
Assistant fitter
Victory Hydraulics
- Fitting and removing Pumps, Fitting Cylinders, and General Maintenance.
Bar Attendant / Waiter
Western Province Cricket Association
- Top up bar and Suite facilities.
- Worked at 2003 Cricket World Cup and all International, Domestic and IPL Matches.
Education
Certificate - Mechanical Engineering
College of Cape Town
01.2011
Certificate - Mechanical Engineering
Westlake College
12.2008
Steenberg High School
01.2005
Skills
- Parts Fabrication
- Workplace Safety
- Fastener Selection
- Hydraulics
- Conveyor Systems
- Motor Installation
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Troubleshooting
- Conveyor system repair
- Precision measuring tools
- Hand and power tools
- Repair expertise
- Chain Drive Maintenance
- Flange Assembly
- Fabrication
- Preventive Maintenance
- Pneumatic Systems
- Pump maintenance
- Machine Alignment
- Gearbox Maintenance
- Machine lubrication
- Piping installation
- Filter Replacement
- Coupling Alignment
- Problem solving ability
- Parts Replacement
- Mechanical Repair
- Hand-tool proficiency
- Technical Proficiency
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Lubrication management
- Torque specifications
- Welding
- Power Tool Operation
- Drive belt adjustment
- Maintenance and repairs
- Inspection
Skills Interests
Proficient on the conventional lathe 1m – 3m., Proficient on the conventional milling machine., Proficient on the conventional shaping machine and vertical slotter., Committed, Conscientious, Meticulous, Trustworthy and Honest., Efficient with all hand tools, power tolls and their maintenance and repairs., Welding includes; Mig / Tig / Arc / Aluminium. I am not coded but I am more than capable., Efficient in machine building and repairs., Refurbishing of machines and machine parts, including fitting., Have aswell exposure to the food and packaging industry.
Cellphone
+61449577774
Health
Excellent
Driver License
Motorcycle driver’s license. Australian vehicle licence
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8606115105088
- Dependents: None
- Date of Birth: 11/06/86
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Single
References
- tyrane moolman , Eilbeck cranes ,Supervisor 0416643801
- Paul van oudtshoorn, Agriprotein Technologies, Factory Manager, 074 316 3757
- Giovanni jonker, Dennes Engineering, Workshop Manager, 076 157 8127
- Nazeem Salie, Western Province Cricket Association, Bar Manager, 083 703 7637, 021 657 2026
- Bernie Galant, Victory Hydraulics, Managing Director, 072 190 0594
Certification
Working at heights
High risk licence
White card
Yelow card
Dogman licence
hiking, designing bike parts, gaming
I have a special interest in motorcycles. I enjoy Hiking, motor racing and going on long journeys on my bike.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Service Technician
Eilbeck Cranes
07.2023 - Current
Maintenance fitter
Oceana group (desert diamond fishing vessel)
02.2022 - 10.2022
Mechanical fitter
Dormac/de beers
08.2021 - 10.2021
Maintenance Fitter
Agriprotein Technologies
10.2018 - 03.2021
Fitter and turner
Cook engineering.
03.2017 - 08.2018
Artisan
Dennes Engineering
06.2012 - 07.2016
Certificate - Mechanical Engineering
Westlake College
Steenberg High School
Assistant fitter
Victory Hydraulics
Bar Attendant / Waiter
Western Province Cricket Association
Certificate - Mechanical Engineering
College of Cape Town
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