Gerrit Uys

Assmang Khumani Iron Ore Mine Engineering Assistant | 2010 – Present | South Africa - Performed breakdown and preventative maintenance on haul trucks, drills, loaders, and excavators in remote pit and workshop environments to ensure operational reliability - Refurbish heavy equipment buckets: weld repairs, plate fitting, hard-facing, GET removal & installation - Replace hydraulic hoses, fittings & components; perform daily inspections, fluid top-ups & condition reporting - Oxy-acetylene cutting & fabrication of steel plates, wear liners & structural parts to spec - Safety Representative: promote safe work, conduct inspections, report hazards, support incident investigations - Trained and mentored junior staff, assessing practical skills and coordinating workplace training to enhance team competency - Maintained maintenance logs and JDE entries while working standby and shifts to support continuous operational readiness

• Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.