Willem Herclaas van der Walt

With 18 years' experience in the drilling industry, I am highly confident in my ability to make a considerable contribution to your team. Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience in various aspects of Geotechnical drilling, including site investigations, sampling and testing, soil stabilization and drilling techniques. My expertise in managing drilling projects, coordinating with various stakeholders and clients, by adhering to safety regulations has helped to ensure project success. I am highly skilled in handling drilling equipment, capable of troubleshooting complex technical issues and developing innovative solutions to improve project efficiency. My experience in supervising and mentoring a team of drilling operators has helped to develop my leadership and communication skills, enabling me to work efficiently with diverse teams. As a proactive problem solver with a strong work ethic, I have consistently met and exceeded expectations, delivering high quality results within tight deadlines. I am adept at managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail. I believe that my extensive knowledge and skills make me a strong candidate for this position. I welcome the opportunity to contribute my skills, experience and enthusiasm to your team. I always effectively and professionally manage projects and all their related activities, delivering on all project objectives to the clients. Experienced in the monitoring and management of related costs and budgets. Ensuring proper SHEQ management of sites and that all activities under the scope of work are carried out safely and to the best possible standard, in relation to the clients' specifications. Coordinating and managing daily, weekly and monthly activities according to the companies required specifications. Continuously analyzing project performances for adherence to quality standards, costs, and schedules. I have a great understanding of all labor related practices. Also having the ability to effectively manage various elements of a project within a tight time frame, as well as multiple sites and teams. Working out what equipment to use, depending on the project (what type of material we will be extracting, what depths, what size core barrel, what types of tests are required etc.). Knowing this information, I know how and what equipment to load and what equipment to order, if need be. Determining onsite inspection before the project starts, to evaluate and inspect the site, for a proper understanding of the task ahead and to work out the exact costs and budget that would be involved to undertake the project. Personable and detail-focused professional with solid foundation in engineering principles and operations management. Possesses strong understanding of process optimization and equipment maintenance, coupled with skills in team leadership and project coordination. Aiming to drive operational excellence and enhance productivity through innovative solutions.determining, implementing and monitoring engineering strategies, policies and plans

interpreting plans, drawings and specifications, and providing advice on engineering methods and procedures to achieve construction and production requirements

establishing project schedules and budgets

ensuring conformity with specifications and plans, and with laws, regulations and safety standards

ensuring engineering standards of quality, cost, safety, timeliness and performance are observed

overseeing maintenance requirements to optimise efficiency

liaising with marketing, research and manufacturing managers regarding engineering aspects of new construction and product design

may contribute to research and development projects

• Completed many sites as both an operator and manager
• Experience offshore drilling as well as on shore
• Constructed jack up and floating barges from scrap
• Maintained and repaired all equipment on site, ensuring minimal downtime
• Obtained many certificates and good administrative work
• Experienced in performing all the tests required in drilling
• Staff management to ensure that the crews leave on time
• Manage day to day staff interaction
• Minimize overtime on yard and on sites
• Manage Annual Leave applications and sick leave
• Collect and file all compliance records
• Monitor Health & Safety compliance
• Facilitate and support staff in the progress through their Drillers Certificates
• Induct all new Staff onto Drill rigs

• KZN, South Africa, Operations, Conventional drilling with D90R, 40M to 90M depths of holes drilled, S.P.T, Shelby's, Harbor upgrade, Large intersection (UFO intersection), upgrades of railway and new bridges, new boardwalk on the beach.
• Ventersdorp, South Africa, Operations manager, Wire line and conventional drilling with XY42 and D90, 150M holes with wire line XY42 and 65M holes with the D90R, Investigation drilling for minerals.
• Eastern Cape, South Africa, Operations supervisor, Using D45 and D90R conventional drilling, investigation drilling for a dam including water pressure tests, SPT, Shelby's. Drilling to depths of 15M to 40M.
• Meyerton, South Africa, Operations, supervisor, Investigation drilling with a D90R, Investigation of possible voids which could cause a sinkhole, drilling to the depths of 20M to 80M.
• Brits and Zeerust, South Africa, Operator supervisor, Using an air hammer drill, depths of 4M to 8M. Drilling the holes for a solar farm.
• The Vaal, South Africa, Operations manager, Using hammer air drill and rock drill to drill holes in the foundation and in certain places in the wall itself.
• Eastern Cape, South Africa, Operations and supervisor, Using a D45R drilling holes 20M to 40M. Investigation on a dam construction site.
• Delmas, South Africa, Operations and supervisor, Using a D90R and air hammer drill. Investigation drilling for a potential sinkhole's depth and area.
• Pretoria West, South Africa, Operations, Repairing of an existing sink hole.
• Meyerton, South Africa, Operations, Using a D90R drilling 30M to 60M water monitoring holes.
• DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo), Operations and supervisor, Investigation drilling with a D90R and D45R to holes of 30M to 60M.
• Madagascar, Operations, Using D90R for the deep holes and the XY42 FOR wire line and the shallow holes we use the D45R.
• Mozambique, Operations, Conventional drilling with a D45R and D90R.
• Lesotho, Operations, D90R conventional drilling.
• Bloemfontein, South Africa, Operations manager, Investigation drilling with D45R 20M TO 30M.
• Nelspruit, South Africa, Operations, Investigation drilling with a D45R 10m to 25m.
• Pretoria, South Africa, Operations, Investigation drilling with D90R.30M TO 60M holes.
• Central Pretoria, South Africa, Operations, Investigation drilling with a D45R 20M to 40M.
• Central Johannesburg, South Africa, Operations, Investigation drilling for a new parking lot 10M to 20M holes.
• Guinea, Operations, D45R investigation drilling.15M to 40M.
• Angola, Operations, Investigation drilling 20M to 40M D45R for new pipeline and power lines.
• Swaziland, Operations, Investigation drilling with D45R 10M to 30M holes.
• Botswana, Operations, Investigation drilling with a D45R 15M to 40M holes.
• Northern Cape, South Africa, Operations supervisor, Investigation drilling with a D45R and a D90R.

• William, Geopractica, +27 (0) 67 052 9916, South Africa
• Robert, WSP Global, +61 4908 69260, Australia
• Justin, Weppelman Geotechnical, +27 (0) 66 333 0840, South Africa
• Peter, Terratest, 0412147313, Australia

• Available: Immediately
• ID Number: 8701185031080
• Age: 35
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Visa: 482 visa
• Health Status: Excellent
• Date of Birth: 01/18/87
• Gender: Male
• Nationality: South African
• Marital Status: single

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