David Dave, Mechanical Superintendent

David Dave

Mechanical Superintendent

Sappi Specialised Cellulose, Umkomaas

Location
South Africa
Education
High school or equivalent,
Experience
41 years, 3 months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :41 years, 3 months

Mechanical Superintendent at Sappi Specialised Cellulose, Umkomaas
  • South Africa
  • My current job since January 1983
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Mechanical Supt in the Woodyard
Responsible for Boilermakers, Fitters and Riggers in my department
Oversee and attend to breakdowns
Changing of Bearings, Shafts, Pumps, Seals and alignments
Responsible for all plant maintenance - Liebherr log loaders, Bulldozers, Chippers,
Radar feeders, Screw, Belt & Chain conveyors, Holms Blowers, Stock system Hydraulics
Silos, Live rolls, Extraction roll system, Flumes, Grit conveyors and bark conveyors, Clarifier,
Sludge press, High pressure pumps, Stocking out pipes, Valves, Drum hoists, Woodloading
Ordering stock and Spares for my department
Evaluate artisans for their annual wage and salary increases
Liaison with Contractors
Daily, weekly and monthly reports
Shutdown planning for weekly and annual plant maintenance shutdowns.
Accurate record keeping
Filing
SAP
Time and Attendance
Purchase Requisitions / DPR’s
Notifications
Service Acceptances
Maintenance planning
BOM’s (Bill of Materials)
Shutdown planning

Education

High school or equivalent,
  • at George Campbell Tech College
  • January 1979

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Specialties & Skills

Team Leadership
Problem Solving
Teamwork
Delegation
DRIVERS
ENGINEERING
FIRST AID
GESTIÓN DE ARCHIVOS
HYDRAULICS
MECHANICAL
MICROSOFT WINDOWS 2000
MINISTERIO DE DEFENSA

Languages

Afrikaans
Intermediate

Hobbies

  • Swimming and golf
    swam the Midmar mile 5 times play off a 16 handicap in golf played soccer from the age of 8 till 45, represented Natal and SA Schools