Anton Bester, Mentor Mechanic

Anton Bester

Mentor Mechanic

Bancroft Global

Location
South Africa - Nelspruit
Education
High school or equivalent, N A
Experience
29 years, 11 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :29 years, 11 Months

Mentor Mechanic at Bancroft Global
  • Somalia
  • August 2011 to November 2015

• Managing the workshop and responsible for
training members of the Uganda Defense Force
Direct and coordinating, through junior staff
activities of workers engaged in diagnosing and
repairing automobile malfunctions.
• Monitor operations to ensure that services
rendered conform to company policy and
standards. Direct procurement of all types of
company-owned- and-operated automotive
equipment, and materials, supplies, and parts
required to maintain automotive equipment,
garages, and storage facilities.
• Coordinate automotive repair and maintenance
services to obtain maximum utilization of
automotive equipment and prevent operational
delays in other departments
• Heavy-duty trucks repairs Ford, International,
MACK, CAT.REVA 111, and Casper. Cummins and
Leyland in line engines. ZF diff and gearboxes,
Allison transmissions, Air and Hydraulic brake
systems. Power steering. Injector Timing on
Cummins, Leyland, International, CAT and Ford
engines.
• Resolve customer complaints. Review
operational expenses and collection reports for
accuracy. Authorize acquisition of tools,
equipment, and parts. Hire, discharge, and assist
in training workers.

Senior mechanic at Mechem Demining and Bancroft Global
  • Ethiopia
  • April 2006 to June 2011

• Mechanical maintenance - Performed extensive
diagnosis and repair of automotive electrical
systems, including starting, charging, ignition,
lighting, and electrical accessories, electronic
body and control systems.
• Performed extensive diagnosis and repair of
automotive fuel systems including fuel lines,
pumps, tanks, injection systems and electronic
controls
• Supervised the work of automotive technicians
and service assistants, Requisitioned repair parts
and servicing materials, and shipped equipment
to headquarters.
• Maintained various related records and files.
Performed inventory control, dispatched work,
wrote service orders, ordered replacement
parts, etc.
• Designed and developed emergency warning
systems and installed emergency warning
equipment and other Patrol vehicle equipment.
• Supervised shop maintenance and clean-up
duties as needed
• Performed other related duties as assigned.
Heavy -duty truck as follow Tapir, Casper, Rhino
and Bozina flail.

Supervisor/ Manager at National Defence Force South African
  • South Africa
  • December 1985 to April 2006

• Examined vehicles, compiled estimates of repair
costs, and secured customers' approval to
perform repairs.
• Repaired, overhauled, and adjusted automobile
brake systems.
• Used electronic test equipment to locate and
correct malfunctions in fuel, ignition, and
emissions control systems. Repaired and
replaced defective ball joint suspensions, brake
shoes, and wheel bearings.
• Inspected and tested new and used vehicles for
damage, then recording the findings for the
necessary repairs.
• Removed and replaced defective mufflers and
tailpipes.
• Have worked on heavy-duty trucks repairs Ford,
International, Samil air cool and Casper’s
• Experience working on lights vehicles, Toyota,
Nissan, VW, Colt, and Chevy.

Education

High school or equivalent, N A
  • at Nelspruit High school
  • November 1978

Specialties & Skills

Mechanical Desktop
Defense Contracting
International Work
Steering
Welding
ASSETS RECOVERY
HABILIDADES DE LA COMPUTADORA
LEADERSHIP
MANAGEMENT
MECHANICAL
MICROSOFT WINDOWS
RISK ASSESSMENT

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

Margate Golf Glub
  • Golfer
  • March 2015

Training and Certifications

Diploma Examiner of Vehicles All Classes (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 1996
Valid Until:
January 9999

Hobbies

  • Golf