Christopher John Van Der Merwe

Experience

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  Shell Eco Car Team & Autocast

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

  INTERN / APPRENTICESHIP / PROJECT WORK

  During my time at University, worked in industry placements and apprenticeships, duties include:  Designing and building and automated machine to perform quality checks of manufactured parts Reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications and bills of materials Promoting continuous improvement by identifying Quality & Safety aspects requiring improvement Monitoring and checking materials, parts and equipment to identify defects/faults Performing repairs according to engineering specification changes Ensuring compliance with all company standards, policies and regulatory requirements Updating and completing relevant paperwork and documents Reviewing customer orders to determine product specifications Assisting customer enquiries and providing product/order updates Participating actively in and contributing to team meetings and tool box talksAchievements: Designed and built a dynamometer to test small engines; Designed and built a hydraulic system that could put a variable load on the engines so as to test for performance; Selected from a group to act as the “Project Leader” on an engine development and design project for the Shell Eco Car Team Show less

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  W Squared Engineering

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2016

  JOURNEYMAN / MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN / OPERATOR

  Busy Machining & Mechanical Design workshop, duties include:  Managing machine operations incl. machining and welding practices  Component inspection to determine tool setting Tool setting/inspection and sharpening incl. lathe work, turning replacement parts Milling work, preparation for welding and skimming of cylinder heads TIG/ARC welding of components Assembly of cylinder heads and pistons incl. inspection Managing daily work orders and job setting  Maintaining high levels of accuracy with tolerances defined by OEM manuals Delivering final products according to quality standards Leading and training team members to attain the required level of expertiseAchievements: Initially employed as a Machine Operator and quickly promoted to Technician and Journeyman Show less

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  IKEA Group

  Jan 2016 - Mar 2019

  Fast-paced warehouse environment, duties include:  Leading the day-to-day logistic operations and activities incl. managing a team of 5 logistic technicians  Performing inspections of products and goods coming in and out of the warehouse Ensuring the highest level of accuracy incl. stock levels and leading processes for minimising stock shortages Generating routines, ordering of items, supervising stock replenishment, receiving and storing deliveries Creating/preparing inter-department service agreements  Managing and cataloguing customer orders, amending deviated orders, and processing returns Optimising goods allocation and the planning of warehouse space Health, safety and fire testing incl. maintenance duties of the fire alarm systemAchievements: Initially employed as a Logistics Co-worker and quickly promoted to Team Leader with key-holder and store opening responsibilities Show less

  • Team Lead (Logistics)

    Sept 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Warehouse Operative

    Jan 2016 - Mar 2019
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  HTL Group

  Mar 2019 - Nov 2022

  Customer Service Representative at HTL Group specializing in controlled bolting equipment.Quoting customers for hire and sale of equipmentEnsuring hire equipment is QA/QC checked and relevant certification suppliedCoordinating with customer and workshop for delivery of equipmentComplete monthly invoice runs Recording of all quotes and updating of the live statusAssists account managers to ensure company targets are achievedEnsuring housekeeping is maintained to a high standardCompleting monthly audit checks Show less Faced paced workshop environment, duties include• Fault Finding and diagnostics of tools from the hire fleet and customer owned tools• Assist in design of bespoke tools for customers• Assist in troubleshooting and reporting of on-the-job tool failures• Completion of hire repairs daily workload• Servicing and repairing of specialised torque equipment• Calibration of hydraulic and pneumatic tools• Pressure and load testing of tools• Ensuring highest standard of work in completion of jobs• Completing appropriate works orders/paperwork on completion of jobs• Ensuring housekeeping is maintained to a high standard• Completing monthly audit checks Show less

  • Customer Service Representative

    Mar 2022 - Nov 2022

  • Service Engineer

    Mar 2019 - Sept 2022
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  EnerMech

  Nov 2022 - May 2024

  Project Engineer

  Project Engineer in the offshore cranes department managing offshore maintenance campaigns and adhoc work scopes.Creating CTR's for front end Engineering and offshore mobilisations costs.Creating work instructions and procedures.Checking and reviewing all work scope specific documents.Job cost control and invoicing.Ordering and coordinating equipment mobilisations.Chairing pre and post job briefs.Skills: Project management · Cost Control

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  Reach Subsea

  Jun 2024 - now

  Project Engineer

  Project engineer supporting all subsea and vessel related operations. Duties include:-FEED Studies-Engineering support for tendering-Equipment selection and procurement-Lift plans, task plans, procedures-Offshore support during scope execution-Mob/Demob activites