Gerhard Kotze

Experience

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  PPC Cement

  Jan 1989 - Sept 2014

  Assessment of Employee Performance Levels Compile Learning MaterialINVOCOM Facilitation Level 4 KnowledgeProduction Management and Control Production GoalsShut Down Planning Process Control Staff ManagementOrganizational Effectiveness Cost ManagementQuality ControlKiln 2, (Stage 6 Inline Calciner Commissioning Team)Refractory installation of the bricks and castables.Compile Training Material:Rotary Kiln Stage 6 Inline Calciner.Grate Cooler.Atox Vertical Mill.Ball Mill. Show less Assessment of Employee Performance Levels Compile Learning MaterialINVOCOM Facilitation Level 4 KnowledgeProduction Management and Control Production GoalsShut Down Planning Process Control Staff ManagementOrganizational Effectiveness Cost ManagementQuality ControlCompile Training Material:Planetary Rotary Kiln, Ball Mill, Refractory installation of the bricks and castables(Kiln,cooler, Rizer and Cyclones.Mobile Equipment (Fork lift, Front end Loader, Tractor, Bob Cat and SweepetKnowlege questionare for all above. Show less Managed and coordinated production goals, cost management, cost control and off-set of production lines, despatch and sales. Responsibilities included:- Product availability- Labour availability- Product quality and consistency- Process reliability- Plant performance- Energy consumption- People management- Cost reduction and control- Stock levels.• Managed and supervised manufacturing and production process at all levels related to:- Raw materials delivered for production purposes- Raw Mill and milling- Blending of raw materials- Burning and Kiln process operations- Coal Plant operations- Cement Mill and milling and Packing Plant.• Managed and supervised Plant equipment used in the manufacturing process: - Locomotive for transporting raw materials- Raw Material Store for storage of raw materials- Raw Mill and proportioning- Blending Plant- Kilns (Long Dry, 5stage pre-heater and 6Stage inline Calciner Kilns).- Coal Mills- Process Material Store- Cement Mills- Cement Silo’s- Packing Plant- Palletiser and Warehouse, and Show less

  • Production Trainer

    Apr 2007 - Sept 2014

  • Production Trainer

    Feb 2003 - Mar 2007

  • Shift Supervisor

    Jan 1989 - Jan 2003
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  NLS Supervision

  Nov 2014 - Apr 2017

  Training Manager

  Primary ResponsibilitiesResponsible for creating and implementing training programs and overseeing the development of careers. Sets performance merits, evaluates productivity, and helps workers create long-term career plans within an organization.Develop, implement, and monitor training programs within an organization.Supervise technical training for staff.Conduct orientation sessions.Create brochures and training materials.Develop multimedia visual aids and presentations.Create testing and evaluation processes.Evaluate needs of company and plan training programs accordingly.Conduct performance evaluations.Provide companies with classroom training, demonstrations, on-the-job training, meetings, and workshops.Manage staff of classroom facilitators.Provide performance feedback.Conduct continuing education training.Provide leadership development education.Build solid cross-functional relationships.Provide logistical support, course development, delivery, evaluation, process measurements, and cost management.Plan the implementation and facilitation of activities and events.Assist with the development of strategic plans. Show less

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  FLSmidth O&M

  Apr 2017 - now

  Global Technical Training Manager

  Primary ResponsibilitiesGreat technical assessments, positions in production and maintenance for interview and to evaluate training needs Conduct technical assessments in different countriesAssist and develop programs & training material for FLSmidth Yanbu Cement AcademyPrograms• Engineering Development• Central Control Room Operators (CRO)• Patrollers/Production Technicians• Process Engineer• Quality Control• Maintenance inspectors• Electrical inspectors• Planners• CRO CoachQuarry1. Quarry Operations Safety 2. Geomining & Raw Mix 3. Quarry Operations & Process Risks 4. Mining Operations 5. Drilling & Blasting 6. Mines PlanningProcess & Production7. Process Knowledge for Non Process Engineers 8. Cement Chemistry 9. Fuel Safety 10. Operational Safety 11. Gas Handling 12. Grinding Technology Level I 13. Refractory I 14. Kiln Operation I 15. Process Optimization Level I 16. Solid Fuels (Handling, Firing & Safety) 17. Grinding Technology Level II 18. Kiln Operation II 19. Process Optimization Level II 20. Refractory II 21. AF & ARM Co-processing Maintenance Technology22. Mechanical Maintenance Level I 23. Hydraulics 24. Mechanical Inspection Level I 25. Heavy Duty Gear and Reducer Technology 26. Crushers, Stackers & Reclaimers 27. Ball Mill Mechanics 28. Vertical Roller Mill Mechanics 29. Kiln Mechanics 30. Cooler Maintenance 31. Kiln Seminar 32. Material Handling Engineers Certifications33. Quarry Operations & Process Risks 534. Mining Operations 535. Drilling & Blasting 336. Mines Planning 337. Modeling Software38. Fuel Safety 39. Refractory 40. Process Optimization (level I)41. Grinding Technology (level II) 42. Kiln Operation II 43. Process Optimization (level II) 44. Refractory II 45. LOTOTO 46. RCA & Downtime Analysis 49. Raw Mix Design 50. Mining Operations 51. Mines Planning 53. Critical Sensors Presented presentations for Engineers Certifications 2020. Show less