Charl Cilliers
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
I am a motivated and dynamic Mechanical and Maintenance Fitter with more than 30 years of experience in fault finding, repairs, and assembly of vast-scale manufacturing and mechanical systems and machines. Accurately completes tasks without compromising safety. Juggles multiple tasks and works well under pressure. Able to work in a fast-paced environment under tight schedules.
Professional with strong background in mechanical maintenance and repair. Skilled in diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment issues to ensure optimal performance. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and consistent delivery of high-quality results. Expertise in welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, and preventative maintenance. Reliable and flexible, ready to meet changing operational needs.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical and Maintenance Fitter
Anglo Coal / Anglo American
South Africa
09.1995 - 05.2023
- Mechanical and Maintenance Fitter at Anglo Coal/ Anglo American. Excellent experience and knowledge as Artisan Fitter / Charge hand Fitter and acting Engineering Foreman. All repairs and maintenance of all Mechanical and Engineering equipment. Experienced in Underground, Coal washing plant, Crushing plant, and Opencast. Sound knowledge of Sewage Systems, sewage pumps, sound knowledge of centrifugal pumps Metso, Krebs, Warman, Dirko, KSB, Vertical spindle pumps, multistage pumps, Submersible centrifugal pumps, Slurry Piston pumps. Where in charge of LiveX dewatering project, Xylem multistage pumps, flow meters, thickeners, thickener rakes, Planetery Gearbox drives, Airrators, Actuator, sound knowledge on all conveyor systems, PVC, Solid woven, Ply, and Steelcor as well as all bucket conveyor and chain conveyor drives. Knowledge of different pumps, bearings, gearboxes, lifting equipment, and lubrication systems. Carried out systematic fault finding on hydraulics, and all other mechanical equipment. Ensured quality safety by inspecting and testing piping and machinery systems. Inspected the safety and efficiency of pipe installations using pressure gauges and hydrostatic testing. Crushing plant: Osborne Jaw Crusher 36''x48'', Apron feeder, Grizzly feeder, and all hydraulic systems related to Apron feeder. Coal Washing plant: Vibrating screens, Centrifuges.
Mechanical Fitter / Heavy Diesel Fitter
Anglo American / Anglo Coal
South Africa
09.1995 - 05.2023
- Worked on and knowledge of the following: Volvo wheel loaders, Komatsu wheel loaders, Bell B30 ADT, Bell ADT B20, Komatsu ADT, Komatsu HM 300, Komatsu Excavators, RH400 O&K, Haul trucks Komatsu, and Cat.
- Assist OEM on all routine planned services and inspections.
- Acted as Voluntarily Fire Captain and Fire Marshall with a team of 50 team members Identifying and mitigating fire hazards
Senior Maintenance and Mechanical Fitter
Raumix / Raubex
01.2025 - 02.2026
- Install, maintain, and repair on all machinery and equipment on site and infield. Perform daily / weekly safety inspections to ensure the proper functioning of equipment and machinery used. High regard in safety by following guidelines and procedures that is essential to remain compliant with the mining and national occupational safety authorities. Daily Quality Control and monitoring to determine if the product are within the specifications for the final product. Overseer of Contractors and Contracts. In control of Quotes, Invoices and deliveries
Apprentice Underground Fitter
Ingwe Mines
01.1991 - 01.1995
- Apprentice Fitter with Hydraulics and rigging. Experience in maintenance and repairs and on Continuous miners (Joy & Voest Alphine). Coal Cutters (Joy), Shuttle cars (JPY), LHD’s (Bird), Roof bolters. Knowledge of different pumps, bearings, gearboxes, lifting equipment and lubrication systems. Carried out systematic fault findings daily on hydraulics and other mechanical systems and equipment. Assembles, fit and build new or replace from other materials new fitted compartments and needed spares to continue days work. In depth understanding of fitments, measurements and care of all relevant parts and bearings in machines and equipment.
Education
Artisan Trade Test Certificate - Fitter (including Machining) Section 12B
Mining Industry Engineering Trades Training Board
Olifsntsfontein, South Africa08-1995
Higher Education - Apprenticeship
01-1995
N3 - Fitting & Turning
Middelburg Technical College
01-1993
Matriculated - Engineering Field
Technical High School Middelburg
11-1990
Skills
- Engineering
- Mechanical
- Maintenance
- Fault Finding
- Hydraulics
- Assembling
- Problem Solving
- Team Player
- Bearing replacement
- Power tool operation
- Coupling alignment
- Pump maintenance
- Fabrication
- Gearbox maintenance
- Hydraulic systems
- Preventive Maintenance
- Pneumatic systems
- Mechanical fitting
- Pneumatics
- Mechanical systems repairs
- Mechanical repair
- Water treatment
- HVAC systems
- Conveyor systems
- OSHA
- Supply management
- System installations
- Fire alarm systems
- Machine lubrication
- Service-oriented mindset
- Mechanical troubleshooting
Certification
- Basic Rope Rescue Course
- Conveyor Maintenance
- Rigging and Slinging
- SHE- Risk Management Process A2
- Working at Heights – Install, use and perform basic rescues
- Developmental Courses
- Basic Hydraulics
- Advance Hydraulics
- Filters and Filtration
- Basic Rigging
- Mechanical Safety
- Hydraulic Mobile Crane (30 000kg)
- Counterbalance Lift Truck
- Truck-mounted Crane Course
- Leadership Workshop Completed
- Overhead crane Pendant and Radio Controlled
- Timken Bearings (Maintenance and Fitting procedure) at Timken Bearing.
- Dangerous goods handling and awareness Course
- Certificate of Excellence in Safety
- Driver Evaluation K53 Code EC
- Environmental Awareness
- PALL South Africa (Filters and Filtration)
- AVLOCK INT (Basic Operation)
- Industrial Fire Fighting Preliminary Level
- Industrial Fire Fighting 2 Course
- Fire-Fighting & Evacuation Module
- Grass Fire-Fighting
- Workplace Fire Fighting 1 – Breathing Apparatus & Gas Courses
- FPA Fire College (Fire Fighting and evacuation) at FPA Fire College
- First Aid Level 1&2 at Ambu Training
LANGUAGES
English
Afrikaans
Timeline
Senior Maintenance and Mechanical Fitter
Raumix / Raubex
01.2025 - 02.2026
Mechanical and Maintenance Fitter
Anglo Coal / Anglo American
09.1995 - 05.2023
Mechanical Fitter / Heavy Diesel Fitter
Anglo American / Anglo Coal
09.1995 - 05.2023
Apprentice Underground Fitter
Ingwe Mines
01.1991 - 01.1995
Higher Education - Apprenticeship
N3 - Fitting & Turning
Middelburg Technical College
Artisan Trade Test Certificate - Fitter (including Machining) Section 12B
Mining Industry Engineering Trades Training Board
Matriculated - Engineering Field
Technical High School Middelburg
State of Health
Excellent - Red Ticket
Drivers License
Code 08 EB