Marnus Kirsten
Marked Tree,AR
Summary
Skilled Crane Mechanic specializing in hydraulic repair, mechanical troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance. Expertise in safety inspections and team collaboration, improving operational efficiency. Proficient in hydraulic system troubleshooting and preventive maintenance scheduling, ensuring workplace safety and optimal performance.
Overview
2
2
Languages
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Crane Mechanic
Pacific Rail Services
Marion, AR
05.2025 - Current
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in cranes and related equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance on crane systems and components.
- Repaired hydraulic systems to ensure optimal crane performance.
- Collaborated with team to troubleshoot and resolve equipment failures, enhancing operational uptime.
- Conducted safety inspections on cranes to comply with regulations.
- Utilized specialized tools for crane assembly and disassembly tasks.
- Documented repair processes and maintenance activities accurately.
- Trained new mechanics on safety protocols and repair techniques to ensure compliance and reduce risk.
- Maintained cranes by inspecting for defects or wear, lubricated ropes and winches and replaced worn out cables.
- Dismantled defective parts from crane systems for repair or replacement.
- Read blueprints or schematics to understand the layout of a particular crane system.
- Monitored operation of cranes to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Replaced worn or damaged parts of crane systems using hand tools or power tools.
- Utilized personal protective equipment when working around hazardous machinery.
- Used tools to carefully take apart equipment and machines, remove defective parts, and replace components with working parts.
- Troubleshot electrical and mechanical problems with cranes using schematic diagrams.
- Cleaned and lubricated moving parts of crane systems regularly to maintain peak performance.
- Repaired crane rails, cables, pulleys, sheaves and other related equipment.
- Assisted in installation of large-scale crane projects, including shipyard yarders and gantry cranes, improving project timelines.
Mechanic
TMS international
Osceola, AR
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Conducted routine inspections on machinery and equipment for safe operation.
- Executed repairs on mechanical systems to restore optimal functionality.
- Identified and resolved mechanical issues using diagnostic tools and techniques.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during all repair activities.
- Repaired or replaced worn parts such as brake pads and wheel bearings using hand tools and power tools.
- Inspected, serviced, and repaired brakes, exhaust systems, transmissions, engines, suspension systems, drive trains, fuel systems, and other vehicle components.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems on a wide variety of vehicles using specialized tools and equipment.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed while working on vehicles.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Tested components with appropriate instruments to ensure proper operation.
- Utilized computer diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot electrical issues in vehicles.
- Replaced faulty wiring harnesses in order to restore proper functioning of electrical systems.
- Explained technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals who lack technical knowledge.
Equipment Operator
Fogleman farms
Marion, AR
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Operated heavy machinery for field preparation and crop management, contributing to optimal planting conditions.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Implemented best practices for soil management using specialized farming equipment.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors about operational challenges and equipment needs.
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with excavated material for transport to designated areas, facilitating efficient material handling.
Equipment Operator
Pirani farms
Marion, AR
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Operated heavy machinery for efficient field preparation and effective crop management.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow during planting seasons.
- Executed daily maintenance tasks on tractors and harvesters to prevent breakdowns.
- Assisted in training new operators on equipment handling and safety protocols.
- Implemented best practices for soil management using specialized farming equipment.
- Communicated with supervisors to address operational challenges and ensure timely equipment support.
- Operated a variety of heavy equipment such as backhoes, bulldozers and cranes to move earth and materials.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment, including greasing, oiling, servicing engines and changing filters.
- Operated earthmoving machines to move soil and other material on heavy construction sites in preparation for further building.
- Performed grading of site land and smoothed surfaces as part of projects or finish work.
Equipment Operator
Dixie Farms
Vance, MS
03.2018 - 12.2022
- Operated heavy machinery to prepare fields and manage crops, ensuring optimal growing conditions.
- Executed daily maintenance on tractors and harvesters, preventing operational breakdowns.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Inspected equipment for defects before and after shifts, submitting detailed condition reports to maintain safety standards.
- Steered forklifts, hand trucks, and scissor lifts to transport materials across work sites.
- Managed the loading and unloading of trucks with excavated material at specified transport areas.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency during planting seasons.
- Implemented best practices for soil management with specialized farming equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Porterville High
South Africa12-2017
Skills
- Crane assembly
- Crane inspection procedures
- Crane troubleshooting
- Hydraulic repair
- Hydraulic systems repair
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance
- Heavy equipment maintenance
- Pneumatic system maintenance
- Drive system repair
- Electrical system diagnostics
- Engine repair
- Diesel engine repair
- Preventive maintenance
- Safety inspection
- Vehicle inspection
- Parts ordering
- Inventory management
- Record keeping
- Test equipment
- Problem solving
- Technical training
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Communication skills
Languages
English
Full Professional
Afrikaans
Full Professional
Timeline
Crane Mechanic
Pacific Rail Services
05.2025 - Current
Mechanic
TMS international
02.2025 - 09.2025
Equipment Operator
Fogleman farms
02.2024 - 12.2024
Equipment Operator
Pirani farms
01.2023 - 12.2023
Equipment Operator
Dixie Farms
03.2018 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Porterville High