Petrus Jacobs
Brits,North West
Summary
Adept at optimizing farm and fabrication operations, I significantly enhanced productivity and safety at F&P Forages LLC and E&M Drilling Contractor. My expertise in heavy equipment operation and welding techniques, coupled with a knack for resourceful team management, has led to substantial improvements in project efficiency and equipment maintenance, ensuring high-quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. I consider myself a dedicated and reliable individual. I am able to work in energetic environments comprising of teams or
as a individual. I am self motivated, self-driven and ambitious and work in a very structured and organized manner. I enjoy
taking on new challenges and am able to work under pressure. I am goal and deadline driven by nature and present
professionalism in everything I do. My strong accuracy and attention to detail as well as the ability to learn at a fast pace
ensures that I efficiently complete tasks.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Equipment Operator/Boilermaker
F&P Forages LLC
04.2022 - Current
- Minimized crop damage with careful navigation of heavy machinery around delicate plants and crops.
- Reduced fuel consumption by monitoring equipment performance and making adjustments to optimize operations.
- Collaborated with farm management to develop effective strategies for resource allocation during planting and harvesting seasons.
- Improved farm productivity by operating and maintaining various types of farm equipment, including tractors, cultivators, and irrigation systems.
- Ensured proper soil preparation for optimal crop growth using plows, harrows, or rotary tillers.
- Maximized equipment efficiency through timely maintenance and repair of machinery components.
- Facilitated smooth transportation of harvested crops to storage facilities using grain carts or other hauling equipment.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular equipment inspections and implementing necessary repairs.
- Coordinated with other farm staff members to ensure the timely completion of all necessary tasks during peak planting and harvesting periods.
- Assisted in crop production by performing tasks such as planting, cultivating, and harvesting using specialized machinery.
- Adapted quickly to changing weather conditions or unforeseen challenges to maintain efficient operations during critical periods in the growing season.
- Operated forklifts, bobcats and track hoes.
- Dismantled equipment or devices to gain access and remove defective parts or components.
- Performed various types of welding processes, including MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-cored arc welding techniques.
- Utilized blueprints, schematics, or written instructions to accurately assemble components according to specified guidelines.
- Optimized resource usage by accurately measuring materials needed for specific tasks, reducing waste and costs.
- Increased safety standards by implementing proper use of personal protective equipment during welding tasks.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
Boilermaker Supervisor
E&M Drilling Contractor
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Increased customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality workmanship on all assigned projects.
- Improved project efficiency by effectively delegating tasks and managing workshop teams.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by optimizing resource allocation and minimizing material waste during projects.
- Evaluated performance of team members, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Maintained accurate documentation of work progress, keeping management informed on key milestones achieved or issues encountered.
- Inspected equipment and structures to determine scope of work (SOW).
- Reduced production downtime through proactive maintenance scheduling and timely equipment repairs.
- Ensured precision in metal fabrication by accurately reading and interpreting blueprints and design plans.
- Maintained high-quality workmanship through consistent attention to detail and adherence to specifications.
- Measured and cut metal pieces to correct length and angle to attain proper fit and alignment of pieces.
- Used cutting torches to shape and cut metal for fabrication projects.
- Improved product durability with skilled MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques.
- Welded metal components in vertical, overhead and flat positions.
- Cut, grinded and bent edges of materials to be joined for snug fit using power grinders and hand tools.
- Manufactured vertical drill rigs on truck chassis and excavator booms for drilling of exploration and blasting holes in the mining sector.
Education
Red Seal Section 26D Trade - Boilermaker
Indelela Trade Center
Brits11-2023
High School Diploma -
Brits High
Brits12-2013
Skills
- Diesel engine services and minor repairs
- Different welding tecniques (MIG,TIG and Stick)
- Loader operation
- Heavy equipment operation
- Soil preparation
- Tractor operation
- Tillage equipment
- Hydraulic systems
- Manure spreading
- GPS navigation
- Forage harvesting
- Harvest operations
- Equipment maintenance and repair
Driving Licenses
Code C1 South African Drivers license
Class D Minnesota USA Drivers license
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Farm Equipment Operator/Boilermaker
F&P Forages LLC
04.2022 - Current
Boilermaker Supervisor
E&M Drilling Contractor
02.2019 - 03.2022
Red Seal Section 26D Trade - Boilermaker
Indelela Trade Center
High School Diploma -
Brits High
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