Armel B.
Senior Mechanical Engineering Technician
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Armel B. is a dedicated and adaptable Mechanical Engineering Technician with a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and over 8 years of specialized experience in the industrial pump and fluid systems sector. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, and open to relocation within EMEA and Oceania, he possesses deep technical expertise in the assembly, testing, maintenance, and fault diagnosis of centrifugal, submersible, and heavy-duty multistage pumps for demanding applications. His proficiencies include inspecting and diagnosing single-phase and three-phase electric motors, along with alignment and wiring diagnostics. Currently employed at C.R.I Pumps SA (Pty) Ltd, Armel manages workshop functions, executes comprehensive pump maintenance, and collaborates with clients to meet precise technical requirements. He has also been involved in significant projects such as the implementation of water reticulation systems for the Western Cape Education Department, ensuring uninterrupted utility supply during drought conditions. Armel's commitment to Occupational Health & Safety underscores his methodical approach to engineering challenges.
Experience
Mechanical engineering Technician
C.R.I Pumps SA (Pty) Ltd · 2017 — PresentOversee the daily operations of the workshop, including workflow scheduling and task delegation to technicians to enhance production efficiency. Perform comprehensive maintenance and overhauls on centrifugal, submersible, multistage, and solar pumps, as well as associated electric motors. Conduct detailed pump diagnostics and create technical failure analysis reports for engineering evaluation. Assemble custom pumping systems in accordance with client blueprints and manufacturing standards. Implement hydraulic testing procedures and compile technical product documentation to support quality assurance efforts. Communicate directly with industrial clients to clarify and translate technical requirements into precise workshop instructions. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations to promote a zero-incident work environment.Apprentice Pump Technician
Busch Vacuum Solutions SA · 2014 — 2015Assisted senior field engineers in executing mechanical overhauls and integrating vacuum and fluid systems. Handled technical procurement tasks by sourcing mechanical replacement components to expedite repairs. Maintained comprehensive documentation of workshop repairs on job orders for traceability and accountability. Monitored hydraulic test procedures and diagnostic outputs to ensure machinery met quality control standards. Carried out routine safety inspections, performed oil changes, lubricated systems, and conducted basic maintenance on industrial pumps.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- National Diploma: Mechanical EngineeringCape Peninsula University of Technology · 2011 — 2014
- High School DiplomaOmar Bongo Technical High School · 2005 — 2008
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