Wayne Russell
Calodyne
Summary
Enthusiastic individual experienced in analyzing issues in production and finding effective solutions. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise building customer relationships.
Results-focused leader successful at promoting safety programs and mentoring individuals on ways to avoid mishaps and accidents.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Technician
Element Six
Springs, Gauteng
01.2015 - 10.2019
- Assist in developing specialized fixtures, test equipment and procedures for failure analysis
- Conducted destructive tests of components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns
- Implemented, configured and optimized safety standards protecting element six personnel
- Enhanced manufacturing processes, reduced waste and enhanced quality through Six Sigma problem finding and hands on approach
- Completed all data capturing and stats immediately following project testing
- Determined maintenance requirements and assigned repairs to qualified employees
- Utilize control mechanisms or hands-on procedures to operate machines
- Remain consistently compliant with 5S standards
- Provide technical training to co-workers and new staff
- Set up and perform test activities
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Conducted root cause analyses for recurring technical issues, minimizing future disruptions.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
HSE Representatives
Element Six
Springs, Gautneg
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Reviewed company processes and suggested methods that would improve overall safety for all employees
- Completed workplace safety and hazard inspections
- Inspected work practices and procedures to ensure compliance with company policy's
- Instructed employees on OSHA standards
- Ensured that all main work areas were kept free of debris and obstacles that could cause falls and mishaps
- Trained company employees in safety procedures and provided in-depth documentation for review
- Performed detailed inspections to assess safety risks and equipment
- Conducted monthly inspections of work areas, PPE, Equipment and emergency drills
- Maintained HSE files inline with ISO45001
Specialist
Element Six
Springs, Gauteng
03.2010 - 01.2015
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work
- Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication and resource utilization issues
- Managed daily orders, workflow and administration to support business needs
- Communicated with management to request maintenance assistance and ensure all equipment is operating correctly
- Applied advanced skills in Microsoft office to generate daily team stats and updating project objectives based on deliverable
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Improved team collaboration by initiating regular strategy meetings.
- Initiated sustainability program, reducing company's environmental impact.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
Education
N1 - Mechanical Engineering
Academic Institute of Excellence
Midrand 07.2018 - 12.2019
Basic Fire Fighter - Fire Fighting
NOSA
Boksburg 01.2019 - 01.2019
Safety - Occupational Health And Safety Representative
PMADS Holding
Gauteng 04.2018 - 04.2018
CNC Programming - Edgecam Basic Design, Milling And Turning
Stillam
Bedfordview 01.2015 - 01.2015
Project Management (Problem Solving) - Yellow Belt - Problem Solving
BMGI
Pretoria 11.2010 - 03.2011
Martic -
Hugenote
Springs 01.2004 - 12.2008
Skills
Microsoft Excel data analysis expertise
Experienced in Microsoft Word applications
Advanced skills in PowerPoint presentations
Proficient in project organization
Database administration
Comprehensive project management
SAGE accounting expertise
Skilled in utilizing Caseware Working Papers
Software
Microsoft Office
JD Edwards
Minitab
Edgecam
Geneo (Work Instruction Software)
SAGE
Caseware Working Papers
Hobbies
1. Snorkeling
2. Fishing
3. Diving
Timeline
Basic Fire Fighter - Fire Fighting
NOSA
01.2019 - 01.2019
N1 - Mechanical Engineering
Academic Institute of Excellence
07.2018 - 12.2019
Safety - Occupational Health And Safety Representative
PMADS Holding
04.2018 - 04.2018
HSE Representatives
Element Six
01.2018 - 10.2019
CNC Programming - Edgecam Basic Design, Milling And Turning
Stillam
01.2015 - 01.2015
Technician
Element Six
01.2015 - 10.2019
Project Management (Problem Solving) - Yellow Belt - Problem Solving
BMGI
11.2010 - 03.2011
Specialist
Element Six
03.2010 - 01.2015
Martic -
Hugenote
01.2004 - 12.2008
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