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Magashen Moodley

Kitimat,BC

Summary

Energetically spearheaded maintenance and operational excellence at BHP Billiton, showcasing strategic project planning and analytical decision-making. Expert in SAP, I significantly enhanced system efficiencies and minimized breakdowns. My strong project coordination and keen defect analysis skills have been pivotal in achieving operational milestones, embodying a blend of technical prowess and strategic foresight.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Technologist

Rio Tinto
Kitimat, British Columbia
07.2023 - Current

I managed the lifecycle of critical equipment, including upgrades, failure analysis, and implementing maintenance contingency strategies. My role involved annual budget forecasting, developing five-year plans for major maintenance projects, and refining technical documentation by improving redline drawings to meet engineering standards. I also frequently stepped in as Maintenance Manager, overseeing plant operations, coordinating maintenance activities, leading teams, and ensuring schedules and budgets were maintained to uphold operational efficiency.

Technical Lead

Northern Health
Prince George, British Columbia
11.2021 - 07.2023

As a Lead Technician for Northern Health, I oversaw the servicing, maintenance, and repair of medical equipment, ensuring strict compliance with operational standards and regulatory requirements. My responsibilities included providing on-call support for critical repairs, managing equipment procurement to maintain operational efficiency, participating in management meetings to align strategies, and planning departmental budgets to optimize resource utilization while ensuring the reliability and availability of essential medical equipment.

Maintenance Technician

BHP Billiton
01.2010 - 07.2019
  • Planned maintenance activities and addressed sudden breakdowns.
  • Maintained utilities including compressors, intercoolers, turbines, motors and pump stations for plant and fire usage.
  • Minimized reliance on metal beams, beam raisers, hot rails, ladle injectors and pot feeders.
  • Conducted faultfinding and maintenance on HV switchgear, transformers, UPS devices and PFC banks.
  • Authorized to switch voltage levels from 400V to 132 kV.

Start-up Operator

BHP Billiton
01.2006 - 01.2010
  • Executed start-up, maintenance, and stopping of cells.

Service technician

African national engineering South Africa
  • Maintenance and attending to breakdowns
  • Commissioning of manlift, forklifts and straddle carriers

Education

SASA – Millwright - Merseta Fitter

Durban tech
01.2014

Diploma GCC program - Mechanical Engineering

EThekwini College

Skills

  • Strong Project Coordination
  • Strategic Project Planning
  • Experience with SAP
  • Analytical Decision Making
  • Defect Analysis

References

  • Husien Cassim, Project Engineering / Manager {PMP}, BHP Billiton, +27 83 417 0075 / +2735 908 8138, husein.cassim@south32.net
  • Tarn Dellon, Manager / Northern Health, 250 640 0346, tarn.dhillon@northernhealth.ca

Timeline

Mechanical Technologist

Rio Tinto
07.2023 - Current

Technical Lead

Northern Health
11.2021 - 07.2023

Maintenance Technician

BHP Billiton
01.2010 - 07.2019

Start-up Operator

BHP Billiton
01.2006 - 01.2010

Service technician

African national engineering South Africa

SASA – Millwright - Merseta Fitter

Durban tech

Diploma GCC program - Mechanical Engineering

EThekwini College
Magashen Moodley