Zane Barnard Phone: + 27 83 537 8245 Email: [email protected]You can find me on: Work Experience Senior Technical trainer/Product Specialist Aug 2007 to present Komatsu South Africa Currently I am a senior technical trainer for Komatsu SA. I conduct product related courses and assessments for Komatsu employees and valued customers. The courses are technically detailed and cover advanced systems such as hydraulics, electronics and machine diagnostics. In short I am a Komatsu product specialist and conduct training on all earthmoving and utility products. As needed, I assist the National services team With machine fault finding, diagnostics, root cause analysis and failure report writing. I also assist the Marketing and sales team with new product launches and carrying out competitor Product comparisons. Workshop Manager April 2006 to July 2007 Rainbow Builder Suppliers My responsibilities at Rainbow builder Suppliers was to manage all aspects of the workshop. This included a staff complement of 8 employees and a fleet of approximately 30 plant. I introduced a fleet maintenance management system which ensured the fleet was maintained at OEM standards. This soon reduced breakdowns, plant down- time and workshop overheads. This exercise was very rewarding for me as it positively influenced my staff and the company, and gave me the opportunity to train staff and develop my management skills. Field service technician Nov 2005 to April 2006 Deutz Diesel Power In my short stay at Deutz Diesel Power I gained a wealth of knowledge in high speed diesel engines. I received specialized training on air, oil and liquid cooled engines. This included failure analysis, component repair and maintenance. Quality Controller Jan 2000 to Nov 2005 Moolman Brothers I served my apprenticeship and qualified as a Heavy earthmoving mechanic with Moolman Brothers. I worked my way up the ranks and was offered the role of Quality controller. My responsibilities as Quality controller was to manage a service team of 16 staff, ensuring all services and repairs were done timeously and at OEM standards. My duties included planning, scheduling and executing all services, component repairs, component change outs and scheduled oil sampling. Education Benoni Technical Collage Mechanical engineering Completed N2 with diesel trade theory Currently studying N3 via correspondence. Qualifications o Heavy earthmoving diesel mechanic o Facilitator o Assessor o Assessment design o Internal Auditor ISO 9001, 14001,18001 Certification o Advanced Hydraulic o Mechatronics o Engine design o Cooling systems o Electrical systems o Undercarriage o Power train Computer skills o Microsoft Word o Microsoft Excel o Microsoft Power Point o Outlook Technical skills o Component failure diagnostics o Failure report writing o Plant and fleet maintenance o Machine diagnostics o Root cause failure analysis o Maintenance management 1
Senior Technical trainer/Product Specialist Aug 2007 to present
Komatsu South Africa Currently I am a senior technical trainer for Komatsu SA. Iconduct product related courses and assessments for Komatsu employees and valued customers. The courses are technically detailed and cover advanced systems such as hydraulics,electronics and machine diagnostics. In short I am a Komatsu
product specialist and conduct training on all earthmoving and utility products. As needed, I assist the National services teamWith machine fault finding, diagnostics, root cause analysis and failure report writing. I also assist the Marketing and sales team with new product launches and carrying out competitor
Product comparisons.
Workshop Manager April 2006 to July 2007
Rainbow Builder Suppliers My responsibilities at Rainbow builder Suppliers was to manage all aspects of the workshop. This included a staffcomplement of 8 employees and a fleet of approximately 30 plant. I introduced a fleet maintenance management system which ensured the fleet was maintained at OEM standards. This soon reduced breakdowns, plant down- time and workshop overheads. This exercise was very rewarding for me as it positively influenced my staff and the company, and gave me the opportunity to train staff and develop my management skills.
Field service technician Nov 2005 to April 2006
Deutz Diesel Power In my short stay at Deutz Diesel Power I gained a wealth of knowledge in high speed diesel engines. I received specialized training on air, oil and liquid cooled engines. This included failure analysis, component repair and maintenance.
Quality Controller Jan 2000 to Nov 2005
Moolman Brothers I served my apprenticeship and qualified as a Heavy earthmoving
mechanic with Moolman Brothers. I worked my way up the ranks and was offered the role of Quality controller.My responsibilities as Quality controller was to manage a service team of 16 staff, ensuring all services and repairs were done timeously and at OEM standards. My duties included planning, scheduling and executing all services, component repairs, component change outs and scheduled oil sampling.
Education
Benoni Technical Collage Mechanical engineeringCompleted N2 with diesel trade theory Currently studying N3 via correspondence.
Qualifications
o Heavy earthmoving diesel mechanico Facilitator o Assessoro Assessment design o Internal Auditor ISO 9001, 14001,18001
Certification
o Advanced Hydraulic o Mechatronicso Engine design o Cooling systems o Electrical systems o Undercarriage o Power train
Computer skills
o Microsoft Word o Microsoft Excel o Microsoft Power Point o Outlook
Technical skills
o Component failure diagnostics o Failure report writing o Plant and fleet maintenance o Machine diagnostics o Root cause failure analysis o Maintenance management
1. Cover page Page 12. Profile Page3- 43. Personal details Page 54. Educational qualifications Page 55. Additional qualifications Page 56. Additional training and experience Page 67. Institute/company of training Page 68. Trade test Page 69. Work history Page 7-810. Reason for application Page 911. Future ambitions Page 912. Personal profile analysis PPA Page 10-18
Profile: Mr. Zane Barnard
I served my apprenticeship with Moolmans and qualified as a heavy Earthmoving
Diesel Mechanic in 2002. I continued to work for Moolmans as a shift Mechanic, doing
running repairs and breakdowns. I was moved over to day shift and received my own
fleet of machines. My objective was to ensure my entire fleet achieved a minimum of
85% availability, I am proud to say this objective was achieved and maintained! I was
then offered the opportunity as Quality controller to take over the fleet maintenance
of all the tyre related plant and in turn managing all the scheduled services, oil
samples and ensuring all services and repairs were done to OEM standards. With a
strong team and efficient management objective, this was achieved. Unfortunately
the closing of the site meant that a change had to be made.
I started at Deutz Diesel Power in Rustenburg as a Field Service Technician in late 2005
and received specialized training in their product range. At that stage Europe had
already implemented their emissions laws and advanced changes were introduced to
their product line. Unfortunately I had a dispute over my contract with Deutz, leading
to my resignation. The knowledge and experience gained in the short time I was there,
was however most beneficial to my
career.
In mid-2006 I started at Rainbow Builder Suppliers as Workshop Manager. My
objective was to run all parts of the workshop and ensure that all 67 pieces of plant
were maintained and available, to keep up with a busy daily production schedule. I
introduced a fleet maintenance management system which in turn reduced
breakdowns, plant down time and overheads. I had to coordinate weekly and
monthly service and maintenance planning which worked hand in hand with
production.
In 2007 I started at Komatsu Remanufacture Centre as a Transmission Assembler. I
have built transmissions, axles, differentials and spindles across their product range,
including their largest Front End Loader the WA 1200-3 transmission. I have gained a
wealth of knowledge and experience in the time spent working on their product.
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After 2 years at Komatsu Reman I was promoted into the position of Power train
inspector/Technical Analyst. I was responsible for inspections, quoting and
failure report writing for the power train section.
As an Inspector, I worked closely with customers and vendors, ensuring that the
primary point of failures were identified and addressed in the most cost effective
manner possible. I believe I earned the respect of many of our valuable customers
due to my professionalism and strong technical expertise in the earth moving
field.
In 2010 I was promoted to Technical training. I was given the responsibility of
running with the Hands On Training Program. Being a new program, I took charge
and planned and lead all aspects of the program. Initially I designed and developed
the Needs Analysis Assessments, which helped me grade our artisans and highlight
areas of concern. From the information gathered from the needs analysis, I
developed Hands On Training Courses which were graded at different levels,
dependent on the outcomes.
In 2012 I moved over to the Product Training division where I conducted KomatsuProduct- specific technical training courses. These courses are designed for our valued customers, and offer in- depth technical, maintenance and diagnostics training on the Komatsu product range.
Currently I am a senior Technical Product Trainer. I also assist the National
Services Team with any issues related to the Komatsu product, this includes fault
finding, machine diagnostics, determining the root cause of failure and correcting
the problem efficiently and cost effectively. Being a product specialist on both
Caterpillar and Komatsu I work hand in hand with the Marketing and Sales teams,
I assist with new product launches, sales training and competitor comparisons.
I consider myself to be a dedicated and driven individual who has a lot more to
offer within the earthmoving industry. Having developed a strong and well-
rounded technical foundation and having gained valuable experience in all fields
of the earthmoving industry, I believe that I have the expertise, confidence and
interpersonal skills to further my career in a line of Management, Technical
support and Marketing.
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Personal Details
1. Surname: Barnard 2. First Name: Zane 3. Identity Number: 79042751230874. Date of birth: 27th April 19795. Gender: Male 6. Status: Married 7. Nationality: South African8. Home Language: English/Afrikaans 9. Criminal offenses: None 10. Drivers licence: Code 8 International drivers permit 11. Health: Good12. Home address: 15 Gemini Ave Morehill Benoni 13. Contact phone number: +27 83 537 824514. Contact email: [email protected]
Educational Qualifications
1. Primary education: Rynfield Primary School 2. High school attended: Willowmoore High School3. Tertiary education: Benoni Technical College 4. Levels completed: N1, N25. Currently studying: N3
o Basic Engine (trouble shooting, maintenance, assembly)
o Hydraulics and hydraulic brake systems
o Transmissions (torque flow, counter shaft, Hydrostatic)
o Differential (assembly, maintenance)
o Electrical systems (trouble shooting, maintenance, assembly)
o Undercarriage (maintenance, assembly)
o Cooling systems
o Gaskets, Seals and Bearings (trouble shooting and maintenance)
o Mechanical fasteners
o Lubrication systems
Institute/Company of training
Specialized training in the following fields.
I served a 3 year apprenticeship which consisted of Field service as well as
theoretical and practical phases. All courses and examinations were
conducted by Grinaker-LTA Technical Training Department.
Trade Test
I qualified as a Heavy Earthmoving Mechanic with a Red Seal certified by
Merseta in late 2002. Cert No: 17/5123/01605
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Work History
Komatsu South Africa August 2007 to present
Product specialist
o As a Product specialist I am called on by Komatsu to do trouble-shooting and fault finding on customer machines. This is to ensure the root causes are identified and corrected in a timelessly manner.
o I also work closely with the sales and marketing departments either visiting costumers and presenting our new products or being on hand for any technical assistance. I assist the marketing department with competitor comparisons and advising how best to highlight our product strengths.
Senior Technical Trainer
o As a Senior Technical product trainer for Komatsu I plan, compile and conductKomatsu product related technical training courses. These courses are designed for Komatsu’s valued customers.
Hands On Technical Trainer
o As a Hands-on Technical Trainer for Komatsu. I planned, compiled and presentedall the Hands-on courses which included Basic Electrical, Basic Hydraulics, Basic Engine, Advanced Hydraulics and Mechatronics. It was also my responsibility to conduct the needs analysis assessments within the company and to structure ourtraining program accordingly.
Power Train Inspector
o As the power train Inspector my responsibilities were to inspect and determine
the root cause of machine component failure. This included failure report writing
and the planning of corrective action. I was appointed SHEQ representative in
Reman and this prompted me to complete an internal ISO Auditors course in ISO
9001, 14001 and 18001.
Component Rebuilder
o As a component rebuilder I was responsible for rebuilding Transmissions,
Axles, Differentials, and spindles, hydraulic pumps and motors, across the
Komatsu range, to OEM standards.
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Work History
Rainbow Builder Suppliers April 2006 to July 2007
Workshop Manager
o My primary function was to manage the work shop and maintain a fleet of 30
plant. This included managing mechanics, fitters and assistance. I introduced a
maintenance scheduling process an aggressive maintenance plan was laid out
this turned things around and the production availability targets were
achieved and maintained. This directly influenced the workshop budget
maintenance costs, breakdown costs and man hours drastically decreased.
Deutz Diesel Power November 2005 to April 2006
Field service technician
o My responsibilities at Deutz Diesel power was to trouble shoot, repair, maintainand servicing of all Deutz diesel engines on request of the customer.
Moolman Brothers November 2000 to April 2005
Quality Controller
o As Quality Controller my duties were to maintain the tyre related fleet. My
duties included planning scheduled services and maintenance with production
and plant. To ensure all services were done to OEM standards and to ensure all
safety standards were achieved and maintained. I had a good service team
consisting of 16 service men which I managed and together we achieved these
goals.
Earthmoving Equipment Mechanic
o After qualifying as a heavy earthmoving mechanic, Moolmans employed me
as a shift mechanic where my duties were to do running repairs and
breakdowns. I soon moved over to day shift and was given the task of doing
daily maintenance, component scheduling and major machine and
component rebuilds.
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Reason for application
o I have gained valuable experience and knowledge within the earth moving
industry over the past 15 years, having held various positions within well
established and successful construction/earthmoving companies. I consider
myself to be a dedicated and driven individual who has a lot more to offer
within the earthmoving industry. Having developed a strong and well-rounded
technical foundation and having gained valuable experience in all fields of the
earthmoving industry, and being a Komatsu and Caterpillar product specialist I
believe I have the expertise, confidence and interpersonal skills to further my
career in a line of management, technical support and marketing.
Future ambitions
o I feel that I have good personal relation skills and have the ability to lead and
positively influence a team of individuals. I cope well under pressure, always
maintain to conduct myself professionally and believe that to do this effectively,
you should lead by example. I am currently studying my N courses and would like
to complete national certification.
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PPA PROFILE
Zane Barnard20/02/2012
Private & Confidential
SELF IMAGE - GRAPH III
D I S C This careful and considerate individual is conservative in manner and would rarelyoffend others intentionally. He is adaptable to authority, respectful, sincere and loyal.However, there are clear indications that this person follows a perfectionist approachregarding systems, procedures, policies and rules. Logic and accuracy are keynotesin this person's personality. He has an in-built need to get things right. Beingpainstaking in approach, this person will appear to others as exceedingly cautious,decision making will consequently be slow.
He will hesitate to get involved in unfamiliar areas and will need support in starting anew project. Zane Barnard may feel inadequate and may be seen as overly reliant onprocedure and detail. He is determined to get things right, may worry and can besensitive to criticism. He tends to defer or refer decisions, not be prepared to take anyrisks and avoid, where possible, any form of confrontation.
He may appear quiet if not in his area of specialty or interest. He is not a particularlystrong communicator except on his subject. Zane Barnard is a good planner and hasthe ability to organise his own work situation once the parameters have been defined.Zane Barnard may need the support and reassurance to be gained from hissupervisor or peers.
SELF MOTIVATION
Zane Barnard is motivated by security, positive environment and clear job expectations. He needs to feelaccepted by the organisation. Reputation is important to this accurate and precise individual. He may seekopportunity to work alone or on the periphery of a team. Zane Barnard needs access to details, instructions andguidelines. He also needs to be able to refer.
JOB EMPHASIS
The application of specialist skills in a supportive role
The job should require this person to apply learned skills or specialist expertise to the completion of a task or in asupportive role. There should be an opportunity either for this person to work alone or as an individual within agroup. Objectives, instructions and targets should be clear and specific. There could be a requirement to analysedata to unearth new information. While the organisation should be structured, the work need not be of a repetitivenature but should require attention to detail.
The need to manipulate and motivate others on a daily basis should be minimal. Authority should be vested either
in expertise/skill or geared to the adherence to rules. There should be an opportunity for this person to refer orconsult with others regarding action to be taken. Reward should be geared to thoroughness, accuracy andcompletion of task and should acknowledge loyalty and if possible, fringe benefits.
D I S C There are no observable modifications in Zane Barnard's characteristics whencomparing the work situation with the self-image.
The indications are therefore that he believes there is no necessity to modify hisbehaviour which suggests that he feels compatible with the behaviouralcharacteristics required within the job.
D I S C We note that in pressure situations Zane Barnard modifies his behaviour slightlywhen compared to the self-image.
He is attempting to be a little more independent and may be less systematic in hisapproach to a situation. Zane Barnard is however still likely to remain fairly logicaland maintain the ability to follow the rules.
This minor modification in behavioural style is unlikely to lead to any majorinaccuracy.
GENERAL COMMENTS
There is no indication of frustration, problems or pressure showing in Zane Barnard's profile.
As a result he is likely to feel compatible and able to cope with the behavioural requirements of the job,organisation and boss.
Motivators
Zane Barnard is motivated by standard operating procedures, limited exposure and no sudden or abrupt changes.Security of situation, a happy home life and historical procedures are also extremely important.
Should Zane Barnard have a boss, then ideally that person will be a democratic leader, who remembers that, ifthe best results are to be achieved, this individual should be given the security of a structured workingenvironment and the work parameters should be clearly defined and communicated, preferably in writing. It isequally important that the boss is available to give reassurance and if necessary, help with decision making,especially if the decisions are outside Zane Barnard's area of expertise.
Please note
The above report is a guide. The Personal Profile Analysis is a work orientated inventory. This report is designedto assist in the selection, appraisal, development or coaching and mentoring process.
The report should never be used in isolation but always in conjunction with both an interview and a processwhereby a person's experience, education, qualifications, competence and trainability can be assessed.
Other reports are available on the Thomas program which will provide additional useful information about thisperson. Thomas recommend that consideration be given to using these further reports when appropriate.
A logical thinker who is attentive to detail.·Exercises caution and calculates risks.·Sets extremely high standards for himself and others.·A perfectionist who wants to get things right.·A diplomatic person who respects authority.·Can follow a task through to conclusion.·Prefers the security of a structured working environment.·Adheres to the rules, procedures and guidelines of the organisation.·Ensures quality and standards are maintained.·
Motivators
Zane Barnard is motivated by standard operating procedures, limited exposure and no sudden or abrupt changes.Security of situation, a happy home life and historical procedures are also extremely important.
Should Zane Barnard have a boss, then ideally that person will be a democratic leader, who remembers that, ifthe best results are to be achieved, this individual should be given the security of a structured workingenvironment and the work parameters should be clearly defined and communicated, preferably in writing.
Values Zane Barnard brings to the Organisation
Contributions that Zane Barnard is capable of contributing to any organisation include the very specialised skills ofimplementing quality standards, systems and operational procedures. The focus on analytical objectivity andprecision, devoid of any emotional bias will be well within his natural abilities. Support for the traditional values oflife and business will be important to Zane Barnard and he will strive to ensure that they are not discarded withoutin-depth research and justification.
We recommend that the following questions be considered by the interviewer when meeting with Zane Barnard.These probing questions have been designed to assist the interviewer in gaining a more in-depth understandingof Zane Barnard, his strengths, limitations and behavioural style. This exploratory approach has been promptedby the contents of the PPA report.
The following series of questions can be used to verify the profile and the extent to which Zane Barnard is awareof his impact on others within the working environment. They are also designed to identify whether he isadaptable in terms of modifying his behaviour to meet the needs of colleagues.
Adhering closely to policy, procedure, regulations and precedent would, many believe, have both a positiveand a negative influence on performance. Would you care to summarise these?
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Once you have arrived at a particular point of view how flexible or intransigent can you be? Give me someexamples to illustrate both options?
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How do you approach tasks which call for a very careful assessment of both quality and risk?·What are your own specific organisational and planning strengths? Operational or strategic? Describe somerecent and meaningful planning sessions in which you have personally participated?
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Where do you see your greatest ability to contribute to the team or organisation? How important is teamwork and team participation in the achievement of your own goals and objectives. How can you illustratethis?
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You appear to place much emphasis on working strictly within the organisation's rules and regulations? Whyare you so committed to this? Can you recall any down-side effects of this apparent inflexibility?
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In your position indications are that you will ensure that all operational procedures will be defined in detailand implemented systematically. What are the immediate and longer terms disadvantages of not doing so?
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In the work environment, how do you react when sudden, significant and unexpected changes areintroduced? Why do you believe this to be the case?
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And finally, is there anything else you would like to tell me that I have not asked about?
