Cornelius Johannes Pienaar
Marine Engineering Officer
Malta,28
Summary
Honest, hardworking professional and a positive individual with good communication and interaction skills. Personal strengths include: Negotiation skills, interaction with people at all levels, good management skills, organisational skills, leadership, staff motivation, training, practicality, planning, budgeting, problem-solving, decision making, attention to detail, meticulous, accountability, assertiveness, working well under pressure, personal ethics, teamwork and loyalty.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
24
24
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Warranty Engineer
Cantiere Navale Vittoria
11.2022 - Current
- Analise customer warranty for responsibility, reason, cost and resolution
- Approve warranty invoices based on findings and communicate to the Armed Forces Malta & Shipyard
- Work with Original Equipment Suppliers on corrective actions for defective equipment
- Complete detailed warranty analysis on specific failures as required
- Arrange ship dry dockings as required
- Arrange customer warranty meetings
- Reviewing and analysing customer warranties for failure mode responsibility
- Communicate trends and lead improvement teams
- Process claims for payment and communicate data trends to the Armed Forces Malta
- Assist with training of crew onboard.
Project Manager Quality Test and Acceptance
Cantiere Navale Vittoria
04.2019 - 11.2022
- Established new Project Quality Test and Acceptance procedure
- Management and coordination of Crew Training for 43 Maltese Sailors
- Training was done In Italy, Germany, Norway, Netherlands and Malta
- Performed Logistics Management and procurement, including First Outfit items, Spare parts, Safety Items, lubricants and Fuel
- Preparation and coordination of all OEM technical documentation for hand over to client (4 x copies of all documentation)
- Management of technical documentation as required by Classification Society and Client
- Compiling of all project related certificates for hand over to client
- Management of new customised computerised maintenance management System
Project Manager
Irvin & Johnson Limited
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Determine Scope of Work for all projects
- Planning activities relating to Dry Docking of Vessels
- Obtaining quotations and approval of budget and appointment of sub contractors
- Project Start up and execution
- Daily update of Project Status Report
- Management of expenditure versus approved budget
- Chairman of all project related meetings
- Daily interface with procurement, planning and finance departments to ensure timeous completion of projects
- Project Report / closure to ensure all service reports and project related communication filed and closed off.
Marine Engineering Officer (Maritime Advisory and Support Team)
JGH Marine A/S Denmark
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Maritime Advisor and Training Consultant to Kenyan Fisheries Department during and after delivery of their new High-Speed Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV)
- I was sent to Chittagong in Bangladesh for seven-day orientation and ship familiarisation, before training of Ships Crew in Kenya. On arrival, it was evident that fitting out and setting to work was not complete and I was requested to take over as Standby Engineer
- Collaborated with Shipyard Management to facilitate successful project completion
- Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction
- After delivery to Kenya, I was also requested to act as Warranty Engineer responsible for management of Warranty Claims and liaison with Ship Builder and all Subcontractor related work onboard
- Creating effective Maintenance Schedules in line with OEM requirements
- Writing Engineering Standard Operating Procedures
- Technical Advisor to JGH Marine and Client
- Kept detailed records of project progress and budgets
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction
- Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions
Logistics Manager
Praia Do Cossa Resort Hotel (Luxury Resort Hotel)
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Due to major development Owners took over management of hotel, and offered the position of Logistics Manager
- Import of all Materials, Vehicles, Boats and Plant Machinery for new projects
- Liaison with Clearing Agents
- Management of VAT claims for material imports
- Implementation and management of Warehouse stock and Logistic Control Systems (stock value approx 3.5M ZAR)
- All logistic related administration
- Management and control of local purchase (approx 600k ZAR per month)
- Creating preventative maintenance schedules for buildings, Infrastructure, vehicles, boats, Construction machinery and 175KVA Back-up Generator
- Sub-Contractor negotiation and appointment for all new projects
- On-site management and planning of work schedules for preventative and corrective maintenance
- Management and training of safety and security teams
- Works planning ensuring correct and on time delivery of materials, preventing delays in project completion
- Compliance with (OHSA).
- Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams
- Negotiated transportation and logistics contracts to reduce shipping costs
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees
- Maintained established levels of goods based on project requirements and demand to fulfill orders on time
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs
- Organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding
- Divided and categorized cargo received and redirected shipments in response to project requests
General Manager
Praia Do Cossa Resort Hotel
04.2012 - 06.2015
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures
- Managing all guest relations
- Liaison with Government Departments & Inspectors (Finance, Labour, Tourism, Environmental Affairs, Electricity)
- Establish presence in community, maintaining relationships at social and business gatherings
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity
- Recruitment and supervision of staff
- Liaison with local community
- Appointment and management of all sub-contractors
- Coordination and administration of Resort policies
- Manage and direct work of all departmental supervisors
- Manage allocated budget and quality of Hotel products and services
- Ensure maximum guest satisfaction
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service
- Implemented training programs for staff at all levels.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time
Logistics / Project Manager (Head Office)
Uncharted Africa Safari Company
Francistown, Botswana
06.2011 - 04.2012
- Logistics, Maintenance, new Project planning and execution
- Technical advisor to Operations Manager, Owner and all Camp Managers
- Purchasing, control and distribution of supplies to 5 x Safari camps on a weekly basis
- Kept camp managers updated on critical shipments
- Responsible for contract negotiation of all supplies
- Management and control of Purchasing Department
- Sub-Contractor negotiation and appointment for all new projects
- Project Management, quality control and acceptance of all work from Sub-contractors for new building projects
- Works Planning for all technical staff at Head Office and all Safari Camps including Mobile Safari unit
- Management and control of logistic (supplies) in all camps and Company Head Office in Francistown
- Maintenance management of all vehicles, buildings, tents / equipment at Head Office and all camps
- Facilitated workshops to ensure major repairs on safari vehicles
- Establish and draft specifications for new projects
- Project Planning and drafting Bill of Quantities for new projects
- Monthly Camp inspections with Camp Managers to ensure compliance with Logistic and Company Regulations
- Responsible for first erection of 5 Star Tented Camp (SAN Camp)
- Fire Fighting and Safety Training of personnel at Head Office and Safari Camps
- Compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA).
Logistics Director
Mozprop Construction
10.2006 - 12.2010
- Management of Logistics Department
- Company Logistic planning, purchasing, control and distribution to all building sites
- Managed functional areas of logistics: block manufacturing, steel teams, roof truss teams, vehicle repair, driver control and security teams
- Coordinator of daily meetings with Site Managers to establish material requirements
- Daily on-site inspections to ensure compliance with specifications, building quality and safety standards, correct material planning & usage
- Planning, costing, budgeting, purchasing, controlling and distribution of all building materials
- Liaison and control of all sub-contractors
- Design and implementation of water & electrical infrastructure (with backup Generators)
- Responsible for all Electrical Project Plans
- Liaison with Mozambique Electricity Departments for approval of Electrical Project Plans, connections and maintenance of common equipment
- Compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA)
- Assist MD in planning of two Housing Estates in Mozambique – 42 houses
- Compiling and writing of Building Specifications for new projects
- Drafting BOQ’s for new projects
- Responsible for project planning, production and quality assurance (400 workers)
- Projects completed: Xai-Xai Eco Estate, Reef Resort Xai-Xai.
Ship Manager
South African Navy (SAN)
Simonstown, South Africa
08.2004 - 10.2006
- Coordination and Management of all Ship related defects between new Valour Class Frigates, SAN Repair Authority, SAN Naval Dockyard, SAN Joint Project Team and German Frigate Consortium
- Management and support of Integrated Platform Management System (Ship Control Systems)
- Management and liaison of all sub-contractor related repairs onboard Frigates
- Arranging scheduled and unscheduled dockings
- Succsessful completion of project documentation
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Technical Support Officer (Engineering) - WO1
South African Navy
07.2000 - 08.2004
- Assist Platform Engineer with design approval for 2 Independent Propulsion Systems, Auxiliary Systems and Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS)
- All shipbuilding inspections during construction, fitting out, commissioning and acceptance of 4 x Meko A200 Valour Class Frigates
- Factory acceptance of all Mechanical and Electronic equipment (Gas Turbines – Cincinnati- USA, MTU Diesel Engines – Friedrichshafen - Germany), MTU Generator Sets (Friedrichshafen), Woodward Gas Turbine Electronic Control System (Amsterdam), Fire Pumps (Sulzer, Nuremberg) and Integrated Platform Management System (Erlangen, Germany)
- Liaison with Shipbuilders and Sub-contractors to ensure compliance with specifications
- Assist with Training of Engineering Department.
- Offered assistance in implementing and developing training programs
- Monitored system performance to identify potential issues
- Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical assistance over phone and in person
- Broke down and evaluated user problems, using personal expertise, and probing questions
- Harbour, Sea Trials and Safety Inspections in conjunction with Germanisher Lloyd
Strike Craft Flotilla Marine Engineer - WO1
South African Navy
08.1998 - 07.2000
- Management of Dockyard Mechanical / Construction Superintendents, Port Maintenance and Special Tasks Workshops
- Overseeing all production generated by 9 Fleet Workshops
- Ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act
- All aspects of Labour Relations with workshop personnel and Trade Unions.
- Utilized best practices and troubleshooting techniques to resolve machinery issues
- Maintained adherence to appropriate health and safety standards to protect crew members and reported promptly on issues of concern
- Evaluated ongoing work to check progress and maintain pace against schedule demands
Assistant Marine Eng. Officer (FMU) - WO1
South African Navy
08.1994 - 08.1998
- Budgeting for Marine Engineering Department, Mechanical & Construction Sections (Dockyard)
- Personnel training and organising training for future Marine Engineering Officers (Durban area)
- Ensuring that all Strike Craft Engineering Departments (Machinery) are operated and maintained in accordance with Strike Craft Orders and Instructions for Machinery and Systems
- Planning / coordinating and participating in transportable logistics support during long overseas deployments as Transportable Logistics Support Officer
- Member of South African Navy Technical Personnel Advisory Committee (Naval Headquarters)
- Member of following Boards: Marine Engineering Officer Watchkeeping Board and Strike Craft Configuration Control Board
- Repair/acceptance authority for large repair trials / all Strike Craft Full Power Trials / Inclining Trials / all Sea & High-Speed Trials
- Responsible for conducting all, Fire Fighting, Damage Control and Safety Inspections.
- Onboard Maintenance inspections for all Strike Craft Based in Durban and Cape Town
- Acceptance of new engines, new Propulsion Monitoring Control System and all major equipment fitted onboard
- Controlling all upgrades and Life Extension Programs for Strike Craft
- Scheduled / unscheduled Dockings and Synchro Lift operations for all Naval Vessels based in Durban as well as visiting Naval Ships.
Cargo Coordinator Antarctica - WO1
South African Navy
Antartica
11.1996 - 12.1996
- Performed succsessful cargo deck operations with South African Air Force, to offload building materials for new South African Science Research Base in Antarctica (SANAE 1V)
- Writing and editing Technical Training Manuals for SAS Outeniqua (SAN Icebreaker and Replenishment Vessel).
Ship Refit Co-ordinator - WO2
South African Navy
Fleet Maintenance Unit, Naval Base Durban, South Africa
08.1993 - 07.1994
- Planning of scheduled and unscheduled work carried out by Dockyard, Sub-contractors and Naval Base Workshops onboard ships in Refit
Marine Engineering Officer - WO2
South African Navy
03.1990 - 07.1993
- Management of Engineering Department onboard
- Scheduled / Unscheduled Dockings
- Machinery Trials
- Displacement and Endurance
- Planning of long deployments
- Hull and Machinery Planned / Corrective Maintenance
- Tests on Fuel, Coolant and Lube Oil Samples
- Fuel Management
- Fire Fighting, Damage Control and Safety Officer
- Technical Advisor to Captain and other Departmental Officers
- Designed detailed budget for engineering equipment and projects
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems
Ships On-board Refit Co-ordinator - CPO
South African Navy
05.1984 - 02.1990
- Management of removal, repair and replacement of all equipment onboard.
- Responsible to ensure that all personnel onboard complies to Health and Safety Regulations
- Management of daily work schedules to increase performance and prevent delays
- Commissioning and acceptance trials of all equipment
Senior Control Room Watchkeeper - PO
South African Navy
10.1982 - 04.1984
- 2IC of Engineering Department onboard
- Responsible to MEO for all maintenance, repairs and efficient running of equipment
- Engineering Department maintenance coordinator
- Inspected plant activities on screens and computers to identify and troubleshoot issues
- Reported complex issues and conditions to management for specialized diagnosis and repair
- Monitored control panel data to ensure propulsion plant operations were within parameters
- Monitored operations to spot and report on issues for quick resolution
- Performed routine preventative maintenance on power plant equipment
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to maintain safe working environment
- Responded immediately to emergency situations and implemented proper procedures to minimize impacts
Control Room Watchkeeper - PO
South African Navy
08.1980 - 09.1982
- Responsible for all outside Machinery Maintenance and repair
- Machinery Control Room watchkeeper
- Attended Shipyard Sandock Austral for 12 months as member of core acceptance group, for acceptance of a new Warrior Class Strike Craft, participating in acceptance trials during construction, setting to work and Engineering acceptance Trials
Leading Mechanician Ships - LS
South African Navy
Durban, South Africa
08.1978 - 07.1980
- Assisted in developing drills and procedures for on-board emergencies and implementing training procedures for crew members
- Inspected, maintained and tested fire fighting and damage control equipment stored onboard
- Performed routine maintenance and replaced worn parts
Apprentice Fitter
South African Railways and Harbours
Durban / Johannesburg, South Africa
01.1973 - 10.1978
- 4 years Apprentice Fitter training
- 1 Year compulsory military training
Education
01.1969 - 01.1972
Grade: Grade 11
Some College (No Degree) - Technical
07.1973 - 06.1974
- National Technical Certificate II
- National Technical Certificate IV
Marine Engineering Officer Charge Certificate - Marine Maintenance And Ship Repair
01.1978 - 06.1998
- Nuclear Biological Chemical Defence (NBCD) Part I (Fire Fighting and Damage Control Part 1), Mechanical Systems Part 1
- Repair/Overhaul of MTU Diesel Engines, Mechanical Systems Part 2
- NBCD Part 2, Fire Fighting and Damage Control Part 2
- Senior Mechanician Charge Certification (1983)
- Repair/Overhaul of Mercedes Benz Diesel Engines
- Hydraulics Familiarisation
- NBCD Part 3, Fire Fighting and Damage Control Management Part 3 (Advanced Fire Fighting), Military Management Part 3 (Best Student on Course)
- Models for Management
- Refrigeration, Propulsion Monitoring Control Systems, Systems Management, Harbour Watch keeping
- Gas Freeing of Tanks
- Labour Relations, Total Quality Management, Full Range Leadership
- Marine Engineering Officer Charge Certification
Skills
Leadership
Communication
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Project
Problem Solving
Time Management
Teamwork
Management Skills
Project Management
Logistics
Driver Licenses
- RSA Codes EB A
- German A B ML
- Military – 3 Ton
Contact Details
+35677146574, pinep128@gmail.com
Confidential Referee
- Lt Col R. Carruana - Commanding Officer Maritime Squadron Armed Forces Malta
- Captain (SAN) G.F. Filmalter (Ret) – Program Manager Malta OPV
- Captain G.F. Harrison (Ret) JGH Marine - Maritime and Advisory Team Mombasa
- Mark Geyser – Owner Praia do Cossa Resort Hotel
- Michael Turner - Operations Manager Uncharted Africa Safari Co
- Kevin Wilson - Managing Director Mozprop Construction
- Captain (SAN) G.F. Filmalter (Ret) – Project Platform Engineer Project Sitron (Germany)
- Captain (SAN) C.D Somerset (Ret) - Strike Craft Flotilla
Personal Information
Nationality: South African
Timeline
Warranty Engineer - Cantiere Navale Vittoria
11.2022 - Current
Project Manager Quality Test and Acceptance - Cantiere Navale Vittoria
04.2019 - 11.2022
Project Manager - Irvin & Johnson Limited
06.2018 - 03.2019
Marine Engineering Officer (Maritime Advisory and Support Team) - JGH Marine A/S Denmark
06.2017 - 05.2018
Logistics Manager - Praia Do Cossa Resort Hotel (Luxury Resort Hotel)
06.2015 - 06.2017
General Manager - Praia Do Cossa Resort Hotel
04.2012 - 06.2015
Logistics / Project Manager (Head Office) - Uncharted Africa Safari Company
06.2011 - 04.2012
Logistics Director - Mozprop Construction
10.2006 - 12.2010
Ship Manager - South African Navy (SAN)
08.2004 - 10.2006
Technical Support Officer (Engineering) - WO1 - South African Navy
07.2000 - 08.2004
Strike Craft Flotilla Marine Engineer - WO1 - South African Navy
08.1998 - 07.2000
Cargo Coordinator Antarctica - WO1 - South African Navy
11.1996 - 12.1996
Assistant Marine Eng. Officer (FMU) - WO1 - South African Navy
08.1994 - 08.1998
Ship Refit Co-ordinator - WO2 - South African Navy
08.1993 - 07.1994
Marine Engineering Officer - WO2 - South African Navy
03.1990 - 07.1993
Ships On-board Refit Co-ordinator - CPO - South African Navy
05.1984 - 02.1990
Senior Control Room Watchkeeper - PO - South African Navy
10.1982 - 04.1984
Control Room Watchkeeper - PO - South African Navy
08.1980 - 09.1982
Leading Mechanician Ships - LS - South African Navy
08.1978 - 07.1980
South African Navy - Marine Engineering Officer Charge Certificate, Marine Maintenance And Ship Repair
01.1978 - 06.1998
Congella Technical College - Some College (No Degree), Technical
07.1973 - 06.1974
Apprentice Fitter - South African Railways and Harbours
01.1973 - 10.1978
Southern Natal Commercial High School - ,
01.1969 - 01.1972