Leon Jacobs

Leon Burger Jacobs - Address Casa 02, Calle Principal, Santa Lucia, El Congo, Penonomé, Panamá - Phone - Email- - - Profile Skilled Mechanical Engineering professional with more than a decade of experience in Construction, Manufacturing and Operational environments. Personal data Surname Jacobs First names Leon Burger Date of birth 05 July 1986 Sex Male Marital status Single Nationality South-African Residency Panama Criminal offences None Military commitments None Health Excellent Panama ID E- ZAR ID- ZAR Passport M- Driver's license C (Motorcycle and light vehicle) Languages Afrikaans Primary fluent English Primary fluent Spanish Proficient Hard Skills Multilingual  Spreadsheets Computer skills  MS Office Engineering  Data analysis Project  Mathematics management  Scheduling  Strategy planning  Hand tools  Heavy Machinery  Blueprint reading Operation  Forklift Operating     Education Baccalaureus Technologiae, Mechanical Engineering Central University of Technology, Free State December 2010 National Diploma, Mechanical Engineering Central University of Technology, Free State December 2009 Matriculation High school Jim Fouché, Bloemfontein December 2004 Certificates  IRCON: Legal liability  General Machinery Regulation 2 (1)  Construction Regulations  Fundamentals and Advanced Non-Metallic's Course  Test in chemical barrier laminate  Project Management: Intermediate  Kepner Tregoe: Problem analysis and Decision making           Integrity Accountability Dependability Empathy Adaptability Creativity Teamwork Leadership Very observative Attention to detail Soft Skills  Problem solving  Critical thinking  Strategical thinking  Open-mindedness  Willingness to learn  Effective communication  Active listening  Curiosity  Good memory Work Experience Company: Type of firm: Role: Assigned job functions: Company: Type of firm: Role: Assigned job functions: Company: Type of firm: Role: Assigned job functions: First Quantum Minerals Ltd, Minera Panama, Panama First Quantum Minerals Ltd. is a mining and metals company, which engages in the production of copper, gold, and acid and related activities including mineral exploration, development, and processing. Its primary products are Gold, Copper and Nickel. Material Handling Supervisor Supervisor – Mobile Equipment Supervisor – Lime plant Supervisor – Coal & Ash Supervisor – Internal Transport January 2018 – December 2022 Fibre Wound SA (Pty) Ltd, South Africa Turn-Key solutions in composites and non-metallic materials. Specializing in Glass Reinforced Plastics, fluoroplastics and thermoplastics. Design, manufacture, supply, erection, commissioning, maintenance and project management. Construction Manager Various responsibilities including but not limited to: Management of projects, Supervision of personnel, Quality control, Safety compliance and Procurement for the construction, maintenance and manufacturing environments. January 2011 – December 2017 Petra Quarry, Raubex Ltd, South Africa Rock mine and crushing plant. Forms part of the Raubex Ltd group. The quarry mines and develop rocks for everyday road building, concrete mixing etc. Engineering Technician Laid out, coordinated and supervised the blasting and excavation of raw rock material. Performed general engineering maintenance to the crushers, pumps and conveyer systems. Performed various technician (Boiler making & Electrical) repair works on equipment and installations. January 2009 – February 2010