Cilliers is a 23-year-old, driven technician with a solid background in both electrical and mechanical engineering. After obtaining his trade qualification as an Electrician and completing several technical courses, he has gained experience in various sectors. Cilliers is currently working as a shift electrician at Nature’s Garden, a manufacturer of fries and frozen vegetables. His passion for technology and determination make him a valuable asset to any technical team.
Experience
Cilliers has built his technical knowledge with an N3 diploma in Engineering Studies and a qualification as an Electrician, which is comparable to MBO4 in the Netherlands. He has experience in both preventive and reactive maintenance within a production environment. His tasks include maintaining electrical systems such as VSDs, relays, safety switches, and PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Danfoss). He also has experience in mechanical maintenance, including replacing motors and gearboxes, tensioning and gluing conveyor belts, and maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems. His broad technical skills enable him to efficiently troubleshoot issues and keep machines running optimally.
Industries
Cilliers has work experience in various technical sectors, including the solar energy industry, packaging industry, and FMCG sector. At VRE Ventures, he worked as a solar technician, focusing on the installation and maintenance of solar panels and inverters. In his current role at Nature’s Garden, he is responsible for the maintenance of production machines such as steam peelers, fryers, and packaging machines. This experience has made him versatile and adaptable in different industrial environments.
Follow-up
Cilliers is a versatile and enthusiastic technician with strong problem-solving skills. His experience with both electrical and mechanical systems, combined with his ability to quickly and effectively address issues, makes him a valuable asset to any team. A suitable next step for him would be a role as an all-round technician or engineer, where he can further develop his broad technical expertise and expand his knowledge in an industrial production environment.
