Cedric Ndz
About Cedric Ndz
Cedric Ndz is a Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer at Glencore in New Caledonia, with over 15 years of experience in mechanical maintenance and reliability engineering across various industries. He holds multiple certifications and leads a team of technicians in the Emergency Maintenance department, focusing on the maintenance of complex equipment.
Work at Glencore
Cedric Ndz has been employed at Glencore as a Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer since 2023. He works on-site in Koné, Province Nord, New Caledonia. His role involves overseeing mechanical maintenance operations and ensuring the reliability of equipment within the facility.
Education and Expertise
Cedric Ndz holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies from Douala University, which he completed from 2013 to 2016. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution from 2003 to 2006. His professional certifications include CMRP, CRE, CAT-II VA, MLA II, and PMP, demonstrating his expertise in mechanical maintenance and reliability engineering.
Professional Background
Cedric Ndz has over 15 years of experience in mechanical maintenance across various industries, including power plants, oil and gas, mining, and petrochemicals. Prior to joining Glencore, he held several positions, including Mechanical Supervisor and Mechanical Coach at Ambatovy Joint-Venture in Madagascar, and Mechanical Maintenance Engineer at Twintec Middle East in the UAE. His earlier roles include Mechanical Commissioning Engineer at Al Suwaidi Industrial Services in Qatar and Senior Maintenance Supervisor at Perseus Mining Limited in Ghana.
Leadership and Team Management
In his current role at Glencore, Cedric Ndz leads a team of 40 national technicians and contractors in the Emergency Maintenance department. He is responsible for coordinating maintenance efforts across mechanical, electrical, and welding disciplines, ensuring efficient operations and timely repairs.
Maintenance Responsibilities
Cedric Ndz is responsible for the maintenance and repair of a diverse range of equipment, including Siemens and Rolls Royce turbo-alternators, Atlas Copco compressors, and various plant conveyors and feeders. He collaborates with maintenance and operations teams to develop comprehensive maintenance plans for refinery, utilities, coal plant, and power plant operations.