Sonar Consulting

Sonar Consulting
PO Box 120
Welobie 1714

TEL 011 475 8107

Fax 011 475 7655

Cell 083 732 5292

E-mail richard@sonar-consulting.co.za

Website: www.sonar-consulting.co.za

EXPERTISE

Forensic Accident / Collision Investigator and Reconstructionist Level 4:

We specialise in carrying out accident / collision investigations (with specialisation on heavy commercial vehicles, passenger and freight) to determine the root cause.

We carryout detailed analysis of the possible scenarios with the aid of the Crash Zone computer simulation package.

As a Recognised Transport Engineer (Accredited by the British Engineer Counsel) combined with the experience gained as a Diesel Mechanic I have a unique mix of academic and practical skill which contribute to unravelling complex collision sites.

• Determine the mechanical condition of the vehicles involved and their compliance to the roadworthiness standards applicable at the time of the collision.

• Develop managerial / operational interventions to prevent or minimise future occurrences.

• Determine strategic disaster recovery plan to ensure customer satisfaction and operational productivity.

• Present findings in a court of law as an expert witness.

Fleet Engineering

• Design and implement vehicle replacement policy based on age, availability and utilisation.

• To design and implement vehicle configurations to optimise the payload in accordance with legal and engineering constraints.

• Ensure a comprehensive maintenance policy which conforms to the manufactures standards and requirements.

• Ensure that the vehicle conforms to acceptable ergonomic and safety requirements.

• Introduce / reinforce the controls and policies to ensure the global expenditure is proportionate to the budget.

• Maintain a focus on the maintenance of safety critical components.

• Ensure that company policy is amended to take cognisance of technical and or legal changes affecting vehicle utilisation.

Operations Management

Monitor transport performance levels in relation to targets and goals defined by area and market share.

Insure optimum vehicle utilisation.

Insure optimum load configurations.

Insure the optimum use of human recourses.

Insure that the negotiated service levels are realistically achievable within the constraints of the National Road Traffic Act, being cognitive of the external factors which may negatively affect such agreements.

Assist the sales department with the accurate costing of loads and / or contracts.

Track operational efficiency as measured against the forecasted sales budget measured in c/k/ton or c/k/M3 depending on load configuration.

Focus on the technical availability of vehicles and equipment to offer maximum customer service without compromising manufactures warranties or the road worthiness of vehicles.

Controlling the use of people in meeting the technical and operational objectives within a pre-specified budget.

Carryout regular national vehicle audits.

Coordinate the ISO 9000, 14000, 18000, OSH, SHEQ and Mine TMM (trackless moving machinery) safety and quality programs.

Coordinate the operational and safety risk assessments based on the prescribed ISO, OSH, SHEQ and Mine TMM standards.

Identify and motivate individual training needs.

Technical

As a recognised Transport Fleet Engineer and qualified Diesel Mechanic with all-round general transport experience and workshop management we have a unique skill set which ideally place us as highly competent consultants.