AutoCAD
Tebogo Makola
Electrical Engineer
Cape Town
Summary
Systematic Electrical Engineer experienced in managing electrical project lifecycle from design phase to delivery and implementation. Polished in analyzing, troubleshooting and developing solutions. Consistently delivers engineering services to meet company, customer and statutory and regulatory specifications on time and within budget.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages
Work History
Electrical Engineer
SMEC South Africa
Cape Town
09.2021 - Current
- Detailed design of an 11kV switching station design
Graduate Electrical Engineer
SMEC South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Cape Town
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Prepared detailed design reports outlining [Type] and [Type] information.
- Established construction, manufacturing and installation requirements.
- Performed research into topics such as [Type] in support of senior engineering staff needs.
- Calculated project costs and delivery timelines.
- Collected, organized and modeled data to coordinate reports.
- Designed, implemented and maintained electrical products and systems.
- Inspected, adjusted and upgraded system programs.
- Wrote protocols, qualification documents, test plans and test reports for quality assurance purposes.
- Monitored installation and operations to consistently meet rigorous customer requirements.
- Conducted projects and performance presentations to clients and company executives.
- Implemented and approved design control procedures for electrical development in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
- Evaluated project scope to estimate costs and set timelines for project delivery.
- Rendered technical drawings and electrical systems specifications exceeding company standards.
- Applied principles of electrical theory to advance and improve product development and efficiency.
- Designed and approved power distribution requirements for [Type] facility construction.
Production Technician
GZ Industries (Pty) Ltd
Germiston
03.2019 - 08.2020
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Suggested and implemented new ideas to improve quality, reduce cost and support production work environment.
- Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues, immediately reporting problems to repair technicians.
- Collected and inspected random samples during test runs to identify necessary adjustments.
- Promptly documented and reported all defective equipment and hazardous conditions.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Established and maintained periodic reports to document unit performance, unit efficiency and outages.
- Utilized calipers, micrometers and height gauges to calibrate and adjust machinery.
- Used precision test equipment to troubleshoot malfunctions, and inspected parts for excessive wear and other conditions.
- Improved workflow by reordering supplies to prevent shortages and downtime.
- Tested selected products at specified stages in production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products.
Electrical Engineer in Training
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
Johannesburg
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Performed load calculation for sizing wire and circuit protection.
- Documented design using CAD drawings and schematics.
- Designed and performed tests to determine whether new products and systems meet standards.
- Wrote protocols, qualification documents, test plans and test reports for quality assurance purposes.
- Interpreted technical drawings and design specifications to visualize final product.
- Provided trouble-shooting support to improve operational efficiencies of products and information systems.
- Independently prepared and modified drawings, specs, calculations and graphs.
- Applied principles of electrical theory to advance and improve product development and efficiency.
- Used [Software] to prepare reports by collecting and analyzing information and trends.
- Interpreted and addressed instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule format.
- Performed assignments requiring application of professional methods and techniques.
- Estimated and drafted drawings, permits and pre-construction estimates, addressing practical issues.
- Assisted planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation of projects to test success.
- Maintained updated understanding of building codes and standards.
- Supported engineering supervisor in organizing complex projects for sign-off.
- Applied analytical mathematics to assist engineering staff in compiling blueprints and plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronic Engineering
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg 02.2010 - 11.2015
Skills
AutoCAD
Affiliations
Candidate Engineer with Engineering Council of South Africa
Registration Number: 201650953
Software
Power Factory (DigSilent)
PVSyst
Retic Master
ReluxDesktop
Ulysse
MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook & Projects)
Certification
Generic Substation Design
Timeline
Electrical Engineer
SMEC South Africa
09.2021 - Current
Graduate Electrical Engineer
SMEC South Africa (Pty) Ltd
10.2020 - 08.2021
Production Technician
GZ Industries (Pty) Ltd
03.2019 - 08.2020
Generic Substation Design
12-2016
Electrical Engineer in Training
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
02.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Electrical And Electronic Engineering
University of Johannesburg
02.2010 - 11.2015
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