Annah Mailula
Electrical Technologist
Sasolburg
Summary
Proficient Electrical Technician/Technologist with demonstrated strengths in oral and written communication, interpersonal relations and product testing gained during 18-year career. Enthusiastic about working with engineers to design, test, and improve plans.
Looking for chance to apply expertise to new role with progressive organization To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Technologist
Sasol
6 2021
- Designing, implementing, and maintaining automation systems within electrical substations
- Ensure stability and full functionality of Micro SCADA Systems within Electrical Distribution network across Sasol site
- Operations support for protection relays and configurations
- Consultation in new project designs and commissioning
- Analyzing information such as events, disturbance recordings from the protection devices to assist with electrical incident investigations
- Maintain Fiber Optic strategy and field communication equipment such as network switches, IED's, engineering workstations
- Updating and compiling of architecture network drawings
- Configure, program, and test intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), RTU, SCADA systems, and communication protocols (such as LON, IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus) for efficient substation operations
- Compiling and updating of operating procedures
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to automation systems in substations
- Participate in commissioning and testing activities of substation switchgear upgrade projects
- Conduct feasibility studies and assess existing systems to propose improvements and upgrades
- Controlling of capital budget and implementation of capital projects
- Manage service provider contracts and oversee site activities
- Implementing cybersecurity principles and best practices in substation automation
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements in substation automation designs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and specifications for substation automation projects
- Conduct feasibility studies and assess existing systems to propose improvements and upgrades to make justifications for CAPEX project
- Provide technical support and training to operational and maintenance staff on substation automation systems.
Snr Electrical Technologist
Sasol
02.2019 - 05.2021
- To provide technical support to the Electrical Area Manager as well as Electrical maintance team in respect of problem identification/solving a and operational improvement in respect of equipment reliability and integrity
- Ensure legal and safety compliance with regards to Electrical Engineering
- Management of plant electrical projects and modifications
- Provide technical support to electrical maintance teams to ensure plant integrity, reliability, and availability
- Develop maintain and review maintenance strategies and asset lifecycle management on electrical systems
- Coordinate and execute Electrical Projects and renewal strategy, support multidiscipline projects
- RCA, EOM (Engineer out Maintenance) and problem solving on all electrical systems
- Bad actors identification and implement solutions and corrective actions to Electrical equipment and systems
- Assist in compiling the annual maintenance and capital budget, reporting on forecast and actual expenditure
- Ensure that performance targets are met, and all work is done safely and in accordance with procedures.
Senior Technician
ABB South Africa (Pty) Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2019
- To provide primary and secondary electrical protection testing and commissioning service to all projects that interface with the Sasol Sasolburg Electrical Distribution Network and offer electrical faultfinding services
- Perform commissioning and testing of switchgear, transformers, and motors
- Interpret, read, revise, and update all types of electrical drawings
- Investigate electrical failures, incidents and resolve accordingly
- Modification of protection schemes to meet the design requirements and philosophies
- Implement recommendations of retrofitting of switchgear and protection systems
- Writing professional technical reports on work/projects executed
- Performing factory acceptance and site acceptance testing of protection schemes
- Update the relevant standard working procedures as per changes in the SANS and Sasol Site Procedures.
Commissioning Engineer
ABB South Africa (Pty) Ltd
02.2012 - 12.2013
- Performing specialized commissioning and after sales service on primary and secondary plant and to develop the service business by providing engineering consultation and making upgrade recommendations to clients
- Commissioning of primary and secondary plant
- Configure protection relays to meet client's requirements using software
- Modification of schemes on site to meet the requirements of the contract
- Perform service & retrofit work on protection schemes
- Complete site reports and handing over certificates
- Control of site installation drawings
- Ensure safe site testing practices are followed.
Senior Supervisor
Eskom Enterprises PTM Department
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Performing and documenting commissioning and testing activities in accordance with ISO 9001 standard approved processes and procedures and performing RCA
- Planning daily tasks, organising resources, ensure activities are done safely in terms of SHEQ process and procedure
- Planning daily task and organizing resources/equipment
- Leading /refurbishment project and ensure work done in time to meet the target
- Facilitate daily meetings and section safety meetings
- Ensure activities are done safely according to SHEQ process and procedure
- Mentoring and coaching new appointed staff
- Review work instructions and procedures.
Senior Technician
Eskom Enterprises PTM Department
09.2007 - 12.2010
- Testing (Factory and Site Acceptance), Implementation and commissioning of Electrical Protection Schemes, including Generator protection and Excitation Control Systems; fault-finding on the Primary Plants, Auxiliary Plant, Protection Systems and Diesel Generators
- Performing factory acceptance test of generator protection and site commissioning
- MV and LV switchgear installation and commissioning
- Secondary injection of generator transformer protection relays
- Testing of alarms and signals up to supervisory panels
- Perform phasing on electrical switchgear panels
- Installation and commissioning generators excitation systems
- Carry out protection trip investigations and draught technical reports.
Technician
Eskom Enterprises PTM Department
01.2006 - 08.2007
- Testing and Maintenance of Electrical Protection Schemes (i.e
- Transformers, Motors, Switchgears and Cables) and other related subsystems
- Carrying out tests on current and voltage transformers used for protection and measurement circuits
- Electromechanical and numerical protection relay testing and calibrations
- Transformer protection related equipment tests
- Maintenance of protection related station alarms from the electrical equipment.
Education
Btech Electrical Engineering - undefined
Tshwane University of Technology
Basic Project Management Certificate - undefined
Unisa
National Diploma Electrical Engineering - undefined
Tshwane University of Technology
Matric Certificate - undefined
Modiri Technical High School
Postgraduate Business Administration -
UNISA
Skills
Equipment Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance
Commissioning
Quality control guidelines
Problem-solving aptitude
Decision-Making
Time management abilities
Time Management
Analytical Thinking
Cost Estimation
Safety Management
Career Statement
Through these jobs that I have held, I have developed good management skills, communication, interactive (both as a team member and as an individual) and organizational skills. I have also learnt the importance of timeous delivery of work since this helps with the efficient and effective running of projects. I have learnt the importance of time management, correct and efficient delivery of work even when one is under pressure. My skills in addressing and resolving general problems, documentation skills, coordination of services, gathering and analysis of client's requirements has improved tremendously.
Certifications & Awards
- 2010, Managers Award Customer Satisfaction, Eskom
- 2010, Certificate of Achievement Teamwork, Eskom
- 2011, Professional Engineering Technician ECSA Registration
- 2012, South African Institute of Electrical Engineers
- 2016, Certificate of Achievement Teamwork, Sasol
Timeline
Snr Electrical Technologist
Sasol
02.2019 - 05.2021
Senior Technician
ABB South Africa (Pty) Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2019
Commissioning Engineer
ABB South Africa (Pty) Ltd
02.2012 - 12.2013
Senior Supervisor
Eskom Enterprises PTM Department
01.2011 - 01.2012
Senior Technician
Eskom Enterprises PTM Department
09.2007 - 12.2010
Technician
Eskom Enterprises PTM Department
01.2006 - 08.2007
Electrical Technologist
Sasol
6 2021
Btech Electrical Engineering - undefined
Tshwane University of Technology
Basic Project Management Certificate - undefined
Unisa
National Diploma Electrical Engineering - undefined
Tshwane University of Technology
Matric Certificate - undefined
Modiri Technical High School
Postgraduate Business Administration -
UNISA
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