AYANDA NKENKE
saldanha
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong problem-solving and communication skills, supported by National Diploma and Technical Matric certificates. Contributed to continuous improvement and measurable outcomes through a focus on accuracy, accountability, and efficient task completion. Aims to foster growth and development within a collaborative working environment.
Overview
2
2
Languages
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Fitter
SANPC
saldanha
07.2024 - Current
- Performed Maintenance, inspection, and compliance on the compressors.
- Conducted fire pump tests, systematically analysing pressure, temperature, and exhaust to ensure optimal performance of diesel engines and electrical pumps.
- Maintenance and inspection: Diesel engine and electric pump, Standby generator, Fire pump house, Vehicles, Compressors.
- Install and Maintain different types of pumps
- Executed pipe fitting tasks to ensure proper alignment and connection of piping systems.
- Minimised machine downtime through strategic maintenance and repair work at pre-established intervals, ensuring continuous operations.
- Completed preventative maintenance work to minimise risk of disruptions to operations.
- Serviced and repaired industrial equipment, keeping machines functional and safe.
- Conducted routine maintenance on industrial equipment, identifying wear and tear and replacing parts as necessary.
- Ran tests to guarantee machines worked properly after maintenance work.
- Dismantled machinery and equipment to replace parts and make repairs.
- Dismantled and rebuilt faulty tools, assemblies and defective parts to quality condition.
- Recorded repairs and maintenance updates for future risk planning.
- Completed job cards to accurately document tasks and track maintenance history for improved operational awareness.
- Maintained good working knowledge of machinery and instruments required across manufacturing cycles.
- Took appropriate health and safety precautions to minimise risk of injury.
- HVAC inspection and repair.
- Use power tools to cut and grind rough material
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints to understand and apply requirements for projects.
- Conduct continuous improvement and cost saving initiative.
Maintenance Assistant
Life Queenstown Private Hospital
Queestown
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Perform tasks to inspect Gas plant, Heat pumps, UPS, Standby and emergency generators, Heat pumps, Autoclaves, Vacuum Pumps and air compressors.
- Inspect and maintain air conditioning units.
- Performed regular maintenance on hospital beds to ensure functionality and comfort for patients.
- Minor maintenance on backup power supplies following the correct procedure.
- Executed installation of sockets, conducted earth leakage testing, and installed communication cables, wall plugs, and lighting in electrical reticulation system.
- Working on a water reticulation system.
- Using SAP to print and close job card notifications.
- Procurement of equipment and maintain stock as instructed.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through in-house maintenance beyond job scope, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Achieved energy savings by converting fluorescent lights to LED, contributing to sustainability efforts.
- Assisting an engineering manager on driving compliance in the facilitation.
Health and Safety Representative
- Identify potential hazards and major incidents at the workplace.
- Investigated employee complaints related to health and safety, identifying key areas for improvement.
- Reviewed effectiveness of health and safety measures to enhance workplace safety.
- Examine causes of incidents at the workplace.
- Represent to the employer general matters that affect the health and safety of employees.
- Conducted environmental protection assessments ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting sustainability.
- Period: 5 Month
Acting Maintenance Planner
- Managed work orders by capturing them in SAP for accurate tracking and reporting.
- Processed purchase requisitions in SAP to optimise procurement efficiency.
- Documented all maintenance activities, creating comprehensive reports for management review.
- Assessed risks associated with maintenance activities and developed mitigation plans.
- Negotiated service contracts with external providers, securing competitive quotations and enhancing service value.
- Participated in budget management and implemented cost-saving strategies to enhance financial efficiency.
- Supported contractor management at the facility to ensure compliance with operational standards.
Education
Grade 12 -
Xolilizwe Sangoni
mthathaND - Engineering Mechanical Planning
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KZNSkills
- Preventative maintenance planning, Technical reporting, Operational troubleshooting SAP maintenance management, Microsoft Office
- Preventative maintenance planning
- Operational troubleshooting
- SAP maintenance management
- SAP maintenance management CMMS
- Technical reporting
- Risk assessment
- Contractor management
- Fault-finding
- Mechanical knowledge
- Industrial tool operation
- Welding techniques
- Microsoft Office
Personal Information
Home Language: Xhosa
Other Language: English
Timeline
Mechanical Fitter
SANPC
07.2024 - Current
Maintenance Assistant
Life Queenstown Private Hospital
10.2022 - 06.2024
Health and Safety Representative
Acting Maintenance Planner
Grade 12 -
Xolilizwe Sangoni
ND - Engineering Mechanical Planning
Durban University of Technology