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Benjamin Mzaefane Mokojane
Electrician
Kroonstad
Summary
As a seasoned electrician with nine years of experience at De Beers Diamond Mine, I am well versed in health & safety, fault finding, electrical equipment, and risk management. I am eager to integrate my skill set, which includes firefighting, rigging, and schematics, to enhance your team's success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Electrical Technician
De Beers Voorspoed Mine
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Revamp electrical power supply at Barloworld Section, Supplied power from 11KV/400V transformer to minisub station to power 9 motors to supply high pressure water pumps.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings, and layouts to complete repairs.
- Installed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in both flooring and walls.
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Safeguarded personnel and equipment by adhering to strict safety protocols during all tasks.
Electrician
Workforce Staffing
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Company Overview: KAXU SOLAR ONE
- Responsible for Heat Tracing, mainly
- Worked at heights using ladders and scaffolds to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in the plant.
- Opened gladding to access heating elements for maintenance.
- Inspected worksites and installations to verify compliance with state safety codes.
- Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
- Enhanced quality control by inspecting condition of equipment and tools.
- Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using oscilloscopes.
Apprentice Electrician
De Beers Voorspoed Mine
03.2013 - 11.2019
- Responsible for assisting Electrician to install, maintain & repair electrical equipment
- Performed maintenance on Overhead Cranes, Switchgears, MCCs, Drives Systems , UPS, VSD, AC & DC Motors, PLC, HVAC, Substations, DOL, etc
- Ensuring work is done according to Mine, Health & Safety regulations
- Advice clients, supervisors & managers verbally or in writing on hazardous equipment & essential work to be carried out
- Ensure correct tools & equipment is available on time
- Use hand tools test equipment
- Test & inspect all electrical equipment from all sections for competency & compliance
- Test all electrical equipment prior to entering the mine for compliance
- Safety Representative & Safety Committee Member
Senior Plant Monitor
De Beers Voorspoed Mine
08.2009 - 02.2013
- Monitor the processing of kimberlite ore from mining to crushing plants, dewatering & recovering plants.
- Operate water treatment plants, dust extractions and tailings.
- Ensure effecting hand over during shifts.
- Engage with control officer, supervisor, other dimensions for effective run of the plant.
- Apply SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) and COP (Code of Conduct).
- Carry out plant inspection and report deviations/ all risk behavior
- Safety Representative & Good Housekeeping
Lecturer, Electrical Engineering
Flavious Mareka FET College
02.2009 - 06.2009
- Lectured Mathematics N4, Engineering Science N4, Electrotechnology N4 & Power Machines N5
- Promoted a collaborative learning environment by encouraging teamwork among students during group projects.
- Updated course content regularly to reflect advancements in technology and industry best practices.
- Enhanced student understanding of electrical engineering concepts by incorporating real-world applications and hands-on activities.
- Prepared lessons, taught classes, and assessed students on mastery of course content.
Technical Officer
Telkom SA
02.1998 - 12.2006
- Responsible for maintenance, installation and repairs of telephone lines
- Provided first line installation of DECT (digital enhanced cordless telephone) at farms and rural areas
- Repair faults on telephone lines at minimal time
- Apply analytical, technical and communication skills to solve problems
Education
Trade Electrical
De Beers Technical Training Center (TTC)
Kimberley, South Africa11-2019
Power Engineering
Vaal University Of Technology (VUT)
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa12-2009
Matric
Dr Reginald Cingo SS
Kroonstad, South Africa12-1993
Skills
HEALTH AND SAFETY
DRIVER'S LICENSE (CODE B)
MEWP
HIRA (HAZARD INDENTIFICATON AND RISK ASSESMENT)
SCHEMATICS
BASIC RGGING
BASIC HAND TOOLS
FIRE FIGHTING LEVEL 1
PROCESS
A1 & A2 SAFETY RISK MANAGEMENT
WORKING AT HEIGHTS
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
FAULT FINDING
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Interests
Timeline
Electrical Technician
De Beers Voorspoed Mine
09.2023 - 10.2023
Electrician
Workforce Staffing
04.2023 - 09.2023
Apprentice Electrician
De Beers Voorspoed Mine
03.2013 - 11.2019
Senior Plant Monitor
De Beers Voorspoed Mine
08.2009 - 02.2013
Lecturer, Electrical Engineering
Flavious Mareka FET College
02.2009 - 06.2009
Technical Officer
Telkom SA
02.1998 - 12.2006
Power Engineering
Vaal University Of Technology (VUT)
Matric
Dr Reginald Cingo SS
Trade Electrical
De Beers Technical Training Center (TTC)
Languages
South Sotho
English
Afrikaans
Zulu
Personal Information
DOB : 07/19/74, Marital Status : Married
Languages
2,3,4,5
References
Tshepo Gabe, Ore Process Manager, T: 0832802745, E: Tshepo.gabe@debeersgroup.com
Maffa Mphahlele , Shift Lead, T: 0822274985, E: maffa.mphahlele@debeersgroup.com
Molefi Seseng , Safety Officer, T: 0794828986, E: molefi@watercaremining.co.za,
Personal Information
DOB : 07/19/74, Marital Status : Married
Languages
2,3,4,5