Bonile Innocent Rigala

• Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters, circuit testers and oscilloscopes.
• Removed damaged instruments and repaired components.
• Monitored supply levels and requested additional spare parts, manuals, or tools.
• Cleaned and adjusted instruments.
• Conducted troubleshooting procedures and root cause analysis to determine causes of problems.
• Inspected equipment to detect electrical leaks and other problems.
• Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
• Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
• Evaluated finished assemblies for compliance with standard procedures and design requirements.
• Reviewed existing electrical engineering criteria to identify necessary revisions, deletions or amendments to outdated material.
• Trained new system users and employees in classroom type sessions to promote useful system knowledge and operations expertise.
• Revamped systems and upgraded wiring, PLCs and drives to handle changing needs.

Commissioning of Greenhouse Electrical installations in South Africa and around African countries.

• Improved system efficiency by installing, maintaining, and calibrating instrumentation and control equipment.
• Collaborated with engineering teams to design, install, and commission new control systems in accordance with project timelines.
• Reduced downtime for maintenance tasks by implementing a preventative maintenance program for all control systems.

• Determined layouts to install wiring in automated systems based on drawings and code specifications.
• Reviewed drawings and code specifications to determine appropriate layouts for wiring installations in building automation systems.
• Determined layouts for wiring installations in building automation systems through correct interpretation of drawing, diagrams and code specifications.
• Trained developers and quality assurance team members in automation programs and processes.
• Tested equipment for proper operation and freedom from defects.

Installation of irrigation systems and building of irrigation pump houses.

Commissioning of irrigation systems and client training.

• Trained operators on the use of newly installed automation equipment, contributing to a seamless transition during implementation phases.
• Tested assembly unit operation each day and performed troubleshooting to identify malfunctions.
• Used hand and power tools to mount components to panels by following dimensional layout drawings.
• Provided technical support to operators, addressing issues promptly to minimize production delays.

• Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
• Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
• Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays, and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
• Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations.

Completion of maintenance checklist and ensuring all checklist are updated.

• Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
• Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
• Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.