Christoffel Nagel
Gauteng
Summary
I am currently involved with AML Phase 2, 15Mtpa Construction/Commissioning Project/Liberia), since
May 2024.
I am currently involved in supervising the assembling of the E-Houses, Switch Gear, UPS and Transformers. I am also part of QC
and the general installation of Instrumentation, cabling racks and
electrical equipment in all areas and Switch Rooms for the
different plant areas. Ensuring the correct installation of field
instrumentation working closely with our contracting company GP
Consult Liberia. I am also involved in I/O checks, loop checks
from DCS to various plant instrumentation.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Systems Engineer (SAM)
Systems Automation and Management (Pty) Ltd (South Africa)
Johannesburg, South Africa
12.2006
- I did PLC programming (SIEMENS Pro S7) and graphics on WinCC flex Pc477 Operator HMI Panels. Did Loop checks, fault finding and maintenance and startup of refrigeration units. Also, on Software and hardware (PLC &HMI) and Instrumentation in the Gold Mining Industry. I was also involved in writing Operator training and user Manuals for the Clients to help and assist them to operate their plants more efficiently and correctly.
- Previous Position
Senior Systems Engineer
Projects/AMS (Honeywell South Africa)
Secunda, South Africa
12.2004
- I was responsible for Hardware Functional Specification Design. The design and layout of the different Server and Controller Panels. The creation of wiring schedules for marshalling, general layout drawings for the manufacturing of the Server and Controller Panels, Quality control done according to Sasol South Africa (Client) and Honeywell specifications. Including IFAT (Internal Factory Acceptance Test) & FAT. Assisting with commissioning and start up for Honeywell Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd (Secunda).
- Previous Position
Senior. Control Systems Technician
Tati Nickel Mining Company (Lion Ore Botswana) & Western Minerals Technology
Francistown, Botswana
12.2001
- I was responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, projects and upgrades on Schneider PLC’s and DCS (Adroit). Installation of hardware and software, commissioning and backups. Programming and faultfinding on Variable Speed Drives (Siemens) and direct online starting Devices (Simocode). Projects on improving performance and plant availability such as automating the water treatment plant. I was actively involved in training and development of Botswana citizens. I was transferred to the Tati Demonstration Plant (Activox Plant). A joint venture (Technology transfer) between Tati Nickel Mine and a Australian Company called W.M.T (Western Minerals Technology). I was responsible for Electrical & Instrumentation (Vsd’s, motors and switchgear), Laboratory Instrumentation, PLC’s and the Honeywell DCS, Plant Instrumentation, radio’s (repairs and programming)
- Previous Position
Senior Instrument Technician
Soda Ash Botswana
Sua Pan, Botswana
12.1994
- I was responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, projects and upgrades of all Instrumentation and DCS (Yokogawa), Bentley Nevada Systems (Turbines) I was actively involved in training and development of Botswana citizens. I was transferred to the Tati Demonstration Plant (Activox Plant). A joint venture (Technology transfer) between Tati Nickel Mine and a Australian Company called W.M.T (Western Minerals Technology). I was responsible for Electrical & Instrumentation (Vsd’s, motors and switchgear), Laboratory Instrumentation, PLC’s and the Honeywell DCS, Plant Instrumentation, radio’s (repairs and programming)
- Previous Position
Instrumentation Commissioning Supervisor
PetroSA (Mossgass Refinery) (South – Africa)
Mosselbay, South Africa
12.1992
- I was responsible for ensuring proper installation of DCS (Honeywell), PLC’s and related Plant Instrumentation, loop checks, handing over of loop packages, commissioning and start-up.
- Previous Position
Integration Engineering Specialist
AML Phase 2, 15Mtpa Project
Yekepa, Liberia
05.2024 - Current
- I joined the project, May 2024, construction phase. I am currently involved in supervising the assembling of the E-Houses, Switch Gear, UPS and Transformers. I am also part of QC and the general installation of Instrumentation, cabling racks and electrical equipment in all areas and Switch Rooms for the different plant areas. Ensuring the correct installation of field instrumentation working closely with our contracting company GP Consult Liberia. I am also involved in I/O checks, loop checks from DCS to various plant instrumentation.
- Current Position
Instrument and PLC Supervisor
SPIE/Total Nigeria Port - Harcourt Power Plant
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Worked with a team of twenty-five people, I am Responsible for the instrumentation, DCS Control System (DeltaV) Siemens & Allen Bradly PLC’s. It is a Power plant, with three SOLAR 8 MW Turbines. It is a maintenance project which has just started on an old existing Plant/project. I had a team of fourteen people reporting to me. Doing Permit to work, E-Permits, working with SAP Maintenance system, generating-and closing work orders and requesting and tracking spare items.
- Previous Position
Electrical/Instrument Supervisor
PPE Technology Ltd (Amandelbult) Platinum Mine Thabazimbi, South Africa
Thabazimbi, South Africa
01.2022 - 12.2022
- I was part of the PPE Technology, Supervising the construction and Installation Quality Control of ABB VSD’s for the FAG VSD Mill upgrade. Overseeing the fabrication of cable racks and installation and pulling cables. I carried a Legal Appointment 292. (Anglo American) I was responsible for onboarding personal using Passport 360
- Previous Position
Instrument Supervisor
Sappi Saicor - Vulindlela Project Umkomaas KZN, South Africa
Umkomaas, South Africa
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Supervising Instrumentation installation, construction, and loop checks. My duties also includes Quality Control and punching ensuring getting ready for commissioning and start up.
- Previous Position
ICSS Specialist
Saipem/Total Offshore Angola (FPSO Kuambo Sul)
Luanda, Angola
01.2019 - 12.2020
- I was responsible for the DCS SCADA (Honeywell), System Alarm Management, Siemens Step 7 PLC’s, Allen Bradly PLC`s, Bentley Nevada Systems (Turbines) and HMI`s equipment and software, including maintenance, (AMOS Maintenance System), condition monitoring of equipment, recover System Integrity, monitor and advice and implement system and contribute to change. I also was responsible for IT related work & networking. I was also actively involved in Health & Safety in the working environment. I was also part of the essential Emergency Response Team in CCR and provided any additional duties as required by the OIM/Unit Superintendent and /or HOD to maintain safe and efficient running of the Unit.
- Previous Position
DCS & Plc & Control Systems Engineer
Technip/STL Sabetta Russia
Sabetta, Russia
10.2017 - 12.2018
- I was employed by Technip (Abu Dabi)/STL LNG South Tambey, doing commissioning on the Yamal LNG Yamgaz In Sabetta (Russia). I am involved with the PCC ICSS Commissioning team, doing cold FAT and SAT and loop and function checks. Yokogawa DCS Control System including the HVAC Systems.
- Previous Position
DCS & Plc & Systems Engineer
Technip/Shell - Geoje, South Korea
Geoje, South Korea
09.2016 - 06.2017
- I was employed by Technip/Shell, doing commissioning on the FLNG Prelude in South Korea (Samsung Shipyard in Geoje). I was involved with the CSU Systems Commissioning Team, doing Cold FAT and SAT and loop and function checks on the Delta V Control System including the HVAC Systems.
- Previous Position
ICSS Specialist
SBM Offshore (Brazil)
Maccae, Brazil
08.2014 - 05.2016
- I was employed by SBM Offshore (Monaco) as the ICSS Specialist working on board the FPSO’s Capixaba and the Marlim Sul in Brazil, since August 2014 until 31st May 2016. I was retrenched. I was responsible for Control Access to DCS SCADA (Siemens), System Alarm Management & Siemens Step 7 PLC’s & Allen Bradly PLC`s & HMI`s, Bentley Nevada Systems (Turbines) and equipment and software. I was responsible for the maintenance, (AMOS Maintenance System) condition monitoring of equipment, recover System Integrity, monitor and advice and implement system changes and contribute and IT related work & networking. Also, involved Health & Safety in working environment. I was an essential part of Emergency Response Role in CCR and provide any additional duties as required by the OIM/Unit Superintendent and /or HOD to maintain safe and efficient running of the Unit.
- Previous Position
ICSS Specialist & Instrumentation Lead
Modec Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil
12.2008 - 07.2014
- I was previously employed by Modec International LLC (Brazil) as the ICSS Specialist on the PFSO Fluminense, since December 2008 until July 2014. I was responsible for maintenance and safe and consistent control of all Plant Instrumentation and Control Systems and equipment. I was employed as ICSS Specialist, and I was subsequently promoted as E&I Lead in 2009. I had four Instrument Technicians and two Metering Technicians and two ICSS Specialists I reporting to me. Part of my responsibilities was, planning of work, procuring stock and spare items. Our Maintenance planning system was AMOS I was responsible for the preservation, installation and commissioning of new installations, modifications and upgrades of new Instrumentation, Metering, new add on Projects, PLC, Bentley Nevada Systems (Turbines) and DCS (Wonderware)
- Previous Position
Education
NTC 3 - National Certificate - Industrial Instrumentation and Process control
Vaal University of Technology
South Africa12 1986
Apprenticeship - Instrument Mechanician
Iscor Vanderbijlpark
South Africa1 1988
Skills
- Technical expertise
- Failure analysis
- Quality control guidelines
- Innovative thinking
- Manufacturing processes
- Advanced problem solving
- Corrective actions
- Expert technical support
- Correction plans
- Design optimization
- Engineering software mastery
- Project management
- Electrical systems
- Technical reporting
- Data analysis
- Project planning
- Root-cause analysis
- Engineering documentation
- Process improvement
- Programming languages
- Technical writing
- Control systems
- Software development
- Time management
- Network configuration
- Team collaboration
- Hardware troubleshooting
- System troubleshooting
- Quality control
- Data management
- Analytical problem solving
- Technical documentation
- Process automation
- Automated testing
- Construction engineering
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Problem-solving abilities
- Problem resolution
- Effective communication
- Technical drawings
- Inspections
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Integration Engineering Specialist
AML Phase 2, 15Mtpa Project
05.2024 - Current
Instrument and PLC Supervisor
SPIE/Total Nigeria Port - Harcourt Power Plant
12.2022 - 04.2024
Electrical/Instrument Supervisor
PPE Technology Ltd (Amandelbult) Platinum Mine Thabazimbi, South Africa
01.2022 - 12.2022
Instrument Supervisor
Sappi Saicor - Vulindlela Project Umkomaas KZN, South Africa
03.2021 - 12.2021
ICSS Specialist
Saipem/Total Offshore Angola (FPSO Kuambo Sul)
01.2019 - 12.2020
DCS & Plc & Control Systems Engineer
Technip/STL Sabetta Russia
10.2017 - 12.2018
DCS & Plc & Systems Engineer
Technip/Shell - Geoje, South Korea
09.2016 - 06.2017
ICSS Specialist
SBM Offshore (Brazil)
08.2014 - 05.2016
ICSS Specialist & Instrumentation Lead
Modec Brazil
12.2008 - 07.2014
Systems Engineer (SAM)
Systems Automation and Management (Pty) Ltd (South Africa)
12.2006
Senior Systems Engineer
Projects/AMS (Honeywell South Africa)
12.2004
Senior. Control Systems Technician
Tati Nickel Mining Company (Lion Ore Botswana) & Western Minerals Technology
12.2001
Senior Instrument Technician
Soda Ash Botswana
12.1994
Instrumentation Commissioning Supervisor
PetroSA (Mossgass Refinery) (South – Africa)
12.1992
Apprenticeship - Instrument Mechanician
Iscor Vanderbijlpark
NTC 3 - National Certificate - Industrial Instrumentation and Process control
Vaal University of Technology
Work history
01-2008
References
- Quentin Richardson, ANZ Snr. Operations Manager at Emerson Automation Solution, (+61 432 265 944), Quentin.Richardson@Emerson.com
- Rob Smith, Lead Electrical Engineer, (+267) 71 740 581, rsrobsmith@gmail.com
- Johan Nel, Honeywell (South Africa) Lead Engineer, (+27 83 628 6347) & (+27 79 524 4372), Johan.Nel@Honeywell.com
Personal Information
Qualifications And Training Courses
- NTC 3 - National Certificate (South African)
- Instrument Mechanician - Industrial Instrumentation and Process control (South African)
- PLC / Automation Modicon TSX 57 Premium (1 & 2)
- Variable speed drives (Siemens) Micromaster (ABB)
- Communications Profibus-Dp & 3uF5 System
- SimocodeDp Siemens Step7Pro PLC Maintenance and programming
- WinCC Flexible 2005
- Rockwell PLC
- InTouch Scada (Wonderware)
- PI Systems Manager 1: Essential skills (OSIsoft)
- Earthing and lightning protection
- Honeywell Experion System Engineering & Configuration
- Honeywell C200/C300 Controllers Engineering & (Release 201/300) Configuration
- Delta V Controls (Emmerson Process Management) PAS
- Yokogawa Centum
Offshore Training Courses
- Survival Offshore Training, Valid, OPITO Approved
- NR-10 - Security in Facilities & Services with Electricity, Valid
- EX - Hazardous Area and Explosive Atmosphere Course, Valid
- NR-35 - Working at Heights, Valid
- Authorized Gas testing, Valid
Golf, Fishing
I have more than 15 years of experience in Oil & Gas, both on and offshore, FPSO's and LNG. Performing Control systems commissioning in Sabetta Russia, LNG, STL project (Technip Energies)
I have worked in South Korea before, doing ICSS (Control Systems) commissioning on the FPSO Prelude for Technip Energies.
I also have years of experience in mining, Tati Nickle mine and current project for AML, in Liberia.
I am a very good team player, can lead a team and I am not afraid to roll up my sleeves and get my hands dirty with high safety standards.
Golf & Fishing
I have more that 17 years experience in Oil & Gas, both on and offshore, FPSO and LNG. Instrumentation and control systems commissioning. I have worked in Brazil, South Korea and Russia before, doing ICSS Maintenance, commissioning and projects on FPSO's and LNG Plants.
I also have years of experience in mining, above and below ground. Tati Nickle mine and current project for AML, in Liberia.
I am a very good team player, can lead a team and I am not afraid to roll up my sleeves and get my hands dirty with high safety standards.