DANIEL FREDERIK SMIT
Instrumentation Technician
Koekenaap
Summary
Qualified Instrumentation Technician with 17 years' experience installing, maintaining and repairing complex instrumentation with an extensive knowledge base build from a combination of formal education and on-the-job training. I am proficient with both cutting-edge diagnostic equipment as well as traditional repair methodologies. I am skilled at creating efficient and innovative installation goals and improve overall performance of equipment and productivity in the plant. Focused on working safe and creating a safe, secured work environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrumentation Technician
Tronox Namakwa Sands
05.2012 - Current
- Electrical and instrumentation maintenance on plant and mine equipment.
- Responsible for the optimization of production by maintaining process instrumentation.
- Consult Mine site on technical issues on process control and instrumentation.
- Scheduling of planned and preventative maintenance on all instruments, and day-to-day breakdowns.
- Daily Safety Inspections.
- Commissioning and new installations on electrical and instrumentation equipment.
- Following technical drawings, fault finding, diagnosis, upholding standards, results driven, problem solving, and calibration of various instruments: ABB, WIKA, E&H, Vega, Foxboro, and Siemens.
- PLC Programming and Fault Finding
- Level Transmitters (Pressure, Capacitive, Ultrasonic)
- Reduced downtime with proactive identification and resolution of instrument issues.
- Installed, maintained, and repaired various types of instruments to ensure optimal functionality.
- Optimized equipment performance by conducting regular preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Improved process efficiency by recommending and implementing upgrades to instrumentation systems.
- Conducted troubleshooting procedures and root cause analysis to determine the causes of problems.
Instrumentation Technician
Exxaro KZN SANDS
07.2007 - 04.2010
- Commissioning and new installations in Smelter and Laboratory.
- Writing and manipulating programs for ABB Robotics used in Laboratory Electrical and instrumentation maintenance, on Smelter and Laboratory equipment.
- Daily Safety Inspections
- Installation and termination of digital and analog telephone lines (PABX telephone systems), access control systems installation of controllers, terminals, and software.
- PLC Programming & Fault Finding
- Level Transmitters (Pressure, Capacitive, Ultrasonic)
Education
Instrumentation Trade (RED SEAL) -
Trainrite Modderfontein
Gauteng ,South Africa 10.2009 -
Electronic Communication technician -
Oliphantsfontein
Gauteng ,South Africa 11.1996 -
Skills
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to make on the spot decisions, taking initiative and responsibility
Adaptability and Flexibility
Self Motivation
Attention to Detail
Time management abilities
Teamwork and Collaboration
Field Instrumentation Familiarity
Preventive Maintenance Execution
Problem-solving abilities
Adaptability
Relationship Building
Activities
- Outdoor lifestyle like boating, fishing and camping.
- Farming vegetation.
- Spray painting and making handmade fishing lures.
Timeline
Instrumentation Technician
Tronox Namakwa Sands
05.2012 - Current
Instrumentation Trade (RED SEAL) -
Trainrite Modderfontein
10.2009 -
Instrumentation Technician
Exxaro KZN SANDS
07.2007 - 04.2010
Electronic Communication technician -
Oliphantsfontein
11.1996 -