Daniel Wilson
Secunda
Summary
A highly motivated and dedicated industrial professional with 17 years of experience in Air Separation Unit (ASU) operations. Currently advancing studies in Electronic Engineering (Instrumentation N3) to transition into a hands-on artisan role. Possesses a deep, practical understanding of industrial processes, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), fault finding, analyzers, and equipment maintenance. Eager to apply a strong foundation in plant operations and process safety to a Learner Instrumentation Artisan position.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Process Controller / Acting Safety Officer
Air Liquide
Secunda
01.2008 - Current
- Monitored and controlled complex ASU processes via the DCS panel, ensuring operations remained within strict safety and production limits.
- Adjusted set points for temperatures, pressures, and flows to maintain process stability and meet client purity standards.
- Identified, diagnosed, and reported defective plant equipment using the Maximo maintenance system to initiate corrective actions.
- Performed daily and weekly inspections, readings, and data logging to ensure equipment reliability and efficiency.
- As Acting Safety Officer, I managed all site safety protocols, including contractor safety files, risk assessments, and permit auditing.
Industrial Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Technician Assistant
Habur Cooling
08.2004 - 12.2007
- Assisted in the maintenance, installation, and commissioning of industrial and commercial refrigeration units.
- Performed general fault-finding on refrigeration controls and conducted testing on single and three-phase motors.
- Wired refrigeration control panels, including direct and star-delta starting panels.
- Assisted with the complete overhaul of compressors, pumps, and electrical motors.
Education
National Certificate N3 - Electronic Engineering (Instrumentation)
Pretoria College
Secunda10-2025
National Qualification in Chemical Operations - Chemical Engineering
CHIETA
Cape Town06-2009
National Qualification in Air-conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration - Refrigeration
NORTHLINK COLLEGE
Merseta03-2006
Skills
- Instrumentation and technical
- DCS panel operations
- Trend and data analysis
- Fault finding and troubleshooting
- Maintenance systems (Maximo)
- Analyzer awareness training (Elemental)
- Electrical panel wiring
- Operations and process control
- Air separation unit (ASU) ops
- Cryogenic pump and tanker operations
- Process stability and optimization
- Plant start-up and shutdown
- Cold and warm starts planning
- Production of O₂, N₂, Ar, Kr, Xe
- Safety and compliance
- Risk management (JHA)
- Contractor management
- Permit issuing and auditing
- Incident investigation and RCA
- Process safety audits
- Hydrocarbon hazard control
References
Available upon request.
Certifications And Professional Training
- Instrumentation Technician
- Operations Management
- DCS Training
- SHE Representative
- First Aid
- Fire Fighting
- Working at Heights
- Confined Space Entry
- IMS Training
- Emergency Preparedness
- Major Hazard Identification
- Forklift License
Education And Current Studies
- Electronic Engineering (Instrumentation), Pretoria College, National Certificate N2, completed
- Electronic Engineering (Instrumentation), Pretoria College, currently pursuing N3, in progress
- National Qualification in Chemical Operations, CHIETA
- National Qualification in Air Conditioning, Ventilation, and Refrigeration, Northlink College
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Process Controller / Acting Safety Officer
Air Liquide
01.2008 - Current
Industrial Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Technician Assistant
Habur Cooling
08.2004 - 12.2007
National Certificate N3 - Electronic Engineering (Instrumentation)
Pretoria College
National Qualification in Chemical Operations - Chemical Engineering
CHIETA
National Qualification in Air-conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration - Refrigeration
NORTHLINK COLLEGE
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