Dennis Cruse
Saint Winifreds
Summary
Electrical Manager with extensive experience at Koidu Limited, recognized for improving operational efficiency through effective budget management and strict adherence to safety protocols. Proficient in high voltage systems and team leadership, driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance performance and reliability in complex electrical environments.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Manager
Koidu Limited
Kono District
11.2017 - Current
- Spearheaded the oversight, maintenance, and repair of systems in the diamond recovery plant, ensuring operational excellence in both surface and underground operations.
- Engineered the construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of 11kV overhead line reticulation networks, thereby enhancing electrical distribution efficiency.
- Orchestrated the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of an 18MW diesel power generation plant, significantly improving power reliability.
- Facilitated on-site training programmes for national employees, augmenting skill sets and enriching operational efficiency.
- Championed compliance with OHSAS standards and procedures, cultivating a robust safety culture.
- Formulated and managed the annual budget, ensuring departmental adherence to financial constraints while maximising resource allocation.
- Monitored compliance with periodic maintenance schedules, optimising system reliability and uptime to minimise operational disruptions.
Electrical Co-ordinator
XSTRATA ALLOYS LION
Steelpoort
05.2007 - 10.2016
- Company Overview: FERROCHROME SMELTER
- Directed maintenance operations with a strong emphasis on personnel safety and rigorous fault detection processes.
- Coordinated the procurement of equipment for the loading department using the SAP operating system, ensuring timely delivery of critical materials.
- Oversaw the operation and maintenance of AC10 drives (speed control), automated 30-ton hot loading cranes, hot charge transfer cars, kiln drives (Siemens MasterDrive HUVC), grates, pelletizers, and 64MW HT closed arc furnaces, optimising production throughput.
- Supervised HT reticulation, transformer maintenance, switching operations, and conveyor management, ensuring meticulous HT cable jointing.
- Ensured strict adherence to safety regulations while conducting basic PLC fault finding tasks, particularly with Siemens technology, fostering a safe working environment.
- FERROCHROME SMELTER
Engineering Manager
CHARMOTTE HOLDINGS
Malelane
01.2006 - 04.2007
- Company Overview: MAGNESITE MINE
- Managed and supervised all engineering disciplines for the magnesite mining operation, ensuring seamless operations.
- Implemented robust cost control strategies and orchestrated the procurement process for all engineering equipment, enhancing budget adherence.
- Guaranteed strict compliance with safety and environmental regulations across all operational activities, prioritising workforce safety.
- Executed environmental impact studies, HIRA's, and RCFA's, conducting thorough investigations into incidents to promote continuous improvement.
- Oversaw maintenance and repair operations on essential facilities, including crushing plants, sulphate plants, electrical distribution, water pumps, reticulation systems, hammer mills, scrubbers, overhead lines, classifiers, and wet scrubbers.
- MAGNESITE MINE
Charge Hand Electrician
ANGLO PLATINUM
Amandelbult
02.1994 - 01.2006
- Spearheaded the procurement and maintenance of equipment across various operations, ensuring operational continuity.
- Actively involved in all Electrical and instrumentation new installations, fault finding, repair and maintenance of the Platinum concentrator plant's continuous operations.
- Conducted detailed fault finding initiatives while coaching artisans in industry best practices, enhancing team competency.
- Expertly programmed and tested soft starters and variable speed drives, adhering to Siemens and WEG control techniques to optimise equipment performance.
- Managed installation and repair projects for medium voltage (MV) overhead lines, significantly contributing to system reliability.
- Provided ongoing maintenance and fault diagnosis for overhead cranes, minimising downtime and maximising productivity.
- Executed comprehensive switching, testing, and maintenance tasks for medium voltage switchgear, ensuring system integrity.
- Performed transformer repairs alongside routine maintenance and dielectric oil testing, maintaining operational efficiency.
- Facilitated the installation of underground communication systems and corresponding cable installations, enhancing communication reliability.
- Focused on diagnosing and repairing DC battery locomotives and related charging units, efficiently supporting operational needs.
- Oversaw the installation processes for gully boxes and lighting systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Apprentice
ANGLO PLATINUM
Swartklip
01.1990 - 01.1994
- Completed practical and theoretical training across various operational aspects, including vertical shafts, winders, declines, concentrator, and smelter.
Education
Electrician - Engineering Electrical
Red Seal Section 13 Qualified
ESTC01.1994
NQF4 Diploma - Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Rustenburg Technical College06.1993
High School technical NQF3 diploma - Engineering
Rustenburg Technical High School
Rustenburg11.1989
Skills
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Boilermaking
- Instrumentation
- Carpentry
- Instrumentation installation and Calibration
- Root cause failure analyses
- Jointing and termination for XLPE and PILC MV cables
- HT cable jointing and termination
- Electrical Installation
- HV Switching
- HV operating courses
- Risk assessment
- Business report writing skills
- Environmental competence
- SANS 10142-1 Knowledge
- Cable fault finding and locating using various electronic instruments
- SIEMENS Master drives CUVC
- SIEMENS Micro Master 440 drives
- SIEMENS Fundamentals of AC drives
- SIEMENS Simocode DP programmable overload protection
- Safety operating regulations for HV Electrical Systems
- High Voltage
- Electrical protection
- Medium voltage to operate voltage up to 33kV
- Fault Finding
- Overhead crane operation
- Reading Electrical Drawings
- Corrosion technology
- Industrial Electrical Experience
- Relationship building
- Safety principles and procedures
- HT Switching and authorization
- Practical Loss control and Leadership
- MS-Excel 97 Advanced
- Inventory Management
- Working at heights
- Budget Management
- Concentrator Plants
- VFD and Soft Starters
- Electrical distribution
- Power generation
- Maintenance management
- Budget management
- Safety compliance
- Fault detection
- Equipment procurement
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Project management
- Process optimization
- Regulatory compliance
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Electrical design
- Material procurement
- Field supervision
- Electrical maintenance
- Scheduling and coordination
- Budgeting and cost control
- Power distribution
- Customer relations
- Equipment installation
- Electrical code
- Load calculations
- Energy management
- Energy management systems
- Scheduling and planning
- Quality assurance and control
- Value engineering principles
- Procurement and material management
- Electrical design expertise
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Client relationship building
- Project management proficiency
- Time management strategies
- Blueprints and schematics interpretation
- Technical documentation mastery
- Electrical safety regulations
- Change order management
- Performance monitoring and reporting
- Electrical system troubleshooting
- Budgeting and estimating
- Vendor and supplier coordination
- Subcontractor oversight
- Permitting and inspection coordination
- Resource allocation management
- Electrical code compliance
- Training and mentoring capabilities
- Active listening
- Painting and plumbing work oversight
- Design and planning
- Problem-solving abilities
- Idea development and brainstorming
- Blueprint updating and distribution
- Critical thinking
- OSHA safety requirements
- Time management abilities
- Contract negotiation
- Recruitment and hiring
- Status reporting
- Continuous improvement
- Logistics coordination
- Building codes compliance
- Client relations
- Labor relations
- Permit and license procurement
- OSHA compliance
- Multitasking
- Microsoft office
- Design-build expertise
- Contract bidding
- Walk-down coordination
References
- Christopher Chakawodsa, Engineering HOD, Koidu Limited, CChakawodza@octeagroup.com, +23299222042
- Lethabo Noko, Eng. Supt., Lion Smelter Glencore, lethabo.noko@glencore.co.za, 013 230 5103
- Rocco Vermeulen, General Manager, Koidu Limited, rvermeulen@octeagroup.com, +39 338 368 0571
Hobbies and Interests
- Angling
- Golf
- Scuba Diving
Languages
- Afrikaans, Native
- English, Native
Personal Information
- ID Number: 710 2135 260 088
- Age: 54
- Criminal Offences: None
- Health Status: Excellent
- Date of Birth: 02/13/71
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Married / Two Children
Affiliations
- Fishing
- Scuba diving
- Cycling
- Nature conservation
Languages
Afrikaans
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Accomplishments
- Root cause failure analysis project: distinction and nomination for an Anglo Platinum prize because of exceptional cost-saving outcomes added to the concentrator flotation plant
- Exceptional career advancement from working as an electrical plant technician to being appointed as the electrical manager for the whole of Koidu diamond mine within one year of employment
- 1994 final year best apprentice award
Certification
- Drivers license
- Telehandler license
- Wireman's license
- Cab control overhead crane license
- Practical Supervision certificate NQF Level 4
- Practical loss control and leadership certificate
- Microsoft Excel'97 advanced certificate
- Ht Cable jointing and terminating certificate
- HT Switching and Authorisation certificate CPD credits - 3
- Siemens SD-DRVFUN Fundamentals of AC drives certificate
- Siemens SD-MM4 Micro master drives certificate
- Siemens SD-MDVC Master drives CUVC certificate
- Siemens Simocode DP certificate
- Corrosion Technology certificate
- Relationship building workshop
- Working at height certificate
- Medium voltage PILC and XLPE cable jointing and terminating certificate
- Electrical protection certificate
- High Voltage Certificate and switching certificate
- Medium voltage operation upto 33kV certificate
- Safety operating regulations for HV electrical systems
- Operating cranes certificate NQF Level 3
- Overhead crane operation certificate
- Theoretical and Practical fault finding and cable locating certificate
- Environmental competence certificate
- RCFA certificate (distinction)
- Certificate for Artisans (distinction)
- Principles of risk assessment certificate
- Business report writing skills
- Engineering Supervisor certificate
- HV Operating course for XSTRATA -NQF Level 4
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests
Scuba diving
Fishing
Cycling
Golf
Nature concervation
Timeline
Electrical Manager
Koidu Limited
11.2017 - Current
Electrical Co-ordinator
XSTRATA ALLOYS LION
05.2007 - 10.2016
Engineering Manager
CHARMOTTE HOLDINGS
01.2006 - 04.2007
Charge Hand Electrician
ANGLO PLATINUM
02.1994 - 01.2006
Apprentice
ANGLO PLATINUM
01.1990 - 01.1994
Electrician - Engineering Electrical
Red Seal Section 13 Qualified
NQF4 Diploma - Engineering
Electrical Engineering
High School technical NQF3 diploma - Engineering
Rustenburg Technical High School
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