Franklin Damons
Electrical Technologist
Bloemfontein
Summary
I am a dedicated and hardworking Electrical Technologist with 2 years of experience in the maintenance of plant equipment. I have a strong passion for the field of electrical engineering. With a deep interest in solving complex problems and contributing to innovative solutions, I am always eager to expand my knowledge and skills. I thrive in both team environments and when working independently, bringing a collaborative spirit and a results-driven mindset to every project I undertake.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Graduate in Training - Pelletising and Sintering Plant, Maintenance
Samancor Chrome Ltd
Johannesburg
07.2023 - 04.2025
- Mechanical Department (July 2023 - September 2023) (Dikwena Chrome, Brits)
- Industrial Pumps
- Conveyor Maintenance
- Industrial Fans
- Industrial Process Piping
- Production Department (October 2023 - February 2024) (Dikwena Chrome, Brits, and Ferrometals, Emalahleni)
- PSP Process
- Raw Materials and Dosing
- Grinding
- Filtering
- Proportioning
- Pelletising
- Sintering and Gas Cleaning
- Product Handling
- Water Treatment
- Electrical Department (March 2024 - June 2024) (Ferrometals, Emalahleni)
- Electrical Distribution of MV and LV Systems
- MV and LV Transformers
- Motor Control Centers, Motor Starters and VSD's
- Electrical Protection
- Electrical Fault Finding
- Control and Instrumentation Department (July 2024 - August 2024, December 2024 - April 2025)
- Field Instruments Wiring, Control and Installations
- PLC Programming and Wiring
- Surveillance Camera Systems
- SCADA
- Instrumentation Fault Finding
- Acting Position - Electrical Supervisor (September 2024 - November 2024) (Dikwena Chrome, Brits)
- Systems (SAP, Coupa, MES and IMS)
- Maintenance planning (Weekly planning and shutdown planning)
- Human Resources (Supervision, management and admin of electricians)
- KPI Management
- Action Management
- Additional Training and Skills Development
- Soft Skills Training
- First Aid: Level 1
- Basic Fire Fighting
- CO GAS Training
- Conferences/Symposiums attended
- PSP Councils
- PSP Indaba (November 2023 - December 2023)
Education
BEng Tech - Electrical Engineering
Central University of Technology
Bloemfontein, Free State 01.2021 - 01.2022
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Central University of Technology
Bloemfontein, Free State 01.2018 - 01.2021
National Senior Certificate (NSC) - undefined
Saint Andrews School
Skills
Maintenance and Repair
Electric Motors
Variable Speed drives
Distribution Transformers (MV, LV)
Control Systems & Instrumentation
undefinedTechnical Tools And Software
- MATLAB / Simulink
- PSpice
- SAP
- COUPA
- PLC Software: GX Works 2
- SCADA Systems
- KPI Fire
- PI Vision
- MS Office (Advanced)
Timeline
Graduate in Training - Pelletising and Sintering Plant, Maintenance
Samancor Chrome Ltd
07.2023 - 04.2025
BEng Tech - Electrical Engineering
Central University of Technology
01.2021 - 01.2022
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Central University of Technology
01.2018 - 01.2021
National Senior Certificate (NSC) - undefined
Saint Andrews School
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