George Mkhabela

• Enhanced gas bottle storage to align with municipal regulations and SANS standards such as Sans 10087.
• Evaluated and upgraded water treatment plant machinery and processes to ensure ongoing compliance with municipal regulations on effluent discharge, following an increase in the influent.
• Continuously developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Safe Work Procedures (SWF) for hazardous tasks, ensuring adherence to OSHEQ standards and fostering company sustainability.
• Assisted as the Radiation Protection Officer by handling, isolating, and documenting radioactive sources throughout the facility.
• Oversaw maintenance teams during breakdowns and standby periods, managing job cards, spare parts procurement, and maintenance tasks in the absence of foremen.
• Applied root cause analysis techniques to address production challenges within the plant.
• Facilitated change management processes for plant modifications, including the replacement of chemical dosing pipes and installation of new UV heating systems.
• Installed and commissioned a high-value glue dosing machinery, producing the troubleshooting manuals, maintenance schedules and conducting Safe Work Procedure (SWP) training for artisans
• Supported engineering managers in plant improvement initiatives, including the installation of coal-fired boilers, triennial boiler inspections, and reinforcement of roofs with 5 MW solar panels.

• Designed a personalized vacuum chuck using SolidWorks and Mathcad.

• Generated 2d drawings to aid the fabrication

• Compiled assembly and user instructions.

• Effectively contributed to the maintenance of the plant’s supply water pumps in dams.
• Shadowed artisans conducting repairs on coal mobile screens using SOPs.
• Engaged in identifying the unsafe conditions within the plant and compiled correctional measures.

• Learned basic toolbox and engineering equipment.
• Learned to machine engineering components, weld, and fit.
• Assisted in coal plant maintenance and parts replacements using Standard Operating Procedures.