Gift Mathebula
Electrical And Instrumentation Manager
Gauteng
Summary
Experienced Electrical & Instrumentation Manager currently employed a Vesuvius South Africa.Worked as Electrical Systems Technician, Electrical Specialist and Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer from 2009 until current. Results driven professional with extensive experience in systems integration, operation management, project management, process automation, process improvement, machine maintenance & optimization. Experience in:
· Pulp and paper machines, cellulose machines, Cement machines & refractory machines.
· Maintenance, Installation, Commissioning and Fault finding
· DC & AC machines, PLC, SCADA, Motor Control Centre, Transformer, Motor Starters, Back-up Diesel Generators, UPS, and Motor Management Relays.
· Industrial Control Networks (Ethernet, Device net, Profibus & Fibre Optics Network
· Provide Engineering and technical support in respect of maintenance, operational improvement, problem identification and project improvements
· Write standard work procedures, scope of work and job safety analysis
· Motor Circuit Analysis and Thermography
· Training and Mentoring Learner Technician & Engineer in training. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Electrical Engineering Manager, Mechanical Engineering Manager or Electrical & Instrumentation Manager position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
19
19
Certifications
Work History
Maintenance Manager Electrical & Instrumentation
Vesuvius
Olifantsfontein
01.2018 - Current
- In Electrical and instrumentation, Responsible for Instrumentation and Electrical Maintenance, Projects, from planning, Coordinating, implementation & commissioning.
- Manage team which are responsible for day to day maintenance of machines and also cover for shifts as millwrights
- My Previous Role at Lafarge was working on ABB DCS Systems and Siemens S7 & S5 controllers
- Provides software skills and support to optimally control process plant cost effectively and ensuring accessibility of plant process information to Management, Engineering, Laboratory and Planning .Continuously upgrade existing systems to allow for improved efficiency systems, provide backup support on instrument mechanician, electricians & electrical supervisors
- Assist with fault finding on machine program side, doing system backups, assist in programme changes and programming of new equipment
- Perform standby to provided night and day support on production and engineering team.
- My Previous role at Sappi mill have been functioning as Senior Electrical Technician since march 2013. Have been part of several projects, including upgrade of pulp machines and handling all control aspects around Automation systems and also automated bale line machine from ABB to Siemens S7 controller and to integrate with existing ABB DCS System
- Most of all, I am committed professional with skills and attributes to do job as it requires, and have strong desire to achieve excellent outcome for my employer
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Provided professional services and support in dynamic work environment.
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Electrical & Instrementation Engineer
Vesuvius
07.2015 - 12.2017
- Performed maintenance procedures and repairs on existing electrical products and systems.
- Proposed electrical product and system modifications to improve quality and efficiency.
- Evaluated electrical installations and systems to isolate faults and implement corrective actions.
- Performed in-depth electrical acceptance testing of completed hardware.
- Mentored junior engineers and new hires in job-specific tasks and application of electrical processes.
- Supervised construction and pre-commissioning of electrical rooms and substations.
- Monitored manufacturing operations of electrical devices for compliance with safety protocols.
- Reduced electrical construction hazards with upgraded safety policies and stringent enforcement.
- Provided on-site engineering and technical services during installation and fielding processes.
- Estimated project costs and resource allocation to forecast budget requirements and monitor adherence.
- Identified specific cables, fuses and circuit breakers required for assigned installations.
- Verified viability and compliance for systems and circuits.
- Developed engineering documentation detailing system requirements and diagnostic procedures.
- Calibrated and repaired existing systems to maintain functionality.
- Validated product and subsystem performance through simulation and laboratory testing.
- Used established formulae to calculate current loads and short circuit currents.
- Inspected completed installations to observe operations and verify conformance to design and equipment specifications.
- Evaluated power needs for various systems.
- Read and analyzed blueprints and project documentation to develop workflows and strategy.
- Administered both energized and de-energized testing on multi-design change packages.
- Inspected and performed validation testing for designed systems and third-party installations.
Process Control System Technician
Lafarge Cement SA
Lichtenburg
07.2014 - 07.2015
- MAIN ACTIVITIES OF THIS ROLE
- Design
- Specify and design (conceptual and detailed) layout and equipment
- Oversee design, specification and commissioning of HV & MV reticulation and protection
- Generate new concepts
- Compile bill of quantities
- Identify process control, monitoring, instrumentation (e.g
- SCADA, PLCs), production management and control requirements
- Identify and specify interfaces with other systems, and ensure designs can be integrated
- Define Information technology network and hardware requirements
- Compile specifications for software, network and hardware devices
- Simulate and analyze throughput, process and operational models
- Installation and maintenance
- Conduct or oversee commissioning tests according to specifications
- Maintain operable equipment
- Project management
- Conduct risk assessments and timeous identify and address risks to projects
- Plan projects
- Provide cost estimates
- Contribute towards procurement and tendering processes
- Consultation and support
- Provide electrical instrumentation consultation service on all projects
- Keep in touch with progress of projects
- Maintain feedback to clients
- Ensure compliance with client specifications and electrical legal requirements
- General
- Contract expert consultants as and when required and manage contractual relationship
- Compile design reports
- Manage and control suppliers and contractors
- Continuous Improvement, I am working on ABB DCS Systems and Siemens S7 & S5 controllers
- Provide backup support on instrument mechanician, electricians & electrical supervisors
- Help with fault finding of machine on program side, doing system backups, assist in programme changes and programming of new equipments also do standby to provided night and day support on production and engineering team.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Provided professional services and support in dynamic work environment.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
- Demonstrate high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment
Electrical Technician
Sappi
Mbombela
01.2010 - 07.2014
- Reporting to Electrical Engineer
- Working with area team to establish best technical process design
- Approval of all changes and additions to automation processes
- Approval of contractor logic changes and creation of additional logic changes
- Ensure plant performance through maintenance and equipment upgrades
- Avoid damage to equipment or injury to personnel
- Lead in problem solving on technical support
- Support problem solving and root cause identification for MDT and formulate and implement corrective/preventative actions
- Providing technical support to analyze breakdown
- Planning and execution of projects, services and shut downs
- Updating of drawings and drawing design
- Fault finding on breakdowns
- Plant modifications
- Standby system
- Instrumentation and Mechanical discipline fault finding and support
- Major Projects
- Project Go-Cell (Conversion from Bleached Pulp to Chemical Cellulose production)
- 2 Uptake Pulp Machine Control Systems upgrade
- Waste Plant control system upgrade
- KLB Machine Control Systems upgrade
- Digester #2 Three Stage upgrade from TDC 3000 to ABB DCS system
- Tested, troubleshot, and calibrated equipment in shop and field.
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
- Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits.
- Installed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in both flooring and walls.
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Collaborated with IT department to resolve networking issues.
- Operated and maintained electronic transmitting and receiving equipment.
- Connected electrical systems to external power sources and programmed automated control systems to protect equipment from high voltage.
- Obtained measurements and readings using volt and ohm meters, meggers, IC testers and dial indicators.
- Replaced faulty wiring, switches and circuit breakers to reduce fire risks, boost service capacity and increase versatility.
- Installed, adjusted and calibrated electrical equipment and instrumentation to maintain proper performance.
- Inspected equipment for defects and safety hazards and completed necessary repairs.
- Assisted with emergency and scheduled shutdowns while performing regular electrical duties.
- Created, aligned, and optimized electrical instrumentation and testing equipment.
- Evaluated finished assemblies for compliance with standard procedures and design requirements.
- Attended training committees that wrote training modules for equipment operation and testing.
Electrical Technician in Training
Sappi
Mbombela
03.2008 - 06.2009
- Practical (P1) Training Measuring instruments, testing
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Provided professional services and support in dynamic work environment.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Acted as team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Instruments, fault finding,
- Motor Starters, wiring of electrical
- Panels,AC motor test, Timers, Circuit
- Breakers, Electromagnetic relays
- Practical (P2) Training Transformers, Current transformers,
- Plant maintenance, protection relays,
- AC and DC motor maintenance
- Exposure on Allen Bradley PLC/SLC,
- AC and DC Drives & Fuses.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
National Diploma in Electrical Engineering -
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijl Park 01.2005 - 09.2009
Government Certificate of Compentency (GCC Factories in Electrical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Ekurhuleni West College
Kempton Park 01.2020 - 05.2022
B-Tech - Electrical Engineering
University of South Africa
Pretoria 04.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Ngwaritsane High School
Bushbuckridge 01.2000 - 12.2004
TIA Portal Service Maintenance Part 2 -
Siemens
Midrand 05.2016 - 05.2016
Enress+Hauser - Temperature Training -
Endress+Hauser in House Training
Benoni 08.2015 - 04.2013
SE Programming - Certificate
Rockwell Automation Business,
Midrand 10.2012 - 10.2012
Skills
Relevant technical knowledgeundefined
Certification
DCS 800 Drives (AC & DC) - ABB
Timeline
Government Certificate of Compentency (GCC Factories in Electrical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Ekurhuleni West College
01.2020 - 05.2022
B-Tech - Electrical Engineering
University of South Africa
04.2018 - Current
Maintenance Manager Electrical & Instrumentation
Vesuvius
01.2018 - Current
TIA Portal Service Maintenance Part 2 -
Siemens
05.2016 - 05.2016
Enress+Hauser - Temperature Training -
Endress+Hauser in House Training
08.2015 - 04.2013
Electrical & Instrementation Engineer
Vesuvius
07.2015 - 12.2017
Process Control System Technician
Lafarge Cement SA
07.2014 - 07.2015
SE Programming - Certificate
Rockwell Automation Business,
10.2012 - 10.2012
Electrical Technician
Sappi
01.2010 - 07.2014
Electrical Technician in Training
Sappi
03.2008 - 06.2009
National Diploma in Electrical Engineering -
Vaal University of Technology
01.2005 - 09.2009
High School Diploma -
Ngwaritsane High School
01.2000 - 12.2004
DCS 800 Drives (AC & DC) - ABB
ABB11/39
Sappi Southern Africa Region: High Voltage Regulations - SAPPI
Introduction to Variable Speed Drives G120,G130 & Micromaster - SIMATION
2016031240
Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification - MF Treinamentos
Govenment certificate of competency - Deprtment of Labour
Skills
Root Cause Analysis
Pneumatics
Electrical Engineering
DCS
Troubleshooting
Electricity
Factory
Variable Frequency Drives
Electricians
Instrumentation
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