Gladwynn Haine
Johannesburg
Summary
Motivated and results-driven with a Bachelor\'s in Electrical & Electronics Engineering and extensive experience in commissioning, project management, and maintenance within the energy sector. Seeking to leverage strong leadership and technical expertise to transition into engineering management roles. Goal is to oversee the successful execution of large-scale engineering projects, ensuring operational excellence and adherence to project timelines. Strategic Commissioning Engineer with comprehensive knowledge of coordinating commissioning activities and assisting with test production. Familiar with regulatory and safety standards associated with plant performance. Successful in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks to reach project targets.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Commissioning & Maintenance Engineer
Mitsubishi Power Africa (MPW-AFR)
2018.10 - Current
- Oversee commissioning and maintenance processes for Pulse Jet Fabric Filter Plant (PJFFP) & Trace Heating Systems
- Manage cross-functional teams including water cannons, gas air heater steam soot blowers, and motor control centers to ensure smooth commissioning of systems and to identify and quickly address problems.
- Develop and implement commissioning procedures, conduct loop checks, fault-finding, and test runs on various systems
- Compile and submit data books for successfully commissioned systems
- Serves as Safety Representative for the commissioning department, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Enhanced equipment efficiency by developing and implementing commissioning procedures.
- Worked closely with operations and maintenance staff during the transition from commissioning to production, ensuring a smooth handover of systems.
- Obtained licenses to secure access to Testing and Commissioning Sites.
- Optimised system performance through thorough testing and verification of installed systems.
Junior Engineer
Steinmüller Africa (Bilfinger)
2016.04 - 2018.09
- Designed control panels for boiler blow-through processes, contributing to the MossGas project for PetroSA
- Participated in subcontracted work for Hitachi, performing commissioning and fault-finding on the Boiler, Mills, and Draught systems
- Led installation and maintenance of motors, actuators, and hydraulic sensors, ensuring system optimisation and functionality.
- Designed projects under direction of experienced engineering professionals.
- Supported senior engineers in the development of complex designs, contributing to the advancement of project goals.
- Assisted in the creation of proposals for prospective clients, highlighting the company's engineering expertise and unique value proposition.
Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Candidate Engineer
GE Power Automation & Control (ALSTOM)
2015.04 - 2016.04
- Ensured the functionality of network systems and replaced faulty DCS controller cards
- Conducted loop checks and system diagnostics, contributing to system reliability and continuous operation
- Installed instruments and network cables while performing daily system tests and writing detailed fault reports.
Education
B.Ing Electrical Engineering -
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa01.2015
High School Diploma -
Klipspruit West Secondary School
Johannesburg, South Africa01.2008
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Inventory Maintenance
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Equipment maintenance and repair
- Analytical Thinking
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
Professional development certifications
- Project Administration – PM-Ideas
- Boiler Technology Course – Steinmüller Africa
- Boiler Management and Controls – Global Prospectus
- Simatic S7 PLC Programming Part 1 – Siemens
- Project Management (Fundamentals Tools & Techniques) – Performance Management Innovation (PMI) Africa
- Programme in Entrepreneurship and Small Business – UNISA
Affiliations
- Member, South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE)
- Member, Project Management South Africa (PMSA)
Technical Competencies
- Project Management: Commissioning oversight, process management, task delegation, safety compliance
- Engineering Tools: Proficient in Simatic S7 PLC programming, P&ID interpretation, and electrical wiring/circuit diagrams
- Commissioning: PJFFP Water Cannon Boiler, gas air heaters, steam soot blowers, trace heating, motor control centers
- Instrumentation: Loop checks, fault-finding, instrumentation installation, hydraulic system adjustments
- Team Leadership: Supervised cross-functional teams, mentored junior engineers, safety representative
- Maintenance Management: Troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, motors, and control system maintenance
- Software Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite, technical reporting, data book compilation
- Safety Standards: Adherence to occupational safety guidelines, risk assessment, safety training
Key Project Highlights
- Kusile Power Plant PJFFP Commissioning: Successfully led the commissioning of key systems at one of South Africa’s largest power stations, contributing to energy sector capacity.
- Mossgas Project (PetroSA): Played a critical role in designing and implementing control systems to modify a boiler, ensuring process optimization.
Personal Information
- Ethnicity: Coloured
- Date of Birth: 09/25/90
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
References
Available upon request.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Commissioning & Maintenance Engineer
Mitsubishi Power Africa (MPW-AFR)
2018.10 - Current
Junior Engineer
Steinmüller Africa (Bilfinger)
2016.04 - 2018.09
Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Candidate Engineer
GE Power Automation & Control (ALSTOM)
2015.04 - 2016.04
B.Ing Electrical Engineering -
University of Johannesburg
High School Diploma -
Klipspruit West Secondary School
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