Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Short Courses And Training
References
Accomplishments
Interests
Timeline
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GREGORY KHOZA

Mechanical Engineer
Pretoria

Summary

Experienced candidate with 18 years at various industries in Mpumalanga and Gauteng assuming roles as Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Supervisor and Mechanical Commissioning Engineer. Focused Commissioning Engineer offering 7-year background overseeing installation of plants, systems and equipment. Expertise in creating and carrying out test procedures and investigating problems and troubleshooting issues. Focused leader dedicated to motivating teams to achieve higher levels of performance excellence.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Commissioning Engineer

Kumba Iron Ore Anglo American
04.2023 - Current

Self-employed
01.2019 - 03.2023
  • Compiling Safety Files, Safety Procedures and Safety Plans for SMME companies in the Power Generating, Mining, and Government Sectors.

Commissioning Engineer

Mitshubishi Hitachi Power Systems Africa
01.2018 - 01.2019

Commissioning Technician

GE Power
01.2016 - 01.2018

Maintenance Technician

Arcelormittal S.A
01.2011 - 01.2016

Supervisor/ Commissioning Technician

Steinmüller Africa
01.2005 - 01.2011

Trainee Technician

Salol Synthetic Fuels
01.2001 - 01.2005

Education

National Diploma Mechanical Engineering -

Tshwane University of Technology
01.1994 - 1998.05

Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents and drawingsundefined

Short Courses And Training

  • BD&I Overview Certificate
  • BD&I Business Track Certificate
  • BD&I Project Management Certificate
  • Incident/ Accident Investigation Certificate
  • Occupational, Health and Safety (Act 85 0f 1993) Certificate
  • Confined Space Programme Certificate
  • Commissioning of Plant, Equipment and Facilities Certificate
  • Eskom's Plant Safety Regulation Certificate (Valid for 2 years)

References

  • Mr. Zaheen Rauff, Maintenance Manager, Ushaka Marine World, (+27)74 604 5887, zrauff@ushakamarineworld.co.za
  • Mr. Paul Borley, Commissioning Manager, Hitachi Power Systems Africa, (+27)83 444 9462, p_borley@za.mhps.com
  • Mrs. Thabile Nkomo , Director, Tshepa Basadi Group, (+27)79 347 2992, thabilem@tshepabasadi.com

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 10 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved selection of mill bodies which led to perfectly matching their respective tables.
  • Achieved efficiency by introducing solid works for maintenance drawing management tasks.
  • Collaborated with team of 3 Disciplined Engineers in the development of Mill Restoration Project for Grootvlei Power Station.
  • Achieved matching of mill bodies to their respective tables by completing data analysis with accuracy and efficiency.

Interests

Achieving Best Results

Interacting with other discipline Engineers

Keep Learning from others

Timeline

Commissioning Engineer

Kumba Iron Ore Anglo American
04.2023 - Current

Self-employed
01.2019 - 03.2023

Commissioning Engineer

Mitshubishi Hitachi Power Systems Africa
01.2018 - 01.2019

Commissioning Technician

GE Power
01.2016 - 01.2018

Maintenance Technician

Arcelormittal S.A
01.2011 - 01.2016

Supervisor/ Commissioning Technician

Steinmüller Africa
01.2005 - 01.2011

Trainee Technician

Salol Synthetic Fuels
01.2001 - 01.2005

National Diploma Mechanical Engineering -

Tshwane University of Technology
01.1994 - 1998.05
GREGORY KHOZAMechanical Engineer