Achieving Best Results
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 - 05.1998
Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents and drawingsMaking recommendations or presenting alternative solutions to problemsImplementing departmental maintenance program based on best practices in the industryAdhering to EH&S, quality, continuous improvement and other company policiesLiaising with clients and other professional subcontractorsProject management duties (eg resources, and deadlines; requisition of quotes, etc)Familiarity with drafting software (AUTOCAD)
Site acceptance testing
Safety review
Documentation Review
Pre-commissioning activities
Start-up planning
Program implementation
Scheduling
Quality Control
Performance verification
Mechanical Engineering
Blueprint Interpretation
Site Inspection
Scope Definition
Team Development
System walk-down checklists
Budget Control
Construction Oversight
Safety Rule Enforcement
Client Relations
Subcontractor Oversight
Technical Troubleshooting
Codes Compliance
Mechanical Assessment
Time Management
Problem-solving aptitude
Problem-solving abilities
Team Leadership
Time management abilities
Self Motivation
Excellent Communication
Reliability
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
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 - 05.1998