PLC and Scada
Handswell Mathebula
Instrument Mechanician
Pretoria
Summary
Instrument Mechanician experienced in troubleshooting, repairing, supporting, and maintaining a wide range of equipment with over 20 years of experience in instrumentation and controls. Motivated and flexible individual, with in-depth training and knowledge in maintenance planning, plant maintenance management systems, electronic design, configuration, failure analysis and troubleshooting while maintaining an excellent safety record. Superb attention to detail, with specialized problem-solving skills, primarily focused on preventive maintenance, ensuring smooth operations without equipment failures while aiding overall organizational cost saving. Team player who provides constant communication and support to operations personnel, both in the performance of normal and on-call duties. External training completed includes PLC, PCS7, SCADA, and SAP (plant maintenance management system) which assist me in executing my duties effectively.
Law enforcement professional with strong expertise in maintaining public safety and enforcing laws. Proven track record of upholding high standards and achieving results through team collaboration and adaptability. Reliable and flexible, with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
Instrument Mechanician
Gold Field South Deep
Westenoria
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Responsible for maintenance, fault-finding and repair of all instrumentation and control equipment in accordance with Gold Field South Deep policies and procedures and to International Standards, in classified hazardous locations and potentially explosive atmospheres.
- Perform weekly and monthly cluster maintenance in accordance with SAP generated schedules on Metallurgy plant.
- Troubleshooting field instruments, control room equipment Scada (Factory-Talk View) PLC Allen Bradley and HMI system.
- Maintain calibration equipment, Weightometer, PH Probes, Densitometer, Level transmitter, Gas detector, Pressure transmitter, Temperature transmitter.
- Perform fault finding Pneumatic Valves and Do flow verification on flow meter.
- Report on maintenance work done, including fault reporting, and generating job cards.
- Perform calls outs and stand by when required.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Instrument Mechanician
Transnet Pipelines
Alrode
01.2008 - 10.2022
- Responsible for maintenance, fault-finding and repair of all instrumentation, metering, and control equipment in accordance with Transnet Pipelines policies and procedures and to International Standards, in classified hazardous locations and potentially explosive atmospheres to ensure safe, efficient, and effective custody transfer and transportation of petroleum products.
- Perform weekly and monthly cluster maintenance in accordance with SAP generated schedules.
- Troubleshooting field instruments, control room equipment, and flow meters.
- Maintain calibration equipment, including gauges, volume switches, density meters, flow meters, temperature transmitters, and level transmitters.
- Perform fault finding on SCADA, PCS7, UPS, FLOBOSS S600 and PLC.
- Report on maintenance work done, including fault reporting, and generating job cards.
- Perform calls outs and stand by when required.
- Retrieval of job cards, defects, and maintenance schedules from SAP PM.
- Enter relevant information / close out onto SAP PM.
- Request items from stores according to procedures, process requisitions via SAP.
- Implement approved project changes, installation of instrumentation and commissioning.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
UNDERCOVER CONSTABLE
SAPS
Kemptonpark
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Assisted detectives with complex investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and conducting surveillance operations.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls for service, assessing situations accurately while prioritizing resources accordingly.
- Maintained public order during large events, effectively coordinating with other law enforcement agencies.
- Filed cases in court with supporting evidence.
- Monitor drug trafficking and human trafficking activities.
- Monitor police corrupt police officers
Instrument Mechanician
Bokoni Platinum Mines
Polokwane
05.2003 - 08.2005
- Responsible for maintenance, fault-finding and repair of all instrumentation, metering, and control equipment in accordance with Bokoni Platinum Mines policies and procedures.
- Perform scheduled maintenance within cluster in accordance with SAP generated schedules and according to procedure on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Fault finding and maintenance of field instruments, control room equipment and flow meters.
- Ensure calibration equipment is maintained as required, including the calibration of gauges, volume switches, density meter, flow meter, temperature transmitter, and level transmitter.
- Perform fault finding on OASYS SCADA.
- Report on maintenance work done.
- Report on faults and generate job cards.
- Calls outs and stand by when required.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Apprenticeship (Instrumentation)
PMC (Palabora Mining Company)
Phalaborwa
09.1999 - 03.2002
- Responsible for maintenance, fault-finding and repair of all instrumentation, metering, and control equipment in accordance with PMC policies and procedures and to International Standards, in classified hazardous locations and potentially explosive atmospheres.
- As an apprentice, I was responsible for equipping myself with knowledge in the field of instrumentation.
- During my training, I obtained knowledge on how to calibrate instruments and maintain them, including solving problems related to SCADA and troubleshooting.
- During my training, I was exposed to different sections of the mine, including open cast, refinery, concentrator, smelter, floatation, and acid plants.
Apprenticeship (Electrical)
Foskor Pty Ltd
Phalaborwa
11.1996 - 12.1997
- I completed my first-year electrical modules and wrote the plant maintenance test.
Education
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (N5) - Electrical Engineering
WITBANK TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Witbank 05.1997 - 09.1997
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (N2 – N4) - Electrical Engineering
PHALABORWA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Phalaborwa 01.1996 - 12.1996
Skills
- Instrument Calibration
- Maintenance of control room SCADA
- PCS7
- UPS
- FLOBOSS S600
- PLC
- Windows fundamentals
- Custody transfer flow metering principles
- Instrument communication protocols
- Computer Literacy
- SAP Systems (Plant Maintenance, Purchasing and Inventory)
- Safety
- Fire Fighting
- Security
- OHS
- Knowledge of Metering and Instrumentation equipment
- Knowledge of process control systems
- Allen Bradley PLC Basic
- Factory-Talk View
- HMI Scada Maintenance
Law enforcement
Completed police training and graduated to a constable rank
Computer skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service
Problem-solving
Time management
Flexible and adaptable
Calm under pressure
Accomplishments
- Selected as a Mentor for the PCS7 system, assisting colleagues as needed.
- Member of the team responsible for upgrading depots from CFAT, commissioning and handover to operations.
- Member of the support team assisting MC & I when they experience difficulties with their PCS7, and Unix based SCADA systems.
- Part of the team responsible for implementing CFAT, changing the system from LXX to PCS7, and commissioning three depots.
- Member of the team that completed the CFAT project system changeover from Siemens S7 Corporation to Schneider Electric Corporation, and commissioning five depots in KZN.
Training
- 2002, Mining Qualifications Authority, Instrument Mechanician
- 2008, Siemens, S7 Maintenance Course
- 2010, Oracle, Solaris 10 Operating System
- 2011, Transnet Pipelines, Certificate Pipelines Operations
- 2012, IDC Technologies, Selection, Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance of Fiscal Flow, and Metering Equipment
- 2018, Siemens, PCS 7 Systems Course
Software
Certification
Process Operator Certificate Transnet Pipelines
Timeline
Instrument Mechanician
Gold Field South Deep
02.2023 - 12.2024
Process Operator Certificate Transnet Pipelines
03-2011
Instrument Mechanician
Transnet Pipelines
01.2008 - 10.2022
UNDERCOVER CONSTABLE
SAPS
01.2006 - 12.2007
Instrument Mechanician
Bokoni Platinum Mines
05.2003 - 08.2005
Apprenticeship (Instrumentation)
PMC (Palabora Mining Company)
09.1999 - 03.2002
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (N5) - Electrical Engineering
WITBANK TECHNICAL COLLEGE
05.1997 - 09.1997
Apprenticeship (Electrical)
Foskor Pty Ltd
11.1996 - 12.1997
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (N2 – N4) - Electrical Engineering
PHALABORWA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
01.1996 - 12.1996
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