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Hilgar May

Humansdorp,Eastern Cape

Summary

Performance-oriented engineering team member conscientious about methodically testing and optimizing electrical schematics. Prepare highly accurate specifications and instructions for commissioning. Meticulous, resourceful and diligent about supporting sustainable designs.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Senior Systems Technician

Woodlands Dairy
Humansdorp
01.2020 - 2023
  • Wrote authoritative engineering specifications to clear up avoid confusing in field regarding design parameters or functions.
  • Completed in-depth performance tests of parts and systems undergoing design optimization in simulated environments.
  • Rethought plans for each design to devise lateral options filling unique market gaps.
  • Created, aligned and optimized electrical instrumentation and testing equipment.
  • Exploring and implementing new ways to automate systems.
  • Designing and testing automation equipment and processes.
  • Programming new automated components.
  • Identifying quality issues and writing reports.
  • Eliminating defects and errors with product and software development.
  • Collaborating with other business units.
  • Manage and maintain the following: VMWare, MS Windows Updates, Rockwell PLC, HMI and (Wonderware)SCADA software.
  • Manage and oversee Production Automation Network.
  • Manage security access control strategies to ensure integrity of control systems.
  • Ensure that there are maintenance schedules in place (inspections and services) for all PLC, HMI, PC, Servers, switches, UPS and all other equipment that.
  • Ensure that Production downtime issues are addressed.
  • Workstations and Servers are kept updated and security patches are applied.
  • Ensure that daily routines are established and adhered to, to minimize network related issues (Meetings, Walk about, inspections).

System Administrator

Borbet SA LTD
04.2017 - 12.2019
  • Formulate IT strategy and tactics.
  • Project Management.
  • Disaster Recover and Continuity Design, Plan and implementation.
  • Define way IT can best contribute to achievement of business objectives.
  • Realization of strategic vision needs to be planned, communicated and managed for different perspectives.
  • Establishment of a technological infrastructure and IT administration.
  • Identify, develop, or acquire IT solutions and integrate into the business process.
  • Develop, implement Disaster Recovery strategy.
  • Changes in and maintenance of existing systems.
  • Network management (Cisco, Fortinet, Allan Bradley Stratix Network infrastructure).
  • Backup management (Veeam backup, SQL server database backup).
  • Storage management (Dell Storage).
  • Established network specifications and analyzed workflow, access, information and security requirements.
  • Provided comprehensive training to internal and off-site users to optimize systems maintenance and resolve recurring issues.

IT Technician

OVK CMW
10.2016 - 04.2017
  • Setting up & assembling Computers, Provide real-time personal support.
  • Telephony support.
  • Remote Assistance support.
  • Installing and maintaining printers, computers, networks and servers providing user support.
  • Network Troubleshooting.

Technical Consultant

Korbicom, GhostPractice
05.2014 - 09.2016
  • Network troubleshooting.
  • SQL Server installation/ Configuration & Maintenance.
  • Backing and restoring databases.
  • Network troubleshooting.
  • SMTP Setup.
  • SQL Reporting.
  • GhostPractice installation, Configuration and Support.
  • Authored best practices documentation for use in new personnel onboarding processes.
  • Recommended technology upgrades to improve client security.

Education

BTECH - IT Communications Network

Nelson Mandela University

National Diploma - IT Communications Networks

Nelson Mandela University

Skills

  • Problem-Solving

  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

  • Allen Bradley PLCs

  • Cisco proficiency

  • CISCO router management

  • Cisco switch and routing

  • Linux

  • SQL Server and Databases Management

  • SCADA Software

  • VmWare VCenter Servers and Virtualization

  • MS Office

  • Veeam backup repository

  • Fortinet Firewall

  • Cisco ASA ASDM firepower

  • HMI

  • Instrumentation

  • Microsoft C#

  • Self-Motivated

  • Excellent Communication

Certification

CCNA Security (Implementing Security), NMMU

Accomplishments

  • 2022, New Disaster Recovery Site Installation
  • 2021, Pasteurizer Plant Automation, Design, Installation and Commissioning
  • 2021, Sterilizer Plant Automation, Design, Installation and Commissioning
  • 2020, Company wide network upgrade
  • 2020, Network monitoring solution
  • 2019, Design & implementing a new Telecommunications System
  • 2019, CCTV network design and implementation
  • 2018, Design & implementing new internet firewall solution.
  • 2017, Plan, design and oversee Disaster Recovery Site at Borbet SA

Coursework

  • VMware
  • Veeam Backup & Recovery 9.5
  • Endress and Hauser: Instrumentation
  • IFM ASI

Timeline

Senior Systems Technician

Woodlands Dairy
01.2020 - 2023

System Administrator

Borbet SA LTD
04.2017 - 12.2019

IT Technician

OVK CMW
10.2016 - 04.2017

Technical Consultant

Korbicom, GhostPractice
05.2014 - 09.2016

National Diploma - IT Communications Networks

Nelson Mandela University

BTECH - IT Communications Network

Nelson Mandela University

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