Kwekwe Lisene
Vanderbijlpark
Summary
Electrical Engineering professional with several years of diverse experience. Skilled in enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Proven success in leading projects from start to finish and contributing to organizational growth and success. Expert in HV to LV electrical systems, I successfully standardized practices and enhanced operational efficiency. Strong analytical thinker and problem-solver, ensuring compliance with engineering standards while driving project success and maintaining high-quality outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Engineer
ArcelorMittal South Africa
01.2017 - Current
- Execution and maintenance of electrical substations, switch rooms and infrastructure from system voltage of 275kV, 33kV, 11.5kV, 3.3kV and 380V.
- Management and execution of Municipal (City of Tshwane) accounts for water, electricity, waste, rates and taxes.
- Managing Electrical related projects, or electrical content of multi-disciplinary projects, through the monitoring, design and implementation of all technical aspects of such projects.
- Provide technical backup for plant Instrument / Electrical Supervisors, Technicians, Mechanicians and Electricians.
- Initiated project management knowledge study and subsequently standardized project management practices.
- Exercises strict project budget, quality and progress control ensuring that customer requirements are met every time.
- Ensures that records, technical data books and engineering drawings pertaining to Electrical installations and equipment are kept updated.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance and operational procedures for electrical systems.
- Ensures correct maintenance is done on transformers and H.T. Switchgear by external contractors and that records are kept up to date and correct.
- Supervises maintenance of H.T. power supplies and substation buildings.
- Co-ordinate, conduct RCA, research and effectively upgrade electrical equipment to maintain reliable operation.
Electrical Systems Technician in Training
ArcelorMittal South Africa
08.2014 - 12.2016
- Fault-finding on electrical and instrumentation equipments
- Variable speed drives (Vacon, Allen-Bradley 1336-plus and power-flex)
- Soft starters (Saftronics, IMS², EMX³)
- PLC’s (Allen-Bradley, control-Logix 5000, compact-logix)
- SCADA/HMI (Panel view) systems.
- Industrial networks (Ethernet TCP/IP, Device-net, Profibus, Controlnet, DH+ and RIO)
- Measuring instruments (Flow, pressure, levels and temperature)
- Conveyor belts, moving machinery AC/DC motors, shuttle cars, stacker/reclaimers and tipplers
- Power distribution systems from 12V to 3.3kV
- Conduct plant equipment risk assessment
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa09-2018
Skills
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Project management
- Electrical engineering standards
- Energy management
- Electrical load analysis
- Decision making
Timeline
Electrical Engineer
ArcelorMittal South Africa
01.2017 - Current
Electrical Systems Technician in Training
ArcelorMittal South Africa
08.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
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