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Lesego Kgoatle

Lesego Kgoatle

Senior Technologist Control And Instrumentation
Sasolburg

Summary

With my experience in electrical industry I believe I have an understanding of the principles involved in working with engineers and able to use my knowledge and ability for betterment. I also hold a certificate of completion of BTech in Electrical Engineering (NQF 3). My qualification has given me necessary skills, qualities and abilities that are essential for being an excellent employee. For me, its not just about knowing the company but doing everything possible to ensure all processes are followed to the best possible standard.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education

Work History

C&I System Engineer Operations and Maintenance

Eskom Lethabo Power Station
Sasolburg
06.2020 - Current
  • System engineer for the following building management systems:
    -Fire Detection System
    -Public Address and Emergency Evacuation System
    -Access Control System
    - Lifts and hoists
  • Ensure the above systems have maintenance strategy
  • Perform internal and external audits
  • Supervise projects that are currently in execution
  • Develop design documentation

C&I Lead Discipline Engineer (LDE)

Eskom Megawatt Park Center of Excellence (CoE)
Sunninghill
01.2017 - 05.2020
  • C&I Lead Discipline Engineer accountable for all designs and small plant modifications for Arnot Power Station listed below :
    • Arnot ASME TDP-1 Compliance
    • Arnot Generator Unit Gas System Upgrade (H2 plant)
    • Arnot O2 and CO Monitors Installation
    • Arnot Data Acquisition Full Upgrade
    • Arnot Outside Plant RTU Upgrade
  • Conducted design reviews for running plants, comparing “As Is” plant against design documentation
  • Conducted design reviews for “As Required” plant
  • Conceptual designs
  • C&I scope definition and clarification
  • Reviewing and evaluating C&I engineering guidelines
  • Update engineering documentation
  • Technical clarification with stakeholders
  • Engineering control philosophy investigations.
  • Report writing.
  • Redlining of P&IDs to reflect As Is plant status.
  • Plant walk downs for quality and safety inspections.
  • Technical advisory.
  • Project leader and coordinator.
  • Provide technical engineering expertise to various Eskom Power Stations.
  • Resource assignment and management.
  • Costing of the scope and modifications.
  • Chairing project integration meetings.
  • Developing project schedule.
  • Budgeting working hours

Senior Project Instrumentation Engineer

Eskom Duvha Power Station
Emalahleni
01.2012 - 12.2015
  • Ensure field installation is done and adheres to quality control procedures drawings, specifications as stipulated in the contract
  • Inspect and ensure that the contractor has installed junction boxes actuators and instruments according to the prescribed standards in the contract.
  • Witness site integration tests.
  • Ensure loop checks are performed by the contractor,
  • Ensure that the contractor perform optimization of the newly installed control system(SPPA T3000 DCS) .

Project Engineer

Eskom Holdings SOC Komati Power Station
Emalahleni
09.2009 - 12.2011
  • Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
  • Analyzed system development efforts using potential ROI and associated liability figures.
  • Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.

Junior Project Engineer

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd Duvha Power Station
Emalahleni
05.2008 - 08.2009


  • Reviewed high level philosophies during basic design phase.
  • Hold P&ID clarifications with the contractor during basic design phase.
  • Determine thermocouple sizes for milling plant, feed-water system, draught group, flue gas cleaning and generator auxiliaries by removing and measuring thermocouples.
  • Reviewed detail design documentation for vibration monitoring package.

Technologist in Training C&I Engineering

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd Camden Power Station
Ermelo
01.2007 - 04.2008
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Closing out common plant modifications,
  • Pulling out trends on the Siemens TXP DCS
  • Familiarizing myself with engineering documents such as control philosophies, P&ID and works information

Education

High School Diploma -

Herman Thebe High School
Rustenburg
01.1994 - 11.1996

National Diploma - Electrical Engineering

Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijilpark
01.1998 - 04.2005

Bachelor of Technology/Baccalaureus Technology - Electrical Engineering

Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark
01.2006 - 04.2007

Skills

    Siemens SPPA T3000

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Affiliations

Registered with ECSA as Professional Engineering Technologist (201370358)

Software

MS Teams

MS Excel

Interests

Gardening

Church

Timeline

C&I System Engineer Operations and Maintenance

Eskom Lethabo Power Station
06.2020 - Current

C&I Lead Discipline Engineer (LDE)

Eskom Megawatt Park Center of Excellence (CoE)
01.2017 - 05.2020

Senior Project Instrumentation Engineer

Eskom Duvha Power Station
01.2012 - 12.2015

Project Engineer

Eskom Holdings SOC Komati Power Station
09.2009 - 12.2011

Junior Project Engineer

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd Duvha Power Station
05.2008 - 08.2009

Technologist in Training C&I Engineering

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd Camden Power Station
01.2007 - 04.2008

Bachelor of Technology/Baccalaureus Technology - Electrical Engineering

Vaal University of Technology
01.2006 - 04.2007

National Diploma - Electrical Engineering

Vaal University of Technology
01.1998 - 04.2005

High School Diploma -

Herman Thebe High School
01.1994 - 11.1996
Lesego KgoatleSenior Technologist Control And Instrumentation