Makate Chale Bolase
Polokwane
Summary
Highly skilled Maintenance Technician with extensive experience at CCBSA - Coke, adept in troubleshooting and safety protocols. Excelled in pneumatic systems and PLC faultfinding, significantly enhancing equipment reliability. Mentored junior technicians, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety. Demonstrated proficiency in electrical repairs and preventive maintenance, contributing to increased machine longevity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
CCBSA - Coke
11.2022 - Current
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Improved equipment functionality by conducting regular maintenance checks and repairs.
- Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
- Contributed to a safer work environment, promptly addressing any identified hazards or concerns.
- Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and resolving technical issues on machinery.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Trained new employees on proper use and care of tools, machinery, and safety protocols.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Assisted management in developing long-term plans for equipment upgrades and replacements.
- Liaised with vendors to ensure timely delivery of essential parts and materials for repairs or replacements.
- Supported inventory management efforts, tracking spare parts usage and reordering as necessary.
Electrical Technician
CCBSA - Coke
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
- Replaced faulty wiring, switches and circuit breakers to reduce fire risks, boost service capacity and increase versatility.
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
- Tested, troubleshot, and calibrated equipment in shop and field.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits.
- Maintained detailed records of all repairs, maintenance tasks, and inventory for accurate tracking purposes.
- Reading and updating blueprints and technical diagrams.
- Identifying electrical problems using specialized tools like voltmeters, cable testers, thermal scanners, and ammeters
- Repairing equipment using hand and power tools
- Monitoring and servicing systems, diagnosing problems and troubleshooting equipment, running tests and completing reports, updating and improving existing systems, and repairing or replacing faulty equipment.
- Conducting PLC backups.
- Preforming valve and sensor calibration.
- Coaching and training fellow workers to install, maintain, and repair wiring and systems.
Millwright Technician
CCBSA - Coke
10.2018 - 04.2021
- Complete the necessary administrative tasks for AMM, SHE, CDM and MDWT.
- Interact with production, Suppliers and contracting staff.
- Coaching and mentoring of technical operators and apprentices.
- Carry out the planned maintenance required on plant.
- Incumbent has to be pro-active and prevent breakdowns on his/her patrols and shows initiative to continuously improve equipment performance – condition-based maintenance.
- In both electrical and mechanical disciplines, install, service, repair and maintain existing and new equipment.
- Attend to electrical and mechanical faults/breakdowns within the factory.
- Basic troubleshooting on PLC’s and SCADA systems.
- Programming and faultfinding on VSD’’s and soft starters.
- Programming and faultfinding on defined instrumentation and calibration.
- Root cause analysis of repetitive faults; implement corrective measures.
- Steer ‘Continuous Improvement’ teams to improve equipment reliability and performance
- Maintain high standard of work.
- Ensure machine availability for production targets to be met.
- Undertakes to work shift, standby and overtime as per company requirements.
- Electrical panels must be closed and always be locked and kept in a neat and clean condition complete with a set of built wiring diagrams.
- Adhering to Safe Working Permit procedures at all times (e.g. confined space, working at height, hot work, LOTO etc.)
- Ensure any dangerous conditions to be made safe immediately.
- Ensure that during all work performed, food safety is never compromised.
- Correct errors on electrical and mechanical drawings, update accordingly.
- Alignment of goals to achieve NCE objectives.
- Increased machine longevity by implementing preventive maintenance programs tailored to specific equipment needs.
- Contributed to team success by mentoring junior technicians and sharing best practices for efficient operations.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Engineering
Siemens Training Center
Midrand, South AfricaRed Seal Certificate (Electromechanician) - Engineering
Technotrain Training Centre
Kempton Park, South Africa02-2018
Certificate of Technical Studies - Engineering Sciences
Sedibeng FET College
Vereeniging, South Africa06-2015
High School Diploma -
Ngwathe Secondary School
Edenville01-2011
Skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety awareness
- Pneumatic systems
- Proficient in [Office ,Sap & MDRS]
- Electrical & Electronic Detection Systems
- Simatic net
- Faultfinding on VSD
- Basic working knowledge of PLC’s
Additional Information
Reference
Noko Mashala : automation controller
Cont. Number : 071 679 0259
Simeon Sithole : Maintenance Controller
Cont. Number. : 082 6133 3717
Bennet Mhizha : automation technician
Cont. Number : 071 685 8165
Talius Legodi : Maintenance Controller
Cont. Number :073 213 5211
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
CCBSA - Coke
11.2022 - Current
Electrical Technician
CCBSA - Coke
05.2021 - 10.2022
Millwright Technician
CCBSA - Coke
10.2018 - 04.2021
Certificate of Technical Studies - Engineering
Siemens Training Center
Red Seal Certificate (Electromechanician) - Engineering
Technotrain Training Centre
Certificate of Technical Studies - Engineering Sciences
Sedibeng FET College
High School Diploma -
Ngwathe Secondary School
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