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Makolometje Shaku
Instrument Mechanician
Westonaria
Summary
Adept Instrument Mechanic with a proven track record at Sibanye-Stillwater mine, excelling in advanced technology knowledge and industrial control troubleshooting. Demonstrated success in enhancing system performance and reducing equipment downtime, underscored by a commitment to safety management and effective cross-functional collaboration. Skilled in both hardware troubleshooting and fostering client satisfaction through prompt and efficient service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Instrument Mechanician
Sibanye-Stillwater Mine
Johannesburg
07.2024 - Current
- Promote Safety & compliance : Adhere to SHEQ( Safety, Health, Environment, Quality) standards, identify non-conformities, and maintain a clean and safe work environment
- Participated in cross-functional teams to evaluate new instrumentation technologies and provide recommendations for potential adoptions or adaptations.
- Safeguarded against potential hazards by strictly adhering to safety protocols during all tasks related to instrument maintenance and repair.
- Supported quality control efforts by conducting thorough inspections of instruments before their deployment in production environments.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting and resolving technical issues swiftly.
- Assisted in the installation of new instruments, ensuring proper functionality and compliance with industry standards.
- Developed customized testing procedures for unique instrumentation applications, enhancing accuracy and optimizing performance in specific contexts.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all activities related to instrument servicing and calibration, allowing easy access to historical data when needed for troubleshooting or audits purposes.
- Maintained accurate records of instrument calibrations, repairs, and inspections for compliance purposes.
- Conducted root cause analysis on recurring instrument failures, implementing corrective actions that significantly reduced future breakdowns occurrences.
- Support Team Efforts: collaborated with engineering teams to optimize instrument performance for various applications.
- Conducted preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of metering instruments.
- Optimize Process Control: Fine-tune and troubleshoot process control system to ensure optimal performance and meet all requirements.
- Created, aligned, and optimized electrical instrumentation and testing equipment.
- Revamped systems and upgraded wiring, PLCs and drives to handle changing needs.
- Updated hardware and software platforms by implementing automation and efficiency improvements.
- Devised and implemented updates and resolutions for handling risks, maintaining compliance and improving designs.
- Diagnosed [ PLC programming and SCADA Software] issues while developing new ideas for applications.
- Enhanced instrument reliability by performing regular maintenance and calibrations.
Electrical Apprentice
F&O Deliveries
Pretoria
10.2017 - 07.2021
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
- Followed all safety procedures and guidelines to promote safety while working on electrical systems.
- Learned and followed latest electrical codes and regulations to deliver compliant electrical systems.
- Repaired systems, replaced malfunctioning parts, and supported electrical installations.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations.
- Developed practical skills by actively participating in hands-on training sessions under the guidance of experienced electricians.
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
Education
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
University of South Africa
Johannesburg 01.2023 - Current
Instrument Apprenticeship - Instrument Mechanician
Artisan Training Institute
Johannesburg 01.2022 - 07.2024
National N-Diploma - C&I Engineering
Tshwane South College
Pretoria 09.2014 - 08.2021
Electrical Apprentice - Electrician
F&O Deliveries
Pretoria 01.2018 - 01.2021
Skills
Electronic industrial control systems
Industrial network and process control troubleshooting
Instrument Assemble and Calibration
PLC Software and Hardware troubleshooting
Corrective maintenance
Hart Profit-Net , Profibus and Ethernet protocols expertise
Diagnostic skills
Process control optimization
Technical P&ID and Electrical documentation Interpretation
Basic PLC and HMI programming
Loop tuning techniques
Pneumatic systems maintenance
Quality assurance procedures
Control systems troubleshooting
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook
Software
Basic Wincc and SCADA
Certification
Medium voltage awearnes
Availability
Immediately
Willing To Rellocate
Locally and International
Reason For Leaving
Looking for growth in my career and an opportunity to effectively use my qualifications and employ my experience in Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering.
Alternative Numbers
081 799 6969
083 989 7763
Reference
- F&O DELIVERIES
MRS MARLENE ROBBERTS
Supervisor Training
062 517 6500
- ARTISAN TRAINING INSTITUTE
MR J.J VAN D MERWER
(EDT Training officer)
072 428 2618, jvdmerwe@artisantraining.co.za
- SIBANYE STILLWATER CENTRAL TECHINICIANS
MRS M MPHAHLELE
INSTRUMENT UNDERGROUNT TECHNICIAN
082 793 8806, Mpho.mphahlele@sibanystillwater.com
- SIBANYE STILLWATER EZULWINI PLANT
MR HENRY NOE
INSTRUMENT PLANT TECHNICIAN
072 680 7256, henry.noe@sibanyestillwater.com
Timeline
Digital Computer Litteracy
10-2024
Engineering maintenance
09-2024
Medium voltage awearnes
08-2024
Risks assessment
08-2024
Instrument Mechanician
Sibanye-Stillwater Mine
07.2024 - Current
Instrument Mechanician
07-2024
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Electrical And Electronics Engineering
University of South Africa
01.2023 - Current
Instrument Apprenticeship - Instrument Mechanician
Artisan Training Institute
01.2022 - 07.2024
Electrical Trade Certificate
07-2021
Electrical Apprentice - Electrician
F&O Deliveries
01.2018 - 01.2021
Electrical Apprentice
F&O Deliveries
10.2017 - 07.2021
National N-Diploma - C&I Engineering
Tshwane South College
09.2014 - 08.2021