Makwande Ngezana
Junior Technician: Substations
Johannesburg
Summary
Substation Technician proficient in both physical and electrical design of substations and switching stations up to 132kV. Assisted PMs and Chief engineers in preparing project proposals and performing engineering estimates (costing sheets) for various substation design projects. Held a drafting workshop for a team of engineers using a CAD software: MicroStation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Junior Technician: Substations
Trans Africa Projects (Pty) Ltd
Johannesburg
2022.04 - Current
- Drafted substations preliminary and detailed designs including Station electric diagram, Sections and/or elevations, general arrangement etc.
- Performed substation design calculations including, load calculation and load profiles, cable selection calculations, transformer sizing and lighting.
- Comprehends the power delivery design process. Understands substation physical and electrical layouts; understands protection and controls.
- Created design documents, bill of quantities and materials, project proposals.
- Adherence to Eskom standards and industry standards of designing.
- Strong organization and communication skills, with the ability to interface and collaborate effectively with clients, management and other team members.
- Proficient with business and engineering applications including MS Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, Teams. CAD software: Microstation.
Electrical Technician Intern
Auto X (Pty) Ltd
Gqeberha
2019.04 - 2020.04
- Installed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in both flooring and walls.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics, drawings, and layouts to complete repairs.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits.
- Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
- Tested, troubleshot, and calibrated equipment in shop and field.
- Obtained measurements and readings using volt and ohm meters, meggers, IC testers and dial indicators.
- Replaced faulty wiring, switches and circuit breakers to reduce fire risks, boost service capacity and increase versatility.
Education
Nation Diploma Engineering: Electrical - Engineering
Nelson Mandela University
Gqeberha 2015.02 - 2020.12
Matric - Science
St John's College High
Umthatha 2012.01 - 2014.12
Skills
Substation design
Timeline
Junior Technician: Substations
Trans Africa Projects (Pty) Ltd
2022.04 - Current
Electrical Technician Intern
Auto X (Pty) Ltd
2019.04 - 2020.04
Nation Diploma Engineering: Electrical - Engineering
Nelson Mandela University
2015.02 - 2020.12
Matric - Science
St John's College High
2012.01 - 2014.12
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