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MODIEHI LETTIA LEPHUTING

MODIEHI LETTIA LEPHUTING

Head Of Operations and Maintenance
Johannesburg,Gauteng

Summary

Experienced leader with both technical and soft skills who is passionate about eliminating downtime and maximizing solar production. Renewable energy is not an industry but a calling and I am the servant. I have feminine steel touch that makes solar systems blossom like sunflower after a rainy season with my operations and maintenance soft and hard skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
8
8
Languages

Work History

Head Of Operations and Maintenance

Rhino Energy Solutions
02.2023 - 04.2025
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve company goals, fostering collaboration and communication.
  • Implemented risk assessment procedures to minimize potential disruptions across all areas of operation.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies, mitigating potential risks.
  • Spearheaded continuous improvement projects, resulting in enhanced business performance.
  • Optimized inventory levels by implementing demand forecasting tools and techniques.
  • Automated manual processes using technology solutions, increasing accuracy and efficiency within operations.
  • Developed comprehensive training programs for staff, enhancing team performance and skill sets.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics to optimize operations.
  • Improved overall productivity with the introduction of innovative process improvement initiatives.
  • Streamlined operational processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing best practices.
  • Reduced operational costs through effective budget management and cost-saving strategies.
  • Built a high-performance culture by recruiting top talent and promoting professional development opportunities for staff members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by actively addressing concerns and ensuring timely resolutions.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Evaluated emerging market trends to inform strategic decisions affecting the organization''s future direction.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership on strategic planning initiatives to drive business growth.
  • Achieved significant cost reductions by renegotiating supplier contracts and optimizing inventory management practices.
  • Led workforce expansion efforts, recruiting top talent and establishing high-performance team aligned with company goals.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively by developing response plans in advance.
  • Reduced environmental impact by implementing sustainable practices and eco-friendly operations, gaining recognition in industry.
  • Coordinated with marketing and sales departments to align operational capabilities with strategic growth initiatives.
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for maximum value and efficiency.
  • Enhanced operational transparency with implementation of advanced reporting systems, providing real-time insights to stakeholders.
  • Enhanced team productivity with implementation of agile methodologies, significantly reducing project turnaround times.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.

Operations and Maintenance Consulting Technician

Solareff
12.2022 - 01.2023
  • Contributed to the development of preventive maintenance schedules, leading to a decrease in unexpected breakdowns.
  • Assisted in the design and implementation of improved safety protocols, reducing workplace accidents.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and knowledgeable support for various technical issues.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies, enabling quick mastery of necessary skills.
  • Managed inventory levels of spare parts efficiently, reducing delays due to lack of resources during repair jobs.
  • Implemented standby and maintenance schedules.
  • Conducted fault finding trainings and procedures with all new technicians.

Operations and Maintenance Technician

Solar Africa
03.2021 - 11.2022
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
  • Provided expert advice on equipment selection, leading to an overall improvement in operational efficiency.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures by identifying opportunities for process improvements and resource optimization.
  • Reduced downtime of inverters through proactive identification and resolution of technical issues as I was monitoring and creating tickets for the team.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and knowledgeable support for various technical issues.
  • Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
  • Completed job reports and logs immediately following service calls.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
  • Tested components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.
  • Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
  • PV monitoring
  • Scheduled maintenance
  • Optimizing system performance
  • Condition based maintenance
  • Maintaining good relationship with clients and EPC contractors
  • System upgrades
  • Technical support to all junior technicians
  • Task scheduling and planning for junior technicians


PV Solar and Heavy Current Intern

Resolution Circle Perskor
03.2019 - 01.2021
  • Fault finding
  • Installing PV systems
  • Electrical upgrades
  • Electrical wiring
  • Designing PV systems
  • PV systems project management
  • Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing data analysis findings, informing key decision-makers of important trends and patterns.
  • Utilized strong communication abilities during presentations which led to increased understanding among colleagues regarding project goals and objectives.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.

Transformer Testing Engineer

Radian Transformer
03.2012 - 03.2019
  • Transformer wiring
  • Electrical wiring
  • Store control
  • Receiving and QC of material before use
  • Tanking of active parts
  • Conduct insulation tests using the 10kV megger
  • Conduct ratio tests:
    Single phase before and after
    High voltage connections
    Three phases before and after high voltage connections.
    Current transformer ratio to check polarity.

Short circuit test

Impedance test

High voltage test

  • Stock keeping
  • Company requisitions filling in and follow up.
  • Secondary winding QC inspection before use.
  • Primary windings QC inspection before use.
  • Primary windings disc continuity test.
  • Health and safety and tool box talks.
  • Production planning
  • Housekeeping check
  • Quality control during manufacturing and final assembling testing.
  • Task allocation and scheduling including overtime of all activities at the factory floor.
  • Transformer site commissioning


Education

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG
Johannesburg, South Africa
02.2023

Certificate in PV Solar - Renewable Energy

Resolution Circle
Johannesburg, South Africa
03.2020

Skills

  • Workforce Planning
  • Contract Administration
  • KPI Tracking
  • Schedule Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Customer Service Management
  • Sales Tracking
  • Employee Development
  • Performance Improvement
  • Staff training/development
  • Microsoft office (word,excell,power point,projects and teams)
  • Mondaycom
  • Slack communication platform
  • Effective Communication
  • Cost analysis and savings
  • Decision-Making
  • Operations Management
  • Goal Setting
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Reliability
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Scheduling
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time management abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Relationship Building
  • Effective leader
  • Safety Management
  • Behavioral skills
  • Listening
    Leadership
    Communication skills
    Self-disciplined
    Safety orientated
    Time conscious
    Quality awareness
    Pro active
    Positive
    Innovative
    Attention to detail
    Safety compliance
    Team player
    Teachable and open minded
    Passionate
    Accountable and reliable
    I have no ego

Accomplishments

  • Increased team productivity by training and mentoring 5 new employees.
  • Improved efficiency of 14MW Ford motor company solar system by conducting corrective and condition based maintenance with additional upgrades on the equipment wiring.
  • Repeatedly commended for working in a safe, efficient, and accurate manner.
  • Won core value ambassador award for always adhering to core values and presenting myself as the company requires.
  • Improved efficiency of reporting system by introducing and implementing monday.com
  • Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of Ford motor company.
  • Supervised team of 14 staff members.

Interests

Power generation

Wiring

Quality checks

Hobbies

I love working out because I get to see how much I can do with my body.

I love cooking and baking.

I enjoy mentoring others and sharing all that I know with others.

I enjoy motivating and encouraging others as I believe that positive energy goes a long way.

I enjoy problem solving and analysing problems.

Timeline

Head Of Operations and Maintenance

Rhino Energy Solutions
02.2023 - 04.2025

Operations and Maintenance Consulting Technician

Solareff
12.2022 - 01.2023

Operations and Maintenance Technician

Solar Africa
03.2021 - 11.2022

PV Solar and Heavy Current Intern

Resolution Circle Perskor
03.2019 - 01.2021

Transformer Testing Engineer

Radian Transformer
03.2012 - 03.2019

National Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG

Certificate in PV Solar - Renewable Energy

Resolution Circle
MODIEHI LETTIA LEPHUTINGHead Of Operations and Maintenance