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Molebogeng Lekopa

Instrumentation Technician

Summary

Adept Senior Instrumentation Technician with a proven track record at Mintek for enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime through expert maintenance and calibration of instrumentation equipment. Skilled in PLC and SCADA Management, and Project Reporting, demonstrating exceptional project management and negotiation skills. Achieved favorable pricing agreements and streamlined work processes, significantly impacting production line performance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Instrumentation Technician

Mintek
10.2015 - 10.2022
  • Strengthened relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable pricing on replacement parts or services when needed.
  • Streamlined work processes by developing comprehensive documentation for instrument specifications, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
  • PLC Maintenance (Siemens, AllenBradley, Modicon)
  • Work Orders and Maintenance Plan management using SAP.
  • Contributed to the smooth operation of production lines by effectively managing spare parts inventory for critical instrumentation components.
  • Reduced downtime by performing timely maintenance and calibration of instrumentation equipment.

Instrumentation Technician

Petra Diamonds
04.2014 - 09.2015
  • Optic Fiber and Industrial networks maintenance ( Profibus, Profinet, etc)
  • Reduced downtime with proactive identification and resolution of instrument issues.
  • Trained new technicians on best practices in instrument maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting techniques for better performance results overall.
  • Standby Support.

Instrumentation Technician

AngloGold Ashanti
04.2009 - 06.2014
  • Reduced downtime with proactive identification and resolution of instrument issues.
  • Cleaned and adjusted instruments.
  • PLC Maintenance
  • Standby Support

Education

National Diploma - Electrical Engineering

Vaal University of Technology
Gauteng South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

    Field Instrumentation

    Data Management

    Project Management

    PLC and SCADA Management

    Variable Speed Drives

    Hazardous Area Equipment

    Electrical schematics

    Field Instrumentation

Work References

Name: Mr Bonisile Hewu

Designation: Electrical Engineering Manager

Company name: Mintek

Contact: 011 709 4781

Cell: 0824677101

Email: BoniH@mintek.co.za


Name: Mr Thulani Ncube

Designation: Electrical Engineer

Company name: Mintek

Cell: 0768879202

Email: Thulanin@mintek.co.za

Timeline

Senior Instrumentation Technician

Mintek
10.2015 - 10.2022

Instrumentation Technician

Petra Diamonds
04.2014 - 09.2015

Instrumentation Technician

AngloGold Ashanti
04.2009 - 06.2014

National Diploma - Electrical Engineering

Vaal University of Technology
04.2001 -
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