Mondli Ntuli

• Led and managed cross-functional project teams to successfully execute engineering projects from conception to completion.
• Developed detailed project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation, to ensure project objectives were met.
• Conducted feasibility studies and risk assessments to identify potential project challenges and devised mitigation strategies.
• Identified consumption rates to identify saving opportunities.
• Coordinated with design and technical teams to create engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
• Monitored project progress, tracked milestones, and reported project status to upper management and stakeholders.
• Conducted regular project meetings to ensure open communication, address issues, and provide timely updates.
• Implemented quality control measures to ensure project deliverables met industry standards and client expectations.
• Identified and resolved project bottlenecks, making data-driven decisions to keep projects on track.
• Managed project changes and variations, assessing their impact on project schedules and budget.
• Oversaw procurement of materials and equipment necessary for project execution.
• Provided technical guidance and support to team members to enhance their performance and ensure project success.
• Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies throughout project lifecycles.
• Maintained strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to foster future collaboration and business growth.

• Assisted senior engineers in analyzing project requirements and developing engineering solutions.
• Supported 4 implementation of new engineering processes and technologies to improve efficiency.
• Assisted in creating and reviewing technical documentation, including engineering drawings and specifications.
• Collaborated with suppliers and vendors to source materials and equipment required for projects.
• Participated in site visits and inspections to gain practical knowledge of construction and engineering operations.
• Worked closely with mentors and supervisors to receive feedback and guidance for professional growth.
• Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting and implementing process enhancements.
• Applied formal failure analysis to cellar processes.
• Assisted in conducting risk assessments and implementing safety measures to ensure safe working environments.
• Collaborated with quality assurance team to perform inspections and ensure compliance with engineering standards.
• Assisted in resolving technical issues and challenges encountered during project lifecycles.
• Optimized maintenance systems on equipment like RCM and TPM.
• Created engineering spares strategies to minimize losses.
• Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.

Safety Management:
Conduct safety book inspections and safety walkabouts to identify potential risks, ensuring adherence to 5S/housekeeping and safety standards.
Coordinate team members' availability for statutory/regulatory safety trainings, manage safety incident investigations, and address near misses through BBS reports.
Maintain safety training registers/records and actively participate in safety audits.
Team Supervision and Development:
Promote harmonious relationships among staff through effective communication and regular review meetings with action plans.
Motivate and manage team members, identify training and development plans, and ensure effective manpower planning and resource allocation.
Perform administrative duties related to laborers, including processing timesheets, leave applications, and conducting performance reviews.
Production Management:
Review and plan cider production on shift, ensuring adherence to specifications and needs through cellar planning tools and MES/SAP.
Achieve production throughput targets, coordinate bulk raw material intake, and ensure adherence to established SOPs/WIs.
Manage quality control on shift, coordinate correction of defects, and ensure accurate capturing of production data on MES/SAP.
Compliance and Asset Management:
Ensure compliance with E2 practices on shift through active coordination of meetings, attending department meetings, and addressing non-conformances.
Manage cost and asset utilization, including capturing production information, conducting plant walkabouts, and minimizing wastage.
Responsible for monthly stocktaking, managing reduction of losses, and ordering consumables to ensure continuity in cider processes.
Continuous Improvement and Innovation:
Drive continuous improvement initiatives through the use of computer systems, A1 problem-solving, and E2 practices across cellar process areas.
Establish networks with suppliers, service departments, and customers to facilitate problem-solving and enhance collaboration.

• Conducted routine inspections and maintenance activities on industrial machinery and equipment to ensure optimal functionality and adherence to safety standards.
• Diagnosed and resolved mechanical and electrical issues in production machinery, reducing downtime by 20%.
• Developed employees through various tools.
• Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, resulting in 15% decrease in equipment breakdowns and improving overall equipment reliability.
• Utilized Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track maintenance activities, inventory, and work orders, streamlining maintenance processes.
• Developed and updated engineering standards.
• Created lubrication standard for Boiler house for maintenance team.
• Conducted root cause analysis for critical equipment failures, leading to implementation of corrective actions that prevented future occurrences.
• Assisted in installation and commissioning of new machinery, ensuring adherence to manufacturer guidelines and safety regulations.
• Maintained accurate maintenance records, including equipment history, maintenance logs, and spare parts inventory.
• Coordinated with vendors and suppliers to source quality spare parts and negotiate service contracts, resulting in cost savings of 10% on maintenance expenses.
• Maintained and calibrated site instrumentation
• Actively participated in safety meetings and promoted safety awareness, contributing to 30% reduction in workplace incidents.
• Initiated and managed predictive maintenance program, utilizing techniques such as vibration analysis and thermography, to identify potential equipment issues before they escalated into major problems.

• Supervised maintenance functions, working collaboratively with sanitation crews on shop floor upkeep and repairs.
• Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
• Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
• Produced precise technical specifications and data sheets
• Facilitated construction by mapping out utility installations and establishing reference points, grades and elevations
• Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems.

• Operated engine room technical equipment while supervised by Senior Technician, including main engines, refrigeration plant, and paralleling of diesel generators.
• Performed engine application performance processing tests to check performance and take timely action for non-compliant readings.
• Idled motors and observed thermometers to determine the effectiveness of cooling systems.
• Conducted safety inspections throughout the ship to propose safety concerns and update safety policies.