Mpilo Dolphy Shusha
Margate
Summary
Dependable professional with strong background installing, maintaining, and repairing systems and components. Maintains equipment safety and performance with in-depth inspections and corrections. Dedicated to quality and always professional.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Service Technician (Lifeboats and Fire Division)
NovaTech
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Communicated with vendors regarding supply orders and delivery timelines.
- Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to service equipment quickly and fully.
- Performed onsite repair of equipment at customer locations.
- Adhered strictly to all industry safety guidelines when working on hazardous materials such as combustible liquids or gases.
- Maintained records of system tests and repairs performed in accordance with NFPA standards.
- Trained personnel on the use and operation of all installed life safety equipment.
Service Technician (Lifeboat and Fire Division)
SURVITEC SAFETY SOLUTIONS
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Troubleshot various types of electronic control panels used in fire alarm systems.
- Led and planned periodic fire safety inspections to identify unsafe conditions.
- Ensured that all necessary tools were available prior to commencing any service call.
- Observed strict safety protocols to maintain personal and coworker safety.
- Helped keep machinery functioning properly with regular inspections and maintenance.
Service Technician (Lifeboat and Fire Division)
BOSSS Lifeboats and Lifesaving Equipment
09.2013 - 09.2018
- Marine Fire Service Technician
- OPITO Off-Shore Survival Training, SAQCC - FIRE; KIDDE and SEA-FIRE Compressed Systems; DRAGER air quality test Accreditations
- LifeRaft Service Technician
- LALIZAS Accreditation - Life Rafts, Life Jackets, Breathing Devices, Immersion Suits
- Life Boat Service Technician
- SURVITEC LSA TRAINING; HYUNDAI Lifeboats and BADA Heavy Industries & BEIHAI Accreditations
- This is mainly guided by Type of a System, Class and Inspection Due (Annual and /or 5 yearly Inspection) using a specific Inspection Sheet from specific manufacture
Student Technician
National Health Laboratory Services
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Kept lab space and equipment clean to prevent contamination with hazardous substances.
- Managed inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents, ensuring availability and minimizing waste.
- Performed routine checks on sensitive lab equipment to achieve consistent and high-performing functionality.
- Performed daily housekeeping tasks driving efficient laboratory operations.
- Prepared solutions of reagents for use in experiments according to standard procedures.
Warehouse Supervisor
Dawn Distribution Centre
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Checked loaded materials compared to work orders for correctness.
- Completed or assisted with difficult or skilled tasks.
- Resolved personnel problems, complaints and grievances, referring serious issues to higher-level supervisors.
- Reported employee time, job expenses and inspections results in work records.
- Evaluated procedures, making corrections and changes to reduce safety issues and meet compliance.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
Plant / Warehouse / Lifting Equipment Operator
FlavourCraft
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Checked equipment for defects before and after shift and submitted report indicating equipment condition.
- Followed established procedures for safely operating machinery while adhering to company policies at all times.
- Inspected and repaired equipment to maintain durability and optimal performance.
Education
Matric / Senior Certificate -
Hermansburg
01.1998
ND - Biomedical Technology
ML Sultan Technikon now DUT
A - Hardware and Software, Network
IT INTELLECT
Industrial Computer Programs -
Lifting Equipment Operator - Counterbalance Folklift, High Reach Truck, Electric Chain Hoist
Skills
- Ability to identify problems and/or potential problems
- Excellent communication skills
- Trustworthy, honest, dedicated and success driven
- Quick learner and easily adjust to new techniques and environment
- Love people and open to constructive criticism
- Fire investigation techniques
- Fire protection engineering
- Fire code compliance
- Fire alarm installation
- Life safety systems
- Emergency response planning
- Hazardous materials handling
- Continuous learning attitude
- Fire risk assessment
Personal Information
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Single
Address
KwaNzimakwe Ward 11, Munster, MARGATE, ZA, P O Box 715, Munster, 4278
Languages
Isizulu
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Service Technician (Lifeboats and Fire Division)
NovaTech
10.2020 - 09.2021
Service Technician (Lifeboat and Fire Division)
SURVITEC SAFETY SOLUTIONS
10.2018 - 03.2019
Service Technician (Lifeboat and Fire Division)
BOSSS Lifeboats and Lifesaving Equipment
09.2013 - 09.2018
Student Technician
National Health Laboratory Services
01.2009 - 01.2010
Warehouse Supervisor
Dawn Distribution Centre
01.2008 - 01.2009
Plant / Warehouse / Lifting Equipment Operator
FlavourCraft
01.2001 - 01.2008
Matric / Senior Certificate -
Hermansburg
ND - Biomedical Technology
ML Sultan Technikon now DUT
A - Hardware and Software, Network
IT INTELLECT