Mthobisi Disane

Duties

• Completed about 30% of Annexure E of coal related modules, left with hard rock (Gold or Platinum) exposure.
• Assisted engineers with inspections of finished construction.
• Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
• Coal mining methods.
• Equipment used, Safe working procedures (SOPs, COPs, and PTO), Equipment safety devices, MHSA Regulations and SANS standards.
• Electrical Systems (Transformers, Substations, Motors, Switchgear, Electrical Reticulation, Ring feeds, and BTUs)-Operation, Maintenance, Layout, Principles, and Design
• Trackless Mobile Machinery(TMM)
• Environmental Engineering - ventilation, illumination, dust and noise management.
• Steam Generation and Pressure Vessels.
• Conveyors- safety devices, maintenance, and operation
• Lifting Equipment.
• Fire Prevention and Control.

Presentation to Mentors and Coaches after each completed module

• Studied corrections from senior engineers to learn and grow professionally.

Duties

• Worked on power line network (ring feed, reticulation diagrams and power lines inspection)
• Weighbridge optimization
• Conveyor belt (installation, safety devices, and inspections)
• Substations (rules and regulations, MV switching, fire prevention and monitoring, switching equipment and PPE, and maintenance)
• Standard working procedures review.
• Practiced Mine Health and Safety Act regulations and SANS standards application.
• Prepared standard reports and documentation to communicate results to senior management.
• Adhered to safety procedures and good housekeeping standards to comply with regulations.