Ndumiso Elvis Mnguni
MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN
Trichardt
Summary
I am a fully qualified mechanical technician with a good knowledge of all safety standards and modern procedures required to maintain the plant. I’m familiar with all the maintenance practices required to keep the plant running to produce. I have extensive background of working with various pipelines, pumps, Heat exchanger, Arc Furnaces, Rotary Kilns, Casting belts and pressure vessels. I have gained experience in terms of planning for shutdowns, GO, and turnarounds. I have excellent communication, people, presentation, and organizational skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Synthol Catalyst Plant Technician II
Sasol Secunda operation
07.2022 - Current
- Responsible for conducting RBI, s and conducting the general overhauling (GO,s) for reduction reactors, Rotary Kilns, Arc furnaces and ball mills.
- Provide technical support to my line manager.
- Planning and Execution of SAS Reactor Turnarounds.
- Manage to execute numerous annual shutdowns as a project leader that were completed on schedule and within budget.
- Increased plant efficiency by implementing preventive maintenance routines and optimizing equipment performance.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the organization by contributing ideas, participating in workshops, and staying abreast of industry trends related to plant operations best practices.
Synthol Rotating Mechanical Technician I
Sasol Secunda operation
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Responsible for PSCE Maintenance strategy creation.
- Shutdown scope preparation and execution.
- Conducting RCA, s, Material stock code creation, QCP, s reviews and providing technical support.
- Performed root cause analysis on equipment failures, leading to a reduction in unplanned maintenance events.
- Established strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable terms on parts pricing and availability that resulted in overall cost reductions for the company.
Candidate Mechanical Technician
Sasol Secunda operation
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Responsible for assisting senior technicians with total shutdown preparations and execution.
- Responsible for small project (SPP& Renewals) approvals ensuring that integrity of work management is maintained by doing day to day plant maintenance.
- Responsible for stat scope preparation and execution.
Mechanical Learner Technician
Sasol Secunda operation
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Responsible for maintaining the plant by ensuring all the repairs are carried out on time, ensuring all works are carried out under the legal obligations set out of relevant health and safety regulations.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering
University of South Africa
Johhannesburg, South Africa 01.2024 - Current
Advanced Diploma (B-Tech) - Mechanical Engineering
University of South Africa
Johhannesburg, South Africa 01.2022 - 06.2023
National diploma (Ndip) - Mechanical Engineering
Mangosuthu University of Technology
Durban, South Africa 01.2014 - 12.2019
National senior certificate - Mechanical Technology
Tisand Technical High School
Richards Bay, South Africa 01.2011 - 12.2013
Skills
- Project management
- SAP System
- Meridium
- Shutdown preparation and coordination
- MS Excel
- MS Project
- CAD (Solid works)
Equipment maintenance
Root cause analysis
Shutdown planning
Certification
Programming Languages, MS Project, MS Excell, PHP
Timeline
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering
University of South Africa
01.2024 - Current
Synthol Catalyst Plant Technician II
Sasol Secunda operation
07.2022 - Current
Advanced Diploma (B-Tech) - Mechanical Engineering
University of South Africa
01.2022 - 06.2023
Synthol Rotating Mechanical Technician I
Sasol Secunda operation
10.2021 - 06.2022
Candidate Mechanical Technician
Sasol Secunda operation
01.2020 - 09.2021
Mechanical Learner Technician
Sasol Secunda operation
01.2019 - 12.2019
National diploma (Ndip) - Mechanical Engineering
Mangosuthu University of Technology
01.2014 - 12.2019
National senior certificate - Mechanical Technology
Tisand Technical High School
01.2011 - 12.2013
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