Nokuphila Hlongwane
Control And Instrumentation Artisan
Kinross
Summary
Qualified Instrument Mechanician with experience in optimizing operational efficiency and ensuring equipment reliability. Skilled in instrument maintenance, calibration and repairs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Control and Instrumentation Artisan
Quench Management Services
12.2022
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimise downtime
- Collaborate with technicians and engineers to optimize instrument performance and reliability and identity and resolve issues affecting production efficiency
- Conduct routine inspections and tests on various instruments to identify issues and prevent failures
- Execute calibration procedures to ensure accurate readings and compliance with industry standards
- Participate in emergency response teams for rapid instrument repairs during critical situations to ensure optimal functionality and performance of critical equipment
- Perform troubleshooting and fault finding on a wide range of industrial instruments and repair or replace
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation systems
- Adhere to safety standards and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
Electrician Assistant
Veer Steel Mills
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Assist Electricians with all electrical, electronics and instrumentation related work
- Measure and cut wires and cables
- Maintain electrical tools
- Trace out short circuits in wiring
- Panel wiring
- Test electrical systems and components
- Drill holes for electrical wiring
- Perform routine electrical maintenance and repairs
- Help with conduit work
- Strip insulation from wire ends
- Perform general house keeping.
Instrumentation Apprentice
Sumitomo Rubber South Africa
04.2016 - 08.2018
- Working under the supervision of a qualified Instrument mechanicians, Technicians and Engineers
- Examining and testing faulty electronic instruments and control systems to diagnose faults
- Installing electrical and electronic control systems and insulated cables
- Calibrating instruments to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards
- Maintaining and repairing electrical plant, machinery and various types of instruments used for measuring and controlling variables such as temperature, pressure, flow, and level
- Electrical and instrumentation diagram interpretation
- Maintain tools and perform general house keeping.
Learner Machine Operator
Sumitomo Rubber South Africa
10.2013 - 08.2015
- Working under the supervision of a skilled/trained machine operator to learn everything about machinery operation
- Monitoring and maintaining equipment and machinery
- Setting up manufacturing equipment
- Using machine equipment to complete tasks
- Performing routine inspections of machinery equipment
- Evaluating the efficiency of machinery equipment identifying faults and defects
- Fault finding and instrument calibration Corrective and preventative maintenance Troubleshooting and repairing instrumentation systems Good communication and team collaboration Computer literacy
Education
Trade Test - Instrument Mechanician
Artisan Training Institute
Roodepoort, South Africa 01.2019
N6 - Instrumentation
Majuba TVET College
Newcastle, South Africa 08.2012
Matric - Mathematics And Physical Science
Sakhelwe High School
Ladysmith, South Africa12.2008
Skills
Instrument Calibration
Instrument maintenance
Instrument fault finding
Instrument repairs
Instrument installation
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 10/29/1990
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code C1
- Marital Status: Single
References
- Ben Magwai, Quench Management Services, Instrument Technician, 0662127284
- Bandile Mabuza, Veer Steel Mills, Electrician, 0718825675
- Lovemore Gwazhe, Sumitomo Rubber South Africa, Instrument Technician, 0838229768
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Career advancementFlexible work hoursWork-life balancePersonal development programsPaid sick leaveTimeline
Control and Instrumentation Artisan
Quench Management Services
12.2022
Electrician Assistant
Veer Steel Mills
01.2021 - 12.2022
Instrumentation Apprentice
Sumitomo Rubber South Africa
04.2016 - 08.2018
Learner Machine Operator
Sumitomo Rubber South Africa
10.2013 - 08.2015
Trade Test - Instrument Mechanician
Artisan Training Institute
N6 - Instrumentation
Majuba TVET College
Matric - Mathematics And Physical Science
Sakhelwe High School