Nothando Mbuyazi
Instrument Mechanician
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Instrument Mechanician
Richards Bay Minerals
04.2025 - Current
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Adapted quickly to new technology and software in training sessions.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Instrument Serviceperson
Richards Bay Minerals
2022 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- demonstrated ability to learn rapidly and adjust to new environments.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Plant Operator
Richards Bay Minerals
01.2017 - 10.2022
- Operated heavy machinery to ensure efficient material handling and processing.
- Monitored production processes to maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to minimize downtime and enhance reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline operations and improve workflow efficiency.
- Trained new operators on equipment usage, safety procedures, and best practices in plant operations.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to reduce operational disruptions and enhance productivity.
- Maintained accurate records of production data for reporting purposes and process evaluation.
- Followed plant safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Performed minor mechanical work and routine equipment maintenance.
- Reduced downtime by quickly identifying and resolving equipment malfunctions or failures.
- Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
- Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
- Operated specialized tools, instruments, and equipment for tests and maintenance.
- Assisted in the training of new operators to ensure smooth integration into the work environment and consistent operational excellence.
- Increased plant efficiency by monitoring and adjusting equipment settings as needed.
- Monitored flows, pressures, chemical feeds levels, and water quality indicators.
- Conducted quality control tests, ensuring products met required specifications.
- Identified opportunities for process optimization, leading to enhanced operational efficiency.
- Led safety meetings, fostering culture of safety and compliance among peers.
- Reduced downtime with proactive troubleshooting and immediate repair of operational equipment.
- Controlled manufacturing plant operations using SCADA software.
Education
Instrument Trade Certificate - Instrumentation N6
Bhekubanzi FET College
EmpangeniSkills
Friendly, positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service
Problem-solving
Time management
Flexible and adaptable
Dependable and responsible
Computer skills
Organizational skills
Calm under pressure
Decision-making
Problem resolution
Verbal communication
Timeline
Acting Instrument Mechanician
Richards Bay Minerals
04.2025 - Current
Plant Operator
Richards Bay Minerals
01.2017 - 10.2022
Instrument Serviceperson
Richards Bay Minerals
2022 - Current
Instrument Trade Certificate - Instrumentation N6
Bhekubanzi FET College