NQOBILE THWALA
Maintenance & Construction Project Engineer
Alberton,GP
Summary
Proficient Project Engineer with 3 years of experience driving over numerous projects to completion. Skilled in overseeing technical staff ensuring that projects are completed on schedule, within budget and according to specifications.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance & Project Engineer
Total SA
Rosebank, Gauteng
10.2018 - Current
- Prepared contract documentation for procurement services and materials.
- Managed projects from feasibility studies, conception, construction through to handover.
- Successfully executed Solarization Project.
- Monitoring projects and recommends changes to improve operating efficiency.
- Guide the draughtsman or consultants in preparation of the construction drawings.
- Managed (AUC) on monthly basis until completion of project.
- Reviewed Preventative Maintenance reports on Daisy WW and take corrective actions.
- Conducted random audits and quality inspections of maintenance work.
- Manage maintenance projects and anticipated the replacement of obsolete equipment.
- Manage Contractor HSEQ performance and compliance.
- Contractor Management: Contractor ICC Audits, Contractor Engagement Meetings, Contractor Audit Improvement Plans.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Developed and initiated projects, including managing costs, schedule and performance.
- Increased savings by initiating and fostering relationships with vendors to communicate on problem-areas and work closely to resolve.
- Created project schedules and worked with contractors to assure work is completed properly and on time.
- Developed process improvements to increase reliability and equipment performance.
- Conducted cost estimates and performed preventive maintenance.
- Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with structural and architecture teams, mitigate design conflicts, and coordinate delivery timelines.
- Reduced costs by driving competitive subcontractor bids and effective contract execution.
Engineer in Training
Total SA
Johannesburg, Gauteng
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Preparing, scheduling, coordinating and monitoring the assigned engineering projects.
- Initiating safety files on Comply works.
- Ensuring that MOC approvals, Legal Appointments and Risk Assessments are in place before commencement of any work.
- Ensuring constant adherence to the Company’s HSEQ standards by all contractors, consultants and suppliers of equipment and services;.
- Developing project scope of work, determining project specifications and administering contractor contracts.
- Controls project costs by updating financial control sheet and uploading assets on the system once the project is complete.
- Preparing project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and updating project status weekly on PPO (Project Portfolio Office) tool.
- Maintaining accurate records and files according to quality standard.
- B-BBEE Reporting and Business Review reporting.
- Generating purchase orders and good receipt using Optima and SAP.
- Understanding of safety (OHS Act) & Construction Regulations.
Assist Design Engineer
Spirax Sarco
Johannesburg, Gauteng
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Generate Route Cards, Raise and cancel Jobs using Syspro.
- Design weekly schedule and MPS schedule.
- Engraving plates using vision expert machine and software.
- Creating BOM (Bill of Materials) using Rascal SSH Program.
- Understanding of safety (OHSA) & Quality (ISO 9001:2008).
Education
B-Tech - Mechanical Engineering
University of South Africa
South Africa 01.2018 - 12.2019
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering (Electromechanical
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Attended Makabelane Technical High School
Skills
Maintenance
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Maintenance & Project Engineer
Total SA
10.2018 - Current
B-Tech - Mechanical Engineering
University of South Africa
01.2018 - 12.2019
Engineer in Training
Total SA
06.2017 - 09.2018
Assist Design Engineer
Spirax Sarco
08.2015 - 02.2016
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Attended Makabelane Technical High School
National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering (Electromechanical
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