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Ntsako Rikhotso

Project Engineer
Centurion

Summary

Currently a project engineer, with experience in the field of automation. My main responsibilities include Commissioning, FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), SAT (Site Acceptance Test), Site Commissioning, Wiring, Installation, Service and Support. I am competent in using SIEMENS automation software ( Simatic Manager and TIA Portal), SIMCODE ES, SIEMENS Start drive (drive commissioning software), Schneider SoMove and SoMachine, Networking and Repair (Profibus), Rockwell Automation Software, AVEVA System Platform.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Automation Engineer

Afrilek Automation
03.2016 - 10.2021
  • Automation
  • Installation and Commissioning
  • Wiring and Design
  • Electrical Engineering
  • PLC Programming
  • Software Development and Testing (FAT and SAT)
  • Served as the primary point of contact for all inquiries related to automation equipment performance, troubleshooting issues as they arose and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
  • Assisted maintenance personnel with complex troubleshooting.

Application Engineer

Phoenix Contact
11.2021 - 06.2022
  • Customer Support
  • Product Support
  • Technical sales
  • Provided exceptional customer support, addressing client concerns and providing timely resolutions to technical issues.
  • Delivered comprehensive training sessions on new technologies, increasing team knowledge and capabilities.

Project Engineer

Control Software Solutions pty Ltd
07.2022 - Current
  • Project management
  • Electrical Controls
  • Control Systems
  • Software Development
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
  • Automation
  • Commissioning
  • PLC Programming
  • Monitored installation of electrical panels and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Engineering

University of Johanessburg
Johannesburg

NDip Electrical Engineering - Process Instrumentation and Control

University of Johanessburg
Johannesburg

Skills

Highly Dependable

Software development

Control systems

Automation

Commissioning

Testing

Troubleshooting

Product commissioning

PLC Programming

Additional Information

References

Wendy Mnisi

083 449 0536

Jasten Munsami

Jasten.m@tardus.co.za | 083 289 5742

Jarred Douglas

+64 29 127 6947

Timeline

Project Engineer

Control Software Solutions pty Ltd
07.2022 - Current

Application Engineer

Phoenix Contact
11.2021 - 06.2022

Software Automation Engineer

Afrilek Automation
03.2016 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Engineering

University of Johanessburg

NDip Electrical Engineering - Process Instrumentation and Control

University of Johanessburg
Ntsako Rikhotso Project Engineer