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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

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