Patrick Mulumba
Vanderbijlpark
Summary
Detail-oriented and meticulous Instrumentation Technician with 3 years of experience working in diversified industrial environments. Exceptional critical and analytical thinking skills with clear and effective communication abilities are needed for a technician position. An aspiring senior instrumentation or Process control Technician who recently completed his Diploma in Process Control Instrumentation—Electrical Engineering (Light Current) from Vaal University of Technology
A learner, adaptive, participative, and goal-achieving engineer with a remarkable background who wants to develop his skills and experience in designing, implementing, and analyzing complex system requirements and specifications for instrumentation control systems
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Control Operator
LB Engineering
Vanderbijlpark
03.2022 - Current
- Experience in chemical manufacturing industry, to include distillation theory and practice
- Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Understand and meet internal and external customer requirements while maintaining good communication between all parties
- Develop and maintain good record keeping systems
- Actively develop and maintain good team relationships. Treat others with dignity and respect
- Experience of SCADA configurations
PROCESS CONTROL ENGINEER
LB Engineering
Vanderbijlpark
02.2021 - 12.2021
- conducted a root cause analysis to identify, prioritize, and eliminate process losses.
- Analyzed critical line data to make recommendations for improvement.
- Developed conceptual scope analyses of project objectives.
- Solicited proposals from third-parties to provide holistic costing data in proposal documentation.
- Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, or riding
- Familiar with programming PLCs, Wondershare and
- Respond to calls for control system software problems and repairs.
- Background in process control installations, system engineering, cost estimation, implementation, and project management
- Troubleshoots and maintains DCS database, software and configuration Honeywell, Foxboro,Yokogawa, and similar
- Monitors and identifies mal-performing field instruments impacting control loop performance
- Develops and implements process control schemes and control techniques
- Visited customer sites to supervise new product trials and troubleshoot when issues arose.
PROCESS CONTROL ENGINEER INTERN
LB Engineering
Vanderbijlpark
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
AUTOMATION & PROCESS CONTROL ENGINEER (INTERN)
PETROANGOLA INTERN
Luanda
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Tunes existing process controllers
- Routine software maintenance of Foxboro I/A/Honeywell DCS/Yokogawa systems
- Assists project engineers and develops new control schemes
- Identifies opportunities for APC in selective applications providing good business returns
- Maintains and optimizes advanced process control programs
- Provides startup assistance and control modifications for new projects
- Ensuring the facility's control systems are operating reliably, efficiently, and in compliance with all electrical safety regulations
- Recommending and implementing improvements and/or modifications to equipment operation and Operator interfaces to increase yield and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
- Creating and improving programs to manage the integrity and functionality of process controls equipment such as design, programing, modifying and maintaining PLC and HMI systems and AC drives
INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN (INTERN)
PUMANGOL LTD
Luanda
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Advanced PLC programming skills (Allen-Bradley PLC 5 & Contrologix experience desired)
- Possess strong analytic and statistic skills, and have the ability to work independently.
- Solid communication skills, both written and oral, are required
- Be a self-starter and quick learner with strong interpersonal and communication/documentation skills
- Strong organizational skills, ability to work well under time related schedules and deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels within an organization
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbjilpark11.2023
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark11.2020
Skills
Electrical wiring & fault finding
Programming (C, Python & Matlab)
P&ID Reading
Adroit Scada systems
PLC Programming (RSLogix 500 Emulate)
Cisco CCNA Networking
Industrial Automation & Communication
MS Word, Power Point, Excel & Outlook
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Process Control Operator
LB Engineering
03.2022 - Current
PROCESS CONTROL ENGINEER
LB Engineering
02.2021 - 12.2021
PROCESS CONTROL ENGINEER INTERN
LB Engineering
01.2020 - 07.2020
AUTOMATION & PROCESS CONTROL ENGINEER (INTERN)
PETROANGOLA INTERN
01.2018 - 11.2018
INSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIAN (INTERN)
PUMANGOL LTD
07.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Vaal University of Technology
Associate of Science - Electrical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
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