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Paulinah Lavhengwa Mutwanamba

Paulinah Lavhengwa Mutwanamba

Kathu

Summary

Proficient in engineering principles and technology application for mining and factory operations, with a strong focus on safety management. Demonstrated expertise in mechanical and electrical systems, contract and project management, and regulatory compliance. Achievements include significant enhancements in workplace safety protocols, resulting in reduced incident rates.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Millwright

Khumani Mine
Kathu
04.2019 - 08.2024
  • Mechanical and electrical maintenance on mobile equipment.
  • Knowledge of shovels, loaders, and excavators.
  • Daily inspection of auxiliary machineries.
  • Knowledge of CAT and Komatsu machines.
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Monitored the operation of machinery during production runs.
  • Ran tests on newly installed machines to verify their optimal functioning.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on all production machines. (yellow machines)
  • Inspected and tested all machinery components to ensure proper functionality.
  • Ensured safety regulations were followed while performing tasks.
  • Completed routine preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, minimizing machinery downtime.

EHS and Technical Training Officer

Howden Africa
Gauteng
05.2017 - 03.2019

EHS Compliance.

  • Appointed as 2.6.1 on behalf of the company for projects in the mines.
  • Preparation of contractor's SHE Plan.
  • Evaluating and monitoring contractor risk assessments and method statements.
  • Ability to draft EHS policies, plans, standards, procedures, fall protection plans, etc.
  • Provide assistance to senior management and line management with incident investigations.
  • Record all the organization's accidents, incidents, near misses, and service improvements.

EHS Contractor Management

  • Oversee all subcontractors on-site.
  • Monitor contractors’ compliance in terms of the client's EHS specifications.
  • Conduct a preliminary risk assessment of the scope of work to be undertaken by all contractors.
  • Assist in reviewing past EHS performance of bidding contractors.
  • Conduct safety inductions for all contractors.
  • Participating in the periodic safety audit.
  • Conducting EHS assessments and technical audits.

EHS Training and Audit.

  • Facilitate departmental and contractor safety induction.
  • Participate in continuous improvement drives.
  • Conducting EHS assessments and technical audits.
  • Auditing SHE files of contractors and subcontractors.

Senior Engineering Instructor

Kolomela Mine
Postmasburg
05.2014 - 04.2017
  • Ability to facilitate MQA qualification, skills, and programme.
  • Oversee all the engineering learners.
  • Facilitate A1.2 and A2 on contractors and employees.
  • Conduct risk assessments on new employees and contractors.
  • Book training and identify service providers (lifting equipment training).
  • Facilitate Competent Person A and B (making safe, and declaring safe surfaces, mines, quarries, dumps, and stockpiles)
  • AC/DC, single-phase, 3-phase installation
  • Conduct risk assessments on new employees and contractors.
  • Inspect all contractors’ machinery before they start operations at the mine.

Millwright

Kolomela Mine
Kathu
08.2011 - 04.2014
  • Attend to small breakdowns, service, and maintenance on TMM's machines.
  • Electrical installation and testing for single and three-phase.

  • AC/DC, single-phase, 3-phase installation.
  • Appointed as a part-time safety representative for the section.
  • Installed electrical wiring for new equipment according to blueprints provided by engineers.
  • Reassembled machines after repair work was completed.
  • Daily and weekly inspections on machines.

Engineering Safety Consultant

Kgaleva Trading and Projects
Gauteng
01.2011 - 08.2011
  • Helping clients to attain their ISO and EHS compliance legal compliance.
  • Assess legal compliance with relevant legal obligations and acts auditing.
  • Provide legal audits for ISO compliance.
  • Compiling findings and recommendations for corrective actions.
  • Maintained records of injuries, illnesses, near misses, unsafe acts or conditions.
  • Assisted clients in developing emergency preparedness plans.
  • Facilitated meetings between management, supervisors, and workers to discuss safety issues.
  • Created safety audits to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. (MHSA&OSHACT)
  • Conducted safety assessments of client workplaces to identify potential hazards and risks.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, and programs in accordance with government regulations.
  • Analyzed accident reports and identified trends in order to recommend corrective action.
  • Electrical contractor: electrical installation in domestic, commercial, and industrial settings.
  • Testing and issuing of electrical certificates of compliance, both single and three-phase.
  • Prepared written reports detailing audit results and recommended solutions.

Electrical Fitter/Millwright Examiner

Metrorail
Gauteng
05.2009 - 10.2010
  • Examination of plant equipment that could affect its safe operation.
  • Daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of machinery and equipment.
  • To ensure that all machinery is examined and certified safe to use.
  • Report all defects found during the examination, and note them on the relevant log sheets.
  • Asset verification, counting, and inspection.
  • Identified spare parts needed for repairs or replacements from manufacturer catalogues or online resources.
  • Installed electrical systems, including wiring, circuit boards and equipment.
  • Repaired or replaced faulty electrical components in accordance with industry standards.
  • Disassembled defective machines for further inspection and repairs.
  • Replaced faulty parts such as bearings, gears, and shafts in a timely manner.

Apprentice Millwright

SA Mint
Pretoria
05.2005 - 04.2009
  • Electrical and mechanical fault-finding throughout the factory.
  • Installing the rectification of lighting.
  • Electrical installation of single and three-phase.
  • Daily inspection of all plant machineries.
  • Panel wiring and installation of cameras.
  • Maintained records of all repairs performed on machinery.
  • Installed pumps, conveyors, piping systems and other related equipment.

Assistant Sheq Officer

Iscor Training Centre
Gauteng
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Provide a safe work environment at the workshop.
  • Ensure all learners adhere to SHE standards and procedures.
  • Ensure that machinery is repaired and maintained regularly.
  • Investigated accidents, incidents and near misses to determine root cause and corrective action plans.
  • Assisted with the development of emergency response plans, including evacuation drills.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management

Regent College
Johannesburg
01.2021

National N6 Certificate - Mechanical Engineering

Tshwane South College
Pretoria
01.2020

Millwright Trade certificate - Electromechanical Engineering

Olifantsfontein/Indlela
Olifantsfontein
01-2019

National Diploma - National Diploma in Safety Management

UNISA
Pretoria
01-2019

National N6 Diploma - Electrical Engineering

Tshawane South College
Pretoria
01.2012

Skills

  • Mechanical and electrical maintenance
  • Equipment inspection
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Safety management and compliance
  • Project management
  • Contractor management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Drilling operations
  • Ore processing
  • Audit and report preparation
  • Slope Stability
  • Workplace safety and incident investigation
  • Mining site inspection
  • Materials handling and ergonomics
  • Continuous improvement

Certification

  • Wiremans Licence-Single and Three phase installation Electrician
  • MIE- Master Installation Electrician

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Millwright

Khumani Mine
04.2019 - 08.2024

EHS and Technical Training Officer

Howden Africa
05.2017 - 03.2019

Senior Engineering Instructor

Kolomela Mine
05.2014 - 04.2017

Millwright

Kolomela Mine
08.2011 - 04.2014

Engineering Safety Consultant

Kgaleva Trading and Projects
01.2011 - 08.2011

Electrical Fitter/Millwright Examiner

Metrorail
05.2009 - 10.2010

Apprentice Millwright

SA Mint
05.2005 - 04.2009

Assistant Sheq Officer

Iscor Training Centre
01.2002 - 01.2004

Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management

Regent College

National N6 Certificate - Mechanical Engineering

Tshwane South College

Millwright Trade certificate - Electromechanical Engineering

Olifantsfontein/Indlela

National Diploma - National Diploma in Safety Management

UNISA

National N6 Diploma - Electrical Engineering

Tshawane South College
Paulinah Lavhengwa Mutwanamba