Hi, I’m
Phila Patrick Precious Buso
Technologist (Electrical)
East London,Eastern Cape
Summary
Have been successful in ensuring the TSS Assembly records the lowest number of items missing on the Rotable List to date.
Have been part o the team which ensures that TSS Assembly records the lowest number of Overdue Legal Preventative Maintenance Orders amongst all the departments
Driven Maintenance Coordinator with +30 years of experience in maintaining clean, safe and operational facilities and grounds. Successful in performing high-quality repair work to fulfill maintenance requests. Self-motivated Maintenance Coordinator with outstanding experience in actively maintaining facilities and grounds. Successful in promptly responding to maintenance needs and completing quality repair work. Season Facilitator bringing demonstrated safety management and performance optimization skills gained during experience in manufacturing settings. Deliver in-depth training and mentoring to help each improve abilities and advance work quality. Dependable, hardworking and level-headed in addressing diverse problems. Have received numerous awards and nominations for service excellence over the years.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
11
years of post-secondary education
4
Certificates
10
Language
Work History
Mercedes Benz South Africa, East London
Maintenance Coordinator and Facilitator
2020.05 - Current (4 years & 4 months)
Job overview
- Preparation and distribution of ALL Preventative Maintenance (PM) Orders for the Assembly Technical Support Services
- Preparation and Distribution of Legal Maintenance Orders to all Contractors and relevant technicians to carry out and submit completed work on time.
- Ensuring that all Legal works orders are recorded and closed off properly on the SAP System.
- Ensuring smooth running of the Routable Items system for all repairable equipment
- Collecting and preparations of Production Stats and Failures from different service users within the Assembly Production Hall
- Presenting all stats at Daily Morning Action Center for discussion and further investigation
- Preparing and presenting the Weekend Work Schedule for work preparations for all non-production work.
- Representing the Assembly Technical Support Services (TSS) at the following forums: 1. Energy Committee (To manage Plant wide energy usage and define strategies to decrease energy usage in a co-ordinate manner). 2. HT Committee (To manage the Power Reticulation of the East London Plant to ensure safety and compliance with regulatory requirements). 3. The Safety Committee ( To manage and monitor all safety aspects within the Assembly Hall concerning the TSS Team, to report on them and to devise better approaches to minimize incidents and DIFR's). 4. The GPDB (Green Production Data Base) Steering Committee: To increase awareness of the benefits of using environmentally safe methods of production as well as managed waste disposal. Recycling and re-use of materials.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork and collaboration within the maintenance department, leading to increased employee morale and overall job satisfaction.
- Improved equipment uptime by implementing preventive maintenance schedules and coordinating routine inspections.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts during unexpected breakdowns, mitigating risks to personnel safety and production timelines.
- Enhanced communication between departments, facilitating prompt responses to maintenance requests and reducing delays in repairs.
Mercedes Benz South Africa, East London
PLC and Controls Artisan
2014.10 - 2020.05 (5 years & 7 months)
Job overview
- 1. Maintenance and Repair to all conveyor systems in the Assembly Hall (Trim 1 to Mech 3)
- 2. Attend and resolve all breakdown to ensure the line has minimal disruptions
- 3. Provide innovative ideas to assist with repetitive breakdowns
- 4. Introduce CI projects to assist areas to run autonomously without disruptions.
- 5. Maintain other support systems such as Laser Printers and VIN Markers required in the production line.
- 5. Ensure that all PM's for equipment are carried out, completed and captured on the SAP System.
- 6. Take part in all planned weekend maintenance work
- 7. Ensure that all areas are safe to work in by clearing all unwanted and dangerous items.
- 8. A-Shift Safety Representative on Safety Committee
- 9. Represented A-Shift on HT Committee
CSIR Satellite Applications Center, Pretoria
Center Support Manager
2001.04 - 2007.12 (6 years & 8 months)
Job overview
- Managed 1MW Power Conversion Station and Generator House for the center
- Managed the center pool car system, PABX System and Telephone System
- Managed the Safety Team and ensured all documentation and risk factors were mitigated to limit incidents of safety and protect people and equipment
- Ensured 98.5 % availability of equipment was achieved at all times by the CSU for the benefit of the GSS (Ground Segment Services )and GSE (Ground Segment Establishments) Teams.
- Ensured that all IR and HR coordination for team members are available when required, including IDP's and career development solutions
- Presented all Plant Failure statistics to the ECXO on monthly meetings
- Managed overall budget of R24m Annually (Break-even)
- Championed process improvements through regular evaluations and recommendations, leading to overall better service delivery.
- Coordinated onboarding activities for new hires, facilitating seamless integration into the existing support team structure.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and guidance for professional development.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering open communication channels for enhanced cooperation.
Education
Association of Energy Engineers , Benoni, South Africa
Certified Energy Manager from Energy Management
2024.05 - Current (4 months)
Buffalo City Collage , East London, South Africa
National Diploma from Electrical
2017.01 - 2020.11 (3 years & 10 months)
Buffalo City College , East London, South Africa
Master Installation Electrician from Specialized Installation Rules Paper1 And 2
2019.01 - 2021.11 (2 years & 10 months)
ACRA Institute , Johannesburg, South Africa
Certificate from Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Installation And Repair
2010.05 - 2010.11 (6 months)
Potchefstroom Technical College , Potchefstroom, South Africa
Installation Electrician from Installation Rules
1994.02 - 1994.11 (9 months)
Transnet National Training Center , Johannesburg, South Africa
Diploma from Electrical And Power Transmission Installation
1989.02 - 1992.08 (3 years & 6 months)
Skills
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
Accomplishments
1. Have written and published a book on socio-economics: Solving The Unemployment Crisis in the Eastern Cape copyrightpppbuso2022
Certification
Authorization HT and MV] Training - [2weeks
Writing
Have written and published a book on socio economics: Solving the Unemployment Crisis in the Eastern Cape : copyrightpppbuso2022
Timeline
Association of Energy Engineers
Certified Energy Manager from Energy Management
2024.05 - Current (4 months)
Authorization HT and MV] Training - [2weeks
2021-11
Maintenance Coordinator and Facilitator
Mercedes Benz South Africa
2020.05 - Current (4 years & 4 months)
Buffalo City College
Master Installation Electrician from Specialized Installation Rules Paper1 And 2
2019.01 - 2021.11 (2 years & 10 months)
Buffalo City Collage
National Diploma from Electrical
2017.01 - 2020.11 (3 years & 10 months)
PLC and Controls Artisan
Mercedes Benz South Africa
2014.10 - 2020.05 (5 years & 7 months)
HVAC Technician
2010-08
ACRA Institute
Certificate from Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Installation And Repair
2010.05 - 2010.11 (6 months)
Center Support Manager
CSIR Satellite Applications Center
2001.04 - 2007.12 (6 years & 8 months)
Installation Electrician
1994-11
Potchefstroom Technical College
Installation Electrician from Installation Rules
1994.02 - 1994.11 (9 months)
Transnet National Training Center
Diploma from Electrical And Power Transmission Installation
1989.02 - 1992.08 (3 years & 6 months)
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