Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Disclaimer
References
Timeline
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Qaphelani Cele

14 Third Avenue, Roodepoort

Summary

Highly skilled and innovative PLC/Control Engineer with extensive experience in automation, programming, and process optimization within manufacturing environments. Proficient in Siemens, Rockwell, and Mitsubishi PLC systems, with a proven ability to deliver on challenging technical projects, improve processes, and provide exceptional production support. Adept at troubleshooting, VSD configuration, network setup, and training teams. Dedicated to continuous improvement and maintaining high operational efficiency.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Service Engineer: Automation

SIPA S.P.A
Johannesburg
07.2024 - Current
  • Programming, wiring, and diagnosed faults in Siemens PLCs utilizing Simatic Manager V5.5-5.6 and TIA Portal V13-V17.
  • Commissioning of Beckhoff PLC systems using TwinCAT 2 and TwinCAT 3.
  • Designing and configuration user-friendly HMI interfaces with Siemens TIA Portal WinCC and Zenon.
  • Installation, wiring, and programmed a range of Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), including Danfoss, Nidec Control Techniques, and Baumuller.
  • Configuration og industrial network systems, including Profibus, Ethernet, Profinet, Cisco Switches, Ethercat, and Wireless (WiFi)configurations.
  • Commissioniong, installation, and upgrading .various industrial machinery, such as filling, blending, and blowing machines, conveyors, shrink wrappers, palletizers, and stretch wrappers.
  • Calibration and configured process control instruments for accurate flow, pressure, level, and temperature measurement and control valve.
  • Administration using MS Office and SAP for technical report writing, client reporting, and SOP creation.

Freelance PLC Programmer

AT-Solutions
Spring Hill
12.2023 - 02.2024
  • Company Overview: General Motors
  • Programmed Rockwell ControlLogix and Siemens WinCC HMI systems.
  • EPlan reading
  • Debugged and commissioned conveyor systems and robot cells for electric vehicle batteries.
  • Configured Ethernet communication settings.
  • General Motors

Freelance PLC Programmer

RevTech Global
Duncan
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Company Overview: AWL Automation: Amazon Project
  • Programming and commissionings Siemens PLC (S7-200) Tiaportal v17
  • Siemens HMI (TP Comfort) configuration
  • Configured Cisco networks switch programming
  • Easy roll drives for roller conveyor programming
  • Prepared application software for Fanuc robots.
  • Configuration of IFM LR IO link systems.
  • EPLAN reading

Freelance Control Engineer

RevTech Global
Holland
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Company Overview: Challenge Manufacturing
  • Programmed Siemens S7 PLCs and Rockwell RS500/RS5000 systems.
  • Configured FactoryTalkView and provided production support.
  • Conducted fault finding and troubleshooting.
  • Challenge Manufacturing
  • EPLAN reading

Freelance PLC Programmer

Comau
Pretoria
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Company Overview: Ford Body Shop
  • Programmed Rockwell Allen BradleyPLCs, FactoryTalkview HMIs, and Powerflex VSDs. (Studio 5000 v33)
  • Provided maintenance and production support.
  • EPlan reading
  • Ford Body Shop
  • GVoss Standard

Freelance PLC Programmer

Trihedron
Durban
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Company Overview: Toyota Manufacturing Exhaust Plant
  • Programmed Mitsubishi and Toyopuc PLCs and HMIs.
  • Commissioned cells and conveyor systems.
  • Supported production operations.
  • Toyota Manufacturing Exhaust Plant

Freelance PLC Programmer

Gizmologix
Pretoria
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Company Overview: Ford Chassis Plant
  • Programmed Rockwell PLCs, HMIs, and VSDs.
  • Provided maintenance and production support.
  • Ford Chassis Plant

Control and Automation Technician

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
Johannesburg
05.2019 - 04.2022
  • Automated PET lines:Krones Blowmoulder, Krones Blender, OCME Shrinkwrapper, OCME Palletizer, and Robopac stretchwrapper
  • Commissioning and diagnostic Siemens PLCs (S7 series) and BR PLC
  • HMI (Siemens Wincc, BnR Krones Zenon)
  • Configured VSDs (Danfoss, Emerson, and BnR).
  • Coordinated project installations and modifications.

Automation and Electrical Technician

Fives Group
Richards Bay
12.2015 - 05.2019
  • Programmed Rockwell PLCs and HMIs.
  • Configured industrial networks (Ethernet, DeviceNet).
  • Supervised projects and trained operators.

Maintenance Technician

Engen Oil
Durban
01.2014 - 11.2015
  • PLC Siemens fault finding and modiciactions
  • Reading Electrical drawing
  • Panel wiring
  • Motor testing
  • Instrumentation (calibration and PID tuning)
  • Planned maintenance

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Trainee Technician

Unilever
Durban
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • Basic Siemens PLC programming
  • Machine fault finding
  • Drives configuration Siemens (MM440, G20) and Emerson Comander SK
  • Planned maintenance

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Engineering

University of South Africa
Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
12.2020

National Diploma - Electrical Engineering

Mangosuthu University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
03.2014

Senior Certificate -

Ngungwini High School
Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
12.2005

Skills

  • PLC Programming (Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi)
  • HMI Development (WinCC, FactoryTalkView)
  • Ethernet and Profibus Network Setup
  • Troubleshooting and Fault Finding
  • Automation Systems Maintenance
  • Training and Mentoring Teams

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Field Service Engineer: Automation

SIPA S.P.A
07.2024 - Current

Freelance PLC Programmer

AT-Solutions
12.2023 - 02.2024

Freelance PLC Programmer

RevTech Global
07.2023 - 09.2023

Freelance Control Engineer

RevTech Global
01.2023 - 04.2023

Freelance PLC Programmer

Comau
09.2022 - 01.2023

Freelance PLC Programmer

Trihedron
06.2022 - 08.2022

Freelance PLC Programmer

Gizmologix
02.2022 - 06.2022

Control and Automation Technician

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa
05.2019 - 04.2022

Automation and Electrical Technician

Fives Group
12.2015 - 05.2019

Maintenance Technician

Engen Oil
01.2014 - 11.2015

Trainee Technician

Unilever
01.2013 - 01.2014

Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Engineering

University of South Africa

National Diploma - Electrical Engineering

Mangosuthu University of Technology

Senior Certificate -

Ngungwini High School
Qaphelani Cele