Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

Accomplishments

Additional Information

Software

Certification

Timeline

Raydeen Ramjee

SENIOR ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER

Johannesburg

Summary

Passionate and goal-driven Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer with over 12 years of experience in platinum and gold mining process plants. Skilled in leading projects, optimizing plant operations, and ensuring electrical and instrumentation systems run efficiently. Adept at inspiring teams to achieve optimal results and committed to delivering high-quality work in complex mining environments. Proven ability to handle diverse challenges and drive continuous improvement, with a strong belief in achieving any goal through dedication and hard work.

Overview

Language

Certifications

years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical Engineer

Tenova Pyromet

05.2022 - Current

Led the E, C & I FEED for TK 1 DRI Project Phase 1, integrating client requirements and RFQs with Tenova Business Units (May 2022 – March 2023).
Utilized E-Tap for Load Flow Analysis on MV Equipment, including 90MW OSBF Furnaces’ Transformers (May 2022 – March 2023).
Executed MV Fault Calculations and developed a Typical Network Diagram for TK 1 DRI Project (May 2022 – March 2023).
Orchestrated LV and MV Reticulation Design using E-Plan for Sibanye Furnace 3 Feasibility Study (March 2023 – February 2024).
Directed EPCM Contractor for detailed MV and LV design, including cost estimation for Sibanye Furnace 3 (March 2023 – February 2024).
Prepared Cable Schedules and Bill of Quantities for E, C & I Installation costing, liaising with contractors for Sibanye Furnace 3 (March 2023 – February 2024).
Designed Material Handling and Main OSBF Furnace P&ID’s for HKM DRI Project (April 2024).
Generated Instrumentation and I/O lists from P&ID’s, Instrumentation Cable Schedules, and allocated I/O to ET200SP HA RIO Panels for HKM DRI Project (April 2024).
Assembled BOQ for Control and Instrumentation Equipment, including installation instruments for HKM DRI Project (April 2024).
Developed a Typical Network Diagram for HKM DRI Project (April 2024).
Led the E, C & I FEED for the NIAC Project, integrating client requirements and RFQs with Tenova Business Units (May 2024 – March 2025).
Developed the P&ID’s for the NIAC Project (April 2025 – August 2025).
Developed the Load, Motor, Instrument, and Equipment Lists for the Siderar Project (September 2025 – January 2026).
Developed the Load, Motor, Instrument, and Equipment Lists for the Pittini Verona Project (February 2026 – May 2026).

Electrical Engineer

DRAG Global – Ivanhoe – Kamoa Phase 2 Project

11.2021 - 03.2022

Completed the instrumentation design in Front-End Design Engineering Specification (FDES) for Larox #3 and Underflow Pump #3, contributing to the ongoing execution and commissioning stages of the Kamoa Phase 2 Project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Assisted with the procurement process and was involved in the commissioning of Flotation and Milling Instrumentation, utilizing ASI Masters and ProfiNet protocols to enhance system integration and functionality.

Senior Electrical Engineer

DRAG Global – Ivanhoe – Platreef Project Study

03.2021 - 10.2021

Developed electrical designs, compiled project drawings, and established the project’s electrical cable schedule and equipment lists.
Prepared enquiry and adjudication documents for electrical equipment, including E-Houses with MCCs, distribution transformers, Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), and earthing and lightning protection for the Study Budget Estimate.
Designed E-Houses, incorporating HVAC systems, MCCs, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), and FAT-tested equipment.
Compiled the Electrical Study Budget Estimate, providing detailed cost projections and facilitating project planning and budgeting.

Senior Electrical Engineer

DRA – Pan African Resources – Egoli Expansion Project

01.2021 - 02.2021

Compiled relevant instrumentation and control specifications for the Egoli Expansion Project.
Note: The project was halted due to the client’s funding situation.

Senior Electrical Engineer

DRAG Global – Ivanhoe – Kamoa Phase 2 Project Package Re-Validation

11.2020 - 12.2020

Compiled enquiry documents for the re-validation of E-House Type 220 kV, 80 MVA Transformer, and 33 MVA Mobile Sub-Station for the Study Budget Estimate.
Prepared adjudication documents for the re-validation process.

Senior Electrical Engineer

DRAG Global – Anglo Platinum – Unki Debottlenecking Project

04.2020 - 10.2020

Developed instrumentation designs and compiled project drawings, including the Instrumentation Cable Schedule and Instrumentation List.
Prepared instrumentation enquiry and adjudication documents, ensuring accurate procurement of all relevant instruments for the project.
Procured all necessary instruments required for the project.
Assisted in the compilation of the Main Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (E, C & I) Contractor Enquiry Documents.

Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

DRAG Global – Newmont Ghana (Same) – Scalable Ahafo Mill Expansion

05.2017 - 03.2020

Developed electrical designs (L&SP), compiled drawings, and established the project’s Main Cable Schedule.
Prepared cable enquiry and adjudication documents, ensuring accurate procurement and installation.
Managed the Earthing and Lightning Protection Contract, overseeing implementation and compliance.
Designed the TSF E-House, including MCCs, PLC Cabinet, UPS, and Distribution Transformer. Conducted FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) for MCC, UPS, Distribution Transformer, and PLC Cabinet.
Supervised the installation of all instrumentation, ensuring adherence to project specifications.
Configured HART-enabled instruments using a HART Communicator, including Rosemount pressure, flow, temperature, and level transmitters, as well as control valves.
Set up non-HART instruments such as Vega Level, IFM, and temperature and pressure transmitters.
Conducted testing of all instrumentation, including digital and analog I/O signals to the PLC.
Completed As-Built Drawings in Front-End Design Engineering Specification (FDES).

Senior Electrical Engineer

DRAG Global – Newmont Ghana (Subika) – RAR Stand-By Generators

08.2016 - 12.2016

Managed and supervised the Main Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (E, C & I) Contractor on site, ensuring compliance with project standards.
Conducted QA/QC checks on the installation of E, C & I equipment and cable installation, ensuring quality and adherence to specifications.
Performed hot and cold commissioning of the stand-by generators.
Completed all As-Built Drawings, documenting the final installation and configurations.

Senior Electrical Engineer

DRAG Global – PTM (Maseve) – WBJV Project 1

05.2013 - 05.2016

Developed electrical designs and compiled documentation for MCCs, L.V Motors, L&SP, and Construction Power DB boards, including schematics and fault calculations.
Prepared enquiry and adjudication documents for MCCs, L&SP, Construction Power DBs, and other electrical components.
Conducted FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) for Distribution Transformers, Mini-Subs, MCCs, L&SP DBs, and Construction DBs.
Managed and supervised the Main Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (E, C & I) Contractor on site, ensuring project standards and timelines were met.
Configured Simocodes during FAT Testing and on site, ensuring proper system integration.
Established the ProfiBus Network on site and programmed Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) to optimize performance.
Oversaw hot and cold commissioning of the plant and mining underground conveyors, ensuring operational readiness.

Electrical Engineer

DRAG Global – Ngezi Zimplats Project

01.2013 - 04.2013

Spearheaded E, C & I Contractor operations at Zimplats – Ngezi, ensuring adherence to stringent quality protocols.
Successfully led the commissioning of sophisticated electrical systems, proficiently managing hot and cold testing phases.
Expertly directed the programming of Siemens Simocode and Siemens Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) for optimal performance.

Electrical Engineer

DRAG Global – Boysendal Project

07.2010 - 12.2012

Developed electrical designs and compiled enquiry documents for Motor Control Centres (MCCs), L.V Motors, Lighting and Small Power (L&SP), and Construction Power Distribution Boards. Documents included schematics and fault calculations.
Conducted FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) for Mini-Subs, MCCs, L&SP Distribution Boards, and Construction Distribution Boards.
Managed and supervised the Main Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (E, C & I) Contractor on site, ensuring compliance with project standards and timelines.
Commissioned all electrical equipment during cold commissioning, ensuring operational readiness and system integration.

Internal Sales

Yelland Control

07.2001 - 03.2004

Efficiently processed and invoiced customer orders to ensure timely delivery.
Drove sales growth through proactive counter sales and telesales, along with effective account management.
Managed counter sales transactions and maintained accurate cash handling procedures.
Provided value-added services by designing Electrical and Instrumentation circuits to assist customers.
Demonstrated technical expertise in wiring, testing, and programming OMRON control components, including temperature controllers, timers, proximity, and photo-sensors.

Service Technician

Siemens Postal Automation

01.1999 - 06.2001

Set up IMAGE Printers and tested/install 3-phase and single-phase motors.
Fabricated belts, joined plastics, canvas rollers, and bearings using Teflon compounds and metals.
Serviced and maintained compressors for high-pressure printers, blowers, and vacuum pumps used in letter sorting machines.
Maintained Video Jet Printers (Model 9150 and PC 80) and bar code readers.
Repaired electronic cards, coil-operated deflectors, light barriers (testing and replacing), and power supplies (Switch Mode type).
Calibrated and repaired high-torque servo motors, replaced and set up proximity switches and micro switches.
Maintained, serviced, and repaired chain drives and gearboxes.
Edited sort plans on Open VMS and RSX 11 operating systems for high-speed letter sorting machines.

Education

MPhil – Master’s - Engineering Management

University of Johannesburg

Johannesburg

01-2021

Electrical Engineering B-Tech - Electrical Engineering

University of Johannesburg

Johannesburg

01-2015

Electrical Engineering National Diploma -

University of Johannesburg

Johannesburg

01-2010

NTC 2, NTC 3, NTC 4, NTC 5 and NTC 6 - undefined

Johannesburg and Centurion Technical College

Johannesburg

01-2005

Skills

Project & Engineering Management: Project Management, Project Engineering, Contractor Management, Implementation Management, Change Management, Crisis Management

Accomplishments

I have experience withe the following software:

1) AutoCAD

2) E-Plan Certification

3) E-Tap

4) Word

5) Excel

6) SIL Certification

Electrical Power Systems

MV/LV Reticulation

Instrumentation & Control

FEED / FDES Studies

EPCM Project Delivery

Power System Studies / ETAP

Process Automation

P&ID Development

I/O Lists & Allocation

Cable Schedules & BOQs

Technical Enquiries & Adjudications

FAT / SAT / Commissioning

Contractor Management

Risk Assessment & HSE

Project Engineering

Quality Assurance / Quality Control

Siemens Automation

Industrial Networks

Furnace Technologies

AI-enabled Process Optimisation

Engineering design

Power systems

Automation & instrumentation

Research & analysis

• EPLAN

• AutoCAD

• Visio

• Electrical Reticulation Drawings

• P&IDs

• Network Diagrams

• Cable Schedules

• BOQs

• ETAP

• Load Flow Analysis

• MV Fault Calculations

• Transformers

• MCCs

• E-Houses

• UPS

• VSDs

• Siemens PCS 7

• TIA Portal

• ET200SP HA

• Profibus

• Profinet

• AS-i

• HART Communicator

• Simocode

• Python

• MATLAB

• Simulink

• Machine Learning

• Reinforcement Learning

• Thermoelectric Generation

• Simulation Modelling

Selected Flagship Projects

Additional Information

Selected Flagship Projects

TK1 DRI Phase 1 - Tenova Lead E, C & I FEED: Client requirements, RFQs, ETAP load flow, MV fault calculations, typical network development.
Sibanye Furnace 3 - Tenova Electrical Lead: Feasibility LV/MV reticulation design, EPCM contractor coordination, costing and BOQs
HKM DRI - Tenova E, C & I Engineer. P&IDs, instrument and I/O lists, cable schedules, ET200SP HA RIO allocation, BOQs.
NIAC - Tenova Lead E, C & I FEED: FEED development, client requirement integration and P&ID development:
Siderar - Tenova Senior E&I Engineer: Load, motor, instrument and equipment list development
Pittini Verona - Tenova Senior E&I Engineer: Load, motor, instrument and equipment list development
Kamoa Phase 2 Ivanhoe - DRA Electrical & Instrumentation Engineer: FDES, procurement support, commissioning support, AS-i and Profinet integration.
Newmont Ahafo Mill Expansion Ghana - DRA Senior E&I Engineer: E-House, MCCs, PLC cabinets, UPS, transformer FAT, instrumentation installation, and commissioning.

Software

E-Plan

AutoCAD

E-Tap

FDES

Certification

E-Plan

Timeline

MPhil – Master’s - Engineering Management

University of Johannesburg

Electrical Engineering B-Tech - Electrical Engineering

University of Johannesburg

Electrical Engineering National Diploma -

University of Johannesburg