Sakhile Simnikiwe Sihlahla
3rd Engineer
Bluff, Durban
Summary
Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. Methodical Marine Engineer offering well-organized style and safety-driven nature. Focused on boosting safety, reliability and performance to tackle changing needs. Produces and updates SOPs and enforces regulations to maintain compliance, efficiency and productivity. Successful at organizing the people and materials necessary to keep ship systems and propulsion working effectively. Adept at diverse tasks, including engine repair, parts lubrication and safety testing. Solid background of maintaining tidy and well-organized work areas and equipment for smooth inspections.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
12
12
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
3rd Engineer
Trans Hex Group Group Ltd
07.2023 - 09.2023
- MV GOOD WIND
- MPSV/ SURVEY DP2
- 58m, 1680 GT, 4950 kW, Caterpillar 3500
- In charge of engineer watch, carrying out preventative maintenance and unforeseen maintenance of machinery
- Having in-depth understanding of onboard systems such as hydraulics, pneumatic, lube oil, fresh water, sludge, fuel oil, sea water, sewage systems.
- Doing maintenance on purifiers, compressors, generators, main engines and safety equipment
- Part take in emergency drills
- Ensuring engine room logbook is update.
- Conducted research to test and analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components, and systems.
- Carrying out planned maintenance from PMS
2nd Engineer
Sea-Watch e.V
11.2022 - 12.2022
- MV SEA-WATCH 5
- OSV NON-DP
- 54m, 1452 GT, 2982 kW
- Offshore Support Vessel
- In charge of engineer watch, carrying out preventative maintenance and unforeseen maintenance of machinery
- Having in-depth understanding of onboard systems such as hydraulics, pneumatic, lube oil, fresh water, sludge, fuel oil, sea water, sewage systems
- Doing maintenance on purifiers, compressors, generators main engines and safety equipment
- Part take in emergency drills
- Ensuring engine room logbook is update
- In charge of engineer watch, carrying out preventative maintenance and unforeseen maintenance of machinery.
- Having in-depth understanding of onboard systems such as hydraulics, pneumatic, lube oil, fresh water, sludge, fuel oil, sea water, sewage systems and electrical systems.
- Doing maintenance on purifiers, compressors, generators main engines and safety equipment.
- Part take in emergency drills.
- Ensuring engine room logbook is update.
- Ensure machinery is in a state of readiness and safe to operate.
- Ensure vessel adheres to port, flag state and environmental regulations.
First Marine Engineering Officer
TRANSNET DREDGING SERVICES
Durban
04.2014 - 12.2021
- MV ILEMBE
- Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger, 109m, 6366GT, 3700kW Caterpillar C280 engines, Caterpillar C18 generators
- MV ISANDLWANA
- Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger, 92m, 4897GT, 3200kW Wartsila 8L200, Caterpillar C18 generators
- MV ITALENI
- Crane Grabber Dredger, 62m, 1792 GT, 2388 kW Caterpillar 3600, Caterpillar C18 generators
- Onboard management
- In charge of engineer watch and assigning daily jobs to engine room crew, carrying out preventative maintenance and unforeseen maintenance of machinery
- Having in-depth understanding of onboard systems such as hydraulics, pneumatic, lube oil, fresh water, sludge, fuel oil, sea water, sewage systems
- Doing maintenance on purifiers, compressors, generators main engines and safety equipment
- Part take in emergency drills coming up with drill scenarios in engine room
- Ensuring engine room logbook and oil record book is update
- Ensure vessel adheres to port and flag state and environmental regulations.
Marine Engineering Officer
TRANSNET DREDGING SERVICES
01.2011 - 01.2013
- In charge of engineer watch and assigning daily jobs to engine room crew, carrying out preventative maintenance and unforeseen maintenance of machinery.
- Having in-depth understanding of onboard systems such as hydraulics, pneumatic, lube oil, fresh water, sludge, fuel oil, sea water, sewage systems.
- Doing maintenance on purifiers, compressors, generators main engines and safety equipment
- Part take in emergency drills coming up with drill scenarios in engine room.
- Ensuring engine room logbook and oil record book is update.
Education
National Diploma - Marine Engineering Studies
Durban University of Technology
Durban 01.2013 - 12.2013
Marine Engineering
Cadetship Safmarine/ Maersk
World Wide 12.2008 - 06.2010
Marine Engineer Studies - Workshop Training
Northlink College
Cape Town 01.2008 - 12.2008
National Diploma - S1 And S2
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town 01.2007 - 12.2007
Senior certificate -
Lawson Brown High School
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 01.2000 - 04.2004
Skills
COMPUTER LITERACY: I have excellent knowledge of the following programmesundefined
Certification
[STCWIII/1] 2000093- [Oct 2026] SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME AUTHORITY
Additional Information
- Caterpillar Preventative Maintenance, Operation and Basic Troubleshooting on 3500/3600 series, C32 engines,C18, C9 and C4.4 generator sets certificate
- Caterpillar Maintenance and service C280/3600 diesel engines including C.A.T ET certificate
- PLC PROJECT DEVELOPMENT/ LOGICS PROGRAMMING Certificate
- PLC STRUCTURED TEXT/SFC PROGRAMMING Certificate
- PLC FUNCTION BLOCK PROGRAMMING Certificate
REFERNCES
Captain Chrisongo Charles
TRANSNET DREDGING SERVICES
+27825527144
Chief Engineer Njabulo Mbambo
TRANSNET DREDGING SERVICES
+27614449679/ +27823667957
Timeline
3rd Engineer
Trans Hex Group Group Ltd
07.2023 - 09.2023
[PERSONAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES] PST/2023/0386, Sea Certification South Africa (Pty) Ltd [ Jun 2028]
06-2023
[PERSONAL SAFETY AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY] PSSR/2023/0386,Sea Certification South Africa (Pty) Ltd [Jun 2028]
06-2023
[DesignatedSecurityDuties] 23-02-DSD-47581, STC-SOUTHERN AFRICA
02-2023
[HUET OPITO with EBS] 89095095260123023, [STC-SOUTHERNAFRICA] - [Jan 2027]
01-2023
2nd Engineer
Sea-Watch e.V
11.2022 - 12.2022
[FEDERALREPUBLICOF GERMANY] BSH-2022-75-00[STCW III/1 Endorsement] - [Nov 2026]
11-2022
[SEAFARER MEDICAL CERTIFICATE] ENG1-139664, South African MaritimeAuthority[Sep 2024]
09-2022
[MEDICAL FIRST AID INCL. ELEMENTARY FIRST AID] 22-07-MFA incl. EFA-37638, STC-SOUTHERN AFRICA [Jul 2027]
07-2022
[Seaman’s Record Book] SRB-9016409-B- [Jan 2032]]
01-2022
[STCWIII/1] 2000093- [Oct 2026] SOUTH AFRICAN MARITIME AUTHORITY
10-2021
[SURVIVAL CRAFT AND RESCUE BOATS OTHER THAN FAST RESCUE BOATS] RCISC/062/2021, Grindrod Shipping Training Academy [Mar 2026]
03-2021
[ADVANCED FIRE FIGHTING] RFFA/058/2019, Grindrod Shipping Training Academy [Sep 2024]
09-2019
[SHIP SECURITY OFFICER] SSO/045/15, Unicorn Shipping Training Academy
09-2015
First Marine Engineering Officer
TRANSNET DREDGING SERVICES
04.2014 - 12.2021
National Diploma - Marine Engineering Studies
Durban University of Technology
01.2013 - 12.2013
Marine Engineering Officer
TRANSNET DREDGING SERVICES
01.2011 - 01.2013
Marine Engineering
Cadetship Safmarine/ Maersk
12.2008 - 06.2010
Marine Engineer Studies - Workshop Training
Northlink College
01.2008 - 12.2008
National Diploma - S1 And S2
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2007 - 12.2007
Senior certificate -
Lawson Brown High School
01.2000 - 04.2004
Similar Profiles
Jatjitua Levi KakuvaJatjitua Levi Kakuva
Electrical Technician at Trans Hex Marine (Pty) Ltd. (Formerly IMDH Group)Electrical Technician at Trans Hex Marine (Pty) Ltd. (Formerly IMDH Group)
Ruta FlanneryRuta Flannery
Accounting Manager at Mega Trans GroupAccounting Manager at Mega Trans Group
Gagandeep SinghGagandeep Singh
Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanical – Journeyman at Trans Chicago truck groupHeavy Duty Diesel Mechanical – Journeyman at Trans Chicago truck group