SANAGA JERRY MABOYA
Lephalale
Summary
Experienced Mechanical Maintenance and Coal & Ash Operations professional with more than 10 years’ experience in power generation, bulk material handling, mechanical maintenance, construction supervision, and plant maintenance within Eskom Generation and heavy industrial environments. Proven ability to supervise maintenance teams, coordinate contractors, manage plant reliability, enforce safety compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives in coal and ash plant operations. Strong understanding of maintenance planning, SAP notification processing, occupational health and safety requirements, and contractor management within power station operations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Technician
Eskom Generation
02.2023 - Current
- Coordinate and supervise mechanical maintenance activities within the Coal & Ash section.
- Support preventative and breakdown maintenance on coal handling and ash plant equipment.
- Monitor plant performance, reliability, and equipment availability.
- Ensure compliance with Eskom safety standards, procedures, and maintenance requirements.
- Conduct plant inspections and identify defects requiring corrective action.
- Assist in maintenance planning, scheduling, and shutdown coordination.
- Manage SAP notification processing and maintenance documentation.
- Support contractor supervision and quality assurance during maintenance activities.
- Participate in risk assessments, toolbox talks, and HIRA processes.
- Mechanical Maintenance Coal & Ash
- Contributed to improved plant reliability through effective maintenance coordination.
- Maintained compliance with safety and operational standards in high-risk environments.
- Assisted in reducing downtime through prompt response to plant breakdowns.
Mechanical Technician
Eskom Generation
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Performed mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting on coal management systems.
- Supported maintenance teams during planned outages and breakdown maintenance.
- Assisted with fault identification and corrective maintenance implementation.
- Ensured adherence to Eskom maintenance procedures and safety requirements.
- Coordinated maintenance activities with operations and contractor personnel.
- Coal Management
Coal Plant Maintenance Supervisor
Eskom Rotek Industries
07.2019 - 10.2021
- Supervised maintenance personnel and contractors within the coal plant maintenance section.
- Coordinated daily maintenance activities to ensure safe and reliable plant operations.
- Conducted inspections on conveyors, crushers, pumps, valves, and associated mechanical systems.
- Ensured compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
- Managed work allocation, toolbox talks, and maintenance reporting.
- Assisted with shutdown planning and execution.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives and plant housekeeping standards.
- Bulk Material Services, Coal & Ash
- Successfully supervised maintenance teams in a high-pressure power generation environment.
- Improved maintenance response times and equipment availability.
- Maintained strong safety performance within the maintenance team.
Construction Mechanical Foreman
Clyde Bergemann Africa
07.2016 - 02.2019
- Supervised construction and mechanical installation teams on site.
- Coordinated mechanical work execution according to project specifications.
- Managed contractor performance, safety compliance, and work quality.
- Conducted inspections and ensured adherence to engineering standards.
- Assisted with progress reporting and project coordination.
Turbo-Gen Fitter
Rotek Engineering
07.2014 - 06.2016
- Performed maintenance and fitting activities on turbo-generator equipment.
- Assisted with plant maintenance, equipment repairs, and inspections.
- Supported shutdown maintenance activities.
- Maintained compliance with safety and quality standards.
Mechanical Trainee
Alstom & Grinaker LTA Joint Venture
01.2012 - 06.2014
- Assisted with mechanical maintenance and construction activities.
- Gained experience in heavy industrial and power station environments.
- Supported artisans and supervisors during maintenance and installation work.
Education
National N Diploma -
Engineering Studies
01-2014
Information Technology Level 2 -
01-2010
Grade 12 -
01-2009
Skills
- Coal & Ash Plant Maintenance
- Mechanical Maintenance Supervision
- Preventative & Corrective Maintenance
- Bulk Material Handling Systems
- Team Leadership & Supervision
- Contractor & Contract Management
- SAP Notification Processing
- Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
- HIRA & Risk Assessments
- Shutdown & Outage Coordination
- Plant Reliability & Availability
- Maintenance Planning & Execution
- Occupational Health & Safety Management
- Problem Solving & Root Cause Identification
- Communication & Stakeholder Coordination
- SAP OMO Notification Processing
- Mechanical Maintenance Systems
- Coal Handling Plant Equipment
- Conveyor Systems
- Maintenance Reporting
- Risk Assessment & HIRA
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Supervisory Management - 2025
- Occupational Health and Safety Management - 2021
- Contract Management PCM - 2026
- Basic Contract Law - 2025
- Introduction to Contracts Management - 2023
- HIRA Training - 2024
- SAP Training (OMO Notification Processing) - 2023
Languages
English
Intermediate
B1
References
- Stanley Hlongwane, Project Manager – Eskom Rotek Industries, 014 762 2338
- Peter Maheso, Maintenance Manager – Eskom Generation, 014 762 6753
Timeline
Mechanical Technician
Eskom Generation
02.2023 - Current
Mechanical Technician
Eskom Generation
11.2021 - 02.2023
Coal Plant Maintenance Supervisor
Eskom Rotek Industries
07.2019 - 10.2021
Construction Mechanical Foreman
Clyde Bergemann Africa
07.2016 - 02.2019
Turbo-Gen Fitter
Rotek Engineering
07.2014 - 06.2016
Mechanical Trainee
Alstom & Grinaker LTA Joint Venture
01.2012 - 06.2014
National N Diploma -
Engineering Studies