SBONISO LANGELIHLE KHANYEZE
Engineer In Training
Pietermaritzburg,KZN
Summary
I am a 24-year-old aspiring Candidate Engineer with a strong foundation in engineering principles and a passion for problem-solving. Eager to apply my knowledge and skills in a dynamic work environment, I am committed to continuous learning and professional growth. I am seeking opportunities to contribute to innovative projects and collaborate with experienced teams to further develop my expertise in the engineering field.
Overview
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year of professional experience
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years of post-secondary education
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Certification
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Work History
Engineer in Training
Eskom Distribution
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation of projects to test success.
- Collaborated with main engineer to prepare engineering assignments, code analysis, calculations and system design.
- Utilized advanced software tools for accurate simulations and modeling of real-world scenarios, contributing to better decision-making in the design process.
- Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
- Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
- In Plant Performance: SAIDI & SAIFI, Investigation of root cause for equipment failure, QA, populating data on excel. Transformers are very important in power transmission and distribution systems, and their operational stability impacts the reliability and operating cost of the grid system Transformers are intended to last for a certain amount of time. According to the standard 240-146 444 193, Eskom distribution transformers are expected to last at least 25 years Failing to attain that life span is a concern that has made transformer failures a major issue Distribution Transformers are the most expensive equipment of 8-line components (Trfr, Fuse, Isolator, Pole, Conductor, Insulator, Jumper, Transient) and they have a major effect on SAIDI due to their lengthy restoration time The 8-line components contribute about 90% of the System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) Although research on distribution transformer failures has been conducted recently, these failures continue to be an issue in the KZNOU.
- In CNC: Fault finding, monthly inspection on the network and substation.
- In PPM- Maintaince on the NB, Trfr, and all substation s equipment, performing Delta test on the Trfr.
- In CPM: Unit Protection- Differential, TRFR Pressure Relief Trip, TRFR Buchholz Trip, TRFR oil Temperature Trip, NEC Buchholz / oil trip, OLTC Buchholz/ Pressure trip, Restricted Earth Fault (REF). Non Unit Protection- Over-Current, TRFR Windings Temperature Trip, Earth Fault.
- In NED: Electrification design for Newcastle 570 customers.
Education
Matric -
Thokoza High School
Bergville, South Africa01-2018
BSc - Electrical Engineering
University of KwaZulu Natal
Durban, South Africa12-2023
Skills
Good communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving
Good team player and trustworthy
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Deadline driven and punctual
Good service excellence
Planning and organizing skills
Good customer care skills
Good system orientated
Good telephone manner
Proficiency in Microsoft Office package
Self-motivated
Detail orientation
Desire and potential to learn
Prioritize tasks as needed
Good at Java programming language
Equipment Maintenance
Personal Information
- Age: 24
- Gender: male
Certification
Candidate Engineer ECSA
Timeline
Engineer in Training
Eskom Distribution
02.2024 - Current
Matric -
Thokoza High School
BSc - Electrical Engineering
University of KwaZulu Natal