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Shaddy Metsing

Shaddy Metsing

Senior Advisor Technical
Benoni

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in the power utility sector, demonstrating a strong commitment to excellence and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Expertise in milling plant operations within the boiler department has enhanced technical knowledge and operational skills, fostering significant growth in manufacturing, maintenance, design, and quality assurance. A proven track record of success in both private and government sectors has cultivated insightful knowledge and achievements, positioning for new challenges with confidence. Recognized for building strong relationships with management and colleagues, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Technical Advisor

Eskom Holdings SOC
02.2024 - Current

To provide technical expertise, quality control, and project management support to ensure optimum reliability and availability of power plant equipment. The role is critical to achieving business objectives by guiding maintenance teams in solving complex technical challenges, and implementing effective preventive measures.


  • Render technical advice and support to maintenance teams.
  • Guide and mentor staff in resolving complex technical problems.
  • Provide input during the planning and execution of opportunity maintenance.
  • Perform quality control checks, and project management oversight.
  • Evaluate and optimize fault-finding methods, and implement technical modifications.
  • Develop preventive maintenance programs (PMs) and scopes of work.
  • Support compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Foster continuous improvement in plant performance and reliability.

Senior Supervisor

Eskom Holdings SOC
01.2017 - 01.2024
  • Managing maintenance schedules.
  • Managing the section's budgets in accordance with PFMA.
  • Managing a team of maintenance technicians and artisans.
  • Planning, directing, and controlling the efforts of the Maintenance Team.
  • Ensuring that all certificates of compliance are maintained and up to date, in accordance with relevant legislation.
  • Liaising with contractors, suppliers, and inter-departmental disciplines to achieve common goals.
  • Inspect drives, motors, and belts; check fluid levels; replace filters; or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists.
  • Plan and perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that the plant continues to run smoothly, and implement assurance of quality integrated management (QIM).
  • Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.
  • Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design-related problems.
  • Develop practices and procedures for equipment availability.
  • Prepare project cost and work-time estimates.
  • Recording daily maintenance activity.
  • Chairing departmental and sectional meetings.
  • Outage coordination and facilitation duties.
  • Mentoring inexperienced or new employees.
  • Responding quickly to any emergencies.
  • Running a preventive maintenance program that will minimize breakdown repairs in the long run.
  • Building up maintenance teams.
  • Safety, health, environmental, and quality compliance.

Senior Technician

Eskom Holdings SOC
12.2014 - 12.2016
  • Plant maintenance management.
  • Spares management and creating inventories of critical spares, along with creating contracts.
  • Plant asset management.
  • Plant data management.
  • Contract Management (NEC)
  • Plant performance management.
  • Resource optimization.
  • Controlling daily work plan activities.
  • Attend and facilitate meetings as required.
  • Recommending, assisting with execution, and evaluating modifications.
  • Develop new and review existing planned maintenance schedules, standard maintenance procedures, scope of work documents, and quality control plans.
  • Supervision during boiler tube leaks.
  • Performing project management.
  • Performing quality control on services and spares.
  • Performing a responsible person's duties (PSR) in line with OHSAS.
  • Safety, health, environmental, and quality compliance.

Technician

Eskom
03.2012 - 11.2014
  • Plant maintenance management
  • Spares management and creating inventories of critical spares, along with creating contracts.
  • Plant data management
  • Plant performance management
  • Controlling daily work plan activities
  • Attend and facilitate meetings as required
  • Recommending, assisting with execution, and evaluating modifications.
  • Develop new and review existing planned maintenance schedules, standard maintenance procedures, scope of work documents, and quality control plans.
  • Performing project management
  • Performing quality control on services and spares
  • Performing a responsible person's duties (PSR) in line with OHSAS.
  • Safety, health, environmental, and quality compliance.

Mechanical Technician

Onsite Services
04.2008 - 04.2012
  • Site Manager/Supervisor for onsite services at plants working on steel erection, mill installations, and commissioning of plants.
  • Quality control inspector for onsite services in plants and workshops, working on piping, steel structures, mechanical components, and plate work.
  • Modify equipment, and perform preventive maintenance and service organization of overhead cranes and compressors.
  • Performed precautionary, regular, and breakdown maintenance on the overhead cranes.
  • Performed condition monitoring of equipment during the commissioning of plants.
  • Performed technical, safety, organization, and supervisory roles on structural steel projects in mill regions (MHSA Act Appointment as a 2.9.2).
  • Responsible for updating, preparing, and distributing reports in a timely manner.
  • Handling the loader and mobile crane for loading and offloading materials at sites.
  • Responsible for the inspection of mechanical alignment, assembly, and installation of ball mills, plus components.
  • Design and create 3D models, assembly, and shop detail drawings, including a bill of materials for plate work, mechanical, and structural components.
  • Digitalize hand drawings, hand sketches, and components using various measuring instruments.
  • Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Draughtsman

Nysten Cad (PTY) LTD
01.2008 - 03.2008
  • Produce accurate 2D drawings and 3D models using CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, or company-specific tools).
  • Interpret and convert engineers' and architects' design concepts into technical drawings.
  • Revise drawings based on feedback, design changes, or client instructions.
  • Maintain drawing registers, revision control, and proper document management.
  • Assist engineers and project managers with layouts, schematics, and as-built drawings.
  • Ensure all drawings comply with industry standards, codes, and regulations.
  • Liaise with clients, engineers, and other team members to clarify design requirements.
  • Prepare bills of quantities, cutting lists, and fabrication details where required.
  • Conduct site visits, measurements, and surveys to support design accuracy.
  • Provide technical support during the manufacturing, construction, or installation phases.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
04.2001 -

Failure analysis Cert - Engineering

Yellotec
Woodmead, South Africa
01.2016

Oil analysis Series Cert - Engineering

Yellotec
Woodmead, South Africa
01.2016

Ultra sound certificate - Engineering

Yellotec
Woodmead, South Africa
01.2016

Primavera P6 Fundamentals Rel 8.3 Ed 1 PRV -

Oracle
Middelburg, South Africa
01.2015

NEC 3 Contractual Management -

Eskom Academy of Learning
Witbank, South Africa
01.2015

National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
01.2011

Grade 12 -

Höerskool Tegniese Klerksdorp
Klerksdorp, South Africa
01.2000

Skills

Exceptional Communication & Negotiating skills

Exceptional Contract Drafting &/ Management Skills

Exceptional in Co-ordinating & planning skills

Good knowledge of structural steel assembly standards and drafting standards (ISO, American, British, German and SANS)

Attention to detail

Analytical

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Custom

Mzwakhe, Simelane, Maintenance manager, 083 715 3172, 079 851 9424

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Best Performing Team (2016) – Milling Plant for outstanding performance and delivery excellence.
  • Nominated to represent Eskom overseas as lead candidate for Quality Control initiatives.
  • Successfully completed the Mutanda Mine Project (Milling Plant installation and commissioning, Kolwezi, DRC) two weeks ahead of schedule, demonstrating strong project management and technical execution skills.

Timeline

Senior Technical Advisor

Eskom Holdings SOC
02.2024 - Current

Senior Supervisor

Eskom Holdings SOC
01.2017 - 01.2024

Senior Technician

Eskom Holdings SOC
12.2014 - 12.2016

Technician

Eskom
03.2012 - 11.2014

Mechanical Technician

Onsite Services
04.2008 - 04.2012

Draughtsman

Nysten Cad (PTY) LTD
01.2008 - 03.2008

Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering

Vaal University of Technology
04.2001 -

Failure analysis Cert - Engineering

Yellotec

Oil analysis Series Cert - Engineering

Yellotec

Ultra sound certificate - Engineering

Yellotec

Primavera P6 Fundamentals Rel 8.3 Ed 1 PRV -

Oracle

NEC 3 Contractual Management -

Eskom Academy of Learning

National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Vaal University of Technology

Grade 12 -

Höerskool Tegniese Klerksdorp
Shaddy MetsingSenior Advisor Technical