SINELIZWI GXOTO
Mechanical Engineering Graduate
Johannesburg
Summary
Motivated and technically driven mechanical engineering candidate with hands-on experience in water treatment plant maintenance and dewatering systems. Skilled in preventative, predictive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance, with practical exposure to pumps, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, and rotating equipment.
Demonstrates strong fault-finding ability, precision measurement skills, and a solid understanding of equipment alignment, vibration monitoring, and mechanical repairs. Proficient in Autodesk and SolidWorks for technical drafting and design. Eager to apply practical knowledge, develop industry expertise, and contribute to operational efficiency in a dynamic engineering environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician Intern
Nafasi Water
09.2024 - 03.2026
Mechanical Maintenance & Water Treatment Experience
- Performed preventative, predictive, corrective, repair, and breakdown maintenance on water treatment plant systems to ensure optimal efficiency in water purification processes.
- Conducted fault finding and breakdown repairs on plant equipment, including water pumps, electric motors, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic systems.
- Installed, aligned, and commissioned pumps to ensure reliable operation and reduced mechanical stress.
- Executed gearbox repairs and routine mechanical servicing to maintain equipment performance.
- Carried out diagnostic testing on critical equipment, including S16R diesel generator engines and dewatering systems (centrifuge, vacuum belt filter, and filter press).
- Maintained and troubleshot centrifugal and reciprocating pumps to ensure continuous and efficient plant operation.
- Developed and implemented preventative and predictive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
- Utilized Autodesk and SolidWorks for technical drafting and component design.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
Vereeniging, South Africa 04.2001 -
National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Walter Sisulu University
Butterworth, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Fault diagnosis of dewatering equipment (centrifuges, vacuum belt filters, filter presses)
Preventative, predictive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance
Pump installation, alignment, and commissioning
Hydraulic systems troubleshooting and maintenance
Shaft alignment and vibration condition monitoring
Gearbox inspection, maintenance, and fault diagnosis
Computer Aided Draughting
Math Lab
Ansus Fluent
Chem Eng
Timeline
Maintenance Technician Intern
Nafasi Water
09.2024 - 03.2026
Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
04.2001 -
National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Walter Sisulu University
04.2001 -