SIPHIWE OBED JAMA
Control & Instrumentation Technician
Kimberley,Northern Cape
Work Preference
Summary
Qualified Instrumentation Technician with a strong background in instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting. Proven track record of ensuring optimal performance and reliability of instrumentation systems through precise calibrations and timely repairs. Demonstrated proficiency in system diagnostics and technical problem-solving.
Overview
5
5
Languages
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Control & Instrumentation Technician
Ekapa Minerals
02.2019 - 02.2026
- Installation, testing, calibration of instrumentation; flow, level, pressure, density, temperature, position sensors e.t.c
- Maintained and calibrated process automation industrial scales to ensure accurate measurements;
- Tested and replaced power supplies, set up scale parameters to optimize performance;
- Installation and wiring of load cells. Replace electronic circuit boards.
- Installation of pneumatic circuits; solenoid valves, coils, piping, actuators and positioners.
- Install equipment according to P&ID drawings, loop drawings, schematics and manuals.
- Using test equipment like digital multimeters, Druk and bench power supplies.
- Adjust process parameters and monitor plant operations on SCADA.
- Siemens S7 PLC maintenance, testing and software modifications.
- Asi Network; Installation and addressing of Input/ Output modules. Wiring and testing of analog and digital field sensors.
- Enhanced efficiency of plant automation and process control systems.
Senior Automation & Instrumentation Technician
Voorspoed Mine (De Beers)
01.2011 - 12.2018
- Calibration and setup of conveyor belt weightometers.
- Ensured safety protocols during handling of radioactive materials in compliance with regulations.
- Calibrated and set up conveyor belt weightometers to ensure accurate measurements and enhance operational efficiency.
- Installation and testing of electrical and electronic equipment.
- Maintained and calibrated weigh bin scales to ensure precise weight measurements for production accuracy.
- Installed and troubleshot Profibus and fibre optic networks to maintain seamless communication between systems.
- Maintenance of pneumatic valves and actuators.
- Maintenance of hydraulic power packs.
- Installation of PLC hardware, utilize of software to aid faultfinding and testing.
- Acquired expertise in operation and maintenance of cone crushers and high pressure roll crushers.
- Participated in safety, maintenance and production improvement initiatives.
Control & Instrumentation Technician
Finsch Mine (De Beers)
04.2006 - 01.2011
- Maintained and calibrated process instrumentation.
- Installed and tested Profibus, Ethernet, and fiber optic networks to ensure reliable data communication.
- Install cabling, connect instruments to the PLC through junction boxes and testing.
- Configuration of industrial PC’s and HMI systems
- Maintenance and calibration of pneumatic valves.
- Installation, glanding and terminating of electrical and signal cables
- Performed fault finding and repairs on automation systems, enhancing operational reliability.
- Provided support for commissioning and optimization efforts to improve operational efficiency.
Education
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
Central University of Technology
Bloemfontein07-2006
Senior Certificate with Exemption -
Matseripe Secondary School
Ventersburg, FS12-2000
Skills
Instrumentation & Calibration
PLC & SCADA Systems
Preventative & Reactive Maintenance
Electrical & Mechanical Troubleshooting
Equipment Maintenance & Repair
Testing Procedures
Technical Drawing & Schematics Reading
Health and safety compliance
Safety compliance
Breakdown Reporting & Root Cause Analysis
HSE standards
Root cause analysis
Timeline
Control & Instrumentation Technician
Ekapa Minerals
02.2019 - 02.2026
Senior Automation & Instrumentation Technician
Voorspoed Mine (De Beers)
01.2011 - 12.2018
Control & Instrumentation Technician
Finsch Mine (De Beers)
04.2006 - 01.2011
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
Central University of Technology
Senior Certificate with Exemption -
Matseripe Secondary School