Songezo Maneli
Mechanical Fitter
Delft
Summary
Dynamic Mechanical Fitter with extensive experience at NEW AGE ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS, specializing in the overhaul and maintenance of complex systems. Proven ability in fault finding on hydraulic systems and training junior fitters, enhancing team efficiency and safety. Skilled in installing and aligning pumps, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Fitter
NEW AGE ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
03.2021 - 05.2024
- Day to day plant maintainance
- Mantainance and service of Tanks
- Building pump and Piping for Transfer of Products
- Servicing and Maintenance of Loading Arms at the Docks
- Remove, Service and Install Gearboxes
- Assembled and installed mechanical components, ensuring precise alignment and functionality in complex systems.
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections, identifying issues early to minimize downtime and enhance reliability.
- Collaborated with engineers to modify designs, improving manufacturability and reducing production costs.
- Trained junior fitters on safety protocols and assembly techniques, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency.
Mechanical Fitter
PALMIET POWER STATION CAP PERSONNEL PLACEMENTS (PTY)LTD
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Servicing Spherical Valve
- Torque Flanges to specifications using Torque Machines
- Box Up Flanges
Mechanical Fitter
A.M.T (Kentz Engineerings) Sasol-Mpumalanga-Shutdown
07.2013 - 09.2013
- Removing and installing safety and instrument valves
- Overhauling and removing trays from the columns
- Repairing heat exchangers
- Overhauling fin fan banks
- Pressure testing
Semi-skilled
John Thompson Boiler and Environment solutions Killombero Sugar Mill/Illovo Tanzania
03.2013 - 06.2013
- Removing and installing valves
- Cutting of tubes
- Preparing and installing of new tubes
- Preparing using cutting torch and grinder
- Pressure testing
- Installing Internals
John Thompson Boiler and Environment Solutions
03.2012 - 12.2012
- Remove and install mechanical valves
- Remove and install tubes
- Clean and prepare tubes
- Overhaul mud drum and steam drum
- Fabrication
- Basic rigging
- Installing Internals
Semi-skilled fitter
Cape Town Refinery (Chevron S.A)
04.2011 - 04.2012
- Removing and replacing mechanical valves
- Overhaul and repair heat exchangers
- Remove and repair indirect drives
- Overhaul Pumps
Mechanical Fitter
Group 5 oil and Gas-Shutdown
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Removing and installing mechanical and instrument valves
- Overhauling Columns and vessels
- Overhauling and repairing heat exchangers
- Overhauling fin fan banks
- Pressure testing
- Blinding off equipments
Mechanical Fitter Trainee
Cape Town Refinery (Chevron SA)
10.2007 - 12.2009
- Removing and replacing mechanical valves
- Fault finding on Hydraulics Systems
- Find Faults on Power Transmissions
- Overhaul Pumps
- Remove and repair indirect drives
- Overhaul Compressors
- Overhaul and repair heat exchangers
- Basic Rigging
Education
NQF Level 4 Technical Fitting -
Northink College
01.2009
National Senior Certificate - Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Biology, Accounting, Business Economics
Ulwazi high
01.1999
Skills
Safety
Fault finding on Hydraulics
Maintaining Hydraulic Systems
Find Faults on Power Transmissions
Remove power transmissions
Overhaul Power Transmissions
isometric and Engineering drawings
Filters and Strainers
Install Power Transmissions
Find Faults on Pumps
Overhaul Pumps
Install Pumps
align Pumps and Indirect drives
Overhaul maintain and install Heart Exchangers
Overhaul maintain and commission Columns, vessels and tanks
Remove repair install indirect drives
Steam traps and steam tracing
Find fault maintain and install compressors
maintain find fault and built hydraulics and numetics
References
- Steven, Harper, Managing Director in charge of Chevron and Learning and development, 082 454 4077, Chevron
- Thulani, Mabanga, Learning and Development Co-coordinator, tyjm@chevron.com, +27 21 508 3796, Chevron South Africa (Pty) limited, Direct Fax: +27 21 508 3125
- Percy, Modipa, Site Co-ordinator:Astron Refinery, +27 732601913, +27 815726315
- Marry, Sikware, Site Supervisor :New age Engineering Solutions, +27 616297427
- Toufeeq, Adams, Site Foreman:New Age Engineering Solutions, +27 603556833
- Sandile, Stofile, Site Foreman :New Age Engineering Solutions, 072-2759-7603, +27 671401786
- Human Resource, +27 17 6346 316, AMT Placements (Kent Engineerings), Cell: 0784597834
Timeline
Mechanical Fitter
NEW AGE ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
03.2021 - 05.2024
Mechanical Fitter
PALMIET POWER STATION CAP PERSONNEL PLACEMENTS (PTY)LTD
02.2016 - 06.2016
Mechanical Fitter
A.M.T (Kentz Engineerings) Sasol-Mpumalanga-Shutdown
07.2013 - 09.2013
Semi-skilled
John Thompson Boiler and Environment solutions Killombero Sugar Mill/Illovo Tanzania
03.2013 - 06.2013
John Thompson Boiler and Environment Solutions
03.2012 - 12.2012
Semi-skilled fitter
Cape Town Refinery (Chevron S.A)
04.2011 - 04.2012
Mechanical Fitter
Group 5 oil and Gas-Shutdown
01.2010 - 01.2012
Mechanical Fitter Trainee
Cape Town Refinery (Chevron SA)
10.2007 - 12.2009
National Senior Certificate - Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Biology, Accounting, Business Economics
Ulwazi high
NQF Level 4 Technical Fitting -
Northink College