Terrone L.D. Phillip
Summary
Seeking to enhance my knowledge in the electrical and automation field, together with personal growth.
I am an innovative electrical technician with a proven track record of problem solving. Experienced in identifying and mitigating performance issues and maximizing efficiency of machinery with a keen eye for attention to detail. I am well versed and communicate well with others as a team player. A hard working, loyal employee with a keen interested in electrical and automation. Currently working for GZ industries since 2019 but now looking to broaden my horizons and gain experience elsewhere.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Electrical Technician
GZ Industries
10.2019 - Current
- - Running an FMCG production line, attending all electrical breakdowns with minimal downtime to maximize production output.
- - Understanding core principles of PLC programming, fault finding and improving logic {Allen Bradley RSlogix}
- - Troubleshooting on 24v, 240v, 380v circuits and panels.
- - Strong understanding of mechanical equipment such as valves, cylinders and other mechanical apparatus.
- - Maintain, replace and configure Powerflex Drives (40, 525, 725 etc).
- - Resolvers, encoders and servo motors.
- - Fault finding, condition monitoring and electrical maintenance on vacuum pumps and compressors.
- - Experience in installing new machinery such as compressors, Decospector {Can industry quality Machinery - Pressco}, ovens with temperature control unit and gas line.
- - Oven maintenance {Honeywell controllers}
- - Motor testing, maintenance and replacing.
- - Work on planning new installations within standard and within good safety practices.
- - Compiling Job cards, Checksheets, and systematic completion thereof.
- - Diesel Generators {Cummins} Condition monitoring, fault finding and new installation with regular maintenance thereof.
- - HV, MV and LV switching.
- - Routine personal plant walks to go above and beyond to ensure efficiency of machinery.
- - Routine personal service on electrical equipment {Terminals tightened, sensor alignment and cleaning, pressure switch monitoring}.
- - Work with IFM and SICK instruments such as sensors, flow meters, pressure switches etc.
- - Pneumatic and Hydraulics. Fault finding on solenoid or solenoid bank. Replacing entire bank with new together with labelling and testing.
- - Creating spares lists.
- - Signing off logbooks for apprentices.
- - Worked on utilities such as lighting and plugpoints.
- - Condition monitoring of furnace with gas line and maintenance thereof.
Electrical Apprentice
GZ Industries
01.2019 - 01.2022
- - Served a 3 year apprenticeship.
- - Gained experience in hardwiring and fault finding.
- - Completed Electrical Trade test.
- - Learnt a lot about work ethic and teamwork.
Lead SHE Representative
GZ Industries
01.2019 - 01.2022
- - Creating SHE Reps structure and briefing of said SHE Reps.
- - Creating a system for safety checks to be done covering all areas of work.
- - Systematic safety checks done personally on Lifting equipment such as Cherry picker and scissor lift together with safety harnesses.
- - Timeous checks done in SHE rep handbook.
- - Continuously try to improve aspects of safety whilst bearing in mind production and maintenance.
Electrical Assistant
SAPREF
02.2018 - 08.2018
- - Worked at the SAPREF oil refinery shut down for 6 months as an electrical assistant.
- - Carried out electrical maintenance whilst shadowing electricians.
Supervisor
Fedics
01.2017 - 01.2018
- - Worked as a supervisor for a catering company. Learnt valuable people skills and business concepts.
Education
Matric -
Merebank Secondary School
Electrical Trade Test -
SAJ Institute
Introduction to PLC Allen Bradley -
Optimum
Devicenet -
Rockwell Automation
N1 -N3 -
Jireh Academy
NEBOSH Higher certificate in Occupational Health and Safety -
Phoenix international online
Skills
- Electrical fault finding
- Teamwork oriented
- New installations
- Training in Lock out Tag out
- Working at heights Training
- Working in Confined spaces
Certification
- Valid code 10 drivers license
- Cherry picker and Scissor lift licenses
Projects
- Compressor New Installation, Lead role in removing old compressors and installing new ones., Designing layout of cables and cable sizes., Connecting and startup of compressors.
- Decospector {Pressco}, Lead role in new can quality checking machine installation., Designed layout., Installed machine., Wiring done together with electrical schematics.
- Decorator Installation, Worked on installing a new Decorator machine {prints label on cans}.
References
- Vincent Sibeko, GZ Industries, Electrical Superintendent, 0797075939
- Victor Ngoepe, Electrical Team, Lead, 0839649241
- Terry Jacob, PPLE, Regional Manager, 0646848336
- Bongimusa Msimango, Lead SHEQ Officer, 0791249126
- Given Ntese, GZ Industries, Mechanical Team Lead, 0662021313
Timeline
Electrical Technician
GZ Industries
10.2019 - Current
Electrical Apprentice
GZ Industries
01.2019 - 01.2022
Lead SHE Representative
GZ Industries
01.2019 - 01.2022
Electrical Assistant
SAPREF
02.2018 - 08.2018
Supervisor
Fedics
01.2017 - 01.2018
Matric -
Merebank Secondary School
Electrical Trade Test -
SAJ Institute
Introduction to PLC Allen Bradley -
Optimum
Devicenet -
Rockwell Automation
N1 -N3 -
Jireh Academy
NEBOSH Higher certificate in Occupational Health and Safety -
Phoenix international online