Thembinkosi Ndawonde
Mechanical Engineer
Durban
Summary
A reliable individual. Offering excellent communication. Enthusiastic eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in Engineering. Well Organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reading, researching, and practicing keeping innovative and up to date with relevant skills and knowledge.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Mechanical Engineering Internship
AlcoNCP
01.2023 - Current
- Solving different plant problems, (screw conveyors, piping, heat exchangers, filters, condensers, lubrication, pumps, bearings and seals, electrical circuits, Instruments, Communication protocols, RIO Panels)
- Working with gearboxes and motors to improve production, completed training with SEW company
- Selection of gearboxes, pumps and motors through calculations
- Projects to improve and reduce plant downtime
- Automation to increase productivity, monitor physical conditions of products in different areas of plant using sensors and actuators
- Profibus DP, Hart, Ethernet, and Field Bus communications
- Intrinsic safety, Electronics and Pneumatics
- Mechanical seals training with AES Seals and proper use of mechanical seals includes material selection
- Pumps selection
- Pumps training by Samco Pumps company
- Water treatment, removal of salts, minerals, silica and oxygen
- Keeping liquid water at high levels of temperature and pressure and convert to steam in boilers
- Steam treatment and operation
- Microsoft office for spreadsheet calculations, report, data analysis and presentation
- Root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone, and other methods), 6S.
Mechanical Engineering Student (Vacation Work)
BELL Equipment
12.2021 - 1 2022
- Final Assembly team for agricultural vehicle machines
- Training in vehicle machines' hydraulic circuit design
- Assembling of wire harnesses and vehicle electrical components
- Assembling of radiators, aircon systems, and air intake and exhaust systems
- Exhaust waste noise reduction
- Design exhaust systems to help heat up truck bins in icy weather conditions.
- Developed innovative solutions for mechanical engineering challenges, leading to successful project completion
- Applied engineering principles to solve complex mechanical problems, increasing overall system reliability
Mechanical Engineering Student (Vacation Work)
BELL Equipment
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Design Calculation for truck tractors and trailers
- Excel spreadsheet calculation, word, and power point presentation
- Welding and fabrication
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering -
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, South Africa 02.2017 - 05.2022
Matric - Maths And Science
Nsikayendlu High School
Ulundi, South Africa 01.2012 - 04.2016
Skills
Technical Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
Computer Aided Design: Auto Cad, Solidworks, Fusion 360, Revit, Inventor
PLCs programming
Pneumatics
Electricity
VSD
Programming: Ch, MATLAB, Octave, Python
Manufacturing Fabrication: Welding, Assembling
Interpersonal Skills
Strong communication Skill
Strong positive attitude towards tasks and goals
Team player
Leadership skills
Problem solving & analytical skills
Engineering principles
Engineering Ethics
Safety and Engineering
Working under pressure
Organizing skills
Professional and friendly attitude
Energetic
Industrious
Certification
05/2024, WEG Motors - VSD Training
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/09/99
- Nationality: African
Projects
2020, Solar Operated Tricycle Vehicle Design
- Appointed the Team Coordinator.
- CAD design.
- Ensured smooth communication between the group and supervisor.
- Microsoft package for spreadsheet calculation, report and presentation.
- The project awarded amongst the top.
2021, Small-Scale Solar Desalination Plant Design
- Cleaning sea water to be drinkable water by reverse osmosis.
- Designing efficient Energy Recovery System to recover 51% of electrical energy used during the cleaning process.
- CAD Design.
- Microsoft package for spreadsheet calculation, report, and presentation.
- Appointed as treasurer ensuring the costs do not exceed the budget allocation.
2023 Mechatronics Practical Training
- Completed PLC, AC drives, Electro Pneumatic and Electronic Training Courses by Umbilo Training Specialists.
- Different types of temperature controls, pt100, thermistor, thermostat, resistors.
2023/2024, Alco NCP
- Distillation 7 multi-staged pumps suction and discharge modifications for standby air pump installation during pumps equipment downtime.
- Spent feints pump (PMP521) upgrade to meet 16m3/h of flow demands.
- LICs upgrade from float level transmitter to Electronic Differential Pressure transmitter for stable and reliable readings.
- Sulphuric centrifugal pump upgrade to Acid resistant diaphragm pump.
- Demin Water pump upgrade to meet 30m3/h of flow demands.
- Alcohol drum filling new fire water protection system.
Timeline
Mechanical Engineering Internship
AlcoNCP
01.2023 - Current
Mechanical Engineering Student (Vacation Work)
BELL Equipment
12.2021 - 1 2022
Mechanical Engineering Student (Vacation Work)
BELL Equipment
06.2021 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering -
University of KwaZulu-Natal
02.2017 - 05.2022
Matric - Maths And Science
Nsikayendlu High School
01.2012 - 04.2016
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