THOBEKA ANGELA MNISI
Mechanical Fitter (Rotating Equipment)
16 Pearl Street Mineralia Middelburg
Summary
Mechanical Engineering Artisan who has extensive experience in the field , worked in a petrochemical industry for 7 years and metal production industry for 3 years , passionate about making a change to society. With in-depth experience on the equipment maintenance of the plant and tribology of the equipment. Dedicated, behaves ethically, enthusiastic and have strong moral principles.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Turbine Fitter Contractor
IPSCO
Secunda
11.2023 - 04.2025
- Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during the fitting process.
- Measured, marked, cut, bored, fitted and installed various piping or structural components in accordance with blueprints and job specifications using hand and power tools.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Reduced downtime by performing preventative maintenance on equipment, ensuring smooth operations.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Improved overall project completion time through proficient use of hand tools, power tools, and specialized machinery.
- Performed detailed inspections of completed assemblies, ensuring adherence to quality standards and client requirements.
- Ensured accuracy of final product dimensions by diligently verifying measurements against project specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to complete tasks on schedule, maintaining high standards of workmanship.
- Supported a positive work environment by fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and assisting peers as needed.
- Recorded center to center measurements of area requiring field run systems and fabricated system based on measurements taken, applying specialized fit up techniques as appropriate.
- Optimized machine performance with precise calibration tasks, ensuring products met stringent quality criteria.
- Ensured accurate alignment of machinery parts by precision measuring and adjustments, leading to increased equipment reliability.
- Reduced machinery breakdowns with proactive identification and resolution of potential issues.
Mechanical Maintenance Operator
Sasol Synfuels
01.2018 - 03.2023
- Conducted safety checks for leaks to repair damage on undercarriage of compressors and pumps.
- Inspected Rotating equipment to determine need for changing oils and filters and provided feedback to maintenance team.
- Topped off fluids in equipment to lubricate, protect, and cool bearings.
- Applied lubricants to moving parts of rotating equipment to prevent premature engine wear.
- Increased workplace organization by maintaining clean work areas and properly storing tools and materials.
- Analyzed equipment condition through oil sampling, providing valuable insights for preventive maintenance strategies.
- Ensured safety compliance by adhering to company guidelines and OSHA regulations during all tasks.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to streamline processes and improve overall plant performance.
- Maximized production uptime by collaborating with engineers to develop effective preventative maintenance plans.
- Completed routine maintenance tasks such as filter replacements, oil changes, and bearing adjustments according to established schedules.
- Reduced equipment downtime by promptly addressing lubrication-related issues and performing necessary repairs.
- Performed visual inspections of equipment to identify signs of wear or potential failures before they occurred.
- Improved machinery efficiency by conducting regular lubrication maintenance and inspections.
Mechanical Learner Turbine Vibration Analyst
Sasol Synfuels
Secunda
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted thorough machine inspections, pinpointing root causes of excessive vibrations and recommending corrective actions.
- Kept detailed records of all conducted analyses, meticulously documenting findings to facilitate long-term trend tracking for early fault detection.
- Reduced equipment downtime through timely detection and diagnosis of mechanical faults using vibration data.
- Streamlined data collection processes by implementing advanced vibration monitoring tools and software solutions.
- Achieved accurate diagnoses of complex machinery issues through detailed spectral analysis and examination of historical trends in collected data.
- Increased overall plant efficiency by conducting regular audits of critical rotating equipment, ensuring optimal operating conditions through vibration analysis insights.
- Improved maintenance strategies by developing custom reports based on vibration analysis findings.
- Enhanced machinery reliability by performing in-depth vibration analysis and identifying potential issues.
- Minimized production losses by swiftly addressing high-priority cases identified through routine vibration assessments.
Mechanical learner turbine Fitter
Sasol Synfuels
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Improved equipment longevity with detailed reports on wear and tear, recommending timely replacements or upgrades.
- Assist artisan perform maintanance on seals
- maintain all types of rotating equipment
- Prevented production halts by swiftly diagnosing and fixing mechanical faults in critical machinery.
- Conducted regular machinery inspections to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Mechanical learner Mechanical Fitter
Sasol Synfuels
10.2016 - 11.2017
- Maintenance of different types of heat exchangers.
- Performing pressure test step by step.
- Doing weekly visual inspections to ensure the stability and availability of the plant.
- Alignment using DTI method and laser.
- Replace and repair different types of bearings.
- Replace mechanical seals and other different types of seals.
- Maintenance on all types of high-speed rotating equipment such as turbines, compressors and multi stage pumps.
Quality Inspector
Columbus Stainless
02.2013 - 10.2016
- Identified defects during cyclical checks.
- Identified and helped resolve non-conforming product issues.
- Inspected stainless steel with accuracy, reporting problems or defects quickly.
- Utilized gauges, tools and equipment to complete in-depth assessments.
- Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment not conforming with specifications.
- Inspected and packaged products meticulously according to manufacturing specifications.
- Implemented corrective actions for non-conforming products, reducing the risk of customer dissatisfaction or returns.
- Assisted in training new Quality Inspectors, sharing knowledge of best practices and industry standards.
- Collected samples during production and tested randomly to determine in-process product quality.
- Recorded defects and coordinated issue resolution with development team and functional leads.
- Collaborated with manufacturing team to ensure consistent quality standards across all products.
- Collaborated closely with operations managers to address any quality concerns arising during production runs.
- Performed regular calibration checks on measurement tools, guaranteeing accurate readings during inspections.
- Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
Education
Matriculated - Exemption Status
Phumelela Secondary School
Middelburg 01.2008 - 01.2012
Metal production; Manufacturing and engineering - NQF level 2
COLUMBUS LEARNING CENTER
Columbus Stainless Steel 01.2013 - 01.2016
Mechanical Engineering: Fitting - NQF ; 2 ,3,4 and Trade Test
SASOL SKILLS ACADEMY
Secunda 01.2016 - 01.2022
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University
Pretoria, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
Proficiency in 4 South African Languages
Teamwork
Problem-solving
System troubleshooting
Mechanical skills
Basic vibration analysis skills
Microsoft
Installation and maintenance
Lubrication procedures
Teamwork and collaboration
Interests
Browsing Internet
Gym
Play Netball
Personal Information
- ID Number: 940303 1038 083
- Age: 31
- Date of Birth: 03/03/94
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code10/C1 and Code 14/EC
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leaveWork Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Turbine Fitter Contractor
IPSCO
11.2023 - 04.2025
Mechanical Learner Turbine Vibration Analyst
Sasol Synfuels
10.2022 - 01.2023
Mechanical learner turbine Fitter
Sasol Synfuels
10.2019 - 02.2022
Mechanical Maintenance Operator
Sasol Synfuels
01.2018 - 03.2023
Mechanical learner Mechanical Fitter
Sasol Synfuels
10.2016 - 11.2017
Mechanical Engineering: Fitting - NQF ; 2 ,3,4 and Trade Test
SASOL SKILLS ACADEMY
01.2016 - 01.2022
Quality Inspector
Columbus Stainless
02.2013 - 10.2016
Metal production; Manufacturing and engineering - NQF level 2
COLUMBUS LEARNING CENTER
01.2013 - 01.2016
Matriculated - Exemption Status
Phumelela Secondary School
01.2008 - 01.2012
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University
04.2001 -