Thselani Nkosi
Power Plant Controller
Bethal
Summary
I describe myself as a compassionate person with a good sense of humour, enthusiasm, confidence and responsibility. Furthermore, I am cooperative, adaptable and can work confidently under pressure to achieve maximum outcomes. I am a passionate women and a hard worker as well as good communicator with potential for development. I am currently looking for opportunities which will provide career advancement, with the chance to use and contribute my skills and theoretical knowledge in a practical space. Most importantly, I am looking for an environment where I will be afforded the chance to learn and grow professionally and as an individual.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificates
Work History
Power Plant Controller
Hendrina Power Station
1 2022 - 1 2023
- Maintain correct unit conditions during Start Up, Controlled Shut Down and normal Operations
- Monitor unit process
- Operate plant under normal and emergency conditions
- Perform administrative activities
- Control notifications
- Control Access to plant
- Assist with the development of staff
- Monitoring and operating equipment such as turbines, generators, boilers, cooling towers, and other machinery used to generate electricity
- Observing gauges and meters to ensure that equipment is operating within safe limits
- Communicating with other plant personnel regarding any malfunctions in equipment or any other issues that may arise
- Recording data such as steam pressure, turbine speed, and coal consumption rate, using meters or computers
- Operating computerized controls to regulate the flow of materials into plants or the distribution of electricity to consumers
- Monitoring alarms to identify problems that require maintenance work
- Operating control boards to monitor and adjust the flow of fuel into furnaces or the speed of turbines in order to maintain a constant level of energy output from the plant
- Responding to emergencies such as fires or chemical leaks by shutting down equipment, sounding alarms, and calling for backup from other staff members
- Monitoring gauges to ensure that equipment is functioning properly and regulating equipment operation based on preset standards.
Power Plant Controller
Eskom Camden Power Station
07.2007 - 12.2021
- Maintain correct unit conditions during Start Up, Controlled Shut Down and normal Operations
- Monitor unit process
- Operate plant under normal and emergency conditions
- Perform administrative activities
- Control notifications
- Control Access to plant
- Assist with the development of staff
- Monitoring and operating equipment such as turbines, generators, boilers, cooling towers, and other machinery used to generate electricity
- Observing gauges and meters to ensure that equipment is operating within safe limits
- Communicating with other plant personnel regarding any malfunctions in equipment or any other issues that may arise
- Recording data such as steam pressure, turbine speed, and coal consumption rate, using meters or computers
- Operating computerized controls to regulate the flow of materials into plants or the distribution of electricity to consumers
- Monitoring alarms to identify problems that require maintenance work
- Operating control boards to monitor and adjust the flow of fuel into furnaces or the speed of turbines in order to maintain a constant level of energy output from the plant
- Responding to emergencies such as fires or chemical leaks by shutting down equipment, sounding alarms, and calling for backup from other staff members
- Monitoring gauges to ensure that equipment is functioning properly and regulating equipment operation based on preset standards.
Education
Highveld Park High School
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Gert Sibande Technical College
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Eskom Camden Power Station
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Eskom Camden Power Station
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Eskom Camden Power Station
Skills
Effective Communication
Flexibility
Dependability
Adaptability
Conflict Resolution/Problem solving
Leadership
Hard Skills
Ms Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Mechanical skill
Concentration skill
Dexterity
Ability to keep detailed records
Government Regulations
Team building & Staff Supervision
Good report writing skills
Attention to detail
Professional time management
Strong decision Maker
Knowledge of legal compliance
Reporting
Maintaining confidentiality
Approachable and friendly
Presentation skills
Employee relations and people management skills
Accomplishments
- Five years on 200 mw ICAL coal front wall fired boilers using vertical spindle mills.
- Working on Parsons turbine and generators with a steam turbine boiler feed Pump.
- Using the Teleperm XP DCS control system.
- Using the Teleperm T3000 DCS control system.
Preferredlanguage
English & IsiZulu
Personal Information
- Available: Immediately
- Willing To Relocate: Yes
- Date of Birth: 10/11/84
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
References
- Eskom Camden Power Station, Asanda Renene, Shift Manager, 0835955339
- Eskom Camden Power Station, Ritesh Mahie, Senior Shift Supervisor, 084 441 1099
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteHybridOn-SiteCertification
NQF5 Power Plant Process Control Operations
Timeline
NQF5 Power Plant Process Control Operations
05-2014
NQF4 Fossil Power Plant Operation
05-2010
NQF3 Power Plant Auxiliary Systems Operation
03-2009
Power Plant Controller
Eskom Camden Power Station
07.2007 - 12.2021
N4 Electro-Mech Certificate
05-2006
Matric / Senior Certificate
06-2003
Power Plant Controller
Hendrina Power Station
1 2022 - 1 2023
Highveld Park High School
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Gert Sibande Technical College
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Eskom Camden Power Station
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Eskom Camden Power Station
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Eskom Camden Power Station