THULANI CAREL MOYO
Kriel
Summary
To utilise extensive mechanical engineering, quality assurance, and industrial maintenance expertise in a Technical Advisor role where practical experience, technical knowledge, and quality management skills contribute to operational excellence, equipment reliability, and successful project execution.
Highly experienced Mechanical Engineering and Quality Control professional with more than 20 years of combined industrial, maintenance, inspection, quality assurance, and technical advisory experience gained across power generation, heavy industry, rotating equipment maintenance, manufacturing, and engineering environments. Qualified through German technical vocational training and artisan development programmes, with extensive experience in turbine maintenance, rotating and reciprocating machinery, outage management support, quality control inspections, and contractor oversight. Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance, quality assurance leadership, root cause analysis, inspection management, and compliance monitoring on large industrial projects. Recognised for strong technical problem-solving capabilities, practical engineering knowledge, quality management expertise, and the ability to interface effectively with clients, contractors, engineers, and maintenance teams to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective project delivery.
Overview
2
2
Languages
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Advisor / QC Consultant
Power Generation and Industrial Projects
01.2021 - Current
- Provide technical advisory services on mechanical maintenance and quality assurance activities.
- Conduct inspections on rotating and reciprocating machinery.
- Review maintenance methodologies, inspection findings, and technical reports.
- Monitor contractor compliance with project specifications and quality requirements.
- Support outage planning, execution, and close-out activities.
- Perform quality audits and surveillance inspections.
- Provide technical recommendations for equipment reliability improvement.
- Evaluate mechanical defects and support corrective action implementation.
- Ensure compliance with client quality standards, specifications, and procedures.
- Key Areas of Expertise
- Steam Turbines
- Pumps
- Compressors
- Valves
- Gearboxes
- Auxiliary Plant Equipment
- Mechanical Structures
Quality Controller
Kriel Power Station Project
03.2022 - 09.2026
- Conducted quality inspections during maintenance and outage activities.
- Verified compliance with Eskom quality requirements and project specifications.
- Performed dimensional, visual, and mechanical inspections.
- Witnessed critical maintenance activities and hold points.
- Reviewed quality documentation, inspection test plans, and engineering records.
- Coordinated with engineers, supervisors, and contractors regarding non-conformances.
- Prepared quality reports and inspection records.
- Supported turbine, mechanical, and auxiliary plant maintenance activities.
- Achievements
- Successfully supported major maintenance and outage projects.
- Maintained high standards of quality compliance and inspection integrity.
- Assisted in the management and resolution of technical and quality-related issues.
Mechanical Specialist / Industrial Maintenance Professional
- Extensive experience gained in heavy industrial environments covering:
- Mechanical installations
- Manufacturing operations
- Plant maintenance
- Precision measurements
- Mechanical fitting activities
- Equipment refurbishment
- Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Workshop engineering practices
- Industrial troubleshooting
Education
German Mechanical Engineering Qualification - Maschinenschlosser (Millwrighter) Meister Brifen Diploma Mechanical Engineering
Handwerkskamer zur koln
Germany01-1992
Skills
- Technical Advisory Services
- Mechanical Engineering Support
- Rotating Equipment Maintenance
- Steam Turbine Maintenance & Overhaul
- Quality Assurance & Quality Control
- Mechanical Inspections
- Outage Planning & Execution Support
- Root Cause Failure Analysis
- Contractor Performance Monitoring
- Condition Assessment
- Maintenance Optimisation
- ISO Compliance & Quality Systems
- Risk Assessment
- Demostrate practical Implementaion of OEM Procedures Specifications ISO 90001 of 20 15, ISO 18000 AND ISO 14000
- Condition Monitoring Vibrations in line with ISO
- Technical Reporting , Modules Scope of work Resolve
- Tecnical notifications ( TN)
- Non comformance report NCR close out
- Engineering Documentation Review (SOW)
- Shutdown and Turnaround Support
- Power Station Maintenance Support
- Data book or Service Report Project close out
- Co-opting lessons learnt to major scope of work
Languages
English
German
Custom Section
- Strong technical leadership
- Excellent analytical skills
- Effective communication ability
- High attention to detail
- Safety and quality focused
- Client-oriented approach
- Team leadership and mentoring capability
- Problem-solving mindset
- Highly contributing Team player
- Willing to learn new skills
References
Xolani Zuma – Sustainability Manager, Eskom | 071 682 9422
Shirley Matshiani – Group Leader, Eskom | 082 690 7045 / 083 254 5954
Nimrod Gaskins 0760132909
Timeline
Quality Controller
Kriel Power Station Project
03.2022 - 09.2026
Technical Advisor / QC Consultant
Power Generation and Industrial Projects
01.2021 - Current
Mechanical Specialist / Industrial Maintenance Professional
German Mechanical Engineering Qualification - Maschinenschlosser (Millwrighter) Meister Brifen Diploma Mechanical Engineering
Handwerkskamer zur koln