Tshepo Motsisi
Automation Technologist
Postmasburg
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills.
Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Automation Technologist
Kumba Iron Ore
Postmasburg
04.2023 - Current
- Manage current automated drilling technology, and make sure it is current and relevant, to support day to day drilling production.
- Oversee network contractor to make sure it is always optimal and efficient to enable autonomous drilling.
- Lead a team of six technician to assist in maintenance of anti-roll back safety system on the haul trucks.
- Modified, maintained, or repaired electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
Acting First Line Manager
Kumba Iron Ore
Postmasburg
10.2020 - 03.2023
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Enforced safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
Automation Technologist
Kumba Iron Ore
Postmasburg
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Manage current automated drilling technology, and make sure it is current and relevant, to support day to day drilling production.
- Oversee network contractor to make sure it is always optimal and efficient to enable autonomous drilling.
- Lead a team of six technician to assist in maintenance of anti-roll back safety system on the haul trucks.
- Maintained, electronics equipment or systems to achieve proper functioning.
- Make sure stock is always available by creating stock at the company stores
Automation Technician
Kumba Iron Ore
Postmasburg
03.2016 - 08.2019
- Assist with faultfinding during breakdowns of automated drills
- Assist operators with drilling autonomous from the control room.
- Determined layouts for wiring installations in automation systems through correct interpretation of drawing, diagrams and code specifications.
- Coach artisans on the job training.
- Assisted maintenance personnel with complex troubleshooting.
- Discussed requirements and processes with project managers and developers.
- Tested equipment for proper operation and freedom from defects.
- Collaborated with systems engineers and customers to determine machine requirements and develop specifications for user interface, machine functions and quality control to deliver reliable automation systems.
Instrumentation Technician
Kumba Iron Ore (Thabazimbi Mine)
Thabazimbi
11.2014 - 03.2016
- Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters and circuit testers.
- Removed damaged instruments and repaired components.
- Conducted troubleshooting procedures and root cause analysis to determine causes of problems.
- Monitored supply levels and requested additional spare parts, to maintain correct stock levels.
- Cleaned and adjusted instruments.
- Kept shop area and equipment clean, organized and maintained.
- Inspected equipment to detect electrical leaks and other problems.
- Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
- Updated hardware and software platforms by implementing automation and efficiency improvements.
- Conferred with engineers and suppliers to investigate and solve failure issues.
Electrical Technician
Kumba Iron Ore ( Thabazimbi Mine)
Thabazimbi
04.2010 - 10.2014
- Installed electrical wiring on machines on LCC.
- Assist artisans with complex faultfinding on all mining HME
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Support to all electrical mining maintenance innovation projects PLC and modular mining dispatch system.
- Installed, adjusted and calibrated electrical equipment and instrumentation to maintain proper performance.
- Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
- Conferred with engineers and suppliers to investigate and solve failure issues.
- Revamped systems and upgraded wiring, PLCs, wifi radios for IP cameras and drives to handle changing needs.
Master Technician
Kumba Iron Ore (Sishen Mine)
Kathu
11.2006 - 03.2010
- Inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern on conveyor belt gearboxes
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Collecting of vibration data and analyzing the data
- Doing shaft alignment using lazer technology.
- Executed one capital project for my B-tech studies
Tester
Alstom Machines Repairs
Germiston
04.2004 - 10.2006
- Conducted tests and diagnostic procedures on incoming repairs, using tools such as vibration analyzers, multimeters, and power supplies.
- Final run test on repaired machines before going for QA.
- Assisted in performing electrical maintenance in the factory.
Technician in Training
Alstom Transport
Germiston
01.2002 - 12.2002
- Populate electrical circuit board for railway signalling.
- Faultfinding, repairs and testing of electronic circuits.
- Electrical protection and control panel wiring, testing and commissioning.
- Insulating electrical conductors for ac and dc electrical machines
- Assessment of incoming electrical motors and final testing after repairs
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Engineering
Tshwane University Of Technology
Pretoria 01.2003 - 06.2008
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Technikon Pretoria
Pretoria 01.2000 - 06.2003
Skills
Diagnostic procedures
undefinedTimeline
Automation Technologist
Kumba Iron Ore
04.2023 - Current
Acting First Line Manager
Kumba Iron Ore
10.2020 - 03.2023
Automation Technologist
Kumba Iron Ore
09.2019 - 08.2020
Automation Technician
Kumba Iron Ore
03.2016 - 08.2019
Instrumentation Technician
Kumba Iron Ore (Thabazimbi Mine)
11.2014 - 03.2016
Electrical Technician
Kumba Iron Ore ( Thabazimbi Mine)
04.2010 - 10.2014
Master Technician
Kumba Iron Ore (Sishen Mine)
11.2006 - 03.2010
Tester
Alstom Machines Repairs
04.2004 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical Engineering
Tshwane University Of Technology
01.2003 - 06.2008
Technician in Training
Alstom Transport
01.2002 - 12.2002
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Technikon Pretoria
01.2000 - 06.2003
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