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Tshepo Simon Mokgwabone

Kuruman

Summary

Tshepo Simon Mokgwabone is a Trade-tested Instrument Mechanician who’s an aspiring Senior Instrumentation/Automation Technician and/or Instrumentation/Automation Specialist. He holds a National Certificate (N3) and an Instrument Mechanician Trade Certificate from the Vuselela TVET College and the ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI Training Academy, respectively. With over 20 years of experience in roles such as Plant Operator, Assistant SEMI SKILLED ELECTRICIAN, and INSTRUMENT MECHANICIAN, TSHEPO is confident in his practical skills and theoretical knowledge gained through his education and hands-on experience. He believes his background has equipped him to excel in Electrical, Electronics, Control, and Instrumentation domains. With a solid foundation in Control and Instrumentation, Tshepo is dedicated to continual learning, seeking to enhance his expertise and capabilities to progress further in his profession. He is known for his self-motivation and goal-driven nature, and is committed to uplifting and empowering others through sharing his knowledge and experiences.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Instrumentation Mechanician

Northern Cape Minerals Operation
06.2024 - Current
  • Investigate, troubleshoot, diagnose and perform maintenance on the concentration plant instrumentation equipment
  • Ei, ROM, Crusher, Flotation, Filtration, Dewatering and milling plants
  • Ensure safe start up plant after planned maintenance
  • Collaborate with production personnel to maximize plant production

Instrumentation Mechanician

Samancor Western Chrome Mines
01.2023 - 02.2024
  • Instrumentation maintenance on HMS plant
  • Crushing and washing plant and control systems using TIA portal and TBA historian
  • Calibration of Belt scales on Surface and Underground
  • Monitoring and overseeing plant operations
  • Assisting with startup, shutdown, and operations of facility equipment
  • Identifying problems that arise and troubleshooting them
  • Reason for leaving- End of Contract

Instrumentation Mechanician

South Deep Gold Fields
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Executed pneumatic valve, positioner and actuator installations and repaired LVDT transducers
  • Oversaw fault finding on plant and field instruments such as PH sensors, flame detectors, intercoms and proximity sensors for smooth plant operators
  • Monitored plant operation and troubleshooting via Yokogawa DCS/SCADA programme Allen Bradley PLC RS Logix 500
  • Installed and commissioned electrical panels and camera
  • Configured and installed VFD’s, wired Profinet and Ethernet WLAN network cables
  • Reason for leaving- professional development

Instrumentation Mechanician

Ekapa Minerals
04.2021 - 04.2022
  • Performed fibre and profinet network installation and repairs
  • Troubleshooted Network related issues and performed fault finding
  • Install PDS systems on TMM Machines and Human machine interfaces Epiroc Mobilaris, Newtrax and general Plant instrumentation
  • Complied with all applicable health and safety regulations, policies and established practices
  • Reason- Better offer at another company

Instrumentation Mechanician

ANGLO AMERICAN COAL SA NOW Thungela resources khwezela colliery
06.2019 - 02.2021
  • Performed maintenance on coal plant
  • Troubleshooted plant instruments related issues and facilitate projects to optimize plant performance
  • Install level, flow, pressure, nuclear density meters, Encoders on stacker reclaimers
  • Complied with all applicable health and safety regulations, policies and established work practices
  • Reason for leaving: company restructuring

Instrumentation Mechanician

Afarak Mogale Ferroalloy smelter
06.2018 - 05.2019
  • Performed maintenance on conveyors, ore dryers, Gas plant Analytical instruments, overhead crane load limiting devices interlocks, Dust separation plant
  • Troubleshooting plant instruments and allen bradley, Siemens S7 300, ABB and Mitsubishi PLC SOFTWARES AND HARDWARE
  • Install level, flow, pressure, nuclear density meters, Thermocouples, Rtd
  • Complied with all applicable health and safety regulations, policies and established work practices
  • Reason for leaving- Received a better offer at another company

Instrumentation Mechanician

Anglogold ashanti Tau Tona mine
06.2016 - 03.2019
  • Performed maintenance on Backfill plant, Fridge plants and Ice plant
  • Install and commission Compressor instrumentation systems
  • Complied with all applicable health and safety regulations, policies and established work practices
  • Reason for leaving company restructuring

Education

NTC 3 - Electrical and instrumentation Engineering

Taletso TVET College

Instrument Mechanician (Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control) Trade Certificate -

ANGLO GOLD ASHANTI
05.2016

Skills

  • Good understanding of electrical systems
  • Circuits
  • Instrumentation principles
  • Basic mechanical aptitude
  • Attention to detail
  • Competence in using hand and power tools
  • Ability to document work performed
  • Knowledge of process control systems
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
  • Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
  • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
  • Adherence to safety protocols
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work collaboratively
  • Knowledge of industrial networks
  • Profibus
  • Asibus
  • Profinet
  • Device Networks
  • Controlnet
  • Good understanding of VSD
  • Soft starters
  • Knowledge of onkey5 maintenance management tool

Accomplishments

  • Successfully headed the project Automate on all underground conveyors at Samancor mill sell.
  • Nominated for best INSTRUMENTATION STUDENT at ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI 2015.

Goals

  • To take on leadership roles within my field, where I can mentor aspiring instrumentation technicians and contribute to the advancement of the profession.
  • To attain relevant certifications and qualifications that validate my expertise and open doors to advanced opportunities within the industry.
  • To become a trusted resource within my organization, contributing to the development and maintenance of sophisticated instrumentation systems.
  • To become an expert in my field and help my company achieve long term objectives.

Ee

Black Male

References

  • Mr Kamogelo Mokomele, Instrumentation Manager Tharisa Mine, kmokomele@tharisa.com, 083 426 5126
  • Mrs K Chiloane, Instrumentation Superintendent Thungela Resources, kholofelo.chiloane@thungela.com, 072 217 3058
  • Mr S Masombuka, Instrument Mechanician Samancor, Sylvester.Masombuka@samancorcr.com, 066 284 4973
  • Mr Lancelot Maleto, Automation Instrumentation Technician De Beers Group, khomotso.maleto@debeersgroup.com, 076 934 7916
  • Mr Douglas Engelbrecht, Technician Minopex Gamsberg Concentrator Plant, 083 233 0191

Volunteer Experience

  • Assist at a local hospice soup kitchen during my spare time.
  • Offers mathematics extra lessons to matriculants at local high school.

Personal Information

  • License: Code 10-C1
  • Nationality: South African

Timeline

Instrumentation Mechanician

Northern Cape Minerals Operation
06.2024 - Current

Instrumentation Mechanician

Samancor Western Chrome Mines
01.2023 - 02.2024

Instrumentation Mechanician

South Deep Gold Fields
05.2022 - 12.2022

Instrumentation Mechanician

Ekapa Minerals
04.2021 - 04.2022

Instrumentation Mechanician

ANGLO AMERICAN COAL SA NOW Thungela resources khwezela colliery
06.2019 - 02.2021

Instrumentation Mechanician

Afarak Mogale Ferroalloy smelter
06.2018 - 05.2019

Instrumentation Mechanician

Anglogold ashanti Tau Tona mine
06.2016 - 03.2019

NTC 3 - Electrical and instrumentation Engineering

Taletso TVET College

Instrument Mechanician (Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control) Trade Certificate -

ANGLO GOLD ASHANTI
Tshepo Simon Mokgwabone