Tumelo Kgame
Engineering Manager
Rustenburg
Summary
Improved health and safe working culture with well-rounded systems through Risk Assessment and Procedures. Developed and implemented Maintenance Strategy aligned with the ERP and Asset Care and Maintenance. Constructed, Installed and Commissioned new plants for Business Improvement project as well as extra buildings, medical/training/ centres, and workshops for Mine Expansion. Successful installation and commissioning of Automatic Fire Suppression Systems, Collision Avoidance Systems. Improved change management process during implementation and commissioning of new installations and buildings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2005
2005
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Plant Engineer
Bakubung Platinum Mines
Rustenburg, Mankwe, Ledig
10.2024 - Current
- Maintained open communication channels to verify prescribed operational levels for equipment and tasks.
- Prepared performance appraisals of plan personnel, highlighting exceptional performances and illustrating remedial requirements.
- Complied with applicable mechanical and electrical regulatory standards for Mineral Process plant operation.
- Provided technical support to the production team, troubleshooting issues and offering swift resolutions.
- Led root cause analysis efforts to identify recurring problems and develop long-term solutions.
- Mentored junior staff members on industry best practices, promoting continuous learning within the engineering team.
- Streamlined workflow processes through effective communication with team members at all levels of the organization.
- Assisted in procurement strategies by providing input on vendor selection based on cost analysis and performance metrics.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement and implement effective solutions.
- Implemented energy-saving measures, resulting in reduced operational costs without compromising productivity.
- Developed training programs for junior engineers and technicians, fostering a skilled workforce capable of handling complex tasks independently.
- Resolved technical and quality issues by collaborating with customer, manufacturing, quality assurance, vendors and supplier personnel.
- Mitigated supplier risk through investigation and sourcing of qualified suppliers and on-site evaluations of processes and capacities.
- Designed and enforced best-practice methodologies.
- Organized and managed maintenance staff to fulfill requirements via scheduling and delegation.
- Remained abreast of new and emerging industry regulations and guidelines for plant operations.
- Created standardized set-ups for staff workstations and tools to streamline opening and closing operations.
- Conducted regular safety audits, ensuring a safe working environment for all personnel.
- Evaluated new technology options for potential integration into existing processes, increasing efficiency while maintaining quality standards.
- Developed preventive maintenance programs, reducing equipment failures and increasing overall reliability.
Engineering Manager
PILANESBERG PLATINUM MINES
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Maintenance, Installation, Construction and Operation
- Overseeing all the Engineering work and Performance
- Implementation of TMMS Level 7-9
- Reviewing all the designed work for future projects
- Ensuring compliance to all SHEQ systems
- Drafting and approval of SOPS, COPs, and working standards
- Coaching and Mentoring Junior Engineers and Engineers-in-Training
- Recruiting, Developing, Performance Management and Talent Management of Junior Staff
Open Pit Engineer
PILANESBERG PLATINUM MINES
06.2022 - 12.2022
- TMM Machine Footprint: RDTS (777s), ADTS (B40s), FELS, Graders, Excavators, Dozers, Telehandlers, Mobile Cranes, LDVs, Mobile Crushers, Perckers, Drill rigs
- Plant Machinery, Equipment and Civil Structures: Maintenance, Operation, and Installation
- Equipment Testing and Optimization: TMM Automatic Fires Suppression, TMM Collision Prevention Systems, Personnel Protection Units
- Design for Business Improvement Projects and Health and Safety Systems
- Plan, manage and control all Engineering Capex and Opex budgets
- Ensuring compliance to all SHEQ systems
- Drafting and approval of SOPS, COPs, and working standards
- Enforcement of MHSA (Act&Regulations), OHSA (Act&Regulations), and SANS standards
- Coaching and Mentoring Junior Engineers and Engineers-in-Training
- Recruiting, Developing, Performance Management and Talent Management of Junior Staff
Plant Engineer
PILANESBERG PLATINUM MINES
04.2013 - 05.2022
- Plant Footprint: Sandvik Jaw Crushers, Metso Jaw Crushers, Osborne Jaw Crushers Metso HP800 Cone Crushers, Metso Mills, Floatation Plant, DMS Plant, Thickeners, Larox Filtration, Magra, Conc&Tailings Thickeners, Tailings Scavenger Plant, Chrome Removal Plant (RC Classifiers), Tailings Storage Dam, 10MVA Diesel Generator Plant, 11kV Electrical Reticulation, Over headlines, Pumps, Screens, Steel&HDPE Pipes, Reagent Plant, Echochem Pumps, Atlas Copco Compressors, TMMS
- Water Reticulation, Quality Lab, Material Stores, Engineering Workshops, Control Room, PLC Siemens 7, Scada
- Plant Machinery, Equipment and Civil Structures: Maintenance, Operation, and Installation
- Equipment Testing and Optimization
- Design for Business Improvement Projects and Health and Safety Systems
- Project management role on engineering projects: Brownfields and Greenfields
- Management and Leadership functions to all Engineering Work Activities
- Plan, manage and control all Engineering Capex and Opex budgets
- Ensuring compliance to all SHEQ systems
- Drafting and approval of SOPS, COPS, and working standards
- Enforcement of MHSA (Act&Regulations), OHSA (Act&Regulations), and SANS standards
- Coaching and Mentoring Junior Engineers and Engineers-in-Training
- Recruiting, Developing, Performance Management and Talent Management of Junior Staff
Inspector of Mine Machinery
DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCES
12.2009 - 03.2013
- Maintenance, operation, and system analysis on: Underground and surface water reticulation, Underground and surface electrical reticulation, Refrigeration plant systems, Compressed air systems, Underground air reticulation (Fans), Underground vertical transport, Underground horizontal transport (Locomotives and TMMs), Fluid and material handling, Steam generation systems, Ore extraction plants (Gold and Uranium plants), Process plants (Cement factories and Diamond extraction)
- Statutory Audits and Inspection on equipment and machinery
- Enforcement of Mine Health and Safety Act, Regulations and Minerals Act Regulations
- Issuing of Regulatory Permits for Mine's Machinery
- Presiding Inquiries to Fatal Accidents
Simulaon Design Engineer
M-TECH INDUSTRIAL (POTCHEFSTROOM)
04.2008 - 08.2009
- Analysis in the heat transfer parameters in a packed bed using CFD code
- Sizing of Valves, Pumps, Turbines, Compressors using available codes and standards
- Pipe flow analysis in a power plant using fluid dynamics
Mechanical Engineer
M-TECH INDUSTRIAL (POTCHEFSTROOM)
12.2006 - 04.2008
- Test Execution - investigating different pebble bed correlations/phenomena on an experimental facility
- Responsible for determining the accuracy and applicability of test results
- Test reports compilation of tests performed including calibration and sensitivity analysis
- Plant Maintenance and safety inspections using OHS act and regulations
Education
B.Eng - Mechanical
NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
M.Eng - Mechanical
NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
Management Development Program - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH
GCC - Mines and Works
DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCES
GCC - Factories
DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR
Skills
MAINTENANCE PLANNING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS PROTECTION
MONITORING & CONTROL
PRACTICAL EARTHING
BONDING AND LIGHTNING PROTECTION
MEDIUM VOLTAGE COURSE (1-44 KV)
ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT 101
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/30/78
- Nationality: South African
Drivinglicense - Category
Code 10
Affiliations
ECSA
Soccer, Running, Golf, Cycling
Casual
Timeline
Plant Engineer
Bakubung Platinum Mines
10.2024 - Current
Engineering Manager
PILANESBERG PLATINUM MINES
01.2023 - 05.2024
Open Pit Engineer
PILANESBERG PLATINUM MINES
06.2022 - 12.2022
Plant Engineer
PILANESBERG PLATINUM MINES
04.2013 - 05.2022
Inspector of Mine Machinery
DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCES
12.2009 - 03.2013
Simulaon Design Engineer
M-TECH INDUSTRIAL (POTCHEFSTROOM)
04.2008 - 08.2009
Mechanical Engineer
M-TECH INDUSTRIAL (POTCHEFSTROOM)
12.2006 - 04.2008
M.Eng - Mechanical
NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)
Management Development Program - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH
GCC - Mines and Works
DEPARTMENT OF MINERAL RESOURCES
GCC - Factories
DEPARTMENT OF LABOUR
B.Eng - Mechanical
NORTH WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS)