Arnau Mudau

Arnau Faith Mudau is an ECSA Candidate Mechanical Engineering Technologist with strong technical expertise and hands-on artisan experience in manufacturing and power generation environments. He has successfully led and supported mechanical projects at Matimba, Kendal, and Matla Power Stations, demonstrating strong capability in project management, maintenance, OHS, and Construction Regulation. His career progression from Artisan Welder at Komatsu Mining to Overhead Line Trainee Technologist and, currently, Site Technologist and Alternate Site Manager reflects strong technical depth, leadership development, and practical engineering competence.

He combines engineering theory with effective site execution and commercial awareness, highlighted by tripling projected profit margins on a recent completed project while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

Site Technologist | Alternate Site Manager at ET-X Projects (2025-09 – 2025-02)

Led full project lifecycle execution of a critical dust handling plant project addressing excessive ash emissions and environmental non-compliance across all 6 units.

• Managed procurement, fabrication, and quality compliance.
• Directed daily site operations, including planning, coordination, and execution.
• Conducted technical investigations identifying duct perforations and pressure deficiencies.
• Developed and implemented sound engineering solutions.
• Managed project cost control through optimized resource allocation and time management.
• Reviewed and approved method statements, risk assessments, and Rigging plans.
• Maintained project risk register and mitigation strategies.
• Managing Scope change and project delays.
• Ensured strict compliance with the OHS Act and Eskom safety requirements.
• Liaised with clients and compiled reports (Engineering and Daily progress reports).
• Preparing Data Books, Completion Certificate, and Project Handover.
• Interviewed and selected candidates with the required skills.
• Tripled project profit margin through cost control and efficiency improvements.

Junior Mechanical Technologist at ET-X Projects (2025-07 – 2025-08)

Led a team of artisans in a shutdown aimed at restoring the efficiency of the Electrostatic Precipitator and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

• Participated in shutdown planning and execution.
• Inspected Electrostatic Precipitators for defects.
• Facilitated pre-Fabrication.
• Record project delays.
• Daily Update of Project Risk Register.
• Verified installations against specifications.
• Coordinated QA/QC compliance.
• Assisted with recommissioning activities.

Junior Mechanical Technologist at ET-X Projects (2024-06 – 2025-07)

Responsible for reliability improvement, maintenance strategy, and mechanical upgrades within the dust handling and conveyor systems of a coal-fired power station.

• Developed preventive and corrective maintenance strategies.
• Conducted RCA on equipment failures.
• Performed condition monitoring and inspections.
• Supervised artisans during maintenance activities.
• Assisted in shutdown planning and execution.
• Prepared performance reports and recommendations.
• Ensured compliance with Eskom standards.
• Analyze equipment behavior by observing and calculating MTTR, MTBF, MTTF, and MTTD.

Mechanical Technologist Trainee at Trans Africa (2023-09 – 2024-06)

Part of the mechanical engineering team, tasked with conducting compliance verification of Overhead Lines Design Reports.

• Developed mechanical design reports.
• Performed first principle load verification calculations (SANS 10280).
• Reviewed drawings and specifications.
• Ensured compliance with Eskom standards TRMSCAAC6.

Artisan Welder at Komatsu Mining Corp (2019-01 – 2023-09)

Started as an apprentice welder, qualified and appointed as an artisan welder in the Electrical Motor Department.

• Performed coded welding in line with WPS.
• Fabricated mining equipment components.
• Conducted mechanical repairs.
• Led safety meetings and maintained 6S standards.

Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – University of South Africa (UNISA) (2023-03)

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – University of South Africa (UNISA) (2022-04)

Project Management in Project Management (2026)