Cameron Pillay

To secure a management role where I can leverage my experience as a maintenance shift electrician and proven supervisory skills to lead teams effectively, improve operational efficiency, and ensure high standards of safety, reliability, and maintenance performance. I aim to contribute to organizational success through strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Shift Maintenance Electrician - Toyota Tsusho South Africa Processing

(2024-11)

• Install, maintain and repair electrical and mechanical machinery and equipment such as Blanking Line, Shear Line and guillotines.
• Conduct fault finding, diagnosis and repair of electrical systems, including control panels.
• Execute preventative maintenance schedules and update maintenance records.
• Support production teams by responding promptly to breakdowns and failures.
• Provide route cause analysis and implement effective countermeasures to prevent recurrence and improve equipment reliability.
• Install, test and commission new electrical equipment according to code and standards.
• Ensure compliance with all occupational, health and safety regulations.
• Modify existing PLC programmes and develop new programmes as needed for improvements and equipment upgrades.
• Develop and implement "kaizen" initiatives to improve process efficiency.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, conducting regular inspections.

Maintenance Artisan - Trident Steel

(2024-04 - 2024-10)

Reason for leave: Better Prospects

• Install, maintain and repair electrical and mechanical machinery and equipment such as Cut to Length Line, Slitting Line, Guillotines and Bandsaws.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks to ensure machinery operates reliably by servicing electrical components such as motors, PLCs and control systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Conduct inspections and tests to identify equipment malfunctions or potential failures both mechanical and electrical.
• Collaborate with other maintenance and production team members to ensure smooth operations and maximize productivity.
• Adhere to safety regulations and procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Document maintenance activities and maintain records of repairs and maintenance performed.

Maintenance Supervisor and Shareholder - Pillaco Enterprises

(2021-11 - 2024-02)

Reason for leave: Business closure due to market conditions.

• Supervise and lead a team of maintenance workers, providing guidance, mentorship, professional growth and the successful completion of maintenance tasks.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs to reduce downtime, improve equipment reliability and extend the lifespan of critical assets.
• Co-ordinate and prioritize repair activities to address breakdowns promptly and minimize production interruptions.
• Oversee the maintenance of the facilities, ensuring safe, clean, and well-maintained working environment for employees.
• Work closely with the management team to establish maintenance budgets and monitor spending while maintaining the required quality of services.
• Evaluate and manage relationships with external contractors and service providers to ensure quality service delivery and adherence to contractual agreements.
• Ensure that all maintenance activities adhere to safety regulations and laws, implementing safety protocols and conducting regular safety training for staff.
• Utilize data and metrics to assess maintenance performance, identify areas for improvement and develop continuous improvement initiatives.
• Development and maintaining an inventory of all equipment and assets while planning and scheduling replacements or upgrades as necessary.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date maintenance records, including work orders, invoices and maintenance reports.
• Stay updated on the latest trends and advancements in maintenance practices and solutions to enhance operational efficiency.

Millwright and Maintenance Foreman - Afgri Animal Feeds

(2018-10 - 2021-10)

Reason for leave: Mutual Separation.

• Operational problem solving and implementation of innovation for increasing efficiency, reduce cost and sustain quality and customer service standards.
• Schedule maintenance and create daily work orders for subordinates on shift.
• Co-ordinate and plan the work for subordinates effectively in order to achieve set targets.
• Collaboration with managers of other departments in order to solve problems and keep the mill running efficiently.
• Motivate maintenance team and increase skills matrix by selecting, training and developing staff to meet business expectation, monitoring and appraising job contribution.
• Understanding and implementing key policies, practices, procedures as laid out by management.
• Effective use of maintenance annual budget by monitoring expenditure and implementing corrective action.
• Mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs on the following machinery: conveyors, bucket elevators, drag chain conveyors, vertical and horizontal screw conveyors, hammer mill and mixer machines(CPM and MARBRIK), conditioner, fat coater, coolers, goods handling equipment, steam valves.
• Preventative maintenance on plant machinery and equipment.
• Perform stand-by duty ensuring continuous running of the mill at all times.
• Inspection of machinery ensuring that all safety guards and safety devices are in place.
• Perform earth leakage testing on all plug socket outlets to ensure earth continuity.

Engineering N Diploma - Engineering - Umbilo FET College (2018)

Electrical Red Seal Trade Test - Electrical - Atholl Sunday Training Centre (Apprenticeship with YARA Animal Nutrition) (2018)

Matric - Wyebank Secondary School (2010)