Senior Technician at CDI Electrical (2024-05 – 2026-02)
Small-scale construction company performing engineering, construction, and maintenance work on coal mines, mineral processing plants and the building environment
- Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in systems and equipment
- Perform advanced preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure optimal performance and longevity of equipment
- Lead technical projects, including equipment installation, system upgrades, and new technology integration
- Interpret and utilize schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
- Supervise, train, and mentor junior technicians and new hires
- Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and technical support to the team and other departments
- Delegate tasks and manage workflow to meet project deadlines and operational goals
- Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials
- Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and industry regulations (e.g., Lockout/Tag out, PPE)
- Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to maintain a secure work environment
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and regulatory documentation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., engineering, production) to improve processes and solve problems
- Communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
Director/Owner at Karmor Engineering Consultants (2016-05 – 2020-03)
Small-scale construction company performing engineering, construction, and maintenance work on coal mines, mineral processing plants and the building environment
Electrical Construction Supervisor at Jormid Electrical (2008-10 – 2016-04)
Provides profound engineering and project solutions on Opencast coal mines for Draglines, Stackers, Reclaimers and Shovels
- Supporting clients and Project Managers in coordinating and monitoring technical aspects of project execution
- Preparing achievable construction schedules for E, C&I work to meet project requirements
- Leading and managing E, C&I contractors, and sub-contractors
- Supervising and training personnel
- Performing plant audits
- Maintaining, commissioning and overseeing construction activities on draglines, drills and shovels
- Reviewing engineering and construction documentation such as system overview, PLC architecture, layouts, lists, diagrams, and schematics
- Producing various typical process engineering documents including inventory of equipment, PID, flow sheets and plant layouts
- Building strong working relationships and effective communication channels with other internal engineering disciplines, external engineering partners, procurement, construction and commissioning personnel, as well as other key stakeholders
Plant Electrical Supervisor at Anglo American (Kleinkopje Opencast Mine) (2004-06 – 2008-09)
International leader in mining essential metals to contribute to a sustainable future and energy transition
Electrical Foreman at Kelvin Power Station (2001-03 – 2004-05)
Supplying electricity to City Power, Johannesburg's electricity utility
- Preparing technical documents and scopes of work for supplier enquiries
- Verifying supplier documents, parts and equipment deliveries
- Participating in periodical engineering reviews including P&ID and design reviews
- Providing input into project monthly report related to design, construction progress, cost and issues
- Performing as a strong member of a cohesive team with strict enforcement of health, safety and statutory regulations, quality standards, governance processes and compliance requirements
- Managing communication protocols such as ethernet, profibus and device-net
- Performing root cause analysis on plant breakdowns
- Conducting preventative maintenance and weekly checks on processing plant
- Assisting with production improvements
- Building strong working relationships and effective communication channels with key stakeholders, resolving complaints and enquiries
- Reading and interpreting technical documentation
- Producing various reports, analyses, correspondence and other documentation
- Managing lock out and permit to work procedures
