Costa Khosa

Highly skilled and versatile Electrical Technician with extensive expertise in both electrical and mechanical systems, with a strong track record of troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving complex machinery and automation issues. Proficient in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical panels, PLCs, VSDs, soft starters, motors, and control systems, ensuring peak operational efficiency and strict compliance with safety and industry standards. Experienced in conducting preventative maintenance, performing precise fault-finding, and implementing solutions that minimize downtime, extend equipment lifespan, and optimize production performance.

Adept at reading and interpreting electrical schematics, aligning mechanical components, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support continuous operational excellence.

Electrical Technician at TM Engineering (2023-09 – Present)

• Expertly assemble and wire complex machine panels, ensuring flawless functionality and adherence to technical and safety standards.
• Rapidly troubleshoot and resolve breakdowns, performing proactive preventative maintenance to maximize asset uptime.
• Diagnose, repair, and optimize AC/DC drives, PLCs, soft starters, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, actuators, and sensors with precision.
• Install, route, and manage electrical cabling for conveyors and machinery, ensuring seamless production flow.
• Conduct meticulous daily and weekly inspections, identifying potential issues early to prevent costly breakdowns.
• Perform comprehensive wiring, testing, and fault-finding on electrical motors to guarantee peak operational performance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan, execute, and optimize machinery installations and upgrades.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and reports, ensuring compliance with operational, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Test, calibrate, and commission new equipment to ensure optimal performance and compliance with technical specifications.

Electrical Technician at Sasko (PepsiCo) (2020-01 – 2023-08)

• Delivered expert fault-finding and repairs on VSDs, soft starters, PLCs, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, ensuring uninterrupted production.
• Responded swiftly to machine breakdowns while executing preventative maintenance strategies in full compliance with EHS regulations.
• Conducted precise daily and weekly inspections, lubrication, and preventive measures to extend machinery lifespan and reliability.
• Installed, relocated, assembled, and dismantled production machinery, optimizing operational efficiency.
• Accurately aligned and fitted machine components using hand tools, maintaining strict adherence to technical specifications.
• Generated detailed daily and weekly maintenance reports, providing actionable insights to supervisors and management.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to coordinate maintenance schedules, ensuring minimal disruption to production operations.

Electrical Assistant at Hamar Control the Pulse of Africa (2017-06 – 2019-12)

• Installed, replaced, and maintained electrical control and distribution equipment, including relays, timers, contactors, and circuit breakers, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
• Constructed, repaired, and maintained MCC, PLC, distribution, and control panels with precision and efficiency.
• Interpreted and applied electrical drawings to execute installations and repairs accurately.
• Conducted systematic inspections of panels and proactively replaced outdated wiring to prevent failures.
• Documented all maintenance activities with accuracy, reporting to management to support informed decision-making.

Installation Rule – Kaizen Training Institute (2022)

Electrical Engineering – South West Gauteng College (2019)

Trade Test – Engineering Skill Academy (2019)

Electrical engineering N1-N6 – South West Gauteng College (2017)