Millwright - South 32
(2022-10 - 2026-02)
- Planned and carried out maintenance and repairs on single- and double-boom drill rigs (282 & 285 S2 Boomer), keeping development drilling on schedule.
- Performed medium voltage switching up to 33 kV, isolating and restoring supply safely during planned and breakdown maintenance.
- Diagnosed and corrected faults on VSDs, pumps, fans, motors, screens, conveyor belts and crushers, reducing repeat breakdowns.
- Led the installation, testing and commissioning of 11 kV minisubs and took responsibility for their ongoing maintenance.
Electrician - Assmang Manganese (Black Rock)
(2017-09 - 2022-08)
- Executed electrical fault-finding and repair on single- and double-boom drill rigs (282 & 285 S2 Boomer), returning equipment to service within tight shift targets.
- Conducted medium voltage switching up to 33 kV, strictly following lock-out and permit procedures to protect personnel and plant.
- Troubleshot and repaired VSDs, pump and fan motors, screens, conveyor drives and crusher control circuits, improving electrical availability.
- Assisted with the installation and commissioning of 11 kV minisubs, performing pre-energisation checks and protection verification.
Millwright - Waterval Smelter (Anglo Platinum)
(2015-09 - 2017-08)
- Maintained and overhauled arc-furnace auxiliary equipment, helping to minimise furnace downtime and support steady smelting operations.
- Carried out medium voltage switching up to 33 kV to isolate circuits for safe mechanical and electrical work.
- Serviced conveyor belts, VSD-controlled fans, pump motors, mills, cyclones and flotation plant equipment, prioritising work to match production demands.
- Performed mechanical and electrical repairs on screens and flotation plant, quickly resolving plant stoppages.
Electrician - Murray & Roberts
(2010-07 - 2015-05)
- Performed switching operations up to 33 kV in underground and surface installations, maintaining a strong safety record.
- Diagnosed and repaired pumps, chairlifts, ventilation fans, motors, conveyor belts, and single- and double-boom drill ring equipment.
- Worked closely with engineering teams to complete planned maintenance during available windows, preventing production delays.
Principal Technical Official - Eskom Holdings
(2007-06 - 2010-05)
- Supervised substation construction and extension projects, coordinating teams and contractors to meet safety, quality and milestone targets.
- Managed the erection of overhead lines and carried out switching and fault-finding on networks up to 88 kV.
- Led testing and preventive maintenance on power transformers up to 88 kV, ensuring compliance with Eskom technical standards.
- Investigated and resolved substation equipment faults, restoring supply and improving network reliability.
Millwright - Bafokeng Rasimone Platinum Concentrator
(2001-06 - 2007-04)
- Carried out medium voltage switching and isolation up to 33 kV for the concentrator electrical network.
- Maintained and repaired conveyor belts, VSDs, fans, pumps, motors, mills, cyclones, flotation cells and vibrating screens, increasing overall plant uptime.
- Handled both mechanical and electrical breakdowns on screens and flotation plant, reducing mean time to repair.
- Supported production teams by scheduling preventive maintenance to align with processing plans and minimise disruption.
