Katlego Mariri

I have gained a vast of knowledge related to the field of Instrument and Electrical Construction, throughout my learning experience at Sasol Secunda plant. I have a strong focus on safety and asset management as this is important to any organization. I have strong fault-finding skills in the field and on control systems.

I also have good negotiation and decision-making skills. I perform well in groups, also as an individual. I am more than willing to take on any new challenges. I have a positive attitude towards my work and can accomplish anything I put my mind to.

Senior Instrument Artisan - NATREF - South Africa

(2022-01)

Gr1. Instrument Artisan - Sasol Synfuels - Secunda, South Africa

(2015-09 - 2022-01)

Maintenance and fault finding on instrumentation and control systems (Moore; Siemens S7, Honeywell, HIMA and Yokogawa).

• Use of test equipment including Hart communicators; Laptop with Vega PACT ware; multimeters; valve calibrators; temperature simulators; pressure simulators and dead weight testers.
• Performing standby duties as to support the plants.
• Assisting with various renewal and plant improvement projects; technical review of proposed equipment; factory acceptance tests.
• Management of change documentation.
• Trip And Alarm tests on ESD equipment.
• Implementation of 4 MOORE ESD system.
• Cabinet layout design, assembling and wiring of control systems.
• Acting as Foreman.
• Assisting Foreman with schedule planning.
• Planning for shutdowns and pit stop shutdowns.
• Managing stores.
• Managed Statutory System shutdowns.
• Assisted in Sand-filter Junction boxes and cables replacement project.
• Assisted in total plant airlines replacement project.
• Driving replacement of pneumatic and obsolete level transmitters to Vega and ERS project.

Instrumentation leaner artisan - Sasol Synfuels - Phenosolvan, South Africa

(2012-02 - 2015-11)

Theoretical and practical tests on trade related tasks

• Tasks (Pressure; level; temperature; flow; analysers, PLC and sensors (at Academy))
• Assist artisan in schedule breaking (at plant).

Maintenance operator - Sasol Synfuels - Phenosolvan & Rectisol, South Africa

(2010-09 - 2010-09)

Assisting artisans in all facets of plant, overhauling Camflex 2 valves, cleaning valve parts and cable installations (under Ipsco & Jomele during Annual shutdowns).

Safety operator & camera technician - Sasol Synfuels - Phenosolvan, South Africa

(2011-02 - 2011-02)

Enforcing safety procedures, monitoring vessels and confined spaces, By installing cameras, monitors, scanners and doing safety Standby.

• Tasks (Pressure; level; temperature; flow; analysers)

Qualified Process Instrumentation Mechanic - Chemical industries & Oil - Qualification Authority (2015)

Grade 12 - Kgoshi Moroangoato (2005)

N6 - Instrumentation - Gert Sibande TVET College (2009)

S5 - Instrumentation - Vaal University Technology (2024)