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Luyanda Gladman Mpako

Luyanda Gladman Mpako

Results-driven Elevator Technician and Shift Maintenance Fitter

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Port ElizabethMember since August 18, 2026
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skillsCritical ThinkingEffective Communication skillsAble to interpret and understand Electrical and Mechanical drawingsWell-versed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act)
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Excellent problem-solving and analytical skillsCritical ThinkingEffective Communication skillsAble to interpret and understand Electrical and Mechanical drawingsWell-versed in the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act)

About

Results-driven Elevator Technician and Shift Maintenance Fitter with a strong background in pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical, and mechanical systems, looking to leverage my analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver exceptional elevator maintenance and repair services.

Experience

Elevator Technician (Engineering) - OTIS ELEVATOR

(1994-01 - 2005-12)

  • Ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations and applying best practices in maintenance, including shutdown maintenance and preventive maintenance strategies
  • Maintaining and optimizing electrical distribution and control systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), variable speed drivers (VSDs), robots and electronic systems
  • Interpreting electrical drawings and diagrams to inform maintenance and repair activities

Diesel Electrical Fitter - Transnet Rail Engineering

(2005-01 - 2010-12)

  • Stripping, overhauling and assembling of locomotive components including brake valves, injectors, fuel pumps, governors and turbochargers
  • Performing precision tasks such as setting locomotive gauges and conducting measurements and testing as required
  • Conducting repairs, commissioning and fault finding on broken locomotives including troubleshooting and attending to breakdowns

SHIFT MAINTENANCE FITTER - FORMEX ENGINEERING

(2011-01 - 2016-12)

  • Performing fault finding, repairs and replacement on electrical and hydraulic systems
  • Conducting routine maintenance tasks such as replacing clutches, brake blocks, overhauling cylinders and repairing or replacing pumps
  • Logging jobs cards and maintenance activities into the SYSPRO 60 system

Lift Technician (Mechanic) - SOUTH AFRICA ELEVATOR COMPANY (SACE)

(2017-01 - 2021-12)

  • Installation, commissioning, problem-solving, and fault-finding on machinery, control units, and drive systems
  • Ensuring safe operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment, including fault analysis and recording, and performing planned maintenance with minimal operational interruption
  • Analyzing equipment failures, determining root causes, and performing basic rigging and lifting equipment tasks

Education

Matric - Kwezi Lomso Comprehensive High School (1991-01 - 1991-12)

National Certificates - (N1 - N3) & (N4 - N6) - Digital Electronics, Mathematics, Industrial Electronics, Electronics, Digital Systems - Iqhayiya Technical College (1992-01 - 1992-12)

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