Mthandeni Shabalala

I am motivated, dedicated, discipline, proactive, flexible and adaptable individual with a great work ethic and enthusiasm. I am able to communicate effectively and grasp new concept quickly, with the focus to achieve goals in a given deadline with the ability to work under pressure.

I have more than 15 years as a Qualified Artisan; Electrical Fitter in the Engineering/ Technical/ Production/ Manufacturing/ Refurbishment/ Ad-hoc Project Performing Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic, Testing and Commissioning, Static test, Dynamic test, Quality control, Supervision, and Monitor the Warranty Motor-coach/ Trailer-coach, Locomotives and Equipment's/ Machines

• Monitor warranty Locomotive and Motor-coach (25KVAC, 3KVDC, 400VAC, 230VAC, 110VDC). 
• Customer focus and problem solving. 
• Maximo/ job card; open, close and create work order (detail report). 
• Health and Safety; log out tag out (LOTO), risk assessment, and near miss. 
• Fleet inspection, fleet data analysis and compile fault report. 
• Testing (static and dynamic testing) and commissioning, and quality control. 
• Preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance, and breakdown. 
• Breakdown; traction converter, transformer and auxiliary equipment's (R&R). 
• Implementation of change request (CR) modification base on Engineering. 
• Modification of electrical circuit's and mechanical control systems. 
• Ad-hoc project; re-assemble of the damage Locomotive. 
• Better understanding of Matric Train Control technology system. 
• Technical knowledge of components, devices, equipment and tools. 
• Electrical work, mechanical fitting and pneumatic systems. 
• Electrical wires/ cables looming and tag numbering. 
• Crimping wires/ cables using different types of tools. 
• Installation of electrical and mechanical; components, devices and equipment’s. 
• Pneumatic system; fitting pipes, actuators and pressure vessels. 
• Assemble of high voltage (HV) and low voltage (LV) cubicle/ panel.
• Assemble AC & DC motors, traction motors, gearboxes, blower motors, motor alternators.
• Diagnose and troubleshooting, fault finding and repair (efficient and effective). 
• Able to interpret blueprint and schematic diagrams. 
• Understand standard and specifications (ISO 9001:2015), and engineering principles. 
• Non-conforming report (NCR) and root cause analysis. 
• Handover the warranty Locomotive and Motor-coach.
• Handle maintenance materials, spares, tools and instrument's. 

• 06/2002 – 04/2005 Durban, South Africa Artisan; Electrical Fitter (Red Seal), Transnet School of Engineering Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical and Pneumatic.
• 01/2000 – 12/2000 Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Electrical Engineering N3, KZN Midlands Technical College