Mzwandile Jili

I bring over eight years of professional experience in the rail industry, having served as both an Engineering Technician and a Signalling Technician. Throughout my career, I have consistently delivered high-quality performance in these roles. Notably, I have played a key role in the execution of the PRASA Gauteng resignalling projects, contributing to various critical tasks, including testing, commissioning, and site supervision.

SIGNALLING TECHNICIAN - SIEMENS MOBILITY

(2019-01)

• Perform functional and correspondence testing of signalling equipment according to prescribed test procedures.
• Conduct safety briefings at the start of every shift.
• Perform job/task observations (planned and unplanned).
• Perform inspections of the equipment.
• Planning and scheduling the tasks.
• Ensuring that targets are met on time.
• Read and interpret the electrical drawings.
• Root Cause Analysis and incident management.
• Technical, systematic, and logical problem-solving abilities.
• Testing and commissioning of the SICAS S7 electronic interlocking system.
• Ensure SHEQ compliance.
• Appointed as an assistant site supervisor for PRASA Gauteng resignalling project.
• Maintenance in railway signaling infrastructure

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (S7 PLC CONFIGURATION) - Siemens Mobility

(2016-01 - 2018-12)

• Configuration SICAS S7 software
• Prepare documentation
• Setup the ITF
• Plan and coordinating of testing activities that take place in ITF
• Network switch configuration
• Read and interpreted technical drawings, manuals and schematics for effective problem solving.
• Demonstrated understanding by successfully completing the assessments.
• Used precision test equipment such as multi-meters, oscilloscope insulation testers, clamp meters, etc.

National Diploma - Instrumentation Light Current Engineering - Durban University of Technology (2013)

Matric / Grade12 Certificate - Mariathal Combined School (2001)