O Khumalo
GCC Mines and Works Certified | Electrical Engineer in Training
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GCC Mines and Works Certified Electrical Engineer in Training with practical experience in electrical engineering, fixed plant operations, power systems, maintenance, reliability engineering and engineering projects within the coal mining industry. Experienced in shutdown planning and execution, engineering compliance, renewable energy integration and data-driven performance improvement. Skilled in developing Power BI dashboards and applying ETAP for power system analysis and real-time monitoring to support operational decision-making.
Possess a strong understanding of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), statutory engineering requirements and engineering governance, with a commitment to safety, continuous improvement and operational excellence. Experienced in working with multidisciplinary teams to improve plant performance, equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness.
Experience
Student Vacation Work - EXXARO RESOURCES
(2021-01 - 2022-02)
- Switchgear and Substation Maintenance
- Project on Maintaining Power transformers using RCM principle
Student Assistant and Mentor - NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY
(2022-02 - 2022-12)
- Guided junior students academically and personally
- Facilitated peer learning and mentorship sessions, orientation, and integration
Mining Industry Exposure - Impala Bafokeng Platinum Mine
(2025-02 - 2025-11)
- Exposed to underground and surface electrical systems within a platinum mining environment
- Observed electrical maintenance practices, plant operations, and statutory engineering controls
- Developed practical understanding of safety systems, risk management, and operational discipline in a production mine and winding plant
Mining Industry Exposure – Central Services - Siyanda Bakgatla Platinum Mine
(2025-11 - 2025-12)
- Completed environmental and services engineering exposure within central mine services
- Gained practical insight into refrigeration plants, heat exchangers, air-conditioning systems, and ammonia refrigeration safety
- Developed awareness of applicable regulations, SANS standards, and compliance requirements for mine services infrastructure
Mining Industry Exposure - Harmony Gold Mine
(2025-11 - 2025-11)
- Participated in mine exposure focused on operational safety, engineering environments, and production support
- Observed electrical engineering practices within a gold mining operation, reinforcing safety awareness and statutory compliance
- Gained practical understanding of the operation, safety, and maintenance of the Monorail system
Act Head, Maintenance – Mine 2 - EXXARO RESOURCES
(2023-11 - 2024-01)
Appointed under Regulation 2.9.2 of the MHSA
- Ensure compliance with legal, health, and safety standards
- Report defects, hazards, and deviations to engineering/management
- Assist in planning shutdowns, repairs, and preventative maintenance on Diesel Machines. Maintain and control equipment availability and performance
Act AME, Plant - EXXARO RESOURCES
(2025-01 - 2025-03)
Responsible under MHSA Regulation 2.13.3.1
- Ensure the safe operation, maintenance, and control of the plant. Implement and enforce health, safety, and environmental procedures
- Supervise plant personnel and ensure proper training and competency
- Report defects, deviations, and incidents to the appointed 2.13.1 engineer
- Support preventative maintenance, shutdowns, and repair planning
PIT, Electrical (The ConneXXion) - EXXARO RESOURCES
(2025-03 - 2026-02)
- Facilitated and led Arc Flash Standard implementation at Belfast
- Developing Energy Management Dashboard – Power BI
- ETAP Real-time Project
- Vice President of ToastMasters International
Act AME, Plant - Exxaro Grootegeluk - EXXARO RESOURCES
(2026-02)
Responsible under MHSA Regulation 2.13.3.1
- Support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of coal beneficiation plant equipment across assigned process areas
- Coordinate maintenance activities, shutdown planning/execution, and plant readiness to improve reliability and minimise downtime
- Support breakdown management, root cause analysis (RCFA), defect elimination, and implementation of corrective actions
- Monitor plant performance, equipment availability, throughput, and operational constraints, providing technical support to operations and maintenance teams
- Ensure compliance with MHSA requirements through risk assessments, incident investigations, contractor management, and statutory engineering support as per the guidance of 2.13.4.1
- Lead safety engagements, Visible Felt Leadership (VFL), shutdown standdowns, and workforce safety communication initiatives
- Review contractor readiness, SHEC files, permits, method statements, lifting plans, and critical work compliance
- Support electrical engineering activities including fault finding, isolation verification, equipment inspections, and power system reliability
- Develop engineering dashboards, reports, and performance tools using Power BI and data analysis to support decision-making
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in reliability, shutdown optimisation, maintenance planning, and plant performance enhancement
Education
Grade 12 - Core subjects: Mathematics, Physical Science, and Life Sciences - LETEANE HIGH SCHOOL (2015 - 2018)
BEng (Hons) - Electrical and Electronics Engineering - NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (2019 - 2022)
Completed - FUNDAMENTAL MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES (2025 - 2025)
