Senzo Thwala

I am an instrument technician specializing in Process Instrumentation and Control Systems, currently working as an Instrument Technician at Ardagh Glass Packaging. Experienced in maintenance, fault-finding, calibration, and optimization of PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, and VSD/VFD systems in heavy industrial FMCG environments. Skilled in root cause analysis, predictive maintenance, and SHE compliance, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and reliability.

Seeking to contribute expertise to Sasol's Secunda Operations as a Technician I Instrument & Control.

Instrument Technician - Ardagh Glass Packaging

(2025-06)

Focused mostly on Glass Manufacturer and Packaging (Palletizer).

• Perform fault finding and diagnostics on Siemens PLCs, sensors, transmitters, and control panels.
• Conduct calibration, installation, and troubleshooting of plant instrumentation and field devices.
• Apply predictive maintenance processes to minimize breakdowns and ensure plant reliability.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to implement technical solutions and reduce variability.
• Conduct Failure Trend Analysis (FTA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring issues.
• Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental (SHE) standards.
• Work with servo and induction motors, palletizer, shuttle car, and shrouder systems.

Graduate Instrumentation Internship - Resolution Circle

(2024-02 - 2025-02)

• Installation, repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical equipment and components.
• Worked with Siemens LOGO, CODESYS, and Allen Bradley PLC systems.
• Investigated and solved issues related to pneumatics, measuring instruments, and relay logic.
• Delivered technical reports, documentation, and presentations.
• Strict adherence to OHS Act Section 14 and PPE compliance.

High School Diploma - Physical sciences and mathematics - Emhlwaneni High School (2019)

Diploma - Electrical Engineering (Instrumentation) - Mangosuthu University of Technology (2024)