Vumani Vuma

Instrument mechanician

Talent

Cape TownMember since March 17, 2026

Installation, repair, maintenance and adjustment of indicating, recording and controlling instrumentsInstrument calibrationPID controller parameter settings and calibrationProgrammable Logic Controller (PLC) - Schneider Electric ModicumAbility to read and interpret instrument drawingsComprehensive knowledge of all tools used in instrumentationProblem solving and analytical troubleshootingOral and written communicationActive listening and critical thinkingTime managementPlanning, organizing and co-ordinationMicrosoft Word processingExcel spreadsheetPower-pointClean and safe work environment maintenanceIndependent workinstrument mechanician

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About

I am a committed, skilled and passionate instrument mechanician with 3 years technical apprenticeship and 2 years post experience. I am seeking an entry-level position in an organization that will offer an opportunity in process control and instrumentation.

Experience

Fixed Term Contractor at Hillside Aluminium Smelter (South32) (Present)

Working as a fixed term contractor under SIVULEMATHUBA ENGINEERIG (SVM) agent for two years.

Install, repair, maintain and adjust indicating, recording and controlling instruments and test equipment
Replace or repair defective parts
Re-assembling of instrument or test equipment, and test & assembly for conformance to specifications
Inspect instruments and test equipment periodically and adjust calibration to ensure functioning within specified standards
Calibrates instruments or test equipment according to established standards
PID controller parameter settings and calibration
Carries out standby duties
Monitor and carry out maintenance schedules
Ensure and maintain a healthy environment, safe operations and practices
Ensures high standard of housekeeping and safety in all areas under control
Comply with SHE and technical requirements, in line with Factory availability targets
Monitor, identify and respond to defects or sub-standard equipment performance and other improvement opportunities

Instrument Mechanician at RCL Foods Sugar and Milling Pongola Mill (2024-09 – Present)

To ensure that all control instrument functions properly in order to maintain production processes.

Instrument Mechanician Technical Apprentice at RCL Foods Sugar and Milling Pongola Mill (2022-01 – 2024-12)

To ensure that all control instrument functions properly in order to maintain production processes.

Installation of all the rail and trucking as per the E&I engineer's layout drawing
Installation and wiring of ac to dc power supply, digital input & output cards, Analog input & output cards and ABE modules as well as all terminal to connect field control wires
Installation of all Ethernet TCP IP cables for control communications from a remote PLC and to HMIs of the three centrifugal machines
The loop testing of the entire installation using Schneider Electric UnityPro PLC software