X Hlathini

Mechanical Engineering graduate and hands-on Water Systems & Pump Technician with 4+ years' experience in pump station maintenance, valve replacement and refurbishment, motor repairs, and pipeline systems. Skilled in installation, fault diagnosis, and maintenance of mechanical and electrical water-supply infrastructure. Safety-conscious and reliable, with a track record of restoring critical bulk valves and supporting technical teams.

Valve Maintenance Technician at Isilo (Pty) Ltd (2024-01 – 2024-12)

• Replaced and refurbished 300 mm bulk water main valves across multiple sites, including Rautebach Road, Leicester Street, Joza Street, and Slaagpan
• Restored critical zonal valves connecting East and Western schemes that had failed to open or close
• Removed and replaced 5 defective 300 mm valves and service valves on transfer lines from Bothas to Intermediate Reservoir
• Conducted on-site inspections, verified pressure integrity, and coordinated valve testing and reinstatement
• Supported pipeline isolation and safety procedures during valve change-outs

Pump Station Maintenance Technician (Apprenticeship/Contract) at Ucoceko Water Project (2025-01 – Present)

• Assisted in refurbishment of booster pump stations at Nkwenkwezi and Rosehill
• Replaced PVC pipelines with 100 mm galvanized steel pipework and installed air, isolating, and non-return valves
• Repaired 11 kW 2-pole motors, including bearing replacement and assembly
• Installed pressure and flow sensors to protect pumps from no-flow/high-pressure conditions
• Helped configure automated control systems for reservoir level monitoring and automatic pump switching
• Laid 3-core SWA electrical cabling for booster-pump power supply; assisted with commissioning and resistance testing

Semi-Skilled Technician at TXZ Holdings (Pty) Ltd (2023-01 – 2023-12)

• Maintained water systems and pipelines; serviced pumps, valves (gate, ball, swamp tap), and fittings
• Managed record keeping, administration, and part quotations
• Supported stock management, fitting, and pipeline works

Semi-Skilled Technician at The Reason Project (Pty) Ltd (2022-01 – 2022-12)

• Maintained water systems, pumps, and pipelines; replaced and serviced gate and ball valves
• Assisted with fitting, record keeping, and stock control

Training Technician at Fabkomp (Pty) Ltd (2019-02 – 2020-03)

• Developed technical training materials and conducted practical machine training and evaluations
• Operated CNC, hydraulic press, drilling, grinding, welding, and guillotine machines using precision measuring tools

Assistant Educator at Mancam Junior Secondary School (2020-04 – 2022-11)

• Assisted with lesson planning, classroom supervision, and administration; maintained student records

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Walter Sisulu University (2012 – 2022)

Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management – IQ Academy (2024 – 2024)

National Senior Certificate (Matric) – Dalibaso Secondary School (2011 – 2011)