Alishon Pillay

Experience

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  Sasol

  Jun 2010 - Sept 2023

  •Managed electrical switching activities on a wide range of switchgear, including ABB, Siemens, and GEC systems• Demonstrated expertise in process electrical equipment, covering the entire premises of Sasol from 220V to 33KV, ensuring seamless operations• Conducted fault finding on various voltage circuits, including 24V, 110V, 220V, 380V, 525V, 6.6kV, 11kV, and 33kV, promptly diagnosing and resolving issues• Proficiently diagnosed and reset faults on variable speed drives (ABB, Allen Bradley, Weg, Yaskawa, Siemens), enhancing equipment performance and reliability• Successfully identified and reset faults on Protection Relays from industry-leading manufacturers, suchas ABB, Siemens, Eaton, Allen Bradley, and New Elec, ensuring the safety and functionality of electrical systems• Conducted transformer inspections to maintain optimal operational conditions• Troubleshoot complex systems and expertly repaired equipment, ensuring strict compliance with all established guidelines and safety regulations Show less •Manage distribution switching (33kV, 11kV, 6.6kV, 525V)Maintain substations, transformers, and switchgear• Service motor control centres and GEC MCCs• Handle high-tension air breakers and vacuum contactors• Troubleshoot relay logics, PLCs, and protection devices• Perform electrical maintenance in power stations and on conveyors• Troubleshoot circuits (24V–6.6kV) and standby dutiesInspect battery banks, UPS, and bulk power supplies• Manage shutdown-related tasks and earthing systemsInstall equipment in hazardous areas and conduct EX inspections• Maintain gas and fire alarm systems and replace motors• Perform IR scanning and inspect portable equipment• Maintain festoon systems, cable joints, and conduct inspectionsInspect substations, motors, lighting, and corrosion• Test for earth leakage (220V, 525V) and pump maintenance• Replace lighting transformers, calibrate equipment, and handle conveyor systems• Move tripper cars and related equipment Show less

  • Senior Electrician

    Feb 2017 - Sept 2023

  • Electrician

    Jun 2010 - Feb 2023
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  Mainline

  May 2024 - now

  HV Substation Electrician

  Repair and Maintenance on ESB frameworks in Ireland