Experience

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  Arcelormittal

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2022

  • Compiling and executing strategies for improving processes and operations• Compiling and executing maintenance and replacement strategies for electrical infrastructure, including backup systems• Providing technical support to progress and process sections, applying good engineering principles • Managing, executing and implementing EM, ad-hoc and capital projects• Integrating relevant engineering disciplines in project and operations tasks• Training and mentoring technicians and engineers• Conducting root cause failure analyses and resolving problems• Planning and scheduling emergency maintenance, restoration and shutdown activities• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives• Managing and monitoring KPI performance in allocated furnace responsibility areas• Leading plant callouts, upgrades and blast furnace start-up commissioning work• Implementing electrical and automation systems audits• Driving plant awareness and knowledge towards implementing energy management systems (ISO50001)• Performing as a strong leader of a cohesive team with strict enforcement of health, safety and statutory regulations, quality standards, governance processes and compliance requirements Show less • Leading and managing projects in electrical, control automation and instrumentation fields• Coordinating multi-disciplinary project functions• Building strong working relationships and effective communication channels with project teams, customers and applicable stakeholders• Ensuring project compliance with company SHE and statutory standards throughout the project lifecycle• Conducting plant operations risk assessment studies; determining sound technical and project solutions• Drawing, modifying and conceptualising electrical diagrams, PIDs and engineering specifications to clarify design details and functional criteria of electrical equipment• Performing root cause analysis including data analysis and interrogation• Conducting electrical maintenance support functions to improve equipment reliability and availability• Conducting plant equipment optimisation assessments and energy saving initiatives• Supporting a business transformation programme through identifying and executing continuous improvement projects • Troubleshooting electrical systems; executing callouts, plant breakdown repairs, SAT, FAT and other commissioning work• Conducting and reporting on routine safety audits• Enforcing health, safety and statutory regulations, quality standards, governance processes and compliance requirements Show less

  • Specialist, Iron Making Progress and Process Support

    Apr 2020 - Jun 2022

  • Electrical Engineer, Steel Making Support and Development

    Jun 2014 - Mar 2020

  • Candidate Engineer

    Jun 2012 - Jun 2014
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  Sasol

  Jul 2022 - Mar 2023

  Engineer, electrical engineering

  • Utilization of electrical engineering systems tools and standards in Substation Automation Systems (SAS) projects.• Quality management in SAS projects to ensure compliance to specifications and standards.• Selection and setting of criterion for electrical maintenance strategies on SAS based on good practices, specifications and standards.• Application of in-depth knowledge in integration of electrical network/s and equipment to meet automation requirements.• Spear heading the implementation of new ideas and work methods in the SAS field.• Risk analysis in electrical automation networks and mitigation through engineering, system upgrades and or re-design.• Document management on SAS including recording of deviations and drafting a roadmap for restoration.• Root cause analysis and utilization of SAS devices to understand failure modes and failure trends of electrical equipment to manage predictability and prevent re-occurrences.• Business support functions through electrical engineering strategies supporting the attainment of business goals.• Benchmark on the latest technologies in SAS and seek opportunities for application and optimization.• Retrieval, interpretation and analysis of data from condition monitoring devices including intelligent relays, SCADA, transducers in electrical systems.• Execute critical asset management process for the plant SAS so risks are documented, quantified and ranked accordingly.• Participate in cyber-security risks assessment and drive outcomes aimed at eradicating the impact of cyber-attacks on SAS's.• Partake in the Sasol Management of Change process as part of project, safety and maintenance works for all required changes in the plant areas.• Drive personal development plans through the identification of knowledge gaps for own growth.• Team work and active practicing of interpersonal skills to ensure productive and stable working relationships. Show less

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  Saint-gobain north america

  Jun 2023 - now

  Electrical specialist, engineering department

  • Develop and lead the plant’s reliability program by providing technical support to plant personnel, leading root cause analysis through WCM methodologies, and improving time efficiencies.• Lead single or multiple product or process improvement projects from conception through commercialization and support larger projects as part of the project team.• Provide support to technical management in the form of specific objectives aligned with the management of projects from inception with specifying, selecting, procuring, installing, engineering check-outs and starting-up of associated machinery.• Provide functional leadership and creativity in the initiation, design, development, and optimization of manufacturing and supporting processes.• Active participation in driving company's sustainable goals through sustainable technology selections, applications and project initiatives. Show less