Sivabalan Packree (Pr.Eng, GCC, LLB)

Experience

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  Eskom Majuba Power Station a

  Jul 2006 - Mar 2008

  Engineer in training

  Audit and investigations of faults on electrical machines (generators and motors), transmission and distribution networks and drives. I have done modifications and fault finding in the factory environment as I have been involved in a multitude of operation, maintenance and asset creation tasks in the power station including mills, conveyors, generators, boilers, fans, pumps, ups, compressors, transformers and DC systems. I have been involved in major planned outages from isolating the generating unit from the national grid to returning to service and synchronising the unit back onto the national grid and quality inspections whilst the system is in service. Show less

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  Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd

  Apr 2008 - Dec 2015

  Head of Plant Engineering

  Audit and investigations of faults on electrical infrastructure. Provide maintenance, quality ofsupply and quality assurance support for the Margate Sector. Manage substation and networkavailability. Ensure predictive, preventative and reactive maintenance align to industry best practices and that supply and distribution of electricity align to the Grid Code. Ensure that distribution systems are returned to service and synchronise to the grid. Monitor and provide recommendations on supply and load trending on the distribution grid. Advise large customers on requirements and compliance of co-generation systems. Monitor network performance and initiate refurbishment projects. Manage the Maintenance Service Provider and Quality of Supply Senior Technicians. Compiling and ensuring the execution of a prudent maintenance plan to ensure plant performance and reliability.Ensuring the execution of all planned maintenance and projects align to OHSA and Regulations and that the maintenance is within the manufacturer specifications and standards.To report on selected sites and comply with regulatory requirements in terms of quality of supply specifically NRS 048 Monitor, report and formulate recovery plans for key performance indicators to ensure targets are met.Compile yearly budgets and frequently track actuals against targets.Manage and direct human resources (leave, performance, time management, departmental goals etc) Investigate and raise projects (maintenance, strengthening and capital) for poor performing plant. Enforce compliance with SANS and ISO requirements. Initiate and manage projects to align with design specifications. Manage consultants and contractors to ensure conformance to scope of work and safety requirements. Show less

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  Department of Water and Sanitation

  Jan 2016 - now

  Certificated Engineer

  Ensure compliance to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Regulations (GMR 2(1)), manage technical operations and maintenance activities on electrical and mechanical infrastructure such as electrical generation systems, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, motors, cables and overhead lines, pumps, valves and actuators to ensure availability and reliability of plant (execute certificated engineer duties for electricity distribution systems, pump stations and dams). Research and development. Manage contractors. Manage water boards. Direct the cluster in terms of engineering processes, operations, maintenance and project management. Ensure all activities align to the National Development Plan. Ensure engineering services tasks comply with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Act as Cluster Director as and when the need arises. Compile guidance on water tariffs and assist other clusters with tariff consultations and detailed technical reports to support proposals to water users. Ensure that operating rules are met and that there are measures in place to address risks to infrastructure. Chairman of the DWS Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems (ORHVS) Committee. Member of the Department Renewable Energy Task Team. I am involved in compiling specifications and contracts for Independent Power Producers to install and operate renewable energy systems (solar and wind) at various sites around the country. Member of the Operations and Maintenance Management Committee (MANCO). Member of the National OHS Operations and Maintenance Committee. Compilation and execution of maintenance plans to ensure continuity of operations, efficiency and reliability of plant. Project management to achieve predictive, preventative and reactive maintenance. I have recently successfully completed Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems (ORHVS) training as well as partial requirements to obtain a Wireman's license. Show less