Willem Kruger

Experience

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  Aberdare Cables

  Jan 2004 - Oct 2009

  • Coordinate and oversee the work of Electricians, Apprentices, and Assistants.• Maintain accurate time and material records.• Ensure operation of machinery and equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on all Electrical equipment.• Prepare Maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. • Fault Finding on Electrical Systems AC and DC.• Basic knowledge of PLCs and Drives (AC and DC).• Fault Finding and Installation of AC and DC motors.• Fault Finding on Basic Electronic systems.• Installation and Commissioning of Electrical equipment. • Basic Required Steel and Manufacturing work.• Interpretation and Understanding of Electrical schematics.• All duties done with Supervision of Qualified Artisans.

  • Maintenance Electrician / Acting Foreman

    Jul 2007 - Oct 2009

  • Apprentice Electrician

    Jan 2004 - Jul 2007
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  Intercable

  Oct 2009 - Feb 2010

  Electrical Workshop Manager

  • Coordinate and oversee the work of Electricians, and Assistants assigned to the workforce.• Inspect work in progress and completed to determine that it conforms to specifications and standards.• Maintain accurate time and material records.• Follow company policy and procedures and enforce safety regulations.• Locate sources of problems by observing devices in operation and performing over inspection of breakdowns exceeding one hour on critical production lines.• Prepare Maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Show less

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  Aberdare Cables

  Feb 2010 - Apr 2011

  Electronic Technician

  • Fault Finding on Electronic Systems AC and DC.• Fault Finding on PLCs and Drives (AC and DC).• Designing of PLC and HMI Programs.• Assisting with Fault Finding and Installation of AC and DC motors.• Installation and Commissioning of Electronic systems.• Utilize Resources and Skills to Ensure Optimal Factory Uptime and Minimize Factory Downtime.• Train and coach apprentices.

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  Emerson Industrial Automation - Control Techniques.

  May 2011 - Dec 2016

  Service & Commisioning Engineer

  Breakdowns: • Fault finding on existing systems and related software.• Replacement and re-commissioning of drives on-site.• Ensure minimum machine downtime with maximum customer satisfaction.Commissioning: • Promoting on the job solutions to the customer’s needs during commissioning, preventing additional downtime.• Implementing the customer’s requirements.• Completion of work exceeding the customer’s expectations.• Coordinate and oversee the work of Nidec’s and/or site personnel during installation and commissioning.• Promoting customer satisfaction.• Promoting sharing knowledge and on-the-job training to fellow personnel and/or site personnel.Installations: • Coordinate and oversee the work of Nidec’s and/or site personnel during installation and commissioning• Planning and coordinating installations of drive systems.• Completion of installed systems within the expected time frame.Travelling:• Travel to countries throughout Africa and the Middle East.• Conduct yourself in a professional manner maintaining a high level of professional work ethics while travelling under the company name. Show less

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  Control Techniques

  Jan 2017 - Apr 2022

  Application Engineer

  Breakdowns:• Fault finding on existing systems and related software.• Replacement and re-commissioning of drives on-site.• Ensure minimum machine downtime with maximum customer satisfaction.Commissioning:• Promoting on the job solutions to the customer’s needs during commissioning, preventing additional downtime.• Implementing the customer’s requirements.• Completion of work exceeding the customer’s expectations.• Coordinate and oversee the work of Nidec’s and/or site personnel during installation and commissioning.• Promoting customer satisfaction.• Promoting sharing knowledge and on-the-job training to fellow personnel and/or site personnel.Installations:• Coordinate and oversee the work of Nidec’s and/or site personnel during installation and commissioning• Planning and coordinating installations of drive systems.• Completion of installed systems within the expected time frame.Traveling:• Travel to countries throughout Africa and the Middle East.• Conduct yourself in a professional manner maintaining a high level of professional work ethics while traveling under the company name.Management:• On many occasions I’ve stood in as acting service manager, coordinating work throughout of the team.• I have managed and coordinated multiple projects some simultaneously with high success.• Compile detailed site, breakdown, and drive repairs reports.• Compile customized training material based on customer demands. Show less

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  FORTNA

  Apr 2022 - now

  Software Controls Engineer