Carane J.

Experience

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  Koeberg Nuclear Plant

  May 1995 - Dec 2003

  Electrical Field Engineer

  Electrical Field Operations (1995 - 2003)Career history of success in the Nuclear Power Industry. Ambitious and analytical professional with career history of delivering outstanding results in the Nuclear Power Industry. Demonstrated success in developing processes and procedures that address operational inefficiencies and improve safety performance to achieve operational excellence. Recognized for leveraging strong leadership skills with technical experience to enforce regulations and respond to site safety concerns, utilizing effective communication, management, and coordination of resources. Skilled at driving teams to reach peak performances, through articulating and implementing change. Dedicated to maintaining a reputation built on uncompromising ethics and a passion to deliver excellence.Highlights of Expertise• Electrical Engineering• Contract & Commercial Management• Installation & Commissioning• Nuclear Power Processes & Procedures• Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution• First Responder Skills/Safety Management • Compliance & Quality Management• Project Management• Root Cause & Risk Analysis • Contract & Commercial Management• Comprehensive Safety Inspections• Team Building & Leadership Show less

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  Generation

  Jan 2001 - now

  Snr Electrical field Engineer
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  Koeberg Nuclear Plant

  Jan 2007 - Jun 2008

  Senior Field Service Engineer
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  Koeberg Nulear Plant

  Jun 2008 - Feb 2020

  Senior Electrical Field engineer

  Experienced Field Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the nuclear energy industry. Skilled in Power Plants, Engineering, Maintenance Management, Project Engineering, and Supervisory Skills. Strong professional graduated from Cape Peninsula University of Technology. Co –ordinate the IAEA safe guards agreement .Discuss and implement corrective actions.Coordinate the extraction /insertion of fuel rods from /into the fuel assembly skeleton.Co-ordinate fuel handling associated with the disposal of spent fuel ,control freshFuel reception, inspection and storage in the dry and wet fuel storage areas as planned. Testing and maintain of Electrical Protection Equipment and fault investigation Switchgear (HV-400/6.6KV and LV-380V) Relay testing and faults diagnose Transformers Protection, service and maintenance; Over-current, Voltage monitoring, Protection and maintenance... Rectifier and Inverter Maintenance and testing, DC system Maintenance and protection including faults ,380 v ac motors services 6,6Kv motor services; 3 phase transformers services; 380v ac 6,6Kv Circuit breakers and Domestic circuit ,Diesel Generator, Batteries (NiCad and Lead Acid) Maintenance and Service Carried surveillance output. Planned maintenance to co-ordinate maintenance activities and plans in respect to the plant and the execution thereof within planned parameters and ensure a safe and effective operating service perform maintenance in accordance with established programmed and procedures and that all operations are applied in accordance with system and statutory requirements Show less

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  Nuclear power plant RSA

  Nov 2020 - now

  Project Manager
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  Koeberg Nuclear plant

  Nov 2020 - Nov 2020

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  Koeberg Nuclear Power Plant

  Nov 2020 - now

  Senior Field Engineer, (April, 2008 – Present) Directed the day –to-day activities and performed diverse functions which concluded conducting morning meetings, issued daily work assignment’s, performed safety briefings, quality control inspections on completed work and facilitate contracting personal.• Coordinating /Supervising all electrical contractor and maintenance activities on preventive work and ongoing Projects • Lead Coordinator on projects such as fire door replacement ( 400+) Roller shutter door replacement ( 90+) Upgrading on energy saving lighting fittings on all building, Upgrading all groups kitchen facilities • Coordinate meetings, issue meeting notes, follow-up actions, maintain task list, maintain project plan, issue periodic reports, maintain performance indicators, develop budget forecast, etc. Coordinate and develop SoW, issue task orders, process payment certificates, timesheets, claims, and invoices. • Assist in delivering project scope, cost, schedule, quality, integration, etc. and be accountable for timely completion of project within time, cost, and quality. Oversee plant project work and walk downs. .Develop and maintain project progress and close out report with KPIs and lessons learnt for Operating experience Coordinate, new fresh fuel, perform sipping as a project, unload ,permutations and reload fuel core• Manage project staff and staffing requirements and contracting staff ,timekeeping budget control etc• Manage and interface cross- functional groups (operating, maintenance, and engineering) to ensure project is safely perform and complete on Coordinate, procure, level 1 (+400) fire doors replacement on line and maintain the integrity of prevention • Manage and interface cross- functional groups (operating, maintenance, and engineering) to ensure project is safely perform and complete on time.• Manage SHEQ, Quality control Verifications, Risk Management Show less

  • Nuclear Projects Manager

    Apr 2008 - now

  • Project Manager

    Nov 2020 - Nov 2020