Maesela Clavinent Aphane, PMP®

Experience

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  Transnet Group Capital

  May 2017 - Sept 2019

  Engineer In Training

  Design of low and medium voltage distribution systems, including substations and electrical building services. In particular, I provide assistance for the following deliverable and tasks:- technical details of MV/LV equipment layout,- AIS/GIS Switchgear and major equipment specifications,- protection and control schemes,- lighting, small power, utilities, UPS, Fire protection engineering design,- earthing and lightning protection engineering design,- engineering technical support for detailed wiring, SLD, schematic and block diagrams,- engineering input into cable containment and installation details,- cable calculations, core sheets and termination details,- development of Scope of Work/design Intent documents,- production of design programme/schedule of deliverables complete with resource and cost for project management and planning,- delivery of tasks against the programme and budget, including task level management of deliverable, time and cost as directed by the Senior Engineer,- technical/practical construction support to the project site team,- input into HSSE and Quality deliverables at project level,- assist the Senior Engineer and others when requested in the execution of their responsibilities and duties,- maintaining close contact and building relationships with both internal and external personnel,- mentoring vacation work students Show less

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  Transnet Freight Rail

  Oct 2019 - now

  Capital Planning - Operations Support: Operational Model and Operational Readiness I am responsible for the development of Operational Readiness Plans as part of the project lifecycle process, i.e. from cradle to grave, as well as development of operating models in line with with business and functional strategies:Operational readiness development and execution:• Definition and management of critical operational readiness requirements, commissioning milestones and activities to facilitate the introduction of new train operations and rail network infrastructure• Providing expert operational readiness support and manage critical interfaces with key business stakeholders for program/project scope definition, design, commissioning, operator acceptance, and training• Management and facilitation of programs and operational readiness exercises to support stakeholders to prepare to operate and maintain the new assets and capabilities being delivered• Providing operational readiness expertise, guidance and direction to ensure the operational readiness program/projects are achieved on time and to budget• Tracking the performance of operational readiness against defined milestones and report on progress, risks, resolution and escalation of issues through governance channels where needed• Defining and communicating operational readiness capability requirements to the business• Reviewing and eliciting operational readiness and commissioning requirements to ensure these are covered in the safety assurance process and risks are effectively mitigated• Implementing the deployment of standard project management systems, procedures and tools across the organizationOperating model development and execution:• Train safe working procedures• Train operations management• Capacity utilization and evaluation• Operational modelling and simulation• Continuous improvement• Stakeholder engagement and management• National Railway Safety Regulator Act Show less

  • Project Manager

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Engineering Analyst

    Oct 2019 - now