Experience

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  Durban university of technology

  Jul 2014 - Dec 2016

  Assistant control systems lecturer

  Conduct the practical laboratory sessions and tutorial lectures

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  Sapref

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  Instrumentation and control engineer intern

  Responsible for sizing, installing, managing and/or maintaining equipment which was used to monitor and control engineering systems, machinery and processes; process/measurement/control of instruments at Refinery. From calibration to control of the system.I made sure that these systems and processes operate effectively, efficiently and safely.𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗟𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡:𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟:  DP, Displacer, Magneto-strictive, Capacitance, Radar, Ultra Sonic, , Float, Force Balanced𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗪:  Vortex, Coriollis, Orifice, Pitot tube, Mag, Multivariables,𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘:  Thermocouples, RTDs, Thermowells.𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘:  Piezzo Capacitive, Resistive, Bourdon Tube, Remote Diaphragm type𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗟 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗩𝗘𝗦:  Globe, Butterfly, Ball, Vee-Ball, Booster Ejector , 3-Way, Double Seated𝗤𝗠𝗜 (𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗠𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦)𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗬𝗭𝗘𝗥𝗦:  O2, Total Hydrocarbon, Sulphur, Moisture, Conductivity, pH Show less

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  Intech process automation

  Feb 2017 - Feb 2020

  Icss/control system specialist (css, apmcs9)

  -𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻:APACSProsafe RSAllen Bradley Control Logix, SLC500 and PLC-5Configuration in ControlNet, DeviceNet, Modbus & Ethernet NetworksAdding new tags in PI (Plant Information)IO ServersFoundation Fieldbus Instrumentation-𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀:Handling emergencies to minimize downtime in Oil Production facilities both Offshore and OnshorePreparation of new procedures related to software and hardware changesAlarm reports and control loops performance reportsJob Hazard Analysis before execution of every jobPSSR for startupsPHAs for Operating areasRCAs for unplanned downtimeCause & Effects verification and implementationHandling emergencies to minimize downtime in critical Well JacketsImplementation of MOCs in areaSupporting operations on bypassing critical instruments after a proper approvalSupport Operations on compliance checks in platformsPM Plan preparation and execution on Software-based systemsAdherence to Enterprise Asset Management SystemAdherence to Global Upstream Surface Equipment Reliability & Integrity Plan (SERIP)Online editing in PLC and DCS. Show less

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  Sbm offshore

  Mar 2020 - Oct 2024

  Icss/dcs & telecom specialist

  •Complete Software control for Fire & Gas,Topside & Marine for the FPSO operation.•Experience in Plant Shutdown Complete Software control for Fire & Gas,Topside & Marine for the FPSO operation.•Hieracrchy-Design,C&E,Maintenance & Troubleshooting. •Software modifications & Logic development as per the process requirement and as per the SBM policies covering all CoP (Code of Practice).•Hands on experience on Various Telecom packages like Radio,PAGA,VSAT,etc. •Complete maintenance, Inventory control (ICSS stock updation and track of Spares availability in case of critical spares on-board), Preventive maintenance & Documentation on various DCS systems installed. •Recommendations to the vendors and Fleet ICSS for better system availability. •ICSS Audit compliance and implementation of recommendations if any after that.•Reporting to the ICSS Engineer in Monaco for various Healthcare reports & data’s required time to time. •Various Inspections on ICSS related equipment’s as per the AMOS.•Timely archive of DCS software.•Co-ordination with subcontractors and vendors. Preparing PTW system for the contractors for jobs on-board. (eptw system administrator)•IT maintenance including Software up-gradation, system virus protection, co-ordination with IT department.•Performing various IT tasks for smooth IT operations on board. Show less

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  Totalenergies

  Oct 2023 - now

  Cfr quick win initiatives projects - e&i engineer