Thabo Mcoco

Experience

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  SEDIBENG TVET COLLEGE

  Jun 2014 - Jul 2016

  Electrical Apprentice

  Key Responsiblities- Design, wire and commission motor starters (DOL, star-delta, auto star-delta, and sequence starting configurations).- Motor selection based on environment of operation, power required and supply power available.- Fault detection and rectification on quality control machinery, plant lighting systems, overhead cranes, PLC troubleshooting, pneumatic/hydraulic control systems, compressors, generators and portable power tools. - Installation and programming of VFDs and soft starters.- Repairs to high-voltage circuits up to 11KV and ABC installations and joining of HT cables.- Isolation and re-energization of a circuit for maintenance and repair purposes.- Install electrical wire-ways (trunking, cable ladders, PVC and steel conduit). - Repair portable electrical power tools. Show less

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  Diesel Innovations PTY LTD

  Sept 2017 - Feb 2019

  Generator Technician

  Responsibilities and Skills:- Installation and or commissioning of new or existing diesel generators and related apparatus.- Conduct maintenance and repairs on diesel generators including preventative maintenance and major services on diesel engine.- Assist with vehicle fleet maintenance and servicing.- Fault identification and rectification on diesel generators and related circuitry and apparatus.- Installation of UPS systems including back up power circuitry

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  Mobax Group

  Feb 2019 - Jul 2021

  Field Service Technician

  Responsibilities and Skills:- I have actively contributed to the serviceability of the Vodacom Generator Fleet which includes mobile gensets, static gensets, diesel/hydro-fuel bowsers, fuel cards and refueling procedure which has resulted in the overall efficient functioning of the project and related activities.- Communicate and coordinate with contractors regarding various activities in maintenance and repairs of the Generator Fleet including inspection and testing on work done and handover of new gensets from Vodacom to Mobax Group.- Provide elector-mechanical technical support and reduce nonconformists by assisting to implement regular inspections and preventative maintenance of the fleet and related apparatus via usage of various diagnostics tools/meters while following a structured problem-solving process.- Interact with customers, responding to inquiries, service, repairs and preventative maintenance of diesel generators and related electrical systems. Show less

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  Teraco Data Environments

  Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

  Data Center Shift Technician

  List of skills and responsibilities:- Data Center infrastructure management, mission critical maintenance, compliance, and uphold client SLA. - Issue various work permits as per OHS Act 85 of 1993, ensuring health and safety of personnel and machinery. - Conduct planned/preventative and corrective maintenance activities within the DC to uphold legal compliance * Monitoring DC environment through use of tools such as BMS and SBO. * Daily walkabout and inspections of electrical, mechanical, life/fire safety equipment. * Critical switching activities/isolation to ensure serviceability of equipment. * Management of various vendors on site and related works.Other skills and knowledge include: - HVAC - Air cooled chillers, Vigilent(DC AI driven cooing system) CRAC units, CRAH units, AHU, FAU, and FCU- Diesel Generators - 300kVA to 2500kVA- Flood/leak detection systems- Fire suppression and detection systems - Fire pump house operations, dry and wet pipe systems, VESDA, HSSD, heat, and smook detectors.- Emergancy/Backup / Redundant Systems - UPS, battery backup systems, battery banks/rooms, ATS, and STS. Show less

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  Amazon Web Services (AWS)

  May 2022 - now

  DCEO Engineer I

  List of skills and responsibilities:- Driving holistic continuous improvement across DC infrastructure through development of procedures and policies, while delivering results to customers against agreed metrics.- Management of the engineering and operations of AWS 3X12MW IT Load, including leading day-to-day activities related to DC equipment, engineering and operations.- Operate and maintain mission critical mechanical and electrical equipment.- Troubleshooting of all facility and rack-level events within agreed SLA.- Provide cross team support across various DC operations teams. Reviewing incident reports, documentation of trend, provide recommended actions to management.Other skills and knowledge include:- Maintaining technical operational procedure documents such as SOPs, MOPs and EOPs.- Maintaining inventory for critical spare parts.- Root Cause Analysis.- Equipment Reliability (Power, Cooling, Fire Protection and Prevention, Redundant Systems) Show less