Nonkululeko Dorah Mbonane
Control & Instrumentation Technician
647 Nasaret Middelburg
Summary
A hardworking and well-organized Control and Instrumentation technician in steel manufacturing industry and having FMCG sector experience with a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to be an outstanding professional with over 7 years of experience in control & instrumentation components and electrical circuits. I understand design layouts, DCS and PLC programming with the ability to troubleshoot the electrical problems. Am actively seeking an opportunity to utilize varied backgrounds in the areas of maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting to progress the objective/ goal of the employer while also progressing personal professional growth and achievements.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
C&I Technician
Columbus Stainless Steel
Middelburg
11.2023 - Current
- Giving technical support on DCS systems .
- Giving technical support on industrial protocols communication.
- Giving technical support on speed variables.
- Maintained safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and knowledgeable support for various technical issues.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across team.
- Provided technical support during plant shutdowns and startups, ensuring smooth transitions without compromising system integrity.
- Install ,maintained various types of instruments to ensure optimal functionality.
- Optimized equipment performance by conducting regular preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Trained new technicians on best practices in instrument maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting techniques for better performance results overall.
- Optimized system performance thorough testing and analysis.
Electrical / PLC Technician
Nampak DivFood Vanderbijlpark
Vanderbijlpark
1 2017 - 10.2023
- Designing and developing new control systems for plant process
- Attending to all Electrical maintenance and electrical breakdowns
- Giving technical support to plant in terms of Omron, Siemens, Lenze, Yaskawa and Allen Bradley speed variables (drives) as well as their PLC's
- Modify and maintain existing systems
- Giving engineering support to projects on side
- Preparing electrical drawings and wiring panels
- Developing HMI and Writing PLC program for plant
- Making recommendations to replace equipment if expected cost of repair exceeds possible replacement
- Giving technical support in terms of Profibus, Profines, RS323, RS232, TIA portal, network configurator and canbus communication/networking
- Also giving PLC training to Artisans
- Ordering spares using JDE
- Creating and closing job cards.
Education
B-Tech in Electrical Engineering -
Tshwane University of Technology
04.2001 -
National Diploma In Electrical Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
National Senior Certificate (Matric)
Mzimhlophe High School
Skills
- Have a working knowledge of electrical and proficiency in reading and interpreting schematic diagrams
- Knowledge and ability to perform repairs and inspection on electrical devices
- Have an understanding of Programmable Logic Controller [PLC] programming languages
- Hands-on experience in the maintenance tasks and procedures scheduled by a maintenance management system
- The ability to work well with limited supervision
- Ability to prioritize work performed in a fast-paced environment
- Can communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Knowledge and ability to install and calibrate control instruments such as valves, pressure transmitters, ect
Having an understanding of DCS Systems
Developed skills & attributes
- Valid Driver's License (Code C1)
- Soldering & Wiring
- Software skills (CX Designer, NB Designer, CX Drive, CX Programmer, Network Configurator, Simatic Manager, RSLogix 500, TIA portal)
- Installation
- Hardware diagnostics
- Troubleshoot & Repair
- Blueprints & Electrical Schematics.
- Quality-oriented Deadline & Results-Orient
- Character beyond reproach
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and power point)
References
Miss N Matjeke Electronics Technician (Nampak Divfood Vanderbjlpark) 073 017 2974 nkateko.matjeke@nampak.com
Timeline
C&I Technician
Columbus Stainless Steel
11.2023 - Current
B-Tech in Electrical Engineering -
Tshwane University of Technology
04.2001 -
Electrical / PLC Technician
Nampak DivFood Vanderbijlpark
1 2017 - 10.2023
National Diploma In Electrical Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
National Senior Certificate (Matric)
Mzimhlophe High School
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