Experience

Saab Grintek Technologies

• Information Technology & Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Antenna Technician

  • Jul 2015 - Present

  • Mechanical assembly of RF products from lower to higher level assembly. • Testing and fault finding of Microwave Antenna Systems and RF products (0.7-40GHz). • Perform Acceptance Tests, Environmental Stress and Screening according to procedures. • Generate Inspection Test Failures (ITF’s) and NCR’s where applicable. • Compilation and timeous updating of Repair job cards and Production documentation. • Production support to Engineering department. • Inputs to product design reviews (design for test). Show less



Transnet Freight Rail

• South Africa
• Truck Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering Technician

  • May 2007 - Apr 2012

  The prime responsibility is the maintenance, installation and repairs of Transnet’s Wireless and Microwave infrastructure as well as clients’ equipment. Investigation of clients’ problems and implementation of solutions. • Ensure the rapid restoration of all Wireless (Repeaters, Antenna, Line interface equipment, mobile and portable radios) and Microwave service failures. • Hands on repairs to high technology equipment, down to component level • Manage contractors, service technicians and other personnel involving maintaining or installing Wireless and Microwave infrastructure • Manage and develop sub-ordinates, provide on-the-job training • Testing and commissioning new equipment according to Transnet specifications • Maintaining existing infrastructure to perform to Transnet specification • Liase and consult with personnel from other disciplines, and participating in multidisciplinary task teams to resolve complex problems • Site inspections, maintenance, record keeping and verification • Major/minor new works, assisting with planning, organizing, installation, commissioning and financial control • Removal / upgrading of equipment • Programming of various Wireless and Microwave equipment • Assist with procurement of spares and material • Assist with the completion of management reports with respect to: Quality, network availability, reliability, network loading, maintenance and faults • Ensure safe working environment in compliance with the OHSACT • Completion of Job Cards / Technical reports /Faults in details Show less



Sentech Ltd (Pty)

• Ermelo

• Learner Technician

  • Apr 2005 - Mar 2006

  • Maintenance and repair FM and TV Transmitters • Transmitter UPS maintenance and repair • Installation and commissioning of Transmitters and support equipment • Controlling and maintaining transmission facility infrastructure. • Monitoring and maintaining telemetry and two way radio equipment. • Ensure safe working environment in compliance with the OHSACT. • Installing and commissioning of VSAT satellites. • Maintenance and repair FM and TV Transmitters • Transmitter UPS maintenance and repair • Installation and commissioning of Transmitters and support equipment • Controlling and maintaining transmission facility infrastructure. • Monitoring and maintaining telemetry and two way radio equipment. • Ensure safe working environment in compliance with the OHSACT. • Installing and commissioning of VSAT satellites.



Jun

• Boksburg

• Junior Technician

  • Oct 2004 - Mar 2006

  Identification of faults and component level repair of: • PIC programming and commissioning of Bluetel phones. • World Space radio repair and support. • PSU fault identification and component level repair. • Telkom SOR18 subscriber cards testing and quality control. Identification of faults and component level repair of: • PIC programming and commissioning of Bluetel phones. • World Space radio repair and support. • PSU fault identification and component level repair. • Telkom SOR18 subscriber cards testing and quality control.