Hardus Viljoen
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Afrikaans Full professional proficiency
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English Full professional proficiency
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Credentials
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TR3001 - TwinCAT 3 Training: PLC Programming and Diagnostics
Beckhoff AutomationFeb, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
ST-7PRO3
Siemens SITRAIN UKSep, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
Festo Basic Pneumatic & Electro
FestoJul, 2014- Sep, 2024 -
S7-7PRO2
Siemens SITRAIN UKMar, 2012- Sep, 2024 -
ST-7PRO1
Siemens SITRAIN UKFeb, 2012- Sep, 2024 -
Eplan P8
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Experience
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Trihedron
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South Africa
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director / Controls Engineer
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Q-Tech Industrial Solutions
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director / Senior Automation Engineer
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Sep 2018 - Jan 2022
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Senior Control System Engineer
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Apr 2015 - Aug 2018
• Perform control system engineering and design using standardized methods and practices • Detailing and design of electrical control panels • Writing and editing PLC software • Editing and entering programmable operator interface software • Perform the startup and debug of control systems of tools and equipment • Providing technical support for installation of tools and equipment • Providing technical support for training of customer personnel • Represent a professional company image in all customer contact situations Show less
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DESign Engineering (PTY) Ltd
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Australia
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Electrical Design Engineer
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Jan 2014 - Jan 2015
Designing and developing new control systems Testing and modifying existing systems Design projects according to the ISO 9001 standard Working collaboratively with design engineers, process engineers, purchasers and other internal staff Undertaking relevant research Understanding the requirements for controls hardware, fluids,software design, robotics and the interface requirements of equipment Liaising with clients, suppliers and contractors Troubleshooting and problem-solving Providing advice and support to installation teams Show less
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A&D Power
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South Africa
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior PLC Programmer
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Jul 2013 - Dec 2013
Project management and Programming of Automation Projects in the Automotive & Tyre industries.I am in charge of the planning,costing,programming and installation process of various project ranging from custom design to upgrades on various machines.I deal with PLC's & Drives from Allen Bradley,Siemens as well as Beckhoff. Project management and Programming of Automation Projects in the Automotive & Tyre industries.I am in charge of the planning,costing,programming and installation process of various project ranging from custom design to upgrades on various machines.I deal with PLC's & Drives from Allen Bradley,Siemens as well as Beckhoff.
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Software Technologies SA
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France
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Control Engineer
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Dec 2011 - Jun 2013
PLC Programming (Siemens Step7 as well as TIA , Allen Bradley , Beckhoff Twincat), Automation Solutions, Faultfinding,Electrical Faultfinding as well as all automation related problems. PLC Programming (Siemens Step7 as well as TIA , Allen Bradley , Beckhoff Twincat), Automation Solutions, Faultfinding,Electrical Faultfinding as well as all automation related problems.
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Apprentice Electrician
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Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
Apprenctice Industrial Electrician , dealing with faultfinding ,panel design,connections and commisioning. Apprenctice Industrial Electrician , dealing with faultfinding ,panel design,connections and commisioning.
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Education
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2008 - 2012
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Ndip, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering -
2000 - 2004
Die Brandwag
Matric, 12
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