Engineering Manager

• Apr 2022 - Present

Section Engineering Manager

• Mar 2021 - Mar 2022

Unit Manager Engineering

• Dec 2019 - Feb 2021

Planned Maintenance Engineer

• Dec 2016 - Dec 2019

Electrical Engineer

• Jan 2016 - Nov 2016

Fixed Plant MaintenanceMy responsibilities include;• Primary Beach Concentrator Plant electrical maintenance.• Secondary Beach Plant electrical maintenance.• Tailings Plant electrical maintenance.Maintenance Procedures DevelopmentThe OEM maintenance activities are currently governed by the original OEM maintenance procedures. The Maintenance Procedures Development involves modifying those procedures to be site specific. The Maintenance Coordinator drives the process by engaging with the OEM with regards to MSR Standards, MSR Standards.Maintenance Tactics/Strategy Development, Review and ImplementationThe reviewing of existing maintenance tactics in mining machinery which have been adopted from OEM recommended maintenance strategies. The development of new maintenance strategies that will improve equipment reliability in cases were OEM recommendations do not align to site conditions. The implementation of maintenance tactics through planning, management and engagement with the OEM.Spares Strategy Implementation The spares strategy is to focus on:• Spare part criticality assessment• Inventory prediction and location• Spare part inventory control• Spare part review and continuous improvements

Professional In Training (Electrical Engineering)

• Mar 2012 - Nov 2015

I was working as a Professional in Training at Kumba Iron Ore’s operation in the Northern Cape, Kolomela Mine.I was a Site Champion for DEEMS (Diesel Energy Efficiency Management) at Kolomela Mine. Responsibilities involved working closely with ECS (Energy and Combustion Services), The Mining Department and other relevant stakeholders to achieve the required haulage productivity improvements and diesel savings at the mine. In the implementation stages the role was centered on relevant data acquisition. I was managed the Kolomela Mine and Contractor data acquisition platforms.I worked as a project manager for the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Department at Kolomela Mine. Responsibilities in this role were to manage projects from start to finish, that ranged from Water Softeners for Kolomela houses to working to establish a Lifting Machinery Inspection Department at Kolomela. High-level problem-solving and decision-making, combined with extensive knowledge of economic value analysis, allowed me to implement appropriate strategies for product costing and system improvements for each project.I acted as Section Engineering Manager in the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Department. The role involves:• Assisting the 2.13.3.1 appointee to manage the department,• Reviewing and updating existing site specific standards and procedures,• Drawing-up new site specific standards and procedures,• Updating single line drawings and dewatering pipeline drawings,• Conducting and facilitating baseline risk assessments and • Ensuring legal compliance of the department through audits and over-inspections.

Professional in Training (Electrical Engineering)

• Nov 2013 - Dec 2013

The work at Zibulo was focused the use of flameproof diesel engines in fiery mines (underground trackless transport) and mechanised mining. The work was done as part of the Material/Ore Handling section of the Annexure E (Proposed work guideline from the DMR to be completed by a candidate). The work at Zibulo was focused the use of flameproof diesel engines in fiery mines (underground trackless transport) and mechanised mining. The work was done as part of the Material/Ore Handling section of the Annexure E (Proposed work guideline from the DMR to be completed by a candidate).

Professional in Training (Electrical Engineering)

• Jan 2013 - Nov 2013

I worked with the Asset Engineer (2.13.3.1 appointee) responsible for the shaft and a portion of the underground section for part of my time in Rustenburg. I worked on power factor correction as part of my training including the cost savings of power factor correction, the effects of reactive power, ways to correct the power factor. This work at the shaft included and supplemented the theoretical and practical work on harmonic filtering done in the process of obtaining my electrical engineering degree. I also worked on maintenance of the power factor correction units.Other areas of work and signing off my Annexure E included:• Winding Plants• Lifting Equipment• Lifts (Elevators)• Chairlifts • Compressors• Drills• Environmental Engineering• Material/Ore Handling Equipment• Fluid Handling• Electrical (reticulation, protection and cost analysis)• Ore Plant • Steam Generating