Wilhelm Bisschoff
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Credentials
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CFA Level 1
CFA InstituteDec, 2017- Sep, 2024 -
Operating Regulations for High Voltage Systems - Responsible Person
Eskom Holdings SOC LtdNov, 2015- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Mitton Electronet Ltd
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New Zealand
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Team Leader and Senior Engineer
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Jun 2021 - Present
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Team Leader and Engineer
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Aug 2020 - Jun 2021
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Engineer
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Sep 2018 - Aug 2020
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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Electrical Engineer
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Nov 2016 - Aug 2018
Core job functions include consulting to the operations departments on short and medium-term technical challenges and conducting in-depth research on various technologies and equipment that reduces network operating costs, improves network safety and reduce SAIDI and SAIFI on the utility’s distribution network. Additional job functions include assisting with new high voltage substation designs and investigation of insulation related problems on the distribution network. Some of my responsibilities include:-Conducting research to improve distribution network safety, specifically downed and low hanging conductors-Consulting to internal operations departments on insulation-related problems-Development of substation design automation solutions to improve designer productivity-Assisting senior and chief engineers on engineering consulting projects Show less
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Electrical Engineer-in-Training
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Feb 2015 - Nov 2016
Part of the 2015 intake of electrical engineers within the Young Professionals Programme which was evaluated by a committee of senior management evaluating professional development based on personal, technical and business knowledge. Completed a rotation programme and gained experience in the following:-High voltage transmission substation design: Concept design delivery of 132kV feeder bay refurbishment-Up to 132kV protection scheme testing and commissioning-Substation primary and backup power testing-Transformer fault investigations-Embedded generation-Medium and high voltage insulator performance-Substation earth testing and design Show less
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Project Engineer Vacation Work
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
Responsible for the electrical concept design of a Waste-to-Energy system. A non-disclosure agreement prohibits further info about the role. Responsible for the electrical concept design of a Waste-to-Energy system. A non-disclosure agreement prohibits further info about the role.
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DRA Global
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Australia
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Mining
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700 & Above Employee
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Electrical Engineering Vacation Work
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May 2014 - Jun 2014
Responsible for performing a feasibility study on renewable and alternative energy sources in poorly developed African countries with weak utility networks. Also, responsible for assisting with a power factor correction (PFC) control system design utilising a Siemens S7-1200 PLC. In addition to the above-mentioned, a four-week stint enabled me to gain exposure and assist with commissioning at the Tweefontein coal mine in central South Africa. Commissioning tasks included: -Overhead line and cable pressure testing -PLC and HMI installation -MCC drawing and installation verification -Busbar insulation resistance testing Show less
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Electrical Engineering Vacation Work
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Dec 2012 - Jan 2013
Gained hands-on exposure to the technical operations of coal-fired power stations and assisted senior engineers and technicians with boiler maintenance and pressure testing. Responsible for data collection and results processing to assist the senior engineers that were responsible for the preventative maintenance programme. Gained hands-on exposure to the technical operations of coal-fired power stations and assisted senior engineers and technicians with boiler maintenance and pressure testing. Responsible for data collection and results processing to assist the senior engineers that were responsible for the preventative maintenance programme.
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Electrical Engineering Vacation Work
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Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
Responsible for performing a market scan on the various fire protection systems and technologies available for wind turbine generator units. A concept design of such a system was presented and used as a valuable input to the large scale wind turbine protection project. Responsible for performing a market scan on the various fire protection systems and technologies available for wind turbine generator units. A concept design of such a system was presented and used as a valuable input to the large scale wind turbine protection project.
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Education
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2014 - 2015
North-West University/Noordwes-Universiteit
Master's Degree, M.Eng Electrical and Electronics Engineering -
2014 - 2014
North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit
Advanced Project Management Certificate, Project Management -
2010 - 2014
North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit
Bachelor's Degree, B.Eng Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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