Work Experience
Supervisor Engineering Technician
Sibanye Gold Kloof Division (formerly Gold Fields Kloof)
August 2008 to Present (14 years and 1 months so far)
SCADA Administrator
Responsibilities:
> All of the SCADA and related reporting
> Engineering Network and Management thereof
> Supervising and ensuring Safety of employees
> Assistance to technicians with Process Instrumentation in a mining environment including Fridge Plants, Compressor Plants, Pumping chambers, Compressed Air valve control, Main Ventilation Fans and other Process Control.
> Documenting networks, configurations, projects and all of my work done.
Projects worked on:
> Implementation of a new SCADA System on Wonderware Archestra System Platform.
> Surface Reef & Waste Belt Sampler Control.
> Mine Wide SCADA systems (Wonderware Intouch).
> Eskom DSM Hot water control
> Eskom DSM Fan control
> Fridge Plants and Compressor plants
> Implementing Engineering Network
> Pumping TAS Online
> Compressed Air Valve Control
Technologies Worked with:
> Wonderware System Platform
> Microsoft .Net C# programming
> Wonderware Intouch
> Siemens S7 PLCs
> MOXA Industrial IO
> MOXA Industrial L3 Managed Switches
> Dell Servers & PCs
> Foxboro Mass Airflow Sensors
> Airaya Wireless Radios
> Schneider ION Power Meters
> Satec PM130 Power Meters
> MOORE HART Interface Modules
> Various other instrumentation, valves and actuators
> Modbus RTU and TCP/IP
Relieved my Superintendent Engineering Technician on various occasions where I was officially appointed
Engineering Technician.
Gold Fields KDC East (4 Shaft)
December 2007 to August 2008 (8 months)
Under Ground Technician.
Responsibilities:
> Maintain, document & Expand Fire Detection System
> Maintain Under Ground loco tracking through tagging system
> Maintenance on underground Process Instrumentation
Projects worked on:
> Fire Detection Expansion Project
> Underground Loco Tagging & Tracking Project
Technologies Worked with:
> Wonderware Intouch
> Dell Switches
> Dell PCs
> Remcon IO
> Various other instrumentation, valves and actuators
> Modbus RTU and TCP/IP
Embedded Developer.
Des-Pro Technology
November 2004 to November 2007 (3 years)
Research & Development
Responsibilities:
> Research & Develop new products.
> Upgrade existing products.
> Embedded Programming
> Electronic Design
> Documentation of Products
Projects worked on:
> Intrinsically Safe CO sensor
> Intrinsically Safe -1to0mA TO 4to20mA converter
> Modbus GSM Modem Upgrade to new modem
> Serial to Ethernet Transparent Gateway
> Modifying Modbus Data Radio
> Modifying Modbus Ethernet Controller
Technologies Worked with:
> Atmel AVR Atmega 8 bit Microcontrollers
> Rabbit Semiconductor R2000 16 bit Microcontrollers
> Sony Ericson GSM modems
> Wavecom GSM modems
> Wavecom GPS receivers
> Data Radios 433Mhz range
> ORCAD Circuit & PCB Layout Software
> ICC AVR programming Environment
> Keil C programming Environment
> CrossWorks for AVR programming Environment
> Various electronic devices & components
Technician.
Des-Pro Technology
February 2002 to November 2004 (3 years)
Systems Production
Responsibilities:
> Factory Acceptance Testing of Instrument Panels.
> Instrument Panel wiring and building.
> Electronic troubleshooting on products.
> PC & Network Maintenance.
> Documentation of Products.
> PCB Manufacturing.
> Photoshop editing of product advertisements.
Projects worked on:
> All projects during the time period
> Des-Pro website
> Configuration Change Management System
> Technical Documentation
Technologies Worked with:
> Atmel AVR Atmega 8 bit microcontrollers
> Photoshop 7
> Various electronic devices & components
> Various Oscilloscopes (Analog & DSO)
> Fluke Multi-meters
> Loop Calibrators
Diplomas, Courses Attended and Education.
2012
Siemens Simatic S7 Basics Applied (Prime Instrumentation)
Certificate Fiber Splicing and basics (Phendula)
Certificate Fiber OTDR (Barloworld)
2011
Certificate Siemens Simatic Step 7 Programming 1 (Siemens)
Certificate Introduction to Winders (TAS)
Certificate Ammonia Plant Artisan Training Course (Howden)
2010
Wonderware System Platform Part 2 - Historian (Wonderware EOH)
2009
Certificate Wonderware System Platform Part 1 (Wonderware EOH)
Certificate Wonderware Intouch 10 Advanced Development (Wonderware EOH)
Certificate Wonderware Simple SCADA HMI Reporting (Wonderware EOH)
2008
Wonderware Intouch 10 Fundamental Development (Wonderware EOH)
2006
Officially received my National Diploma:Computer Systems Engineering
Certificate of Classifications of Hazardous Locations: SANS10108:2005 (SA Explosion Prevention)
Certificate of Intrinsic Safety Manufacturing and Repairs: SANS 60079 Part-II (SA Explosion Prevention)
SASSETA: Certificate of Proficiency: Use of a Rifle - Unit Standard 10750 (SASSETA)
received my 1st DAN Black Belt in Tang Soo Do
2005
P2: Practical for National Diploma
2004
P1: Practical for National Diploma
2003
received my SA Presidents Development Colours in Tang Soo Do
2001
Completed S4 of National Diploma: Computer Systems Engineering
1999
Started with my National Diploma: Computer Systems Engineering @ the Vaal Triangle Technicon
S1:
> Communication Skills 1
> Computer Skills 1
> Digital Systems 1
> Electrical Engineering 1
> Electronics 1
> Mathematics 1
> Programming 1: Pascal
S2:
> Digital Systems 2
> Electronics 2
> Network Systems 2
> Programming 2: Pascal
> Projects 1
> Mathematics 2
> Electronics 2
S3:
> Digital Systems 3
> Network Systems 3
> Programming 3: Delphi
> Digital Process Control 2
> Design Projects 3
> Systems Analysis & Design 2
S4:
> Software Engineering 3
> Mathematics 2
> Database Principles 3
> Digital Process Control 3
> Operating Systems 3
> Microprocessors 3
> Logic Design 3
(27 Subjects in total)
1998
Matriculated at High School Kroonstad (bloues)
> Afrikaans 1st (HG)
> English 2nd (HG)
> Mathematics (HG)
> Science (HG)
> Electronics (HG)
> Technical Drawing (HG)
(received a Merit-Award for Academia)
1997
received a Merit-Award for Academia (std 9)
1996
received a Merit-Award for Academia (std 8)
Award for 3rd in Technical Drawing
1995
Silver Diploma for Art
Average above 80% for Mathematics, Technical Drawing
Award for 2nd in Technical Drawing
1994
ATKV: Certificate of Performance in History (96%)(std 6)
Average above 80% for Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Sceince, History
Award for 2nd in Technical Drawing
Summary Of Skills.
Systematic & Creative
Strong analytical skills
Expert computer skills
Good technical knowledge
Passion for technology
Strong documentation skills
Drive to get things done, irrespective of obstacles
Pride in my work & a desire to deliver perfection
Proactive & a drive to optimize & improve systems & tasks
Work under pressure
Objective approach
Fast learner grasp concepts quickly
See possibilities
Desire for self development
Positive attitude
Work without supervision