CURRICULUM VITAE
OF
RAMPHAKA KOMANE DOUGLAS
PERSONAL DETAILS
Residential Address :25 Central Point
Kempton and Bosch Ave
Kempton Park
1619
Mobile : 073-***-****
Alternative : 083-***-****
Email : *********@*****.***
Identity No : 911***-****-***
Nationality : South African
Race : African
Gender : Male
Home Language : Sepedi
Correspondence Language : English,
Physical Disability : None
Criminal Record : None
License : Code 10
Own Transport : Yes
OBJECTIVE
In search of a position in which I can utilize my broad technical mind and my experience gained to date.
PROFILE
An individual with a passion in the engineering sector. I am results driven and believe in quality work and working under extreme pressure.
TRADE TEST RED SEAL
Trade Test Centre Name : Toyota Technical Training Centre Durban
Trade Name : Electrical Engineering
Specialization : Electrician
Date Tested : 28/06/2016 and 29/06/2016
TASK COMPLETED DATES
Panel wiring 28/06/2016
Fault Finding 28/06/2016
Motor Test 29/06/2016
Transformers 29/06/2016
Cable joint 29/06/2016
ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONS
Health and Safety Representative
Safety inspector on H. Frame scaffolding
Counter balance truck 2.5M forklift driver
Compliance with OHS Act
Compliance with MSDS (Material safety data sheet)
Computer literate (Microsoft word, basic knowledge on DMS)
Understanding of job card completion and capturing
Completed a cause on safety stacking and storage
Knowledge/skills/ competencies
Capable of interpreting and wiring electrical diagrams
Computer literate (Microsoft word, basic knowledge on DMS)
Attention to detail
Good planning and organizing skills
Good communication skills
Offering recommendations to improve equipment uptime
Adhering to SHE regulations and requirements at all times
Maintaining a good Standard of housekeeping in designated areas
Health and safety supervision of machinery, equipment and working environment
Ability to work independently and solve problems as they arise
Mechanical knowledge and experience
Prepared to work overtime and shifts
WORK EXPERIENCE
Company Name : Quantum Foods – Nova Feeds
Position held : Electrician
Duties : Maintenance and Improvements Projects
Period worked : 01 March 2019-Current
ELECTRICIAL COMMISSIONS
Maintenance on plant equipment according to maintenance schedules
Fault finding on plant machines using electrical drawing
Attending to projects on plant total site as per instructions
Continuous improvements on plant electrical side
Attending to breakdowns during working hours and standby after hours
Working on Yaskawa VSD’s, Wag VSD’s
Knowledge on plant instruments such as proximity switches, reed switches and how they communicate with the plant machinery with the help of PLC
Working on pallet press machines, conveyor chains and bucket elevator s
Experienced on Milling plant machinery and plant operations
Current company name : Simba PepsiCo
Position held : Electrician
Duties : Shift Electrician ( Breakdowns)
Period worked : 01 December 2018- 28 February 2019
ELECTRICAL COMMISSIONS
Fault Finding on Power Flex 40 AC Drives
Troubleshooting on Allen Bradley PLC
Knowledge on Transducers and how they communicate to the PLC
Fault find on Analog inputs (temperature sensors, high level sensors, voltage sensors, 4-20ma or 1-5vdc)
Fault find on digital inputs, typically ON/OFF operation (relay contacts, proximity switches, limit switches)
Exposure to thermal oil Burner and its operation
Exposure to fryers heat exchangers in the plant and how it operates
Troubleshooting and working on bag makers packaging machines
Doing running inspection according to schedules
Company name : Tiger Brands King Foods
Position held : Electrician
Duties : Maintenance and Shift Electrician
Period worked : 01 September 2016- 30 November 2018
ELECTRICAL COMMISSIONS
Performing Electrical fault finding from electrical machine drawings
all kinds of maintenance per schedule (Planned maintenance, predictive maintenance, visual inspection maintenance)
Installing of Electrical system components (lighting, electrical panels, switches, timers, circuits
Inspect electrical systems, equipment and components
Repair electrical components (motors, circuits, switches) for a purpose of ensuring a safe working conditions
Using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem
Connecting wires to circuit breakers and other components
Limited Knowledge on extruders
Preforming maintenance work in accordance with specific trade
Working on VSD’s (yaskawa J1000, Power Flex, CFW500, Dan Foss)
Acquired Knowledge on PLC’s (Allen Bradley, Telemecanique)
Working with AC & DC relays (Ruttonsha, Omron)
Working Buller and techmech weighing scales
Repairing and fault finding on Packaging machines (Egli, Qualitex, Italpack, stretch-wrap)
Working on setting and adjusting of metal detectors for better operation (Egli, Italpack)
Performing daily checks and routine inspections on electrical equipment (switchgears, hand tools equipment, machine panels)
Panel rewiring according to specifications
MECHANICAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Use of hand tools for the workshop environment (drill press, Drill machine, Grinder, Welding Machine, Bearing pullers. Hydraulic puller)
Knowledge on mechanical maintenance on plant equipment (conveyors, V-belts, conveyor belts, chains, sprockets, shafts, bearings greasing, gearboxes).
Replacing damaged motor with the new one (0,37KW, 55KW, 0,75KW)
Basic replacement of bearings, chains, sprockets and overhauling basic gearboxes
Fault finding on mechanical equipment
Knowledge on mechanical maintenance on plant equipment (conveyors, conveyor belts, chains, sprockets, shafts, bearings greasing, gearboxes
Company Name : Tiger Brands Simply Cereal
Position held : Electrician Apprentice
Duties : Maintenance and Breakdowns
Period worked : 01May 2013-29 June 2016
ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL COMMISSIONS
Electrical fault finding from electrical machine drawings.
Panel rewiring according to specifications.
Plant maintenance and preventative maintenance.
Oven Maintenance (Rewiring the oven .testing of oven elements and replacing damaged ones)
Use of hand tools for the workshop environment (drill press, Drill machine, Grinder, Welding Machine, Bearing pullers. Hydraulic puller)
).
Installing new electrical equipment to suit the operation demands.
Monitor breakdowns without supervision, under supervisor’s instruction.
Basic replacement of bearings, chains, sprockets and overhauling basic gearboxes.
Understanding the principles of the motor ratings which affect t the control switchgear sizing.
Perform scheduled plant inspection
Understanding of pallet wrapping machines.
Knowledge on PLC understanding
Knowledge on VSDs understanding
Monitor the electrical work of outside contractors
Reduce unplanned downtime
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS
Institution : Tshwane South College FET
Course : Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current)
Highest Qualification : N6
Year : 2010
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Highest School Education
Last School Attended : St Brendan’s Catholic Sec School
Highest Grade Passed : Grade 12 (2009)
Subjects Passed Sepedi Home Language C
Mathematics C
Physical Science D
Life Science D
Geography E
Life Orientation A English FAL D
REFERENCES
Name of a person: Kulekani Sibindi
Position: Unit Manager at King Foods
Cell: 079*******
Name of a person: Thabo Mazibuko
Position: Maintenance Coordinator at King Foods
Cell: 060-***-**** / 071-***-****
Name of person: Neil Hewitt
Position: Maintenance Manager at Nova Feeds
Cell: 081-***-****
Name of person: Johannes
Position: Unit Manager at Nova Feeds
Cell: 079-***-****
Name of a Person Nico Van Jaarsveld
Position Former Maintenance Coordinator and unit manager at Simply Cereal
Cell 083-***-****