Maintenance Technician Safety Officer

CURRICULUM VITAE OF MTHOBISI SELBY MAGAGULA

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•Overview

•Personal Details

•Education/Further Education

•Current Studies

•Career History

•Contactable References

•Cover letter

•OVERVIEW

I see myself as an individual with great communication skills. My strengths include excellent problem-solving skills for diagnosing electrical faults, ability to do process control, software program construction, calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, or repair of electrical/industrial instruments and equipment’s or test equipment’s. My strengths also include caring nature for my fellowman and total commitment and skills include decision making, leadership and multi-tasking. Being the trustworthy and reliable person that I am, I can interact with people at all levels. I work well under pressure, I work well in teams and I also work well as an individual. I am a firm believer and I always adhere to all protocols, procedure or any requirement that is to be complied with. I believe that I would add value to your organisation.

•PERSONAL DETAILS

Surname : Magagula

First Names : Mthobisi Selby

Gender : Male

Date of Birth : 01 06 1980

I.D Number : 800**********

Postal Address : No 76 Chancerly lane

: 1 sicily Road

: Uitzicht

: 7558

Physical Address : Same as physical

Contact Cell : 079*******/ 063*******

E-mail address : *********@*****.*** / *****@******.***

Nationality : South African

Home Language : Swati

Other Language : English

Health : Good

Religion : Christian

Criminal Offence : None

Disability : None

Marital Status : Married( Traditional)

Driver’s License : Code 8

Hobbies : Reading, Running, Soccer and social development

•EDUCATION/FUTHER EDUCATION

Secondary Education

Highest school attended : Lihawu Secondary School

Highest grade passed : Matric (Grade 12)

Year Completed : 1999

Tertiary studies

Institution : Northlink College

Course of Study : Electrical engineering

Level Passed : N4 (National Certificate)

Institution : College of Cape town

Course of Study : Electronics equipment Mechanician

Level Passed : Level 4 (Apprentice Training)

Institution : South African Navy Submarine Training Centre

Course of Study : Electronic fitter (Submarine)

Level Passed : Trade Test

Institution : Nosa

Course of Study : Health and safety

Level Passed : NQF 5

•CAREER HISTORY

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Current Employer : VESTAS

Employment Date : 16 October 2016 to Date

Post : Wind turbine Field Service technician

Duties and responsibility

•Service and maintenance of turbines on site

•Substation and RUT (Switch gear) inspection

•Switch gear switching

•Accomplish different electrical and mechanical work on the turbine

•Observes the highest safety and environmental standards, the country health and safety legislation and ensures his personal safety, as well as the health and safety of his co-workers upon strict fulfilling of his working obligations.

•Performs complex work on repair, service, testing and configuration of wind turbine generators (WTGs) in accordance with the rules, instructions and other regulations.

•Performs troubleshooting of defects and ensures smooth operation of mechanical, hydraulic and power systems, control systems and automation of the WTGs

•Performs scheduled engineering inspections, participates in planning and controls the performance of scheduled tasks.

•Controls the technical conditions of the WTG, using of our systems like Condition Monitoring / Remote Control systems, as well as the implementation of the rules for the technical operation.

•Prepares reports on the defects.

•Examines and repairs the WTGs.

•Detects and eliminates the breakages and damages within the deadline terms, participates in the investigation of the root cause for such breakages and creates reports.

•Provides scheduled maintenance of the WTGs in accordance with the applicable technical instructions and common standards.

•Participates in the planning of the necessary spare parts, materials, tools and consumables needed for the schedule and unscheduled services of the wind turbines.

•Keeps technical documentation in good order.

•Inform his direct supervisor of any defects revealed during his activity and submits proposals for their elimination within his competence.

•Appointed as Health and safety Representative onsite.

•I am part of Health and Safety committee in Vestas South Africa.

Skills

•Wind turbine Generator replacement, aligning and commissioning

•Troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.

•Wind turbine service and maintenance.

•Read and analyse technical documentation.

•PLC software program construction and SCADA systems.

•Cascading or connection a design project to a PLC and create communication between the two.

•Qualified Health and Safety Representative

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Organisation : South African Navy

Employment Date : 07 January 2004 to 01 October 2016

Post : Submarine maintenance technician (Petty Officer)

Duties and responsibility

•Read, interpret schematics and P an ID drawings

•Maintain all housekeeping standards and ensure compliance to safety rules

•Coordinate with team, perform troubleshoot on process according to the requirements

•Provide technical support to all projects, perform root cause analysis and assist to reduce defects.

•Inspect, repair and operate complex pumping machinery, control room equipment, drills, pipelines and any other equipment’s.

•Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assembles, or systems under simulated operating conditions, and record results.

•Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered.

•Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, or repair electrical instruments or testing equipment.

•Test electrical components using any type of measuring instrument.

•Duties alongside and at sea.

•The safety of the submarine and personnel, the security of the submarine and equipment.

•The general neatness appearance of the submarine and surrounding quay.

Skills

•Good problem-solving skills for diagnosing electrical faults.

•Good leadership skills.

•Able to communicate effectively and willing to learn.

•Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams.

•Flexible approach to work.

•Able to work in high-pressure atmosphere.

•Exceptional ability to adapt new technology and concepts.

•Ability to do process control and instrumentation projects.

•PLC (programmable logic controller) software program construction.

•Cascading or connection a design project to a PLC and create communication between the two.

•Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, or repair electrical instruments or testing equipment.

•Operate Radar, Optronic mast, Attack periscope, Communication mast, ISUS Consoles in a submarine.

•Conduct Damage Control in a submarine

•Ability to operate fire alarms in a submarine.

•Ability to conduct rounds in a submarine and do watertight rounds and check oil level in the diesel engines.

•REFERENCES

Name : Mr Sivuyile Mpondonkulu

Position : Site supervisor

Name of Company : Vestas South Africa

Cell Number : 065*******

Name : Warrant officer Mytham

Position : Weapons engineering Officer

Name of Company : South African Navy

Office Number : 082*******

Name : David Mhlengi

Position : Site Supervisor

Name of Company : VESTAS

Office Number : 082*******

•COVER LETTER

APPLICATION FORTHE ADVERTISED POSITION

Dear Sir/Madam

I would like to apply for the advertised position with your company, where I can use my skills, knowledge and previous experience to help the company to obtain it objectives. The enclosed resume will furnish you with complete information concerning my background and capabilities.

I am Mthobisi Selby Magagula. I did electronic engineering national certificate (N3) at Northlink college and merseta electronics equipment mechanician apprentice training at College of Cape town. I also successfully completed Health and safety Course and my current company appointed me as HSE Representative to assist further to qualify and register with council (SACPCMP) as health and safety officer in future. I enjoy electrical engineering and work very hard to acquire knowledge that will enable me to better understand my field of study. I was working in the South African Navy as a submarine maintenance technician. I am currently working at VESTAS as a wind turbine service technician.

I am an innovative thinker with a demonstrated ability to improve production and decrease down time. I am a self-motivated dynamic individual who faces challenges with courage and determination. I am a diligent worker and take pride in my work and I am sure that I can make a positive contribution to your company. I do have all necessary documents such as ID, Matric Certificate and Tertiary Academic Records.

In addition, I have excellent communication, planning and organisation skills as well as rapport with supervisors and co-workers. You will find that I work well under pressure; I am effective problem solver, conscious and reliable worker.

Should you have an opening in your organisation for a person with my qualification, or should you be anticipating one in the near future, I would very much appreciate meeting with you for a personal interview at which time we can discuss in greater details how my experience, knowledge and genuine enthusiasm for getting the job done, safely and the right way will benefit your company.

Best regards,

Mthobisi Selby Magagula

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