Energy Plant Maintenance Manager

ZINHLE MBONGWA

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Zinhle Mbongwa is a qualified Red Seal Trade-Tested Instrumentation Mechanician holding her National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, N4 Electromechanics and Instrument Mechanician Trade Test Certificate from Mangosuthu University of Technology, Berea Technical College and SASA. Zinhle further have more than ELEVEN (11) years’ in Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering experience working in the Hulamin Operations as an Electrical and Instrument technician and have served Apprenticeship and Instrument Mechanician. Zinhle always believes that her hands-on experience coupled with the growing knowledge she gained during her studies and during field work prepared her to can make a solid contribution in any Mechanical and Electrical Engineering related field. With a solid foundation in Instrumentation and Programming, Zinhle is always prepared to put her knowledge and abilities to deliver the best results in everything that she does, while gaining immeasurable experience and skills to advance in her career pursuit. Zinhle is a self-motivated, goal orientated, driven and an individual who believes in lifting and empowering others through the knowledge she has acquired, and experiences gained overtime.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Contact : 071-***-**** 068-***-****

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

Location :Embalenhle Ext 9,5438,code2285

Nationality : South African

EE : Black Female

Licence : Code 10-C1

CORE COMPETENCIES

•Competent in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and SAP.

•AC machines (3 Phase, and Single-phase Motors), and AC/DC Variable speed drives and soft starters (forward and reverse, sequence start etc.)

•Enthusiastic Instrumentation Technician with good technical knowledge.

•Excellent in management skills and managing critical skills.

•High levels of accuracy by keeping attention to detail and correctness.

•Technical proficiency in electrical works.

•Possess good innovation and initiative skills in engineering.

•Always maintain a proactive approach in the working environment for ease in taking ownership and accountability.

•Data analysis skills and good in promoting participation for projects.

•Excellent knowledge in circuit design, machine schematics reading and wiring (including the handing and wiring of fuse boxes, relays, Circuit breakers, overload relays and contactors.

•Good managerial and interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.

•Time management, Organizational and planning skills.

•Great team player and can work well independently.

•I have high level of leadership and decision-making skills.

•Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

EXPERIENCE

[C&I Mechanician] [SIMEP_ Majuba Power Station] [August 2021-Present] Duties Include Maintenance of sootblowers on Boilers for all 6 Units Stroking of Actuators (Auma and Siemens) [Electrical Technician or Process artisan ] [Hulamin Operations] [October 2013 – November 2019]

Duties Include:

Exposing to self-management i.e. direct liaison with suppliers and contractors.

Working within the statutory checklist, SHE procedures and permits-to-work system.

Sound and knowledge of PLC programming skills Siemens, Rockwell Automation RSLogix5000.

Knowledge of ABB drives and DCS systems.

Installation of process instruments.

Commissioning of small projects and update on electrical drawings.

Operate plant machinery and knowledge of elevating cradle e. g work and operate Cherry Picker.

Daily walkabout into machine centres monitoring instrument chat-flow, Trend’s deviation.

Continues improvement of maintaining safety standards and records of critical spares with procurement alert.

Attending daily maintenance meetings, participate in safety talk, and give feedback on previously prioritized task created on Maximo and written on MBU charts.

Attending breakdown on radio call to assist with production, identifying root causes of problem on product quality and give recommendations.

Providing standby services to give technical support to artisans on shift.

Creating work order on Maximo for task to be commenced during shutdowns, Order spares from stores, and complete work orders logged on Maximo by specifications.

[Instrument Mechanician Apprenticeship] [Hulamin Operations] [August 2009 – September 2013]

Duties Include:

Identifying electronic components and interpret electrical drawing.

Be able to design and wire alarm circuits.

Strong knowledge on control loop systems.

Assemble electrical electronic and pneumatic devices to form a control loop.

Understanding the principle of temperature measurements symbols and coloured code for type extension wires of TC.

Soldering electronics components onto a PC boards.

Inspection and repairing power supply and power transmission components.

Proper use of hand tools, measuring devices, and simulation of devices on work bench before installation.

EDUCATION

Institution : Mangosuthu University of Technology

Qualification : National Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Status : Completed

Institution : Berea Technical College

Qualification : N4-Electromechanics

Status : Completed

N/B also holding my Instrument Mechanician Trade Test Certificate from SASA.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Involved in a major project (Energy plant DCS to PLC migration), where I did instrument cable routing and installation, configuration, and calibration for additional instruments and commissioning.

Successfully implemented a water detection and drain system project inside the instrument pneumatic piping network. The system is such that as soon as there is water in the line, a sensor will pick it up and send a signal to a quick acting valve which will open for a short time to drain out the water. The installation was successfully commissioned at the Energy plant at the beginning of the 2018/2019 season.

For the 2017/18 off-crop (shut down) maintenance period, I successfully overhauled, serviced, and re-installed all the critical boiler instruments that are serviced internally. This included the servicing of actuators, control valves, calibration and re-installation of pressure, level, pH, temperature, transmitters, etc.

GOALS

To one day complete MBA degree and to be heavily involved in the business side of Engineering.

To one day hold a G.C.C qualification and improve the safety and wellness of the Engineering sector.

To one day make the world a better place by innovating, designing, creating, manufacturing, building, coding and modify the whole world surrounding me.

To Complete advanced Project Management courses and acquire PMP certification.

To one day open a Training Skills Centre for engineering students from disadvantaged backgrounds so that they can fit into the market with good training.

To further increase my knowledge within the Engineering and Management fields.

VOLUNTEER WORK

During the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown period: (In my spare time)

I volunteered to assist by tutoring grade 12 learners in my local high school.

I was empowering other students from University as well by volunteering and tutoring them thus adding value and quality to the community and education development.

I was assisting in screening people in my community and asking them questions for possible Covid-19 symptoms.

REFERENCES

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